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In response to Plan Melbourne 2017-2050, the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) in conjunction with DELWP, are leading the development of updated Guidelines for Precinct Structure Planning in Melbourne’s Greenfields, to ensure that current policy and best practice standards are being met in the greenfield areas.
Yesterday’s PIA seminar, presented by VPA CEO Stuart Moseley and Outer Melbourne Director Brent Mclean, provided a helpful insight into:
The seminar discussed how growth areas have good strategic frameworks in place, yet the delivery over the first 10 years since PSP’s were introduced has often resulted in a prescriptive approach rather than innovation in urban form.
The intent for the new ‘guidelines’ is to create more robust PSP’s that improve growth area liveability, are less prescriptive, allow innovation, and facilitate increased residential densities to implement the 20-minute neighbourhoods concept of Plan Melbourne 2017-2050.
The proposed guidelines identify general planning principles and performance targets to guide the construction of PSPs that in summary seek:
The added emphasis within the guidelines on increased densities, more flexibility in open space provision and the need for improved connectivity will result in some significant changes to the traditional subdivision design often seen within growth areas and is intended to encourage fresh and innovative design.
The VPA is currently exhibiting the updated Guidelines and is encouraging stakeholder feedback to inform a considered set of guidelines.
The draft Guidelines have been prepared with a focus on preparing PSPs for greenfield areas in Melbourne. VPA will seek to engage with regional Councils to identify how the guidelines may be adapted for application in regional areas.
Clearly a more flexible and innovative approach to development in the growth areas is being encouraged.
Our integrated planning, urban design and traffic team has a wealth of experience across growth area planning and greenfield subdivisions and we would be pleased to assist further in understanding the implications of the new guidelines.
Author: Travis Finlayson, Director: Planning
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