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Timeline
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Directions hearing
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
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Public hearing
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Report
TBC
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Report released
Overview
The proposed amendment facilitates the long-term growth of Clarkefield as a new district town by updating the Planning Policy Framework, rezoning approximately 175 hectares of land to a new Comprehensive Development Zone, and introducing new planning controls and incorporated documents to guide the future development of the township.
The Minister for Planning has referred this matter to the Priority Projects Standing Advisory Committee.
Committee members
Directions Hearing
The Committee will hold a Directions Hearing for this matter at 10:00am, Wednesday, 25 November 2026, located in Hearing Room 2, Planning Panels Victoria, Ground Floor, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne
Alternatively, you can join online by video using MS Teams:
Meeting ID: 488 672 361 301 171
Passcode: tr6gB9Ei
Documents
Terms of reference
Letter of referral
Correspondence
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The Legal Assistance Service aims to assist eligible participants in PPV processes. Foley’s List will discuss next steps directly with those who submit an enquiry form. Further information can be found on our Legal Assistance Service webpage.
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Page last updated: 04/11/26