Officer Precinct Structure Plan

Amendment C232card to the Cardinia Shire Planning Scheme (Officer Town Centre Review)

The Officer Town Centre Review was approved by the Minister for Planning and gazetted in March 2020 under Amendment C232card to the Cardinia Planning Scheme.

To view a copy of the final amendment documentation, including the Officer Precinct Structure Plan, refer to:

About the Precinct Structure Plan

Officer is located in Cardinia Shire, within Melbourne’s South East growth corridor, approximately 50 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne Central Business District.
A Precinct Structure Plan was prepared for Officer by Cardinia Shire Council and approved by the Minister for Planning in December 2011 under Amendment C149 to the Cardinia Shire Planning Scheme.

A key component of the Officer Precinct Structure Plan is the town centre, which is identified as a major town centre in key strategic planning documents, including Plan Melbourne. Since the original Officer Precinct Structure Plan was approved in 2011, there has been little private investment in the additional services and facilities required by the growing community. The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) and Council have worked together to amend the previously approved PSP, with the aim to unlock investment in the town centre.

Amendment GC75

The Development Contributions Plan (DCP) for this precinct was amended as a result of Amendment GC75. Amendment GC75 made changes to 43 existing DCPs by making changes to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payable in these DCPs.

For further information, refer to:

Amendment VC249

The Development Contributions Plan (DCP) for this precinct was amended as a result of Amendment VC249. 

On 15 January 2024, Amendment VC249 came into effect to further facilitate the development of small second dwellings introduced by Amendment VC253. Amendment VC249 exempts development for a small second dwelling from existing development contributions plans. The changes ensure an applicant does not pay a development contribution when a small second dwelling is developed. 

For further information, refer to:

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.

Supporting Documentation

Officer Precinct Structure Plan (Amendment C232) September 2011 (Amended November 2019)
Officer Precinct Structure Plan (Amendment C232) September 2011 (Amended November 2019) PDF  Version
Officer Development Contributions Plan - September 2011 (Amended December 2023)
Officer Development Contributions Plan - September 2011 (Amended December 2023) PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Hygain Feeds - Buffer Assessment (GHD) September 2011
Officer PSP - Hygain Feeds - Buffer Assessment (GHD) September 2011 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Biosis Research_Flora and Fauna Assessment_Officer Precinct_Draft_2006-03-22
Officer PSP - Biosis Research_Flora and Fauna Assessment_Officer Precinct_Draft_2006-03-22 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Biosis Research_Growling Grass Frog Conservation Management Plan_VicUrban Officer_2008-09
Officer PSP - Biosis Research_Growling Grass Frog Conservation Management Plan_VicUrban Officer_2008-09 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Biosis Research_Growling Grass Frog Conservation Managment Plan_Pakenham Bypass_2005-02
Officer PSP - Biosis Research_Growling Grass Frog Conservation Managment Plan_Pakenham Bypass_2005-02 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Buchan Group_Officer Town Centre Masterplan_Preliminary Rev E_2011-05
Officer PSP - Buchan Group_Officer Town Centre Masterplan_Preliminary Rev E_2011-05 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Context_Proposed Revisions of Heritage Overlay Boundaries_Officer Township_Final_2010-10-11
Officer PSP - Context_Proposed Revisions of Heritage Overlay Boundaries_Officer Township_Final_2010-10-11 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Context_Response to GAA comments on revisions to Officer Heritage Overlay boundaries_2011-01-04
Officer PSP - Context_Response to GAA comments on revisions to Officer Heritage Overlay boundaries_2011-01-04 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - CSC_Ecology Partners_Native Vegetation Precinct Plan_Officer Precinct_2011-09
Officer PSP - CSC_Ecology Partners_Native Vegetation Precinct Plan_Officer Precinct_2011-09 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - DOT_Public Transport Guidelines For Land Use Development_2008
Officer PSP - DOT_Public Transport Guidelines For Land Use Development_2008 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - DSE_A Plan For Melbourne's Growth Areas_2006
Officer PSP - DSE_A Plan For Melbourne's Growth Areas_2006 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - DSE_Activity Centre Design Guidelines_Growth Areas_2005-01
Officer PSP - DSE_Activity Centre Design Guidelines_Growth Areas_2005-01 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - DSE_Development Contributions Guidelines_2003-06-16_Amended 2007-03
Officer PSP - DSE_Development Contributions Guidelines_2003-06-16_Amended 2007-03 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - DSE_Guidelines For Higher Density Residential Development_2004-10
Officer PSP - DSE_Guidelines For Higher Density Residential Development_2004-10 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - DSE_Native Vegetation Management - A Framework For Action_2002
Officer PSP - DSE_Native Vegetation Management - A Framework For Action_2002 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - DSE_Potentially Contaminated Land_GPN_2005-06
Officer PSP - DSE_Potentially Contaminated Land_GPN_2005-06 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - DSE_Safer Design Guidelines For Victoria_2005-06
Officer PSP - DSE_Safer Design Guidelines For Victoria_2005-06 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Ecology Australia_Cardinia Creek Conservation Management Plan_Officer Precinct_2011-09-08
Officer PSP - Ecology Australia_Cardinia Creek Conservation Management Plan_Officer Precinct_2011-09-08 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Ecology Australia_Indigenous Vegetation Survey_Pakenham Growth Area_Vol 1_2004-01
Officer PSP - Ecology Australia_Indigenous Vegetation Survey_Pakenham Growth Area_Vol 1_2004-01 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Ecology Australia_Indigenous Vegetation Survey_Sites of Significance_Pakenham Growth Area_Vol 2_2004-01
Officer PSP - Ecology Australia_Indigenous Vegetation Survey_Sites of Significance_Pakenham Growth Area_Vol 2_2004-01 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Biodiversity Assessment_Officer Precinct_Draft_2011-05
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Biodiversity Assessment_Officer Precinct_Draft_2011-05 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Conservation Management Plan (Excluding Cardinia Creek)_Officer Precinct_2011-09-15
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Conservation Management Plan (Excluding Cardinia Creek)_Officer Precinct_2011-09-15 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Flora and Fauna Assessment_Officer Precinct_Draft_2008-06
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Flora and Fauna Assessment_Officer Precinct_Draft_2008-06 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Growling Grass Frog Strategic Advice_Officer Precinct_2006-06
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Growling Grass Frog Strategic Advice_Officer Precinct_2006-06 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Targeted Significant Flora and Fauna Surveys_Officer Precinct_2009-04
Officer PSP - Ecology Partners_Targeted Significant Flora and Fauna Surveys_Officer Precinct_2009-04 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Hansen Partnership_Landscape Assessment_Officer West_2011-01
Officer PSP - Hansen Partnership_Landscape Assessment_Officer West_2011-01 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - SMEC Australia_Officer Road Network - Intersection Layout Plans_Final_2011-09
Officer PSP - SMEC Australia_Officer Road Network - Intersection Layout Plans_Final_2011-09 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Graeme Butler_Cardinia Shire Heritage Study_Vol 3_Heritage Places_1996
Officer PSP - Graeme Butler_Cardinia Shire Heritage Study_Vol 3_Heritage Places_1996 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Tardis Enterprises_Desktop Cultural Heritage Assessment_Officer Precinct_2011-01-13
Officer PSP - Tardis Enterprises_Desktop Cultural Heritage Assessment_Officer Precinct_2011-01-13 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Terramatrix_Fire Risk Assessment Study_North West Corner Officer Precinct_Draft_2011-02
Officer PSP - Terramatrix_Fire Risk Assessment Study_North West Corner Officer Precinct_Draft_2011-02 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Parks Victoria_Cardinia Creek Parklands Future Directions Plan_2002-12
Officer PSP - Parks Victoria_Cardinia Creek Parklands Future Directions Plan_2002-12 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Tardis Enterprises_Cultural Heritage Assessment_Officer Precinct_2009-07-16
Officer PSP - Tardis Enterprises_Cultural Heritage Assessment_Officer Precinct_2009-07-16 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - VicRoads_Access Management Policies and Traffic Impact Assessment Report_Version 1.02_2006-05
Officer PSP - VicRoads_Access Management Policies and Traffic Impact Assessment Report_Version 1.02_2006-05 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Stormy Water Solutions_Grasslands Wetland Functional Design_Officer_2011-04-08
Officer PSP - Stormy Water Solutions_Grasslands Wetland Functional Design_Officer_2011-04-08 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Heritage Council of Victoria_Conservation Management Plans - Managing Heritage Places_2010-06
Officer PSP - Heritage Council of Victoria_Conservation Management Plans - Managing Heritage Places_2010-06 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Growth Areas Authority_Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines_Part 1_2009
Officer PSP - Growth Areas Authority_Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines_Part 1_2009 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Growth Areas Authority_Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines_Part 2_2009
Officer PSP - Growth Areas Authority_Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines_Part 2_2009 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Meindhardt_Desktop Environmental, Hydrology and Geotechnical Assessment_Officer Precinct_2011-02
Officer PSP - Meindhardt_Desktop Environmental, Hydrology and Geotechnical Assessment_Officer Precinct_2011-02 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - SMEC Australia_Officer Road Network - General Layout Plans_Final_2011-09
Officer PSP - SMEC Australia_Officer Road Network - General Layout Plans_Final_2011-09 PDF  Version
Officer PSP - Comparison Report - Officer 2011 PSP & Officer 2018 PSP - March 2018
Officer PSP - Comparison Report - Officer 2011 PSP & Officer 2018 PSP - March 2018 PDF  Version