Completed Projects
The following documents are a range of strategic planning projects completed by Council over recent years. Some of these are referenced in the Planning Scheme and support decision making on planning permit applications and applications to rezone land.
Apollo Bay & Marengo Neighbourhood Character Study
Colac & Apollo Bay Carparking Study
Rural Living Strategy
Apollo Bay Settlement Boundary & Urban Design Review
Rural Land Strategy
Apollo Bay Structure Plan Vol 1
Apollo Bay Structure Plan Vol 2
Colac 2050 Growth Plan
Kennett River, Wye River & Separation Creek Structure Plan - February 2008
Birregurra Structure Plan
Birregurra Neighbourhood Character Study
Forrest Structure Plan
Colac Otway Shire Heritage Strategy - November 2013
Colac Development Plans Project
The Colac Development Plans Project commenced in August 2013 following the engagement of Mesh Planning consultants who were asked to produce development plans for three priority residential precincts in Colac affected by an existing Development Plan Overlay 2 (DPO2). Following extensive consultation with landholders over the 12 month project and changes to exhibited plans, Council resolved at the October 2014 meeting to abandon area 3 and approve development plans for area 4 and 5
Click here for plans.
Related documents:
Amendment GC13 - Bushfire Management Overlay
Updates to the Bushfire Management Overlay
The Victorian Government has reviewed mapping for the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), and the Colac Otway Planning Scheme maps have now been updated to include changes to the overlay.
The mapping was reviewed as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to implement all of the recommendations of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. Changes have been developed in partnership with the Council, the CFA and CSIRO.
What is the BMO?
The Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) applies to land that may be significantly affected by a bushfire.
The BMO triggers the need for a planning permit for certain uses, developments and subdivision, and requires appropriate bushfire protection measures.
To learn more about the BMO and the recent updates visit Bushfire Management Overlay or contact the Council's Strategic Planning Unit on 03 5232 9400.
Is my property affected by a BMO?
Many townships and rural areas in Colac Otway Shire are a part of BMO mapping.
You can check if your property is affected by the BMO using the Government's Planning Maps Online tool.