Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme Local Planning Policies

MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME

22.02 TOWNSHIPS 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy contains the following sub-clauses: 22.02-1 General 22.02-2 Gisborne Township 22.02-3 Woodend Township 22.02-4 Kyneton Township 22.02-5 Riddells Creek Township 22.02-6 Romsey Township 22.02-7 Lancefield Township 22.02-8 Mount Macedon Township 22.02-9 Macedon Township 22.02-10 Malmsbury Township

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22.02-1 GENERAL 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to all the townships throughout the Shire.

Policy Basis

The Municipal Strategic Statement describes the Shire’s settlement pattern as being characterised by a range of different sized townships offering a variety of residential lifestyles. Each town performs a role according to its size, functions and the range of available services.

Objectives

To provide a high quality urban environment and encourage the consolidation of existing township areas by maximising development opportunities within these areas. To establish an urban edge to all settlements based on current zonings and urban growth boundaries, to lessen conflict in rural areas between agriculture and non-agricultural land uses. To concentrate future urban growth and development within townships with reticulated infrastructure, including water, sewerage and stormwater drainage. To recognise that areas of Gisborne, Woodend, Riddells Creek, Macedon and Mount Macedon have limits to growth due to landscape, environmental, flooding and/or drainage constraints and that areas of Romsey may have salinity constraints.

Policy

It is policy that: New residential use and development will be encouraged to locate in urban centres and towns within urban growth boundaries. Extension of infrastructure services and urban use and development outside identified urban growth boundaries will be strongly discouraged. Rezoning of land for urban purposes outside the urban growth boundary will need to demonstrate that alternative suitable locations are not available. Until sewerage infrastructure is supplied to currently unsewered towns, development will be limited to infill areas, dependent on the ability of sites to accommodate and treat effluent. Land in agricultural production will be protected from adjoining use and development that is inconsistent or incompatible with normal farming practices. Zoning will be used to provide a clear urban boundary. Serviced residential expansion will be encouraged at locations to achieve cost efficient infrastructure provision, and integration of new residential areas with established urban areas and facilities. Medium density housing based on Clause 55 will encourage mix of housing types. Development proposals are to demonstrate how the landscape character of the Shire’s towns and significant landmarks, and heritage and natural features are to be protected. Low-density residential development will be provided for and encouraged at locations that will not prejudice opportunities for future serviced residential expansion.

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22.02-2 GISBORNE TOWNSHIP 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within Gisborne township and environs as shown on the Gisborne Township Structure Plan attached to this local policy.

Role and Character

Gisborne is a major urban centre and coupled with New Gisborne has a population of 5,290 persons at 2001. Gisborne is a centre with well-established community infrastructure. High levels of commuting and attractive living environments also define the role of Gisborne. Gisborne’s character is defined by the following elements: Village character in a rural and forest setting with the majority of its development centred in a valley setting. Heritage buildings and streetscapes in the town centre and within residential areas. Network of open space areas focusing on the Jackson’s Creek. An industrial base providing local employment opportunities. Significant outlook to prominent landscape features. Diversity of residential precincts based on residential layout, lot design and housing styles.

Objectives

To reinforce the key urban functions and role of Gisborne as a major township in the Shire. To provide clear limits to population and physical urban growth of the township. To ensure that development occurs in a sequential manner allowing for efficient provision of development infrastructure. To recognise that population growth and changes to age and household structure creates demand for wider housing choice, urban consolidation and infill of vacant serviced residential zoned land and the provision of community facilities. To protect the urban and landscape elements that contribute to Gisborne’s image as a village in a rural landscape. To ensure that new urban development is of a low profile and compatible with the landscape qualities of the area.

Policy

It is policy that The location, form and design of new development in the township is to be consistent with the Policy Reference Documents. The town centre is to retain its existing compact form. Proposals for new commercial and business developments that retain this compact form and avoid expansion along major entry roads will be supported. Design and siting of new residential development that protects and enhances existing landscape character, visual amenity, and prominent view lines will be supported. Proposals for new development must demonstrate how existing areas of native vegetation and plantings of exotic trees are to be integrated into new developments.

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Proposals for new residential subdivisions must address issues relating to the sequence of development. Subdivision that requires ‘leapfrogging’ of services or subdivision that cannot be fully serviced at the time of development will be strongly discouraged. Any subdivision within the area known as the Gisborne Rise Estate (area bounded by Brooking Road, Mt Gisborne Road, Brady Road and the northern boundaries of the properties off Jonathon Road and Reeve Court) is to be in accord with the provisions of the proposed Macedon Ranges Industrial/Residential Review 1999, in so far as this review relates to that land.

Policy Reference Documents

Statement of Planning Policy No 8 – Macedon Ranges and Surrounds, Government of Victoria, 1975. Gisborne Residential Strategy, Shire of Gisborne, 1990. Gisborne Township Residential Review, Trevor Budge & Associates, 1993.

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MAP – GISBORNE TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN

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22.02-3 WOODEND TOWNSHIP

19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within the Woodend township and environs as shown on the Woodend Township Structure Plan attached to this clause.

Role and Character

Woodend is a major urban centre with a population of 2,980 persons at 1996. The range of town centre services and community facilities support its role as a major urban centre. Limited growth can only occur in the township due to environmental and infrastructure constraints. Woodend’s character is defined by the following elements: Township setting in a valley surrounded by forest and bushland areas. Significant views of Mt. Macedon and Hanging Rock. Historic buildings and streetscapes. Wide main street through the commercial centre. Close proximity to forests particularly identification with the northern end of Black Forest. Significant portion of Woodend’s development is forested low density development.

Objectives

To reinforce key urban functions and the role of Woodend as a major township in the Shire. To recognise that limits to the growth of Woodend need to be established based on protecting the landscape, environmental and lifestyle qualities and infrastructure limitations. To protect Woodend’s landscape and townscape character.

Policy

It is policy that: Use and development of land in the township and environs that protects and adds to the landscape and urban character of the township will be supported. The Woodend by-pass forms a new edge to the township and provide a future direction for the expansion of the urban area. This matter will be addressed in the Residential/Industrial Review proposed for 1999/2000. New development and general directions and locations for urban expansion and infill development are to be consistent with the policy reference documents. The town centre is to retain its existing compact form. Proposals for new commercial and business development that retain this compact form and avoid expansion along major entry roads will be supported.

Policy Reference Documents

Woodend Township Structure Plan. Woodend Strategy Plan, Scott & Furphy Consulting Group, 1974. Woodend Drainage Study, Coomes Consulting Group, 1997.

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Woodend Urban Design Strategy, Department of Infrastructure and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, 1999. Statement of Planning Policy No 8 – Macedon Ranges and Surrounds, Government of Victoria, 1975. Draft Macedon Ranges Residential & Industrial Land Review, Essential Economics, Connell Wagner and ID Consulting, 1999.

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MAP – WOODEND TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN

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22.02-4 KYNETON TOWNSHIP 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within the Kyneton township and environs as shown on the Kyneton Township Structure Plan attached to this clause.

Role and Character

Kyneton is a major urban centre with a population of 3,740 persons at 1996. Kyneton performs an important retail and service role to the surrounding agricultural district and smaller towns. The presence of significant industries, tourism, heritage streetscapes and features, and a mix of residential living environments also define Kyneton’s role. Kyneton’s character is defined by the following elements: Town centre with significant retail and tourism functions. Significant heritage buildings, streetscapes and features including Piper Street and the Botanical Gardens. An economic base supported by major industries and enterprises such as, saleyards, abattoirs, and administration centre. Attractive setting provided by the Campaspe River. Calder Highway bypasses have changed the function of the town centre and offers opportunities for urban design improvements along traditional major entry roads and within the town centre. Diversity of residential living areas and densities. No infrastructure constraints to longer-term growth of the township.

Objectives

To consolidate and strengthen the retail and business functions of the town centre. To consolidate and plan for the expansion of Kyneton’s industrial areas. To provide a clear strategic framework for residential expansion and consolidation of existing residential areas. To maintain the choice of residential living environments. To develop and implement urban design strategies to improve the town centre functions, appearance and convenience. To protect and enhance the presentation of heritage streetscapes and buildings. To recognise the implications and opportunities afforded by the Kyneton Calder Bypass in terms of providing a new urban edge and new town entry points, and town centre urban design improvements.

Policy

It is policy that: Future residential expansion and consolidation, including longer-term growth options are to be generally consistent with the following documents: Kyneton Structure Plan. Kyneton Framework Plan 1991.

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Campaspe River Kyneton Landscape Concept. Draft Macedon Ranges Industrial/Residential Land Review 1999. Proposals for new development within the town centre may need to demonstrate how the proposal will achieve integration with the town centre and will need to demonstrate consistency with the following documents: Kyneton Retail Strategy 1991. Kyneton Streetscape Study (1994) and update. Kyneton Retail Strategy Review (1997). Design and siting of new residential development that protects and enhances the landscape character and setting of the town, visual amenity, and prominent viewlines will be supported. Use and development of land that adds to and further develops an integrated open space system based on the Campaspe River Corridor will be supported. New industrial development will be encouraged to locate in industrial areas with expansion opportunities east of the Calder Bypass.

Policy Reference Documents

Kyneton Township Structure Plan. Kyneton Framework Plan, John Bennet & Associates and Newell Barret, 1991. Kyneton Retail Strategy, Henshall Hansen & Associates and Green, Dale & Associates, 1990. Kyneton Retail Strategy Review, Henshall Hansen & Associates and Green, Dale & Associates, 1997. Kyneton Streetscape Study, Chris Dance, Land Design Pty Ltd, 1994. Shire of Kyneton Conservation (Heritage) Study, David Bick for Heritage Branch, Ministry for Planning & Environment and Shire of Kyneton, 1990. Campaspe River Kyneton Landscape Concept Plan, Chris Dance, Land Design Pty Ltd, 1994. Draft Macedon Ranges Residential & Industrial Land Review, Essential Economics, Connell Wagner and ID Consulting, 1999.

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MAP – KYNETON TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN

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22.02-5 RIDDELLS CREEK TOWNSHIP

19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within the Riddells Creek township and environs as shown on the Riddells Creek Township Structure Plan attached to this clause.

Role and Character

The population of Riddells Creek in 1996 was 1,378 persons. Riddells Creek’s role is influenced by the high level of commuting to Melbourne and its proximity to Sunbury. The role of Riddells Creek has changed with significant population growth over the past two decades. The town centre currently provides a daily convenience retail role and should develop its weekly shopping role with continued population growth. Elements that define Riddells Creek character include: Residents enjoy a ‘rural lifestyle’. Significant backdrop of the Macedon Ranges. Heritage buildings and culturally significant landscapes. Compact town centre with land available for expansion. Significant day-tripper market from north-west Melbourne.

Objectives

To protect the township’s landscape character and setting by confining development to within established boundaries, especially to the west and north. To reinforce Station Street as the primary focus of the town centre and protect its townscape qualities and character. To protect prominent view lines to the surrounding hills. To integrate tourism and recreation with the town centre’s retail role. To facilitate development of Riddells Creek’s weekly shopping role. To utilise existing features at the southern town entrance to create a stronger entry statement.

Policy

It is policy that: Future residential expansion and consolidation and town development is to occur at locations that are consistent with the Policy Reference Documents. Development proposals within the town centre are to be consistent with the general strategic directions set out in Riddells Creek Town Centre Structure Plan 1991 and the Riddells Creek Township Structure Plan. Development proposals within the town centre will be supported where it can be demonstrated that: Visual and physical links between the two precincts will be improved, and Built form additions and landscaping at visually exposed sites, such as the station street/gisborne road, add to the character of the town centre. The development achieves better integration of lake reserve into the town centre.

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Policy Reference Documents

Riddells Creek Township Structure Plan. Shire of Romsey Strategy Plan, USE Consultants Pty. Ltd., 1990/1992. Statement of Planning Policy No 8, C H Rixon, 1975. Draft Macedon Ranges Residential & Industrial Land Review, Essential Economics, Connell Wagner and ID Consulting, 1999.

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MAP – RIDDELLS CREEK TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN

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22.02-6 ROMSEY TOWNSHIP 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within the Romsey township and environs as shown on the Romsey Township Structure Plan attached to this clause.

Role and Character

Romsey had a population of 2,332 persons in 1996. The population increased by 83.5% between 1986 and 1996. Romsey’s role has developed with the increased level of commuting due to its close proximity to Melbourne and Sunbury. Romsey has a comprehensive range of retail businesses providing weekly shopping requirements. Elements that define Romsey’s character include: An attractive town centre with a wide main street and heritage buildings. Visually attractive town entries. Location in a belt of highly productive agricultural land. Residents enjoy a ‘rural lifestyle’. Young/middle aged families are a dominant feature of the town’s age structure.

Objectives

To commit urban development within defined township boundaries to protect agricultural land. To protect the townscape and heritage features of the town. To consolidate the retail area on the west side of the main street and provide for limited highway orientated uses. To provide for a greater mix of housing densities and styles as the town grows. To strengthen Romsey’s economic base by making additional land available for the establishment of industry and service business.

Policy

It is policy that future use and development of land demonstrate consistency with the Policy Reference Documents.

Policy Reference Documents

Romsey Township Structure Plan. Shire of Romsey Strategy Plan, USE Consultants Pty. Ltd., 1990/1992. Statement of Planning Policy No 8, C H Rixon, 1975. Draft Macedon Ranges Residential & Industrial Land Review, Essential Economics, Connell Wagner and ID Consulting, 1999.

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MAP – ROMSEY TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN

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22.02-7 LANCEFIELD TOWNSHIP 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within the Lancefield township and environs as shown on the Lancefield Township Structure Plan attached to this clause.

Role and Character

Lancefield had a population of 1,097 persons in 1996. Lancefield performs the role of a local service centre providing convenience shopping needs. The town’s population comprises the agricultural community, rural retreaters and residents who commute to Melbourne and Sunbury. The introduction of sewerage to the town will improve the amenity of the urban area and enhance opportunities for infill development on lots previously too small for sustainable effluent disposal. Lancefield’s character is defined by the following elements: Significant heritage buildings and streetscapes and townscape qualities. Day visitors and tourists are important to the town’s economy. Surrounding hills that give the town an attractive landscape and scenic setting. Several craft industries have established in the town. The local policy will be reviewed following the provision of reticulated sewerage services.

Objectives

To retain the established urban form by integrating future residential subdivision and development with existing street patterns and containing residential development within defined boundaries. To protect and enhance Lancefield’s character through heritage protection presentation of townscape features and maintenance of tree lined streets. To promote tourism development based on heritage protection and presentation, craft and cottage enterprises and promotion of Lancefield as a base to visit other attractions. To protect view lines to the surrounding landscape as a feature of the town.

Policy

It is policy that future use and development of land is to demonstrate consistency with the Policy Reference Documents.

Policy Reference Documents

Lancefield Township Structure Plan. Shire of Romsey Strategy Plan, USE Consultants Pty. Ltd., 1990/1992. Draft Macedon Ranges Residential & Industrial Land Review, Essential Economics, Connell Wagner and ID Consulting, 1999.

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MAP – LANCEFIELD TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN

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22.02-8 MOUNT MACEDON 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within the Mount Macedon township and environs as shown on the Macedon – Mount Macedon Structure Plan attached to the Macedon Local Policy.

Role and Character

Mount Macedon is a small hillside village, which provides a high quality environmental living area. A significant proportion of the working population commute to Melbourne. Limited retail and business services are available. The elements that define the character of the Mount Macedon are: Macedon Regional Park provides an important landscape context. Presence of heritage buildings, features and landmarks. Cultural landscapes of historical importance. Significant concentration of private heritage gardens. Mix of exotic plantings with native bushland areas. Significant views of surrounding areas. Old and inappropriate residential subdivisions. Council will review the need for a Structure Plan for the mountain areas within and adjoining the Mount Macedon township area.

Objectives

To ensure that fire prevention is a priority consideration for development. To protect heritage features including buildings, landscapes, monuments and historically important tree plantings. To ensure more environmentally sustainable levels of development, through the restructure of lots and realignment of lot boundaries. To prevent the loss of vegetation and soil disturbance. To protect significant view lines to Mount Macedon and surrounding areas. To protect residential lifestyle by the protection of important landscape and environmental values.

Policy

It is policy that: Applications for use and development of land need to demonstrate consistency with the Policy Reference Documents. In assessment of applications to use and develop land, Council may require the submission of a land management plan in support of the proposal, which demonstrates how environmental characteristics of the land are to be protected. In assessment of applications to use and develop land Council shall have regard to any adopted restructure plan that applies to the land.

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Policy Reference Documents

Macedon and Mount Macedon Structure Plan. Statement of Planning Policy No 8, C H Rixon, 1975. Macedon Ranges Cultural Heritage and Landscape Study, Trevor Budge and Associates, 1994. Macedon Regional Park Management Plan.

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MACEDON – MOUNT MACEDON STRUCTURE PLAN

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22.02-9 MACEDON 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within the Macedon township and environs as shown on the Macedon – Mount Macedon Structure Plan attached to this Local Policy.

Role and Character

Macedon is a rural village which provides a high quality residential environment. A significant proportion of the working population commute to Melbourne. Limited retail and business services are available in the town focus area. The elements that define the character of Macedon are: The low-density residential bush setting. Presence of heritage buildings, features and landmarks. Significant concentration of private gardens. Mix of exotic plantings with native bushland areas. Significant views to Mount Macedon. The railway line, Calder Highway and new Freeway alignment.

Objectives

To protect residential lifestyle by the protection of important landscape and environmental values. To ensure that fire prevention is a priority consideration for development. To protect heritage features. To ensure environmentally sustainable levels of development. To prevent the loss of vegetation and soil disturbance. To protect significant view lines to Mount Macedon and surrounding areas.

Policy

Policy Reference Documents

The Macedon and Mount Macedon Structure Plan. Statement of Planning Policy No 8, C H Rixon, 1975.

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Macedon Ranges Cultural Heritage and Landscape Study, Trevor Budge and Associates, 1994. Macedon Regional Park Management Plan.

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MAP – MACEDON – MT MACEDON STRUCTURE PLAN

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22.02-10 MALMSBURY 19/01/2006 VC37 This policy applies to the use and development of land within the Malmsbury township and environs as shown on the Malmsbury Township Structure Plan attached to this Local Policy.

Role and Character

Malmsbury had a population of 509 persons in 1996. The population increased by 11.1 % between 1986 and 1996. Malmsbury performs the role of a local service centre for town residents and the community in the surrounding agricultural area. Limited services are available in the town centre. The introduction of sewerage to the town will improve the amenity of the urban area and enhance opportunities for infill development on lots previously too small for sustainable effluent disposal. Sustainable effluent disposal in Malmsbury is of regional significance as the Malmsbury Reservoir supplies urban water to much of central Victoria, including Bendigo. Elements that define the character of Malmsbury include: Gold mining heritage Von Mueller designed Botanical Gardens of heritage significance Malmsbury Juvenile Justice Centre is located in the town The township has a ‘small country town’ atmosphere A range of residential lifestyles are offered including township, low density residential and rural living Railway heritage significance

Objectives

To ensure that all-new development is within the township sewerage district. To protect heritage buildings, streetscapes and gardens. To maximise opportunities of highway through traffic by providing for limited expansion of the retail business area along the highway. To maintain and enhance the Campaspe River and environs as the basis of an integrated open space network. To protect the quality of water in the Malmsbury Reservoir and the Campaspe River.

Policy

It is policy that: Use and development of land within the township is to be generally consistent with the Policy Reference Documents. Development proposals within the town centre, on the south side of the highway, will need to demonstrate how the design of the proposed development will sympathise with or add to the existing heritage and townscape character of the town centre. All new allotments and development within Malmsbury township shall be provided with sewerage when available. Council may require the extension of the existing

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system, at the cost of the developer, where it is considered appropriate for the future growth of the town and the protection of water quality and the amenity of the area.

Policy Reference Documents

Malmsbury Township Structure Plan. Kyneton Framework Plan, John Bennet & Associates and Newell Barret, 1991.

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MAP – MALMSBURY TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN

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