Greenvale North (Part 2)
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is leading the planning for Greenvale North (Part 2), in partnership with the City of Hume. The VPA will develop a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), Infrastructure Contributions Plan (ICP) (or equivalent Section 173 agreement) and amendment to the Hume Planning Scheme. This will guide the development of the precinct into the future.
Greenvale North (Part 2) is a 33ha precinct, 23km northwest of the Melbourne CBD. It is located directly north of the Greenvale North Reservoir, west of Aitken Blvd, and east of Mickleham Road.
The Greenvale North (Part 2) precinct will complement the surrounding Greenvale, Roxburgh Park and Craigieburn communities with a mix of residential land, open space, rural conservation, and regionally significant drainage infrastructure.
Greenvale North (Part 1)
The Greenvale North (R1) Precinct Structure Plan(PSP) was approved by the Minister for Planning in January 2011 through amendment C119 to the Hume Planning Scheme. When planning for Greenvale North (R1), the VPA identified the Greenvale North Part 2 area as part of an investigation area that could not be developed at that time. This was because drainage infrastructure needed to be designed and constructed to protect the water quality of Greenvale Reservoir, a source of Melbourne’s drinking water.
Since then, Melbourne Water has advanced and constructed infrastructure to protect the reservoir’s water quality. The Greenvale North Part 2 area will deliver the last part of this important drainage infrastructure. This will enable development within the Greenvale North Part 2 area and the southern part of Craigieburn West.
Alternative Delivery Program
The planning for Greenvale North Part 2 is being delivered through the VPA’s Alternative Delivery Program. This program aims to increase the capacity and efficiency of the VPA. It enables us to deliver more, sooner, while maintaining quality standards and ensuring all probity matters are appropriately managed.
For more information, refer to VPA Alternative Delivery Program.
Infrastructure and Development Staging
Infrastructure and development staging involves strategically planning and phasing projects over time to ensure efficient implementation and sustainability through the consideration of factors such as funding, regulations, and practicality.
The plan prioritises the protection of the reservoir by ensuring that necessary safeguards are in place before any new development takes place. Additionally, the plan includes specific requirements to ensure that local infrastructure is provided early in the lifecycle of the new community.
How will this impact me?
Living or working near the precinct, especially with the development in Greenvale North Part 2, means improved and stronger connections in the future between Craigieburn West, Greenvale North, and Roxburgh. Improved connectivity fosters greater access, convenience, and opportunities for community cohesion.
The funding for ICP items typically comes from developer contributions, which are collected as part of the development process and funded by landowners.
Background information
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is a State Government statutory authority within the Department of Transport and Planning that reports to the Minister for Planning.
The VPA’s main task is to make sure Melbourne and Victoria’s regions remain great places to live and work. This requires vision and long-term planning to ensure our growing population has equitable access to employment, public transport, attractive public spaces and affordable housing.
Our key priorities include unlocking land for new homes and communities, facilitating housing diversity and affordability, job creation and better development of new communities in growing and established areas.
We do this by working closely with councils, government agencies and the planning and development community on integrated land use and infrastructure coordination for new communities and strategically important precincts.
Project information
A Greenvale North (Part 2) Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a long-term plan for urban development. It describes how the land is expected to be developed, particularly how and where services and infrastructure will to be located, in order to support the development of new communities.
For the Greenvale North Precinct PSP, it provides guidance toward the preferred location for transport, open spaces, heritage areas, urban design, integrated water management and the facilitation of the Greenvale Reservoir Bund.
Whilst providing a structure for future development, the plan is also needed to enable the delivery of drainage infrastructure for the Greenvale Reservoir while enabling local connections between Greenvale, Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park.
An Infrastructure Contributions Plan (ICP) is a system for funding basic and essential local infrastructure required by a new community.
When land within a precinct is developed, an ICP determines whether an infrastructure contribution is required to be paid by developers to fund the provision of works, services or facilities (infrastructure) and/or secure land for public purposes.
ICPs are based on the principle that the future users of new infrastructure should pay a fair and reasonable contribution towards its provision. The cost of the infrastructure identified through the PSP which is to be recovered from landowners is generally distributed proportionally across the landholdings.
The PSP will enable the delivery of drainage infrastructure to protect the Greenvale Reservoir. It will also guide the delivery of approximately 335 new homes that will integrate into the adjoining established residential areas of Greenvale North (R1) and Craigieburn West PSP.
It will also enable the future delivery of high-quality residential neighbourhoods, a pedestrian-friendly transport network and generous community-centred open spaces that match the character of the established neighbouring communities.
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is leading the preparation of the PSP and planning controls for the Greenvale North Part 2 Precinct in consultation with the Hume City Council. The VPA is facilitating a whole-of-government approach, which includes consulting with all relevant stakeholders, including state government agencies, council, and landowners.
The VPA has collaborated with Hume City Council and Melbourne Water to prepare the draft plan.
Extensive research and analysis has been undertaken to prepare the PSP which is captured in the PSP background report.
What is a planning scheme amendment?
A planning scheme amendment involves either a change to a planning scheme map, a change to the written part of the scheme, or both.
Amendments to a planning scheme can have significant planning implications as they change the way land can be used or developed. Therefore, changing the basis of which planning decisions are made in the future.
About the planning process
The Infrastructure Contributions Overlay (ICO) outlines requirements for monetary and/or land contributions within a specific area, often to secure land for public open space. Typically prepared by a planning authority like a municipal council or the Minister for Planning, its creation and approval follow guidelines set by the Planning and Environment Act and ministerial directives.
About the planning controls
The Urban Growth Zone (UGZ) designates land for future urban development, facilitating the transition from non-urban to urban use. It encourages the creation of well-planned, services urban communities in line with PSPs, streamlines approval processes in these areas, and protects non-urban land from activities that could impede its future urban development.
Addressing Environmental Factors
The VPA has closely collaborated with Melbourne Water to ensure the protection of the reservoir, with the integration of the Yuroke Creek Development Services Scheme (DSS) bolstering our flood management efforts.
Climate change has been considered within the plan through the incorporation of key elements such as open space, tree canopy enhancement, and integrated water management strategies. Additionally, the PSP emphasises achieving ecologically sustainable development (ESD) outcomes, ensuring that the development aligns with long-term environmental sustainability goals.
The infrastructure planned for Greenvale reservoir will ensure its integrity as a crucial source of drinking water is safeguarded from urban development. The construction of a bund by Melbourne Water will ensure that the reservoir remains protected from any potential harm resulting from nearby development and will ensure the continued supply of clean and safe drinking water for the community.
For more information on the work Melbourne Water is doing, refer to https://letstalk.melbournewater.com.au/greenvale-north-part-2-DSS
Next steps
The Greenvale North (Part 2) PSP will be provided to the Minister of Planning for consideration. Timing of a decision and gazettal of the Greenvale North (Part 2) PSP is at the discretion of the Minister.