Casey Council is inviting the community to submit their feedback on a Planning Scheme Amendment to rezone two parcels of farming land near the Cranbourne town centre for future residential development.
Planning Scheme Amendment C300case seeks to rezone farming land at 39-45 and 40-46 Cyril Beechey Lane for residential use.
It also includes rezoning 12P Grandeur Court for public conservation to better protect the habitat of the endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot in the area.
At its meeting in March 2024, Council (the former administrators) endorsed the proposed Amendment and requested Ministerial authorisation to proceed to public exhibition.
Following Ministerial authorisation, the Amendment is now ready for public consultation.
According to the council officer report from the March Meeting last year, the 40-46 Cyril Beechey Lane property, owned by Brown Property Group, was “heavily vegetated”, and a “biodiversity corridor” extended from this property south-east through the Cranbourne Turf Club landholdings to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
A major part of this Amendment is making sure the land is appropriate for future homes, especially because it’s located near two former landfill sites – the Casey and Stevensons Road landfills.
According to the Council, an environmental assessment confirms the land is suitable for rezoning for residential development.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said community input is vital at this stage and encouraged residents to have their say via Casey Conversations or by attending a community drop-in session.
“Councillors are carefully listening to the community throughout this consultation period,” he said.
“No decisions have been made yet; we’ll consider all feedback once the public exhibition closes and ensure the community’s views are fully heard before forming a position on the Amendment.”
Council has supported progressing the Amendment as it could unlock underused land close to the Cranbourne town centre for new homes in the future.
There are a few key factors that Council has taken into careful consideration when proposing this rezoning to ensure any future development is responsible, appropriate and environmentally sensitive.
Former landfill proximity
The land is located near two former landfill sites, both of which are closed, capped and regularly monitored.
Council states that it understands the community may have concerns given past experiences, and has taken a cautious, informed approach.
Council has worked with environmental experts to carry out a landfill gas risk assessment.
The assessment found that, with the right measures in place, the risk is low and manageable. There will be mandatory measures for any future development.
Protecting local wildlife
The Southern Brown Bandicoot is a key consideration in this proposal.
The amendment proposes a dedicated conservation area designed to preserve the bandicoot’s environment and provide a safe corridor for movement, helping maintain biodiversity in the region.
Managing bushfire risk
Council also states that it has considered bushfire risk, especially where vegetation would be retained to support wildlife.
Working with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action (DEECA), Council has developed strategies to manage vegetation and reduce fire risk while protecting important ecological areas.
Have your say between 27 November 2025 and 15 January 2026.
You can view the amendment and make a submission via the Casey Conversations website at: conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/c300case
You can join the Council at Cranbourne West Community Hub to learn more and ask questions:
• Thursday 4 December 2025, 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
• Thursday 11 December 2025, 3pm – 5pm
