PMP Printing Precinct

Amendment C156mona to the Monash Planning Scheme

The PMP Printing Development Contributions Plan was approved by the Minister for Planning and gazetted on 10 September 2021 under Amendment C156mona to the Monash Planning Scheme.

To view a copy of the final amendment documentation, including the PMP Printing Precinct –  Comprehensive Development Plan, refer to:

PMP Printing Precinct

The PMP Printing Precinct is a 10 hectare site located between the former Clayton Primary School site, Carinish Road and Browns Road, including land east of Bendix Drive.

The precinct will transform from industrial land into a mixed-use residential and commercial strategic site to accommodate around 1,180 new homes and 1,000 local jobs.

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: 

Background information

The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) a Victorian Government statutory authority that plans for urban growth across Victoria. We report 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. 

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. 

A “mixed-use” precinct is an area that has a variety of uses. In the case of this precinct, it will have housing, open spaces and commercial activities.

Project information

The PMP Printing site is located within the municipality of Monash, which means that the planning for this site must align with local and state planning objectives defined in the Monash Planning Scheme. The VPA has regularly consulted with Monash City Council to prepare the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) and the planning scheme amendment documentation for this site.

Over time, the site will be converted from industrial land use into a new community that incorporates diverse housing opportunities, local employment and high-quality public spaces.

New development will respond to the existing character of the area, and new low and medium-rise residential buildings may be built around the perimeter of the site. Building heights will transition to medium-rise residential buildings within the central, residential zoned areas of the site. Other changes will include new retail and community facilities, open space and new jobs.

Development is likely to occur gradually and existing industrial activities are likely to continue to operate along Bendix Drive for some time.

Once the planning scheme amendment process is complete, developers and/or landowners within the site can apply for a planning permit to develop in line with the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).

The CDP and associated statutory documents will provide Monash City Council with a decision-making framework to consider future planning permit applications. This will allow changes in land use to proceed over time.

The PMP Printing site is privately owned by several different landowners. There are also a number of businesses operating within the site along the eastern boundary.

These businesses will be able to continue to operate within the site, even after the completion of the planning process. Once the planning scheme amendment process is complete, developers and/or landowners within the site can apply for a planning permit to develop in line with the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).

Supporting Documentation

PMP Printing Precinct - Comprehensive Development Plan - June 2021
PMP Printing Precinct - Comprehensive Development Plan - June 2021 PDF  Version
PMP Printing Development Contributions Plan - September 2020 (Amended December 2023)
PMP Printing Development Contributions Plan - September 2020 (Amended December 2023) PDF  Version
PMP Printing Strategic Site - Referral Letter - December 2020
PMP Printing Strategic Site - Referral Letter - December 2020 PDF  Version
Victorian Planning Authority Projects Standing Advisory Committee - Referral 2 Report - April 2021
Victorian Planning Authority Projects Standing Advisory Committee - Referral 2 Report - April 2021 PDF  Version
PMP Printing Strategic Site - Engineering Servicing Advice (Taylors) June 2019
PMP Printing Strategic Site - Engineering Servicing Advice (Taylors) June 2019 PDF  Version
PMP Printing Strategic Site - Project brochure - September 2020
PMP Printing Strategic Site - Project brochure - September 2020 PDF  Version