20 Ford Crescent Thornbury VIC 3071

Description: The proposal seeks to change the use of the premises at 20 Ford Crescent, Thornbury VIC 3071 from offices to an educational centre for international students. Operating Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. And 5:30 p.m., the centre will accommodate up to 80 students and 4 staff within a 200m² floor area. The use supports social inclusion, multicultural engagement, and lifelong learning objectives outlined in Darebin’s strategic planning policies. It will also contribute to the local economy through employment opportunities and student spending. No external building changes are proposed, maintaining the site’s visual harmony with the surrounding residential area. The site is located within the Principal Public Transport Network (PPTN), offering excellent access to tram, bus, and train services. While planning regulations require 45 car spaces, only four on-site spaces will be provided, with the remainder justified through strong reliance on public transport, staggered schedules, and low car use by students and staff. Potential impacts - such as noise, traffic, and waste - are addressed through mitigation measures including acoustic treatments, daylight-only operations, sustainable transport initiatives, and minimal external lighting. The proposal is considered low-impact and aligned with both local and state planning policy, with a request for a waiver or reduction of the car parking requirement under Clause 52.06-3.
Planning Authority: Darebin City Council

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Reference number: D/634/2025

Date sourced: We found this application on the planning authority's website on 18 November 2025, 17 days ago. It was received by them 1 day earlier.
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