Planning

Planning

Major projects to watch in 2025

The top 10 major projects for 2025, and then some ...

21 Jan 2025

Development

Community rumours on airport land

Alliance of community groups concerned after airport land put on the market .

21 Jan 2025

News

Are we killing Phillip Island’s appeal?

The question of saturation has been jointly raised by three community groups:

21 Jan 2025

News

Airport won’t be developed; hints on final DAL outcomes

Government gives strongest indication yet of to expect in DAL, possibly released about April.

21 Jan 2025

News

DAL will be finalised: government

Government has reassured town boundaries are being finalised ahead of release of DAL.

14 Jan 2025

Planning

Critics mount on State Government’s DAL fail

State Government under increasing pressure to approve Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (DAL) project,

07 Jan 2025

News

Failed caravan park site on the market

The caravan park proposal was rejected by council and by VCAT.

31 Dec 2024

News

Parklets become permanent

Hospitality businesses no longer requiring Bass Coast Shire Council permission to build parklets.

31 Dec 2024

Business

Hospitality gets a green light on liquor licences

Hospitality businesses no longer have to apply to council for a planning permit to serve alcohol.

31 Dec 2024

Planning

San Remo to get new four-storey development

Development at Marine Parade approved by councillors, despite receiving 20 objections.

17 Dec 2024

News

Pressure mounts on government to approve DAL

Former CEO of Tourism Victoria and former chair of Nature Parks calls on government to freeze island’s town boundaries.

17 Dec 2024

News

“Farcical”: DAL delayed yet again

Fourth extension to the deadline for finalising the long-anticipated Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (DAL) project.

10 Dec 2024

Planning

RSL revises $5.9 million upgrade plans

Phillip Island RSL released amended plans for a $5.9 million redevelopment.

03 Dec 2024

Planning

New hotel, retailer planned for Cowes

$2.5 million, triple-storey hotel planned for Cowes, alongside large national retailer on Thompson Avenue.

19 Nov 2024

Erosion

Landowners may opt for litigation

Legal action, including challenging rates and land tax are options says resident.

19 Nov 2024

Planning

Ventnor health farm, golf course permit extended?

Permit approved over 20 years ago; owners now applying for extension.

05 Nov 2024

Council

Cowes CBD: what to expect

Streetscape Masterplan timeline

05 Nov 2024

News

Isle of Wight coming alive

Developer Moda carried out vegetation removal at 2-8 Bass Avenue and 9-10 The Esplanade, Cowes.

05 Nov 2024

News

Cowes streetscape: $8m federal funding

Minister said funding would “boost the economy by better connecting the foreshore with retail, dining and accommodation”.

05 Nov 2024