Council is working with the community to develop a Place Plan for Yarra Glen. A Place Plan establishes Council’s strategic intent for a place, lays the foundation for detailed design plans and future projects, and provides a basis for Government and investment advocacy. This will involve:

  • Exploring issues and opportunities for Yarra Glen
  • Understanding priorities and what community values
  • Developing a community vision and action plan

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our initial consultation to help shape the Yarra Glen Place Plan. You can read more about what we heard (and how) in the Engagement & Directions Paper.

Community Representative Workshops

We’re excited to invite you to be part of the next phase in developing the Yarra Glen Place Plan.

Council officers will be hosting a series of community workshops where we’ll explore the key themes that have emerged from previous feedback. Together, we’ll co-design actions that reflect local priorities and work towards finalising a shared vision for Yarra Glen’s future.

This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate with Council and help shape the future of your town.

We’re looking to bring together a diverse group of community representatives who reflect the unique character and voices of Yarra Glen. If you’re interested in getting involved, please submit an Expression of Interest via the attached form, or contact the project team on 1300 368 333 for more information.

We hope you’ll join us in this exciting journey.

Venue: Yarra Glen Memorial Hall – 45 Bell Street, Yarra Glen

Schedule:

  • Thursday 9th October 2025, 5.30-8.30pm – Topic: Culture, community & service needs
  • Thursday 16th October 2025, 5.30-8.30pm – Topic: Economic Prosperity
  • Thursday 23rd October 2025, 5.30-8.30pm – Topic: Transport, movement, public space and infrastructure
  • Thursday 30th October 2025, 5.30-8.30pm - Topic: Future land use & development, leadership & governance

Note: Dinner will be provided at all workshops.

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Feedback

What we heard.

The key themes that came through community consultation when discussing opportunities and future vision include:

  • Culture, community & service needs

    • Community connections
    • Events
    • Services
    • Age in Place
    • Youth Activities

  • Economic prosperity

    • Activity Centre
    • Tourism
    • Local Business
    • Local Industries

  • Transport, movement, public space & infrastructure

    • Roads
    • Pedestrian movement
    • Rail Trail
    • Recreation Reserve
    • Community Spaces
    • Activity Centre
    • Facilities
    • Parking

  • Future land use & development

    • Planning
    • Disused Buildings
    • Housing
    • Environment

  • Leadership & governance

    • Council
    • Community

How did people get involved?

Between 6 May and 8 June 2025, residents in Yarra Ranges found out about the engagement and got involved in the following ways...

Community consultation

How we heard from the community

Leave us a note (or image or video) below with your ideas, suggestions or comments.

- Your thoughts will be posted to this page to share with everyone.

- You can also upvote or 'like' other comments.

- If you feel you have a lot more to say or want to share something sensitive, please email the Design & Place team: designandplace@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

The team will be out and about in Yarra Glen throughout May looking to have conversations with community.

Visit the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall – 45 Bell Street, Yarra Glen:

  • Tuesday 13 May 2025, 2.00pm – 5.00pm
  • Thursday 22 May 2025, 5.30pm-8.30pm
  • Monday 2 June 2025, 5.30pm – 8.30pm

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You will need to sign up to Shaping Yarra Ranges, but then we can keep you in the loop with updates and opportunities to be involved in this project.

What's next?

Our team will continue to hear from the community with Reference Group workshops and review the feedback. We look forward to bringing you an initial engagement summary soon.

Remember to Follow this page to receive updates.

Key Stages

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Initial engagement (Stage 1)

    Community feedback; 6 May to 8 June 2025

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Community Reference Group workshops held

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Initial engagement summary report shared with community

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Draft Place Plan out for community feedback (Stage 2)

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Project enagement summary report shared with community

  • Timeline item 6 - incomplete

    Community feedback considered and relevant changes made

  • Timeline item 7 - incomplete

    Yarra Glen Place Plan considered by Council

Contact Us

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this project, our contact details are below:

Contact Information
Name Design & Place
Phone 1300 368 333
Email designandplace@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
In writing

Yarra Glen Place Plan
PO Box 105, Lilydale Vic 3140

If you need assistance when contacting Council, please use the numbers below.

  • National Relay Service: 133 677 (for callers who have a hearing, speech or communication impairment and for Text Telephone or modem callers)
  • 1300 555 727 (for callers using Speech to Speech relay)
  • Translating and Interpreting Service: 131 450 and ask them to contact Council on 1300 368 333
  • TTY: 9658 9461