Golden Plains Shire Council is inviting community feedback on its intention to sell a vacant parcel of Council owned land located at 132 Milton Street, Bannockburn.
In accordance with a resolution Council made at its meeting held on 16 December 2025, notice is given that itis the intention of Council, acting under section 114(2) of the Local Government Act 2020, to sell Lot RES 1 PS631696 (Part) 132 Milton Street, Bannockburn.
This vacant parcel of 3.5 hectares of Council owned land in the northern part of the Bannockburn Recreation Precinct was deemed surplus to Council’s needs at a Council Meeting in March 2021.
The application to rezone and subdivide the land was accepted by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) as a major project and qualified for assessment by the Development Facilitation Program (DFP). A Standing Advisory Committee considered submissions from Council and local residents. Subsequently, the Minister for Planning approved the Planning Scheme Amendment to rezone the land to Neighbourhood Residential Zone and endorse the Development Plan and Planning Permit for subdivision in December 2023.
If the sale of land is approved, then a previous decision of Council has ensured that all funds generated would be directed to the Recreational Future Fund, providing the council with significant means to deliver community infrastructure.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey encouraged residents to review the intention of sale and provide submissions by 5pm, Friday 27 February 2026.
This process is being undertaken in line with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Sale or Exchange of Council Owned Land Policy and Community Engagement Policy. We are calling for submissions and will be considering them at a future Council meeting, Cr Sharkey said.
Community members can provide their feedback on the proposed sale of land by filling out the online submission form at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations or completing a written submission form. Written submissions can be addressed to Coordinator Economic Development, Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC 3331 or emailed to [email protected]. Online and written submissions may be lodged until 5pm, Friday 27 February 2026.
For further information, please contact Council’s Economic Development Team at 5220 7111 or email [email protected].