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Brighton Structure Plan June 2009 Ref: 38318-001 Document Control Document ID: P:\URBAN\CURRENT PROJECTS\38318 BRIGHTON STRUCTURE PLAN\REPORT\PDF JUNE 09\REPORT REV 6.DOC Rev No Date Revision Details Typist Author Verifier Approver 0 17.11.08 Partial Draft – Stage 1 SA SA RM RM 1 04.12.08 Partial Draft – Stage 1 – Revised SA SA RM RM 2 24.03.09 Provisional Draft Report (Revised scope) SA SA RM RM 3 06.04.09 Final Draft Report SA SA RH (client) RM 4 12.05.09 Final Report SA SA RH (client) RM 5 18.05.09 Final Report following Planning Committee comments SA SA RH (client) RM 6 03.06.09 Final Report following Council and DIER comments SA SA RH (client) RM A person using Connell Wagner documents or data accepts the risk of: a) Using the documents or data in electronic form without requesting and checking them for accuracy against the original hard copy version. b) Using the documents or data for any purpose not agreed to in writing by Connell Wagner. Brighton Structure Plan Brighton Council Contents Section Page 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Introduction 4 2.1 Context 4 2.2 The Project 5 2.3 Structure Plan Process and Stages 5 3. Vision 7 4. Existing Conditions and Site Analysis 8 4.1 Location 8 4.2 Physical Form 8 4.3 Transport 8 4.4 Infrastructure 11 4.5 Natural Environment 11 4.6 Heritage and Cultural Significance 13 4.7 SWOT Analysis 14 5. Policy and Strategic Planning Context 16 5.1 Introduction 16 5.2 State 16 5.3 Regional 17 5.4 Local 22 6. Land Use and Community Needs Assessment 26 6.1 Introduction 26 6.2 Population projections 26 6.3 Residential land 28 6.4 Retail and commercial facilities and services 31 6.5 Employment opportunities 32 6.6 Community services and facilities 34 6.7 Transport linkages 38 6.8 Buffer management 41 6.9 Summary of Community Needs Assessment 41 7. Sustainable Planning Principles 42 7.1 Introduction 42 7.2 Approach 42 7.3 Sustainable Planning Concepts 42 7.4 Sustainable Planning Principles 43 8. Structure Plan Options 45 8.1 Introduction 45 8.2 Residential uses 46 8.3 Commercial uses 47 8.4 Industrial uses 48 8.5 Community facilities 48 8.6 Buffer management 49 8.7 Transport linkages 49 3 JUNE 2009 PAGE i Brighton Structure Plan Brighton Council 8.8 Urban design options 49 9. Structure Plan 52 9.1 Introduction 52 9.2 Residential and rural living land uses 52 9.3 Commercial land uses 55 9.4 Industrial land uses 57 9.5 Community facilities 58 9.6 Buffer management 58 9.7 Transport linkages 60 10. Urban Design 62 10.1 Actions 62 10.2 Precincts 62 10.3 Principles 62 10.4 Guidelines 63 11. Implementation Program 64 11.1 Methods of Implementation 64 11.2 Funding opportunities 64 11.3 Sequencing, Roles and Responsibilities 66 11.4 Monitoring and Review 68 12. References 69 Appendix A Sustainability matrix Appendix B Structure plan recommendations map 3 JUNE 2009 PAGE ii Brighton Structure Plan Brighton Council 1. Executive Summary The Brighton municipality is located at the northwestern edge of the Hobart metropolitan area on the banks of the Derwent River. Recognised as one of the remaining areas of Hobart with urban expansion opportunities, the municipality is relatively free from the topographical and other constraints which hinder development in other areas, and relatively strong population growth is predicted to 2026. Two major infrastructure projects are currently underway, being the Brighton Transport Hub in the Brighton Industrial Estate and the Brighton Bypass. The Brighton Structure Plan seeks to provide support for these projects and for the projected population growth through strategically planning for long-term sustainable commercial, industrial and residential growth in Brighton to 2026. The study area encompasses the entire municipality but focuses on the principal transport/activity corridor from Pontville to the commercial and administrative centre of Cove Hill and Green Point at Bridgewater and includes the proposed Brighton Transport Hub and Industrial Estate The Brighton Structure Plan builds on the work undertaken in the Land Use Strategy which was prepared as part of the Joint Land Use Planning Initiative in conjunction with the Central Highlands, Derwent Valley, and Southern Midlands municipalities. Brighton contains a number of important assets which contribute to the character of the municipality. Bushclad hills, the riparian margins and foreshore of the Jordan and Derwent Rivers, and flat and undulating urban and rural areas comprise the main elements of the landscape. The historic village of Pontville, the nineteenth century European farming sites, the former Army site and the numerous Aboriginal artefacts found around the fresh and saltwater boundaries provide links to Brighton’s heritage. The protection of these features is an important aspect of the Structure Plan. Brighton currently provides a number of dwelling choices from private and social dwellings to extensive rural and rural living opportunities. In order to cater for increasingly diverse living arrangements, it is recommended that carefully designed and located medium density residential opportunities should form a part of the housing mix. The Brighton Structure Plan provides for residential development through a mix of infill, mixed use and medium density housing opportunities and greenfield residential and rural living land. Taking a longer term view, the Plan also identifies Urban Growth Investigation areas which provide the community with the opportunity to reserve rural land for assessment as to its suitability for residential and rural living purposes at a later stage. The Structure Plan also defines the commercial hierarchy and includes actions relating to industrial land, buffers, community facilities and transport linkages. 3 JUNE 2009 PAGE 3 Brighton Structure Plan Brighton Council 2. Introduction 2.1 Context Brighton is one of a number of municipalities forming the urban/rural interface of the Hobart metropolitan area. The study area encompasses the entire municipality but focuses on the principal activity and transport corridor from Pontville to the commercial and administrative centre of Cove Hill and Green Point at Bridgewater and includes the proposed Brighton Transport Hub and Industrial Estate. Figure 1: Study Area and Study Focus Area With the establishment of public housing and private development over the past 20 to 30 years Brighton has evolved from a mostly rural municipality to a mix of low density residential and typical urban development. In light of the changes that have occurred and projected future change, the Structure Plan is necessary to manage change and improve the amenity and environment of the local community, and to provide support for the Land Use Strategy which was prepared as part of the Joint Land Use Planning Initiative in conjunction with the Central Highlands, Derwent Valley, and Southern Midlands municipalities. The study focus area includes the proposed Brighton Transport Hub, which involves the development of a new road and rail transport Hub in the Brighton area and is among several significant infrastructure projects planned for southern Tasmania. The preferred location of the Hub is to the west of the existing Brighton Industrial Estate, and it includes 50 hectares of land for warehousing and freight-related commercial development. The construction of the Brighton Bypass will also significantly change traffic flows in the area, especially through the township of Brighton. This Structure Plan has been prepared to inform the planning, management and implementation of long-term sustainable commercial, industrial and residential growth in Brighton to 2026. Commissioned by Brighton Council and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, it will assist to promote and encourage the growth and development of the municipal centre to effectively integrate it with other retail and service centres in the region. It takes into account related studies and programs being undertaken in the municipality. 3 JUNE 2009 PAGE 4 Brighton Structure Plan Brighton Council 2.2 The Project The overall aims of the Brighton Structure Plan are as follows: Providing a plan for the long-term sustainable growth of Brighton; Ensuring the timely and necessary co-ordination of key government and business stakeholders; Integrating with related studies and programs being undertaken in the municipality; and Planning, managing and implementing future commercial, industrial and residential growth. 2.3 Structure Plan Process and Stages 2.3.1 What is a Structure Plan? A Structure Plan is a strategic planning document that presents a vision and future planning framework for the integrated development of a town or area. Structure plans guide the major changes to land use, built form and public spaces that together can achieve identified economic, social and environmental objectives for an area. Structure plans provide the foundation for changes within an area by defining the preferred direction of future growth and articulating how that change will be managed. The structure planning process should produce both a framework articulating how the area will develop, and the actions needed to deliver that framework. 2.3.2 Who uses a Structure Plan? The Structure Plan will be utilised primarily by the Brighton Council, the local community and key stakeholders to guide future development and land use within the Structure Plan areas. The framework will: Strategically plan for future growth and development; Form the basis for future capital works project scheduling; Provide guidance for future public