Regional
Victoria has proven to be a very desirable place to live, with more and more people choosing to make our great state their home.
However, while the population of Melbourne is booming, growth in regional Victoria is occurring at a slower pace, with 23% of Victorian residents now living in our regions, down from 28% in 1996.
Ensuring regional Victoria attracts a greater share of new residents is a key initiative in Plan Melbourne that will deliver productivity and social benefits to the whole state. The growth of regional centres will create greater employment opportunities, improved health and education services, and more choices for Victorians about where they live and work.
To ensure our regional towns and cities are successful in attracting new residents, the VPA works closely with local councils to identify development and investment initiatives. Furthermore, we assist with the processing of planning applications for strategic sites, so that development can occur in a timely fashion. In recent times, the VPA has had direct planning involvement in Warragul, Drouin, Wodonga, Shepparton, Bacchus Marsh and Torquay.
Our regional towns and cities add vibrancy to our state and play a key role in boosting tourism. We are confident that with the right planning, Victoria’s regions will undergo strong growth into the future.
Streamlining for Growth
The VPA recently announced its Streamlining for Growth program. You can read more about the Program and how to apply by clicking here.
Current Work Program
Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework
Amendment C81 to the Moorabool Shire Planning Scheme The Victorian Planning Authority and Moorabool Shire […]
Bannockburn South West Precinct
Bannockburn Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is working with Golden Plains Shire […]
Bendigo West Framework Plan
Bendigo West Framework Plan The VPA is providing services to the City of Greater Bendigo […]
Echuca West Precinct Structure Plan
Echuca West Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is assisting Campaspe Shire Council in […]
Golden Square Revitalisation Plan
Golden Square Revitalisation Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is providing project management services and […]
Latrobe Valley “Unblocking Infrastructure Barriers” Project
Latrobe Valley “Unblocking Infrastructure Barriers” Project The VPA is working with Latrobe City Council, Wellington […]
Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan
Amendment C121 to the Wodonga Planning Scheme The Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is located […]
Merrimu Precinct
Merrimu Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is working with Moorabool Shire Council […]
Portland Framework Plan
Portland Framework Plan The VPA in partnership with Glenelg Shire Council is preparing a high […]
Shepparton – Mooroopna 2050
Shepparton – Mooroopna 2050 Regional City Growth Plan The VPA in partnership with Greater Shepparton […]
Shepparton North East Precinct Structure Plan
Direction from Planning Panels Victoria All submissions received by the VPA were referred to an […]
Shepparton South East Precinct Structure Plan
Shepparton South East Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation with Greater […]
Spring Creek Precinct Structure Plan
Spring Creek Precinct Structure Plan The VPA is working closely with Surf Coast Shire Council […]
Traralgon South East
Traralgon South East Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is working with Latrobe […]
Warrnambool East Precinct Structure Plan
Warrnambool East Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is assisting Warrnambool City Council […]
Wonthaggi North East Precinct
Wonthaggi North East Precinct The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is working with Bass Coast Shire […]