New Supermarket and Retail Hub Proposed for Point Cook

$9.2M retail development, including an Aldi supermarket, awaits council approval for Point Cook West.

A new Aldi supermarket and retail precinct could soon be built at 421 Hacketts Road, Point Cook, with Wyndham City Council’s Planning Committee set to consider the proposal at its upcoming meeting.

The $9.2 million development includes a supermarket, five food and drink premises, liquor sales, new signage, and an easement creation, along with a slight reduction in car parking requirements. If approved, the project will provide much-needed retail services for the growing Point Cook West community.

Why Is This Proposal Back?

A previous permit was granted in April 2020, allowing the development to proceed. However, due to delays, the permit expired, and the developer did not apply for an extension within the required timeframe. As a result, they have submitted a new application to secure planning approval once again.

What’s in the Plan?

• Supermarket and Dining Options: The proposal includes an Aldi supermarket as the main tenant, along with five food and drink outlets.

• Car Parking: The site will have 98 on-site parking spaces, which is eight fewer than typically required. Council officers believe this reduction is reasonable due to strong pedestrian and cycling access, as well as the likelihood of multi-purpose trips to the centre.

• Neighbourhood Impact: The supermarket’s rear wall will cause some overshadowing of a property on Buddaken Walk, but planners say the overall impact is minor and within acceptable limits.

• Pedestrian Access: A missing shared path along Hacketts Road will be completed as part of the development, improving pedestrian and cyclist access.

• Liquor Sales: The supermarket will include a packaged liquor section, with sales restricted to store hours and no on-site consumption.

Consultation and Next Steps

The application was not required to be advertised to the public, as it meets the Point Cook West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP). The proposal was reviewed by Viva Energy, given the site’s proximity to an oil pipeline, and no objections were raised.

The Planning Committee will decide whether to approve the application at its 11 February 2025 meeting. If granted, construction could begin soon, bringing new shopping and dining options to Point Cook West.