What technical assessments and background studies are typically required to inform preparation of a PSP or Strategic Planning Project?

Precinct Structure Plans (PSP) are complex and require a range of Technical Assessments to be undertaken to assist in delivering a robust plan.  Technical assessments and background studies are incorporated into Third-Party Funding agreement costs. The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) procures external consultants and technical experts to complete these assessments which may include (but not be limited to) the following: 

• Biodiversity
• Aboriginal cultural heritage and values
• Bushfire
• Land capability
• Arboriculture
• Landscape & visual
• Post-settlement heritage
• Community infrastructure 
• Economic and retail
• Transport modelling
• Integrated transport
• Integrated water management
• Sodic soils
• Co-design workshops
• High level servicing and infrastructure
• Infrastructure costings and design
• Land valuations
• Public Exhibition (including Printing, advertising, engagement)
• Planning Panels (including Panel fees, legal, and expert consultants)
• Supplementary or Standard ICP costs (including Additional costings and design, legal, experts and panel fees).