Precinct 1 - Commercial core
This commercial area is expected to see the most change, with an urban feel and vibrant character that focus on active commercial street frontage supporting employment, and residential above.
Boronia is a growing suburb that requires work to revitalise the shopping precinct, green spaces, pedestrian connectivity, and local economy.
Following extensive community consultation, we have developed a draft Boronia Renewal Strategy to shape the future of the suburb. We invite you to share your thoughts about the draft strategy. Have we got the vision for Boronia right? Are there any other opportunities we need to think about?
We are also seeking your feedback on our proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C192knox that aims to implement the objectives and strategies of the Boronia Renewal Strategy into the Knox Planning Scheme.
The key themes of the draft Strategy, developed from community consultation, are:
The vision for shaping Boronia's future is:
A connected and resilient place that values its history and environment, and embraces its forward-thinking community to realise its potential for future generations.
To achieve this vision, nine Key Directions have been identified to stimulate the urban renewal of Boronia. The Key Directions help us make decisions and allocate resources:
The Amendment proposes changes to the current planning provisions to guide the design of new development including the height of new buildings. These changes are needed to guide future development and manage population growth whilst protecting the key public views to the Dandenong Ranges.
If you have any questions or would like further information, we are holding drop-in information sessions in Boronia throughout March. See below calendar of events. Or you can also request a one-on-one appointment on 9298 8000 or via psamendments@knox.vic.gov.au.
You can provide feedback on the Boronia Renewal Strategy online; at any of our drop in sessions; or by contacting the project team.
As the proposed Planning Scheme Amendment is a formal process, Government regulations mean you must provide your feedback in writing, through a formal submission. If you provide feedback on the Planning Scheme Amendment through other ways we cannot include it in our formal reporting and we may not be able to consider changes in response.
To make a submission you can:
Strategic Planning Department
Amendment C192knox
Knox City Council
Reply Paid 70243
Wantirna South Vic 3152
Your feedback and/or formal submission must be received by 5 pm Thursday 13 April.
If you need assistance to make a formal submission please contact the project team, details are at the bottom of this page
The following map of Boronia outlines the proposed boundaries for each Precinct in the Activity Centre. Further information on each Precinct can be found further below the map.
Click on the flashing icons to see an image of selected locations, including views to the Dandenong Ranges.
This commercial area is expected to see the most change, with an urban feel and vibrant character that focus on active commercial street frontage supporting employment, and residential above.
The plan provides for a mix of office and commercial opportunities on the ground level and residential housing in upper levels.
This precinct will act as a buffer between the core commercial area of Precinct 1 and the surrounding residential precincts.
It will provide for commercial opportunities that activate the street with a focus on health related businesses, while also allowing for residential housing in upper levels.
Precinct 4 is proposed to be a residential area surrounding Chandler Park. It will act as a buffer area between the core commercial area and the Dandenong Foothills area.
Precinct 5 is proposed as the main residential area to support intensive residential within 800 metres walking distance from the Boronia Train Station.
Drop In Session 1
Shop 28, Boronia Mall, Dorset Square, Boronia
Drop In Session 2
Shop 28, Boronia Mall, Dorset Square, Boronia
Drop In Session 3
Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Drop In Session 4
Tormore Reserve, Tormore Road, Boronia
Timeline item 1 - active
6 March to 13 April 2023
Exhibition period
Timeline item 2 - incomplete
August 2023
Timeline item 3 - incomplete
September 2023
Planning Panel Victoria Direction Hearing on Amendment C192knox
Timeline item 4 - incomplete
October 2023
Planning Panel Victoria Hearing on Amendment C192knox
Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Early 2024
Council to consider adoption of Amendment C192knox and submit to Minister of Planning for approval
Timeline item 6 - incomplete
Mid 2024
Minister of Planning approval of C192knox
If you have questions or want to learn more about this project, please contact:
Name | Patrick Dubuc |
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Phone | 9298 8000 |
psamendments@knox.vic.gov.au |
Phone: (03) 9298 8000
511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152
knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au
Knox City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the city of Knox, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.