Altona North Strategic Site

Amendment C088 to the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme

The Altona North Precinct is 67 hectares in size and is generally bounded by Blackshaws Road, Kyle Road, New Street and the West Gate Freeway in Altona North and South Kingsville.

The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) has worked closely with Hobsons Bay City Council and landowners to develop a Development Contributions Plan to facilitate the redevelopment of the precinct.  The precinct will transition from existing industrial uses to a residential mixed-use neighbourhood and ultimately is anticipated to include:

  • 3,000 homes (townhouses and apartments), with a commitment to 5% affordable housing.
  • A network of tree-lined streets and laneways
  • A new town centre on Blackshaws Road shops, a supermarket and civic space
  • Commercial office space providing local employment opportunities
  • A large central park and four local parks
  • Extensive cycle paths, including a connection to Federation trail
  • Bus route to Newport and Spotswood train stations

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Amendment VC249

The Development Contributions Plan (DCP) for this precinct was amended as a result of Amendment VC249. 

On 15 January 2024, Amendment VC249 came into effect to further facilitate the development of small second dwellings introduced by Amendment VC253. Amendment VC249 exempts development for a small second dwelling from existing development contributions plans. The changes ensure an applicant does not pay a development contribution when a small second dwelling is developed. 

For further information, refer to:

Supporting Documentation

Altona North Strategic Site DCP - August 2015 - Amended December 2023 (VC249) (approved, gazetted)
Altona North Strategic Site DCP - August 2015 - Amended December 2023 (VC249) (approved, gazetted) PDF  Version
Altona North Comprehensive Development Plan - August 2018 (Amended December 2023)
Altona North Comprehensive Development Plan - August 2018 (Amended December 2023) PDF  Version
Drainage Strategy - SMEC (23 March 2015)
Drainage Strategy - SMEC (23 March 2015) PDF  Version
Infrastructure Servicing Report - SMEC (23 March 2015)
Infrastructure Servicing Report - SMEC (23 March 2015) PDF  Version
Part 1 Infrastructure Costings - Community and Recreation - DCE (15 May 2017)
Part 1 Infrastructure Costings - Community and Recreation - DCE (15 May 2017) PDF  Version
Part 2 Infrastructure Costings - Community and Recreation - DCE (15 May 2017)
Part 2 Infrastructure Costings - Community and Recreation - DCE (15 May 2017) PDF  Version
Concept Road Design Report - TrafficWorks (25 May 2017)
Concept Road Design Report - TrafficWorks (25 May 2017) PDF  Version