Update on Amendment C263

Council exhibited the Hume Housing Amendment C263 in 2024. The amendment seeks to change planning policy to ensure that Hume has a home for everyone.

Since the housing amendment's exhibition there have been a range of state policy reforms that have affected Amendment C263. For example, in March 2025, the Victorian Government has announced statewide housing policy changes. These include a new code for townhouses, apartments and housing design across the whole state.

The Victorian Government’s new Plan for Victoria also changes planning for housing across the state. Under the plan, Hume now has a housing target of 79,000 new homes to be built by 2051 (53,500 of these in greenfield areas).

Council officers are now considering how these state policy changes affect Amendment C263. Officers will shortly discuss next steps with Councillors. Check back here for further updates.

We thank everyone who has lodged feedback to the amendment and will provide further updates here shortly.