Permanent heritage overlay for Thornbury Park Estate

Permanent heritage overlay for Thornbury Park Estate - Amendment C191dare

Information about the proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C191dare for a permanent heritage overlay for Thornbury Park Estate.


Council is proposing to introduce a Heritage Overlay in an area known as Thornbury Park Estate, as it has been identified as being of local heritage significance and worthy of being protected.

Following exhibition of the amendment, submissions to the amendment were then reviewed by an Independent Planning Panel in July 2022.

What’s happening now?

At its meeting on 28 November 2022, Council adopted Amendment C191 with changes and submitted the amendment to the Minister for Planning for decision. The adopted amendment reflects a reduced precinct compared to what was originally exhibited, taking into account the recommendations of the Planning Panel.

Approval of the Amendment is currently being considered by the Minister for Planning.

Interim heritage controls are in place protect the local heritage significance of the precinct while the Minister considers approval of permanent heritage provisions as part of Amendment C191dare.

Find out more on our Your Say Darebin website.