The Planning Committee has issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Planning Permit with conditions for a new development at 20-34 Newcombe Street and 25-27 Fenwick Street in Portarlington.
The development will see seven street-level shops and 59 apartments constructed across four sites on Newcombe and Fenwick streets. Two of the sites within the 4,717m2 of land are vacant, while a home and food and drink premises are located at the other two sites.
The Newcombe Street side will feature a maximum five-storey building with setbacks at 16 metres high, comprising three wings incorporating the seven retail units, a common area for residents and 35 apartments.
On Fenwick Street, the development will comprise a four-storey building with setbacks split into two wings, comprising 24 apartments and the entry to a basement car park. The maximum building height will be 11.5 metres.
The site is located within the Commercial 1 Zone and Residential Growth Zone – Schedule 3.
During public consultation, the City received 44 letters of support and 29 objections.
Planning Committee chair, Councillor Jim Mason
The application is in line with our Greater Geelong Planning Scheme by increasing the density and diversity of housing on a site close to the centre of Portarlington.
The Planning Committee found the combined site is well serviced and close to retail, education and recreation, and would provide much needed housing options for the Bellarine Peninsula.
The 2016 Portarlington Structure Plan outlines that the site at 22-34 Newcombe Street remains a priority for the town centre and we believe the development will add to the vibrancy of the township.
The Planning Committee is made up of councillors.
