Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan

Amendment C217melt to the Melton Planning Scheme

The Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan was originally approved by the Minister for Planning and gazetted in September 2017 under Amendment C162 to the Melton Planning Scheme.

Amendment C217melt to the Melton Planning Scheme made minor corrections to the incorporated Mt Atkinson & Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan (June 2017) to ensure consistency with the Mt Atkinson & Tarneit Plains Infrastructure Contributions Plan (January 2020).

To view a copy of the current version of the Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan and associated amendment documents, refer to:

The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation with Melton City Council, state agencies and key stakeholders, has prepared the Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan to guide development in Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains.

The Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan applies to approximately 1,050 hectares of land in the Mt Atkinson precinct and 485 hectares of land in the Tarneit Plains precinct.

Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Infrastructure Contributions Plan

The last stage of the planning process was the approval of the associated Infrastructure Contribution Plan (ICP) which will allow development of this area to begin.

To learn more about the ICP, refer to:

Interactive map of Mt Atkinson & Tarneit Plains PSP

Public Access to Spatial Data

The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) makes spatial data for gazetted plans available through the use of an online ‘Open Data’ portal. Spatial Data available for this precinct is provided for reference only and holds no official status. Please see our Open Data page for a detailed description of the data and links to download.

What is a Framework Plan?

Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) are master plans for local areas that usually cater for between 5,000 to 30,000 people, 2,000 to 10,000 jobs or a combination of both. They are the “blueprint” for localised development and investment that will occur over many years, and will incorporate any relevant directions already outlined in the higher level Framework Plan.

PSPs provide more specific detail regarding how existing important features of local communities such roads, shopping centres, schools, parks, key transport connections and areas for housing and employment may evolve or transform over time and become better integrated. PSPs will usually be the mechanism for providing direction on any planning zone changes and they will also identify the need for new or additional infrastructure to support increased housing and employment, along with funding mechanisms such as council infrastructure contributions charges.

Together with the framework planning, precinct structure planning is an important part of the State Government’s strategy to address population growth and the housing and employment demands that flow from this.

C162 Panel Report

The independent panel report for the Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan (also known as Melton planning scheme amendment C162) was released on 6 January 2017.

The role of the independent panel was to hear submissions from the public and other parts of government and provide recommendations to the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA). The VPA will now consider these recommendations and will make any changes to the PSP it considers necessary. The VPA will then submit the updated PSP to the Minister for Planning.

The Minister will make his decision on the final form of the Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains PSP early in 2017.

This Panel Report relates to the Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) that will guide development in Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains. The PSP applies to approximately 1,050 hectares of land in the Mt Atkinson precinct and 485 hectares of land in the Tarneit Plains precinct.

The overall precinct is expected to deliver over 6,700 dwellings accommodating approximately 19,000 residents. It is anticipated that over 18,000 jobs in retail, commercial, industrial, office, education and home-based businesses will be created in the precinct.

The application to expand the Melbourne Regional Landfill facility was called in by the Minister for Planning in accordance with an election commitment. This means that the Minister for Planning, rather than the local council, will make the final decision on the application.

That application has been sent to a separate independent panel for advice which is yet to be received by the Minister. The report is expected to be sent to the Minister in early 2017.

The C162 Panel Report does not predict or pre-empt the decision of the Minister on the Melbourne Regional Landfill expansion, which is yet to be made.

Melbourne regional landfill

The works approval and planning permit applications have been lodged with Melton City Council and the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA). The Minister for Planning has called in the planning permit application, meaning the Minister, not Melton City Council, will make the decision on that application.

No. The Minister for Planning makes a decision on the planning permit applications and the EPA makes a decision on the works approval.

The applications can be viewed on the Cleanaway website:

https://www.cleanaway.com.au/community/major-project/melbourne-regional-landfill/

More information about public consultation and the process for consideration of the applications will be available shortly.

Supporting Documentation

Melton Rail Corridor - Potential Acoustic Impact Assessment (Arup) - March 2016
Melton Rail Corridor - Potential Acoustic Impact Assessment (Arup) - March 2016 PDF  Version
Mt Atkinson (PSP1082) and Tarneit Plains (PSP1085) - landowner newsletter- April 2016
Mt Atkinson (PSP1082) and Tarneit Plains (PSP1085) - landowner newsletter- April 2016 PDF  Version
Panel Report - Melton Planning Scheme Amendment C201 - Mt Atkinson & Tarneit Plains Infrastructure Contributions Plan August 2019
Panel Report - Melton Planning Scheme Amendment C201 - Mt Atkinson & Tarneit Plains Infrastructure Contributions Plan August 2019 PDF  Version
Precinct Infrastructure Table AMENDED to include Project Identification Numbers
Precinct Infrastructure Table AMENDED to include Project Identification Numbers PDF  Version