The final three stages at the Midlands Golf Club’s Drew’s Paddock residential project have been approved by VCAT after a marathon planning standoff.
The long-awaited green light follows an arduous four-year planning process for Stages 2 to 4 of the housing estate at Invermay Park.
Its go-ahead on club land in Heinz Lane helps pave the way for the club’s $3 million redevelopment.
Midlands chair Darren Bandy said the breakthrough meant the club could push ahead with its masterplan to redevelop the clubhouse.
“The club is overwhelmed with the decision and looking forward to finally getting going with our masterplan to redevelop, expand and modernise the clubhouse together with our bowls and golf plans,” he said.
“We’re also looking forward to seeing new residents finally get their houses and moving on with lives which have been on hold for three years.”
Some lots in the remaining stages remain for sale.
