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> An Australian first- Selandra Rise set to become a model development More...

> Current draft planning scheme amendments for Precinct Structure Plans are now available for viewing. More...

> Two PSP notes, Our Roads: Connecting People and Integrated Water Management, have been added to the website to provide advice to key stakeholders and organisations associated with preparing precinct structure plans. More...

> Planning Minister Matthew Guy has approved a new Precinct Structure Plan to develop a residential community at Clyde North. Clyde North, located within the City of Casey, will provide more than 6600 new houses to accommodate a population of approximately 18,500. More...

Tuesday 31 January, 2012

ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED NEW COMMUNITY AT POINT COOK WEST

The GAA has increased community consultation following the release of the draft Point Cook West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP).

In response to community interest in the plan, the GAA has added three opportunities for residents to discuss aspects of the PSP with our planners.

These sessions will be held on:

Wednesday 1 February from 6.30PM to 9PM;

Tuesday 7 February from 6.30PM to 9PM, and on;

Wednesday 8 February from 7.30PM to 9PM

To ensure your voice is heard, please book a time to meet with our planners. Bookings are essential due to the high level of interest in the PSP.

Please contact Structure Planning Manager Simon Cotterill or Urban Planning Manager Rob Ball on (03) 9651 9600 if you wish to discuss the matter further.

Click here for more information about Point Cook West PSP

Wednesday 14 December, 2011

MODEL PLANNING PERMIT CONDITIONS LAUNCHED

The Growth Areas Authority has taken another step towards streamlining planning processes by delivering a new set of model planning permit conditions to assist growth area municipalities issuing planning permits for residential subdivision in approved precinct structure plan locations.

GAA CEO Peter Seamer launched the conditions at an industry function last night. Mr Seamer said the Growth Areas Model Planning Permit Conditions were another step in delivering planning reform for Melbourne’s newest suburbs.

Developed by the Growth Areas Authority in partnership with the seven growth area councils, state authorities and the development industry, the model permit conditions provide users with a standard set of conditions to be used to implement precinct structure plans.

Click here to access the Growth Areas Model Planning Permit Conditions implementation manual.

Thursday 8 December, 2011

DEMONSTRATION PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GROWTH AREAS

The Growth Areas Authority seeks expressions of interest from developers and industry bodies to enter a partnership to deliver projects to promote employment in the growth areas.

Project proposals must illustrate excellence in urban design and planning to create jobs.

Developers or consortiums must have a parcel of appropriately zoned land in Melbourne's growth areas, within the Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Melton, Mitchell, Whittlesea or Wyndham local government areas.

Click here for more information about project opportunities and how to apply.

STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

This section contains links to planning standards and guidelines. See below.

Small Lot Housing Code
Engineering Design and Construction Manual

You can also access the Growth Corridor Plans page by clicking here