Activity Centres Strategy Council is undertaking an update of the Hobsons Bay Activity Centres Strategy 2006.
Heritage Read our Heritage Study, Guidelines, Architectural styles, Restoration of Heritage sites and Listed Heritage Buildings
Industrial Land Management Strategy View the Industrial Land Management Strategy and Industrial Development Design Guidelines here.
Other Planning Policies Read other Council Planning Policies here including: Landscape Design Guidelines, Lettering and signs on buildings, Williamstown Foreshore Strategic Plan, Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Guidelines
Neighbourhood Character Study 2019 In August 2020, Council adopted the Hobsons Bay Neighbourhood Character Study 2019. The study describes the neighbourhood character types in Hobsons Bay and includes recommendations to preserve highly valued character areas. This work has been incorporated in the new residential zones introduced in Hobsons Bay Amendment C131, and replaces the previous Neighbourhood Character Study 2002.
Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme The Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme is used by Council to assess planning permit applications.