Published on 25 September 2019
Yarra Ranges Council is the relevant authority for approvals for planning and building works in the municipality.
However, Level Crossing Removal Project has made an amendment to the Planning Scheme to enable their work to occur expediently, which involves removing permit triggers for all proposed works in the project areas under the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. The Planning Scheme Amendment has now been approved through a Ministerial approval process.
It is understood that a permit under the Heritage Act 2017 will be required for buildings and works affecting the Lilydale Railway Station Refreshment Rooms, which is identified under the Victorian Heritage Register.