A planning permit application has been lodged to subdivide the former Cranbourne Golf Course for future housing.
The approximately 70-hectare Cranbourne Golf Course at 750 Glasscocks Road was sold to Brown Property Group in May last year.
The site has long been zoned for residential use, and early estimates suggest it could accommodate more than 1,000 new homes.
The $43 million planning application proposes to subdivide the northern portion of the site as part of the first stage of a comprehensive redevelopment of the golf course for a new urban community.
“The residential development will add a new pipeline of housing supply within Casey, accommodating population growth in a structured and sustainable manner, while protecting and enhancing its natural and built environments,” the application states.
“The proposal will realise one of the largest urban infill opportunities in Casey, ultimately supporting close to 1,000 new homes at full development in a location that is well-connected with existing infrastructure, activity centres, transport, and educational facilities.”
According to the Group’s vision, the entire land is expected to deliver 1,140 lots, at a density of 16.3 lots per net developable hectare, and the northern portion will deliver about 499 lots, across 15 stages.
The 2000-page application includes a risk assessment addressing the site’s proximity to the proposed Hampton Park Waste Transfer Station and the active Hallam Road landfill cell 14B, located between 1.25 and 1.3 kilometres from the north-west corner of the proposed development, closer than the default 1.5-kilometre separation distance recommended by the EPA Victoria.
According to the report, leachate pond management, odour controls and the planned closure of landfill cell 14B in 2025 mean the overall odour risk is “low.”
Consultants concluded the separation distance could be reduced to one kilometre without impacting future residents, noting significant upgrades to the landfill’s leachate system.
Late last year, EPA Victoria updated its Landfill Buffer Guideline, tripling the separation distance from 500 to 1500 metres for large municipal waste sites, with potential reduction to 1000 metres subject to odour risk assessment.
Star News reported last year that the community would want the course to be a reserve or just a green space.
The application report notes that while the Hallam Road landfill is licensed until 2040, it is expected to fill by 2030, after which operator Veolia will remediate the land and return it to the Casey Council.
“We note that while the subdivision will result in the loss of land currently used for private recreation purposes, the Hallam Landfill is earmarked for redevelopment as a major parkland in Clause 21.22 Hampton Park, which will significantly boost the supply of local open space available to the community,” the report states.
Developers also contend that the loss of the golf course will not leave the area short of recreation options, with several other clubs, including Ranfurlie Golf Club and Settlers Run, all within 10 kilometres.
They argue this ensures the Cranbourne community will continue to be “adequately serviced with golf and recreational facilities.”
The plans (PA24-0697) are currently being advertised, with residents invited to provide feedback. The official closing date for the advertisement is Friday 31 October, but, traditionally, residents can still submit feedback before Casey Council officially makes a decision.
To read the planning application and submit your feedback, visit casey.vic.gov.au/view-planning-applications and search for PA24-0697
