Local councils could be cut from decision-making on major development projects under a bold plan being considered by the Andrews government to help squeeze an extra million homes into Melbourne’s suburbs by 2050.
that could jeopardise Victoria’s economic recovery, compounded by soaring construction costs, skills shortages, competition from major infrastructure projects and rising interest rates.The ministers said the government was increasingly frustrated with planning delays at the local level and the reluctance of councillors to support higher-density projects because of the fear of local backlash.
“The supply challenge is large, especially if new homes are to meet the needs and aspirations of Victoria’s diverse and growing population at prices they can afford,” it said. Veteran Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor David Gill said local and state government figures had flagged sweeping changes that would remove much of the statutory planning decisions from councils.
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