What is the role of Warrnambool City Council?

The VPA and the Warrnambool City Council have worked collaboratively to prepare the East of Aberline PSP, development contributions plan (DCP) and associated planning scheme controls. Warrnambool City Council is a partner in this engagement process, supporting the VPA as the lead agency for the amendment.

Once the planning scheme amendment is finalised, Warrnambool City Council will be the responsible authority for administering the planning controls. This means the Council will assess future planning permit applications for subdivision and development in the precinct to ensure they align with the PSP and DCP.

Council is also the designated drainage authority and will review any drainage proposals to ensure they meet stormwater management and flood protection requirements.

Where land is reserved for future public purposes and identified with a Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO), Warrnambool City Council will be the acquiring authority.