The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has issued enforcement orders in response to illegal earthworks on two Sunbury properties.
The orders have been issued against 370a Riddell Road and 430 Riddell Road, Sunbury.
These follow the previous enforcement order issued by VCAT in October in relation to unlawful earthworks undertaken at 370 Riddell Road, Sunbury.
Hume council took the owner of the properties to VCAT as it said the works did not follow the Hume Planning Scheme.
Council said this will enable it to effectively monitor and, where necessary, enforce compliance with the scheme over all three sites moving forward.
As part of the enforcement orders, no more earthworks or adding fill can happen at all three properties unless council approves detailed plans explaining why and how the work will be done, or a planning permit is granted.
This decision comes after a lengthy battle and campaign from residents on Canterbury Avenue, Sunbury.
As reported by Star Weekly, truck movements to 370 Riddell Road along Canterbury Avenue reached over 300 per day at their peak.
After residents advocated to council, Hume took the property owner to VCAT, resulting in the first enforcement order.
Council said it will continue to monitor the sites to ensure compliance with all orders, and to ensure there are no further impacts on the environment and community.
Council also thanked local residents for their vigilance and patience during this matter.
