The City of Casey is moving to the next stage of a proposal to rezone two parcels of land in Cranbourne to support future residential development and meet growing housing demand near the town centre.
This proposal, known as Planning Scheme Amendment C300case, seeks to rezone farming land at 39-45 and 40-46 Cyril Beechey Lane for residential use. It also includes rezoning 12P Grandeur Court for public conservation to better protect the habitat of the endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot in the area.
A major part of this proposal is making sure the land is appropriate for future homes, especially because it’s located near two former landfill sites - the Casey and Stevensons Road landfills. An environmental assessment confirms the land is suitable for rezoning for residential development.
At its meeting in March 2024, Council (the former Administrators) endorsed the proposed Amendment and requested Ministerial authorisation to proceed to public exhibition. Following Ministerial authorisation, the proposal is now ready for public consultation.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said community input is vital at this stage and encouraged residents to have their say via Casey Conversations or by attending a community drop-in session.
‘Councillors are carefully listening to the community throughout this consultation period,” Cr Koomen said.
‘No decisions have been made yet; we’ll consider all feedback once the public exhibition closes and ensure the community’s views are fully heard before forming a position on the Amendment.’
Council has supported progressing the Amendment as it could unlock underused land close to the Cranbourne town centre for new homes in the future.
There are a few key factors that Council has taken into careful consideration when proposing this rezoning to ensure any future development is responsible, appropriate and environmentally sensitive.
Former landfill proximity
The land is located near two former landfill sites, both of which are closed, capped and regularly monitored. Council understands the community may have concerns given past experiences, and has taken a cautious, informed approach. Council has worked with environmental experts to carry out a landfill gas risk assessment. The assessment found that, with the right measures in place, the risk is low and manageable. There will be mandatory measures for any future development.
Protecting local wildlife
The Southern Brown Bandicoot is a key consideration in this proposal. The amendment proposes a dedicated conservation area designed to preserve the bandicoot’s environment and provide a safe corridor for movement, helping maintain biodiversity in the region.
Managing bushfire risk
Council has also considered bushfire risk, especially where vegetation would be retained to support wildlife. Working with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action (DEECA), Council has developed strategies to manage vegetation and reduce fire risk while protecting important ecological areas.
Have your say between 27 November 2025 and 15 January 2026.
You can view the amendment and make a submission via the Casey Conversations website.
Join us at Cranbourne West Community Hub to learn more and ask questions:
- Thursday 4 December 2025, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
- Thursday 11 December 2025, 3:00pm - 5:00pm