Amendment C158mith to the Mitchell Planning Scheme
The Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan was approved by the Minister for Planning and gazetted on 5 August 2025 under Amendment C158mith to the Mitchell Planning Scheme.
To view a copy of the final amendment documentation, including the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, refer to:
- Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan (PDF) (Approval Gazetted)
- Amendment C158mith
Amendment C161mith to the Mitchell Planning Scheme
The Beveridge North West Infrastructure Contributions Plan was approved by the Minister for Planning and gazetted on 5 August 2025 under Amendment C161mith to the Mitchell Planning Scheme.
To view a copy of the final amendment documentation, including the Beveridge North West Infrastructure Contributions Plan, refer to:
- Beveridge North West Infrastructure Contributions Plan (PDF) (Approval Gazetted)
- Amendment C161mith
Amendment C175mith to the Mitchell Planning Scheme
Amendment C175mith was approved by the Minister for Planning and gazetted on 5 August 2025 to facilitate the use and development of the quarry at 175 Northern Highway, Wallan.
To view a copy of the final amendment documentation, refer to:
The Beveridge North West Planning Panels Victoria Advisory Committee Report is available here.
About the precinct
The VPA’s Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan sets out the long-term vision for the precinct and framework for urban development. The Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan applies to approximately 1,275 hectares of land. It is in Mitchell Shire Council within the Northern Growth Corridor of Melbourne. The area is bounded by Wallan South Precinct Structure Plan to the north, Camerons Lane to the south, Hume Freeway to the east and Old Sydney Road to the west.
On 5 August 2025, the Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny approved the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan – paving the way for 15,000 new homes, four town centres, eight schools and 13 MCGs’ worth of parks and reserves.
Once all stages are complete, Beveridge North West will be home to more than 47,000 Victorians and support nearly 3,000 local jobs – with everything families need close to home, including five community hubs, local shopping options and new cycling and pedestrian links.
In total, more than 320 hectares of land will be set aside for waterways, landscaping and drainage – including 79 hectares of dedicated parks and sports fields to keep the community active and connected to nature.
The plan will be delivered in stages – with around 2,400 homes to be built across 140 hectares from gazettal, and future stages to begin once the fully funded Camerons Lane interchange is complete. This will ensure new residents are connected to key infrastructure and integrated with surrounding communities.
A new quarry will also be established in line with strict planning controls – including a buffer zone and mandatory closure and rehabilitation deadline of 2052 – helping support the supply of building materials for more homes and infrastructure across the state.
Background information
A Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a land use and infrastructure plan to guide the development of an area over time. It provides certainty for community members and developers by providing a long-term vision for how an area will develop in the future.
A PSP sets out the preferred locations of residential and employment land and infrastructure, and provides guidance for transport and parking, urban design, heritage and character, open spaces and integrated water management.
Together with the broader planning framework, precinct structure planning is an important part of the Victorian Government’s strategy to address population growth, housing and employment demands.
The Future Urban Structure is the overall framework plan that provides high-level direction on future land uses, major transport networks, open space and activity centres.
Together with the broader planning framework, precinct structure planning is an important part of the state government’s strategy to address population growth, housing, and employment demands.
A planning scheme governs the way land can be used and developed within the bounds of the Victorian Planning System.
A planning scheme is updated from time to time to change the way land can be used or developed or to improve a particular scheme.