How has the planning scheme amendment been prepared?

The VPA is facilitating a whole-of-government approach which includes consulting with relevant stakeholders, including state government agencies, council, landowners and Traditional Owners.

The scope of the Cardinia Creek South (Part 2) PSP and the associated draft planning scheme amendment C306case is deliberately limited. The overarching urban structure, land use framework and strategic directions for the precinct were established through the approved 2018 Cardinia Creek South PSP, including an indicative concept plan to guide the future development of the future development of the Part 2 area.

This PSP and the resulting amendment primarily extend and update the existing approved framework to formally incorporate the Part 2 area, rather than undertaking a comprehensive re-planning for the precinct. The proposed urban structure is consistent with the 2018 indicative concept plan, with only minor refinements to reflect updated technical inputs and further design resolution.

Any changes to the PSP provisions or planning controls that would apply to the Part 1 area are beyond the scope of the current draft Planning Scheme Amendment, as these would bring about a fundamental transformation for land that is currently developing in accordance with a gazetted PSP and existing provisions. This would require a comprehensive review of the entire PSP and is out of scope of the current draft amendment.

For more detail on the planning process to date, including the technical studies that have been undertaken, refer to the Supporting Documentation section below.