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What is a structure plan?
A structure plan sets out a vision for an area in the next 10 to 20 years. Structure plans provide guidance about appropriate directions and opportunities for change. They are strongly focused on sustainability, planning for change that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
They include:
- plans to guide activities and land uses, including proposed locations for new community hubs and business clusters
- plans to manage traffic, car parking, walking, cycling, public transport and freight transport routes
- guidance about building heights and forms
- plans to enhance open space, including public gathering spaces, parks and gardens.
As part of the structure planning process, we consult with the community, businesses and other interested people and groups.
Sometimes the changes proposed in a structure plan will require amendments to a planning scheme. This requires additional research, consultation and the involvement of the Victorian Government. At times an independent panel is also convened to assess changes and hear submissions about proposed changes from the community and other stakeholders.
It usually takes about 12 months until a structure plan is finally approved and becomes legal through a planning scheme amendment process.
