The village of South Morang located on Plenty Road dates back to the late 19th century. The area was opened up for development in the 1990’s and was the first major development precinct in the Plenty Valley growth corridor. The suburb is flanked by parklands including the Quarry Hills Parkland to the north and west and the Plenty Gorge Park to the east. At Granite Hills in the larger Quarry Hills Parkland, a major community park is currently under development.
Nearby, the Aboriginal Gathering Place is also under construction which will be an important community hub for our aboriginal community. At the southern end of the suburb is the Plenty Valley Town Centre which straddles the border on adjoining suburbs Mill Park and Epping. The South Morang Train station was reopened in this location in 2012 after the train line was extended from Epping. The civic centre of the City of Whittlesea and Plenty Ranges Arts and Community Centre are also located in South Morang within the Plenty Valley Town Centre.
This community is largely made up of families who have lived in the area for more than 10 years, with children who are at, or approaching, secondary school age. The current population is 25,268 residents which is forecast to grow slightly to 28,400 in 2040.
The proposed development plan applies to the land at 1180 Plenty Road, South Morang.
This proposed plan will guide future use and development of the land for housing.
Area covered by the plan
The proposed development plan applies to the land shown below. The plan does not propose development on any properties outside this area.
What the plan does
The preparation of a development plan is a statutory requirement in accordance with the Development Plan Overlay (Schedule 5) in the Whittlesea Planning Scheme.
It includes text and plan components and provides for a road layout and future development of standard and medium density housing on the site. The plan also provides for an ephemeral wetland.
The ultimate subdivision layout will be subject to a separate subdivision permit application, which must be generally in accordance with the development plan if approved.
Exhibition of the plan
As part of a non-statutory exhibition process, we notified potentially affected property owners/occupiers and relevant government agencies about the 1180 Plenty Road, South Morang Development Plan, and gave them the opportunity to make a submission.
The development plan is being exhibited from 15 August 2025 to 12 September 2025.
Download the plan
1180 Plenty Road South Morang Development Plan(PDF, 17MB)
1180 Plenty Road South Morang Indicative Concept Plan(PDF, 179KB)