What the Strategy Delivers
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A pathway for 67,000 new homes
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Growth focused in appropriate locations
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Protection of neighbourhood character
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A plan shaped by five years of community consultation and expert analysis
This is not about stopping development — it’s about getting it right.
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The Stonnington Housing Strategy
A Better Way to Grow Armadale.
We support more housing in Armadale — but it needs to be planned properly. The City of Stonnington Housing Strategy shows how this can be done.
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Growth Where It Makes Sense
The City of Stonnington Strategy focuses development in existing activity centres — areas that already have the infrastructure to support higher density.
These include:
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Major centres (e.g. Chapel Street, Chadstone)
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Large neighbourhood centres
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Local neighbourhood centre
By concentrating growth in these areas, the Strategy avoids spreading high-density development across quiet residential streets.
Protecting Residential Streets
Outside activity centres and major transport corridors, residential areas are classified as “Urban Garden” zones. In simple terms, this means:
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Most residential streets remain low-rise and consistent in character
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Development is limited in height and scale
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The look and feel of neighbourhoods is preserved over time
Clear and Predictable Height Limits
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The Strategy sets clear expectations:
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Urban Garden areas: generally 2–3 storeys
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Higher buildings: limited to major roads and transport corridors (e.g. High Street, Glenferrie Road, Malvern Road)
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This creates certainty for residents — and avoids overdevelopment in inappropriate locations.
Why This Approach Works
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It delivers more homes overall than the State Government plan
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It places density where it can be supported
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It protects the character of established neighbourhoods
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It reflects years of community input