On 17 September 2019, parts of the Surf Coast Shire Council and City of Greater Geelong were declared a ‘Distinctive Area and Landscape’ under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

A Statement of Planning Policy will now be prepared to protect the environment, landscape and lifestyle of the declared area.  The Statement of Policy will include a 50-year vision, policies and a framework plan with long-term settlement boundaries for Torquay and Jan Juc.

To help shape the Statement of Planning Policy, you are invited to participate in a Surf Coast Planning Workshop.

Friday 25 October

10.00am to 12.30pm

Torquay Football Club, Boak Room

Spring Creek Reserve, Surf Coast Hwy

Torquay

To register for the event please visit eventbrite.com.au

The purpose of the workshop is to discuss and test the long-term vision statement and policy objectives for the Surf Coast Statement of Planning Policy. The material that will be presented was informed by the first phase of consultation that was held from May to June this year. 

For further details about the results of the first phase of engagement and more information about the project, please visit https://engage.vic.gov.au/distinctive-areas-and-landscapes-program/surf-coast  

In addition to the workshop, an online survey will be available to you shortly. There will also be a further opportunity to have your say early next year on the draft Statement of Planning Policy before it is finalised.