Municipal Planning Strategy
Provides context, vision and strategic directions for planning in Brimbank.
We are updating the Brimbank Planning Scheme to correct errors and ensure it is current. We prepared Amendment C225brim with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. This involved:
- a report to Council in December 2017
- Plan Brimbank consultation in October 2018.
The purpose of the Amendment is to:
- update the Planning Scheme to a new format, as required by State Government
- include new planning policy and other land use and development guidance. So it is in line with Council policies and plans
- remove any repetition of state policy
- remove outdated or redundant content
- apply different sections
- update the regional section when the State Government finalises the draft Western Metro Land Use Framework Plan. Read Council’s submission to their consultation.
Impact of the changes
Learn how the proposed changes will guide land use and development outcomes.
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Settlement
Relates to development within the Brimbank part of the Sunbury Green Wedge. And planning for metropolitan, major, neighbourhood and local activity centres.
Environmental and landscape values
The natural environment, protection and enhancement of our biodiversity, natural landscapes and waterways.
Environmental risk and amenity
The environmental impacts of development with a focus on:
- climate change
- contaminated and potentially contaminated land
- current and former landfills
- non-residential use and development
- land use compatibility
- noise abatement
- major hazard facilities.
Built environment and heritage
Improve built form, urban design outcomes and protection of heritage buildings and places.
Housing
Housing supply and affordability, including residential aged care.
Economic development
Supply of industrial and commercial land and employment.
Infrastructure
Community and development infrastructure including:
- health facilities
- education facilities
- social and cultural facilities
- open space
- integrated water management.
Particular provisions
Managing the location of Electronic Gaming Machines.
Operational provisions
Operation, administration and enforcement of the Brimbank Planning Scheme.
How to give feedback
Make a submission via the online form below. Your submission should include:
- the planning grounds on which you support or oppose the amendment
- any supporting evidence.
It is important to remember the planning ‘rules’ when responding. Local planning policies are specific to Brimbank. You should read them alongside state and regional planning policies. An overview of these is in Frequently Asked Questions.
