Plans to amend multimillion-dollar townhouse development in Basin Drive, Highton lodged

Revisions to plans for a $7.5m sustainable housing development in Highton have been submitted to Geelong council. SEE THE DESIGNS

Sincock Planning has been engaged to prepare a planning report for amended plans at 14-26 Basin Rise. Picture: Alan Barber

Developers are seeking to reduce the number of homes included in a multimillion-dollar townhouse complex in Highton.

A planning permit was issued for the Barwon Water development in August 2019.

The authority purchased the former water basin with the idea to transform the basin into a sustainable housing estate.

In 2019, it was estimated the development would cost $7.5m.

The superlot, located at Basin Drive, has two lots known as the eastern and western lots.

The amendment only seeks to alter the development approved on the eastern lot.

The original approval provided for 13 dwellings on that lot, while the amended plans are seeking to provide 11.

Sincock Planning has been engaged to prepare a planning report for amended plans at 14-26 Basin Rise. Picture: Alan Barber

As part of the amended plans, the homes are narrower and slightly lower in height.

A report by Sincock Planning says the amended plans provide a well-designed, site responsive development for the land that achieves the policy outcomes within the planning scheme.

The dwellings are attached in groups of two or three with each one containing a garage.

The townhouses have living areas downstairs and bedrooms upstairs.

The site remains vacant, with development still being completed on the western lot under the existing planning approval.

Proposed amended plans for the townhomes in Highton. Picture: Supplied

According to Sincock Planning, the proposal represents a reduction in density of development within the site while maintaining the architectural style and scale of development to Basin Rise.

“The proposal maintains a high quality, well-articulated, two-storey contemporary infill development within a subdivision that created super lots for this reason,” it said.

Proposed amended plans for the townhomes in Highton. Picture: Supplied

Sincock Planning said the proposal achieved planning policy objectives for high quality design and increased housing diversity while providing much larger areas of open space for each dwelling.

Prices for the seven star energy efficiency rated townhouses start at $645,000.

Residents will be able to voice their objections or support until May 4.

Originally published as Plans to amend multimillion-dollar townhouse development in Basin Drive, Highton lodged