With the passage of the new Planning Act last week, the Belconnen Community Council was glad to see the inclusion of key amendments that we lobbied for. These amendments addressed our concerns about community consultation and pre-DA consultation. These changes prioritized the voices of our community in the planning process, and we are grateful for … Continue reading Community Announcement: Planning Act Amendments and Community Engagement
Submission to the Standing Committee on Policing Arrangements
As our district grows, community policing needs become greater. The Belconnen Community Council made submissions to the Standing Committee on Policing Arrangements last month with a view to expanding these arrangements as the district continues its growth in the West Belconnen basin, Lawson and the Town Centre. You can view our session with the Committee … Continue reading Submission to the Standing Committee on Policing Arrangements
MAY BCC Public Meeting 21 May 2019 – The Kippax Master Plan and DV 361- benefits and impacts
All members of the public are invited to attend the May Public Meeting of the Belconnen Community Council at Kippax Raiders Club on Hardwicke Cres, Holt on Tuesday May 21 to discuss the benefits and impacts of the Kippax Master Plan and DV361
Kippax Master Plan and DV 361 Update: Submission deadline extended and Planning Minister responds to questions about the Kippax Master Plan, DV 361 and the loss of public open space
Following the April public meeting of the Belconnen Community Council, held to discuss the benefits and problems with the Kippax Master Plan, Draft Variation 361 (that enables the loss of public open space for a shopping centre). Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur (who attended the meeting), undertook to ask questions about the issues raised by … Continue reading Kippax Master Plan and DV 361 Update: Submission deadline extended and Planning Minister responds to questions about the Kippax Master Plan, DV 361 and the loss of public open space
Kippax Master Plan Information and Documents
In March 2019 the ACT Government released the Kippax Master Plan and DV 361, the associated Draft Variation to amend the Territory plan, required for the public open space to be sold off for use as a shopping centre. Documents relating to the process and the community responses, are available here.
New bus and light rail network starts on April 29 2019
Transport Canberra will be introducing a new public transport network on Monday 29 April 2019. There are major changes to the Belconnen area bus routes, and all Belconnen passengers should familiarise themselves with the new network.
Belconnen Community Council March Public Meeting
This month there are three presentations of interest to Belconnen residents - redevelopment plans for the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets, MLA Suzanne Orr talking about Giralang and Kaleen issues, and open discussion on budget priorities for the Belconnen Community Council budget submission
May Belconnen Community Council public meeting – DV342 Town Centre Precinct Code consultation
The May 2018 public meeting of the Belconnen Community Council will be held on: 7PM Tuesday 15 May 2018 at the BCS Theatrette, Swanson Ct, Belconnen Town Centre. A brief agenda: Welcome from BCC Chair, Glen Hyde A brief update from the BCC Chair on the activities of the BCC over the past month Update from local … Continue reading May Belconnen Community Council public meeting – DV342 Town Centre Precinct Code consultation
BCC submission on a lease variation to allow a drive through takeaway next to the Belco Skate Park
24 March 2018 Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate GPO Box 365 Canberra City ACT 2601 Re: Development Application 201833271 Section 65 Block 83, Belconnen The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) strongly opposes this development application (DA) for a lease variation (LV). This DA for a LV does not meet the expectations of the community at … Continue reading BCC submission on a lease variation to allow a drive through takeaway next to the Belco Skate Park
Kippax Group Centre Master Plan consultation close 16 March 2018
The Kippax Group Centre Master Plan Community Panel Outcomes Report and the final stage of community engagement on revisions to the draft master plan were released on Saturday 23 December 2017. This period of engagement will run until Friday 16 March 2018. This particular engagement will be longer as it runs over the school holidays … Continue reading Kippax Group Centre Master Plan consultation close 16 March 2018