Premier Daniel Andrews says trusting part-time local councillors with big planning decisions such as rezoning is risky given the large sums of money involved.
It found that on average, the planning system approved 37,400 multi-unit dwellings for development statewide each year, of which almost 90 per cent were processed. About 25 per cent did not commence.The bigger problem, say councils, is that developers only act on their permits when it suits them economically. Labour and supply costs, skills shortages, rising interest rates, building company closures and competition from major infrastructure projects have undermined investor confidence.
“But we believe we are the right people to manage development within our city,” said Lane, who is a member of the Liberal Party. “We have the professionals and expertise and local knowledge here to do just that.” The City of Melbourne has also highlighted its planning record and the fact that in the heart of Melbourne, there are active permits for almost 100 residential sites that have not been acted on – 118 residential buildings and almost 22,000 apartments where work has not begun.this week, it is also having to defend its record as a housing provider.
The second key priority action is to use another council site for a supported housing project to address homelessness. The council has dedicated a $12 million building for its Make Room project, which will provide 50 studio apartments for homeless people, but it is still fundraising philanthropic donations to convert the building.
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