Handwood
Community Consultation 2024Planning Update 2026How to Get Involved
A VISION FOR
HANWOOD
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The proposed development of land on the northern side of Leonard Road enables the expansion of Hanwood village to provide much needed housing supply and diversity, public amenities, as well as recreational and public open spaces for the local community.
In early 2026, Council made the decision to reduce the scope of the planning proposal and to take a staged approach to project delivery, which will delay parts of the proposed development, including storm water upgrades, community infrastructure and additional housing.

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Community Benefits:
The proposal has been carefully designed to benefit the whole community, including:
New facilities
for everyone,
including public open space, sporting facilities, urban market gardens, child care and retail offerings.
Best practice, 

contemporary design
that builds a strong, supported
community.
A diverse range of
housing and lot sizes
to suit a wide range of budgets, buyers and lifestyles.
A range of housing
choices
close to employment, health services and education, supporting the next generations to live and work in Hanwood.
A central
marketplace
designed to create community connections and promote a higher quality of life.
A commitment to
advanced ecology
and regenerative practices, exemplified by our recycling initiatives and zerowaste systems.
Improved water
management
and flooding prevention.
A tailored, sustainable approach
to increasing housing and infrastructure as it is needed.
Join the conversation

Come along to hear more about the project and tell us what you think.

Presentation with Q&A

Date:

Thursday 19 February 2026

Time:

5.30pm for a 6pm start

Venue:

Hanwood Sports Club 21 Yarran Street

Free Community Sausage Sizzle

Community drop-in session

Drop in to speak to a member of the team

Date:

Friday 20 February 2026

Time:

3:30pm to 8pm (pop in at any time)

Venue:

Hanwood Sports Club 21 Yarran Street

Community survey

Complete a survey and tell us what you think, visit
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hanwood2026 or scan the QR Code.

Hanwood deserves a coordinated, future-focused outcome that improves flood resilience, delivers quality open space and creates a village the community can be proud of.
We remain committed to working constructively with Council, the Department and the community to achieve the best possible outcome for Hanwood.

Hanwood Community Presentation 19 February 2026
COMMUNITY SURVEY
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hanwood2026
If you are unable to attend this session and would like to know more,
please fill in the form below and we will contact you to discuss.

    Have your say on the proposal. 

    Following consultation with the Hanwood community, we will take on board any feedback and look to update the concept design. The next step will be to prepare and lodge a Planning Proposal with Council and other relevant planning authorities that seeks to amend the land zoning and change / amalgamate the staging that Council is currently considering for land on Leonard Road. Once the Planning Proposal has been approved and the land has been re-zoned we want to submit Development Applications for the land on the northern side of Leonard Road as soon as possible.

    Our primary goal is to prioritise communal well-being, economic vitality, a sense of belonging, and interconnectedness. With “Connectivity” as our guiding principle, to date the masterplan has been thoughtfully designed to improve community and living in Hanwood.
    We hope you attend and provide us with comments and feedback so we can make changes and improvements to the plan and make the town of Hanwood a more special place.