A draft strategy has been developed to preserve the unique character of Nar Nar Goon.
Following community consultation, Cardinia Shire Council has developed a draft Nar Nar Goon Township Strategy.
The draft strategy focuses on preserving the unique character of Nar Nar Goon while reflecting the community's aspirations to enhance the township.
It also recognises Nar Nar Goon's status as "The Mural Town," recognising the murals as a defining feature of the town's cultural identity.
Between May and June 2025, council engaged with Nar Nar Goon residents and the broader community to gather insights on their future vision for Nar Nar Goon.
Community feedback expressed a strong desire to protect Nar Nar Goon's rural character and village feel.
The draft township strategy does not propose any rezoning but supports modest infill development in appropriate locations, particularly near the railway station and town centre where services and infrastructure already exist.
To ensure new development fits seamlessly into the existing character and streetscape, the draft strategy proposes to introduce urban design guidelines within preferred character precincts, setting clear expectations around building height, setbacks, landscaping, and architectural style, helping to maintain the unique identity of Nar Nar Goon as it grows.
The draft strategy also reinforces the township boundary cannot be expanded. The township is entirely surrounded by green wedge land, which is protected by state and local planning controls to preserve the area's environmental, agricultural, and landscape values, and they prevent any outward growth of the township.
The plan focuses on improving public spaces, revitalising commercial areas, enhancing connectivity, and strengthening the natural environment, while safeguarding the unique identity that Nar Nar Goon offers residents.
Council is now seeking community feedback to refine the draft strategy and design guidelines to ensure the final plan is evidence-based, locally responsive, and community-focused.
Community consultation will close on December 12.
A community drop-in session will be held at Nar Nar Goon Memorial Hall on November 24 from 6pm to 8pm.