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
Ballarat Long Term Growth Options
Ballarat Long term Growth Options Framework Plan The City of Ballarat has recently prepared a […]
Bannockburn South West Precinct
Bannockburn Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is working with Golden Plains Shire […]
Bendigo Industrial Land Review
The VPA is assisting Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake a new industrial land strategy. […]
Bendigo West Framework Plan
Bendigo West Framework Plan The VPA is providing services to the City of Greater Bendigo […]
East of Aberline Precinct Structure Plan
East of Aberline Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is assisting Warrnambool City […]
Echuca West Precinct Structure Plan
Echuca West Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) in partnership with the Shire […]
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 […]
Merrimu Precinct
Merrimu Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is working with Moorabool Shire Council […]
Northern Geelong Growth Area Precinct
Northern Geelong Growth Area Precinct The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) will work with the City […]
Parwan Employment Precinct
Parwan Employment Precinct Structure Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is working with Moorabool Shire […]
Portland Framework Plan
Portland Strategic Framework Plan The VPA in partnership with Glenelg Shire Council is preparing a […]
Review of Structure Planning Guidelines
The current Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines (2009) provide guidance on the integrated planning of new […]
Shepparton – Mooroopna 2050
Shepparton – Mooroopna 2050 Regional City Growth Plan The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) in partnership […]
Shepparton North East Precinct Structure Plan
Amendment C118 to the Greater Shepparton Planning Scheme The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), in consultation […]
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 […]
Western Geelong Growth Area Precinct
Western Geelong Growth Area Precinct The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) will work with the City […]
Wonthaggi North East Precinct
Wonthaggi North East Precinct The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is working with Bass Coast Shire […]
Yarrawonga Framework Plan
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is assisting Moira Shire Council in delivering a Framework Plan […]