How will the plan address open space, canopy cover, tree protection, and landscaping? As more people call these activity centres home, we want to make sure the local schools, services and infrastructure, including public open space, have the funding they need to grow.

We’re working on a simplified infrastructure funding system to fund the things these suburbs need into the future.  

This system could provide direct contributions for councils and state government to deliver essential infrastructure like upgrades to open space, pedestrian crossings, community centres and local sporting facilities to support changing communities. 

As part of the program, we are looking at the current and future needs for these types of infrastructure items and it will be factored into the planning for these places. 

Proposed new standards include front, side, and rear setback requirements that will support landscaping and canopy cover. New developments over 5 storeys are proposed to be subject to Clause 58 Planning Scheme (Apartment Developments) which includes specific objectives for tree canopy. Clause 54 (one dwelling on a lot) and 55 (two or more dwellings on a lot and residential buildings) include standards on street setback, side and rear setbacks, site coverage and private open space to accommodate canopy cover and support landscaping.