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.

Draft Boronia Renewal Strategy

The key themes of the draft Strategy, developed from community consultation, are:

• Economic development and investment
• Land use and built form
• Movement and access
• Public spaces
• Community wellbeing and infrastructure

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:

• Boronia is a unique place, nestled at the base of the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges
• It has quality living environments
• Is a healthy, active, and connected community
• Is resilient
• Nurtures local and creative business and social enterprise
• Is a green place with spaces to play
• Is smart and digital
• Has an active nightlife
• Has a unified urban structure

Planning Scheme Amendment C192knox

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.

Drop into an information session

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.

How to have your say

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:

• Make the submission online by clicking through to the submission form
• Post your written submission, including your name and address to:

Strategic Planning Department

Amendment C192knox

Knox City Council

Reply Paid 70243

Wantirna South Vic 3152

• Email your submission to psamendments@knox.vic.gov

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

Map of Boronia

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.