Beechworth Railway Precinct - proposed planning changes

The opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed planning changes has now closed and an Independent Planning Panel has been appointed by the Minister for Planning to review the submissions. The recommendations of the Independent Planning Panel, once available, will be considered by Council at a future meeting.

Background

In August Council proposed a change to the planning rules for the Beechworth Railway Precinct, the site that includes the old Railway Station building, the Goods Shed, and the surrounding land.

The change (known as Amendment C80indi) would allow the site to be used for tourism and business activities, alongside its current use, in line with the Beechworth Railway Precinct Land Management Plan from 2019.

Community feedback

The submission period for Amendment C80indi closed on 31 August 2026. Submissions are made available for anyone to view, either at Council's office or under the Related Documents section of this page, for two months after the amendment takes effect or lapses.