Proposed Development Plan – Epping Renewal Site: 215 Cooper Street , Epping

The Epping Renewal Site Development Plan was approved under delegation by Council’s Chief Executive Officer on 23 January 2023. The Development Plan applies to land at 215, 229, 255, 315W and 325C Cooper Street, Epping. The Development Plan will guide the future use and development of land for employment, health services, housing and open space.

The mixed-use precinct will provide for a range of employment uses (including health, commercial and some limited retail) and residential uses (including social and affordable housing). A diverse range of housing types and sizes, incorporating apartments and medium density housing, will be provided to meet the needs of the community.

The Development Plan provides for the rehabilitation of the Edgars Creek Corridor, which has significant conservation value in providing habitat for the regionally significant Growling Grass Frog. The Edgars Creek Corridor forms the central spine of the Epping Renewal Site will also provide an important link for residents, workers and visitors to passive recreation and local facilities.

Stage 1 of the development, which was approved by the Minister for Planning in December 2020 facilitated the development of the site for 151 social and affordable housing apartments and a private hospital and medical centre. The apartments have been completed and residents are expected to commence occupation of the apartments in the near future. The construction of the new Northern Private Hospital is well underway with the first stage expected to be completed in early 2024.

The approval of the Development Plan will facilitate further development of the site including the planned rehabilitation works to Edgars Creek.

What area does the proposed Development Plan apply to?

The proposed Development Plan applies to land shown below. The proposed Development Plan predominantly applies to 215 Cooper Street, Epping but also affects adjoining land at 315W and 325C Cooper Street, Epping.

The proposed Development Plan does not propose development on any surrounding properties.

What does the proposed Development Plan do?

The preparation of a Development Plan is a statutory requirement in accordance with the Development Plan Overlay (Schedule 39) which affects the above-mentioned properties. The Development Plan consists of both text and plan components and provides for a road layout, future development parcels and open space network.

The Development Plan can be downloaded below.

Further information

For further information on the proposed development plan please contact City of Whittlesea’s Strategic Futures department:

Telephone: 9217 2170

Email:  strategic.planning@whittlesea.vic.gov.au