Amendment C219brim proposes to address a number of heritage gaps and follows on from previous heritage work undertaken by Council as part of a previous planning scheme amendment (Planning Scheme Amendment C200brim). Learn more on our Amendment C200brim page.
At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 13 December 2022, Council resolved to request authorisation from the Minister of Planning to prepare and exhibit proposed Brimbank Planning Scheme Amendment C219brim. To read the minutes from this meeting, visit our Council Meetings 2022 page.
On 6 June 2025, the Minister for Planning authorised Council to prepare and exhibit proposed Amendment subject to conditions.
Exhibition of Amendment C219brim
Amendment C219brim was exhibited to the public from Thursday 4 September 2025 to 5pm Friday 10 October 2025. The exhibition period has now concluded.
Council will consider submissions received regarding the proposed amendment and decide whether to refer the amendment to an independent panel at an upcoming Council Meeting later this year.
What does Amendment C219brim propose?
The Amendment proposes to make the following key changes to the Brimbank Planning Scheme:
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Apply a new Heritage Overlay (HO154) to seven properties located in Albion and Sunshine which contain significant ‘Beaufort Homes”
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Amend existing Heritage Overlay (HO151) to confirm and revise the gradings of properties and remove the Heritage Overlay (HO151) from 15 Servante Street, Sunshine (to be included in HO154).
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Revise local heritage policy at Clause 15.03-1L (Heritage Conservation – Brimbank) to:
- include policy to guide development proposals involving relocation of heritage buildings and;
- update existing background document “Brimbank Heritage Design Guidelines, Parts 1 – 9” to include new design guidelines for Heritage Overlay (HO151).
More information on the Amendment specifics
More information on the Amendment specifics
More specifically, the Amendment proposes to:
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Amend Planning Scheme Maps 8HO and 12HO to:
- Delete the Heritage Overlay (HO151) from 15 Servante Street, Sunshine, as it has been included in HO154.
- Apply the Heritage Overlay (HO154) to 52A, 1/56 and 67 Derrimut Street, 1/11 Dubbo Street, 1/66 Forrest Street, and 32 Selwyn Street, Albion and 15 Servante Street, Sunshine which contain significant ‘Beaufort Homes’. -
Amend the Schedule to Clause 43.01 (Heritage Overlay) to reflect the application of the Heritage Overlay described above.
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Amend the heritage gradings for 81 Monash Street, 49 Parsons Street, 81 Parsons Street and 17 Robinson Street, Sunshine (HO151) contained in the Grand Junction Estate and Matthew Hill Precinct Statement of Significance.
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Amend the Brimbank Heritage Design Guidelines (Brimbank City Council, 2009) to include updated guidance for development in the Grand Junction Estate and Matthew Hill Precinct, referred to as ‘Part 9’.
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Amend 15.03-1L (Heritage conservation - Brimbank) to include local policy content to guide decision-making in relation to development involving the relocation of heritage buildings and structures and update reference to the Brimbank Heritage Design Guidelines.
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Amend the Schedule to Clause 72.04 (Incorporated documents) to introduce a Statement of Significance for each new heritage place and update the Grand Junction Estate and Matthew Hill Precinct Statement of Significance.
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Amend the Schedule to Clause 72.08 (Background documents) to list citations as background documents and update the date of the Brimbank Heritage Design Guidelines (Brimbank City Council, 2009).
Background on Amendment C219brim
Background on Amendment C219brim
On 22 March 2021, the Minister for Planning approved Planning Scheme Amendment C200brim Part 2, which is the amendment that applied a permanent Heritage Overlay (HO151) to properties in the Grand Junction Estate and Matthews Hill Precinct in Sunshine (the Precinct), with the exception of the following 5 properties (Five Properties):
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17 Robinson Street, Sunshine
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49 Parsons Street, Sunshine
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81 Parsons Street, Sunshine
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81 Monash Street, Sunshine
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15 Servante Street, Sunshine
The Statement of Significance for the precinct identifies the Five Properties as having interim’ heritage controls with an expiry date. This approach was directed by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to allow Council officers time to conduct further strategic work on the Five Properties, to determine the appropriate heritage grading for the properties. This is in line with the recommendations provided to Council by Planning Panels Victoria during the panel review process for Amendment C200brim Part 2. The original expiry date for the interim controls was 5 September 2022 and has since been extended to 29 May 2026, through multiple prescribed amendments approved by the Minister for Planning (Amendments C234brim, C237brim, C240brim and C244brim).
Further strategic work, titled “Grand Junction Estate and Matthews Hill Precinct, 2022” has been completed as directed by DTP, and the recommendations include implementing revised heritage gradings and permanent heritage controls for the Five Properties.
Documents supporting the Amendment
Documents supporting the Amendment
- Explanatory Report (PDF 252 KB)
- Instruction Sheet (PDF 140.9 KB)
- Planning Scheme Maps (Heritage Overlay) (ZIP 1.3MB)
- Clause 15.03-1L (Heritage Conservation – Brimbank) (PDF 184.6 KB)
- Schedule to Clause 43.01 (Heritage Overlay) (PDF 269.9 KB)
- Schedule to Clause 72.04 (Incorporated Documents) (PDF 153.1 KB)
- Schedule to Clause 72.08 (Background Documents) (PDF 169.9 KB)
- Beaufort Homes Statement of Citation (PDF 1.7 MB)
- Beaufort Homes Statement of Significance (PDF 223.5 KB)
- Grand Junction and Matthews Hill Precinct Statement of Significance (PDF 615.7 KB)
- Heritage Design Guidelines Part 9 (HO151) (PDF 5.7 MB)
- C219brim Authorisation Letter (PDF 213.36 KB)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 144.3 KB)
Amendment C219brim timeline
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Approval of Amendment C200brimpt2brim The Minister for Planning approves Amendment C200brimpt2brim and instructs Council to carry out further strategic work to re-assess the significance of ‘the Five properties’ to determine the appropriate heritage grading to accompany permanent heritage controls, to be implemented through a separate Planning Scheme Amendment process. |
22 March 2021 |
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Approval of Ministerial Amendments The Minister for Planning approves multiple prescribed amendments to extend the interim heritage controls affecting the Five properties in HO151 (Amendment C234brim, C237brim, C240brim and C244brim). As a result of these prescribed amendments, the expiry date for the original expiry for the interim control of 5 September 2022 has been extended to 29 May 2026. |
August 2022 - May 2025 |
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Amendment C219brim Following the completion of further strategic work as directed by the Minister for Planning, Council prepares Amendment C219brim and resolves to seek authorisation from the Minister for Planning to prepare and exhibit the Amendment. |
13 December 2022 |
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The Minister for Planning authorises Council to prepare and exhibit Amendment C219brim subject to meeting conditions. |
6 June 2025 |
| Amendment exhibition commences | 4 September 2025 |
| Amendment exhibition closes | 10 October 2025 |
Council considers any submissions received at Council meeting. Depending on whether submissions are received will decide one of the following:
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TBC |
| Proposed dates for Planning Panel |
Directions Hearing: Panel Hearing: |
| Council to consider Planning Panel report recommendations and Amendment C219brim (if required) | TBC |
| Amendment submitted to Minister for Planning for approval (pending Council decision) | TBC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Beaufort Homes significant?
Why are Beaufort Homes significant?
For more information on why Beaufort Homes are significant, download the Beaufort Homes Serial Listing Statement of Significance (October 2022) (PDF 223.5 Kb)
What does it mean if my property is affected by a Heritage Overlay?
What does it mean if my property is affected by a Heritage Overlay?
In most instances a planning permit is required to undertake subdivision and works in a Heritage Overlay. This includes, but is not limited to, demolition works and external alterations to a building including extensions
Amendment C219brim does not involve any Heritage Overlays with internal alteration controls. This means you will not need a planning permit under the Heritage Overlay to undertake any internal works to the building, however you may still require a building permit. If you are unsure if a planning permit will be required please contact the City Planning Department on 9249 4000.
When and how did Heritage Overlay HO151 come into effect?
When and how did Heritage Overlay HO151 come into effect?
On 22 March 2021, the Minister for Planning approved Amendment C200brim Part 2 which applies a permanent Heritage Overlay (HO151) to properties within the Grand Junction Estate and Matthew’s Hill Precinct in Sunshine, except the following 5 properties (the Five Properties):
- 17 Robinson Street, Sunshine
- 49 Parsons Street, Sunshine
- 81 Parsons Street, Sunshine
- 81 Monash Street, Sunshine
- 15 Servante Street, Sunshine
The Five Properties have interim heritage controls with an expiry date (originally 5 September 2022 but extended to 29 May 2026 through various prescribed Amendments approved by the Minister for Planning). This approach was directed by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to allow Council time to conduct further strategic work on the Five Properties, to confirm the appropriate heritage grading for the properties accompanying permanent heritage controls, in line with the Planning Panel’s recommendations.
More information about Amendment C200brim Part 2 can be viewed on our Amendment C200 Proposed Heritage Overlay – Sunshine page.
How do I find out more about the Planning Scheme Amendment process?
How do I find out more about the Planning Scheme Amendment process?
You can find general information about the amendment process including who can amend the planning scheme and how to find out what current amendments are proposed on the Department of Transport and Planning’s website.
More information about Planning Scheme Amendment C219brim
More information about Planning Scheme Amendment C219brim
You can find more information about the Planning Scheme Amendment C219brim by downloading our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 144.3 Kb)
Contact us
For queries about the Planning Scheme Amendment process and Amendment C219brim please contact our Strategic Planning Department during office hours on 9249 4034 or via email: StrategicPlanning@brimbank.vic.gov.au