Greenfields
Since 2006, the VPA has been planning new suburbs across greater Melbourne. When designing a suburb, our philosophy is that the area must have great amenity, including ample open space, community facilities and bustling neighbourhoods.
To do this, we ensure that each community has its own local town centre to cater for everyday shopping and grocery needs, local services and employment as well as an integrated network of parks linked by pedestrian and cycle paths.
In addition, our plans for new walkable suburbs include land that is reserved for future schools, community centres, sports precincts and bus services, so future residents live in lively suburbs with world-class services and infrastructure.
Finally, we make a concerted effort to weave in key environmental features into development plans, incorporating each area’s unique topography into its design. We protect an area’s cultural heritage by preserving places of spiritual significance to the local traditional owners and retaining and reusing key post-contact buildings and landmarks.
We have completed 60 Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) for greenfields suburbs in the municipalities of Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Melton, Mitchell, Whittlesea and Wyndham. A number of these precincts have since been substantially developed and are now thriving communities.
The VPA will continue to plan Melbourne’s new greenfields suburbs into the future consistent with Plan Melbourne 2017 – 2050, to ensure land within the urban growth boundary offers a diverse range of efficient and affordable housing options. Under the Streamlining for Growth program the VPA now facilitates assistance with the subdivision approvals process and provides support in greenfield growth areas to ensure and gets to market in a timely manner.
Importantly, the VPA is also busy planning for growth in strategic locations in our established suburbs and growing regional areas to sensitively support growth near jobs and infrastructure.
Streamlining for Growth
The VPA recently announced its Streamlining for Growth program. You can read more about the Program and how to apply by clicking here.
Current Work Program
Beveridge Central Precinct Structure Plan
Planning Scheme Amendment GC55 to the Mitchell and Whittlesea Planning Schemes The Victorian Planning Authority […]
Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan
Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is preparing a draft Amendment […]
Craigieburn West Precinct Structure Plan
The VPA is working closely with Hume City Council to assist in the preparation of […]
Donnybrook/Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) has prepared a draft Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) with the […]
Jacksons Hill Master Plan
Jacksons Hill Master Plan The VPA is creating a master plan for the former Victoria […]
Kororoit Precinct Structure Plan
Planning Scheme Amendment C147 to Melton Planning Scheme The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation […]
Kororoit Precinct Structure Plan (Part 2)
Kororoit Precinct Structure Plan (Part 2) Kororoit PSP (Part 2) is located in the City […]
Lancefield Road Precinct Structure Plan
Amendment C208 to the Hume Planning Scheme The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation with […]
Lindum Vale Precinct Structure Plan
Lindum Vale Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation with the City […]
McPherson Precinct Structure Plan
Planning Scheme Amendment C221 to Casey Planning Scheme The Victorian Planning Authority (MPA), in consultation […]
Mernda Town Centre planning facilitation
The VPA is working closely with the LXRA, DELWP, PTV, VicRoads, The City of Whittlesea […]
Minta Farm Precinct Structure Plan
Minta Farm Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation with the City of […]
Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan
Planning Scheme Amendment C162 to Melton Planning Scheme The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation with […]
Officer South Employment Precinct Structure Plan
The VPA is in the early stages of scoping for the Officer South Employment Precinct […]
Pakenham East Precinct Structure Plan
The Pakenham East area is generally bound by Deep Creek and Ryan Road to the […]
Plumpton Precinct Structure Plan
Planning Scheme Amendment C146 to Melton Planning Scheme The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation […]
Shenstone Park Precinct Structure Plan
The VPA is working closely with the City of Whittlesea to assist in the preparation […]
Sunbury South Precinct Structure Plan
Amendment C207 to the Hume Planning Scheme The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation with […]
Werribee Junction Precinct Structure Plan
The Werribee Junction PSP area was identified as a ‘logical inclusion’ within the Urban Growth […]