We heard

You highly value the heritage and character of older housing developments particularly in areas like Albion and Sunshine. You would like the unique street pattern in Albion recognised in the draft Strategy.

Our response

We will recognise the McKay Estate heritage significance in the draft Strategy. And amend the description of Albion’s street pattern to say that the streets radiate out from the eastern half of Selwyn Park.

We heard

You generally support new, high quality and higher density developments in existing neighbourhoods that are close to public transport and activity centres. If done well, they present a good opportunity to revitalise older neighbourhoods where housing stock might be nearing the end of their lives or are in need of repair.

Our response

We will ensure the objectives and requirements in the relevant schedules and policy provisions give developers clear guidance on delivering these outcomes.

We heard

You strongly value tree coverage and open spaces. And would like more action that would improve sustainability and combat climate change.

Our response

The new residential zone schedules will:

• retain and enhance the existing landscaping requirements
• include an application requirement for a landscape plan

The draft Strategy includes a discussion about passive design of buildings under the Sustainability section.

We heard

You want more housing affordability to help new homebuyers. And more diversity to cater to a variety of household types.

Our response

The Strategy would:

• improve housing affordability through planning controls
• encourage apartments up to 4 storeys in substantial change areas.