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CORANGAMITE PLANNING SCHEME 21.04 OBJECTIVES, STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION 19/01/2006 VC37 21.04-1 Settlement 28/09/2006 C13 Camperdown Overview Camperdown is one of Victoria’s most important heritage towns. Mt. Leura forms an impressive backdrop to the town and the Lake Gnotuk and Lake Bullen Merri complex to the west of the town contribute to its unique natural context. Historical features of the township, including the clock tower, post office and railway station, which all make a contribution to the townscape composition. The heritage elements of the town are described extensively in the Willingham, A. (1995) Camperdown Heritage Study - Assessment of Places of Cultural Significance in the Town of Camperdown, Study Findings and Final Report, Volume 1. Camperdown is the largest town within the shire with a population of 3153 and it also the main commercial, industrial and administrative centre in the shire. Its regional competitors for commercial and industrial development are Colac and Warrnambool. With declining population being a widespread factor within this shire, consolidation and improvements to existing urban, commercial and industrial precincts is required, before any expansion of these established precincts is considered. Camperdown at present has an urban land supply of approximately 200 years. Issues Completion of a heritage study for all buildings within the urban area Protection of heritage places and buildings Excess urban land supply and population decline Consolidation of existing business, industrial and urban areas to maximise infrastructure investment Objectives Promote Camperdown as the main commercial and community service centre in the shire Protect and enhance the significant natural and cultural heritage of Camperdown Promote industrial development at the main industrial estate Increase the diversity of housing types and ensure new residential use and development is consistent with the built form of the town Strategies Encourage infill residential development to the south of the railway line Promote restoration of commercial buildings, including appropriate heritage painting Develop and promote the heritage tourism role of the town MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT - CLAUSE 21.04 PAGE 1 OF 40 CORANGAMITE PLANNING SCHEME Develop off-street car parking areas behind the existing commercial and retail area, to improve the retail function and tourist potential of the town. Development and implement streetscape plans for the entrance roads to the towns. Identify development sites within or adjoining the existing Camperdown Central Business District, between Meiklejohn, Leura and Cressy Streets, that can be utilised for commercial development Provide for limited Rural Living Development in the Park Lane- Park Road area Implementation Heritage overlay to all significant buildings and places areas listed in the Camperdown Heritage Study - Assessment of Places of Cultural Significance in the Town of Camperdown, Study Findings and Final Report, Volume 1995., Heritage Victoria Register, the National Trust Register and the National Estate Register Residential 1 Zone to all existing serviced residential areas Industrial 1 zone to existing industrial areas Business 1 zone to the existing commercial precinct Rural Living Zone to land in the Park Lane - Park Road with a minimum lot size of 8 hectares Low Density Residential Zone to all existing rural residential areas at Park Lane Development Plan Overlay to vacant areas of urban land Land subject to Inundation Overlay to be applied to existing areas north of the township Implementation of the Camperdown structure plan Reference documents Camperdown Heritage Study - Assessment of Places of Cultural Significance in the Town of Camperdown, Study Findings and Final Report, Volume 1 1995 MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT - CLAUSE 21.04 PAGE 2 OF 40 CORANGAMITE PLANNING SCHEME Camperdown Township Structure Plan Township structure plan Area for low density residential development on existing lots. Protect rural areas and agricultural activities MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT - CLAUSE 21.04 PAGE 3 OF 40 CORANGAMITE PLANNING SCHEME COBDEN Overview Cobden has a population of 1408 and is located on a plateau above the surrounding rural hinterland. The town services the surrounding rural and dairying industries. There is extensive areas zoned for residential development with a current land supply of 255 years Cobden was surveyed in a neat grid pattern giving an ordered and open character to the town and, has a pleasant amenity with treelined streets, recreation reserves, parks and an attractive lake in the centre of town. The town has many historic buildings which form the fabric of the built character, such as Thompsons Grand Hotel, Solicitors Offices and some retail buildings. The township has an extensive range of education, health and welfare facilities. The Bonlac milk processing factory is a major land use and employer in the town. There is potential to develop tourism and educational use and development based on the presence of the factory. Issues Protection of significant heritage building’s and places Consolidate commercial and community uses in the town centre Future industrial use and development at the old railway site Further extend and develop the Apex Park Improve town entries and the general presentation of town edges Population decline and maintenance of community services and facilities Objectives To increase employment opportunities through the development of industrial areas adjacent to the railway line Protect heritage buildings and places Prevent any further residential rezoning until the land supply is reduced to 10 years Strategies Consolidate commercial development between Silvester, Parrot, Walker and Adam Streets with the focus on Curdie and Victoria Streets between Walker and Victoria Streets Retain existing building scale and form, and compactness in the retail centre through the retention of the Thompsons Hotel as a dominant feature Retain the historic features and buildings that contribute to Cobden’s character through the retention of historic elements such as pressed metal verandah ceilings and tiles around shop windows Infill residential development to be encouraged on vacant land within the town boundaries, with vacant land to the east of the town to be retained for future residential use MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT - CLAUSE 21.04 PAGE 4 OF 40 CORANGAMITE PLANNING SCHEME Implementation Industrial 1 zone to the existing industrial area at Neylon Street and Cobden Port Campbell Road Business 1 zone to the commercial precinct between Adams and Walker Street Residential 1 zone to land that can be serviced by reticulated water, sewerage and drainage Low Density Residential Zone to all existing rural residential areas at Smiths Road, Bond Street and Cobden Stonyford Roads Public land zones to all areas owned by the crown Heritage overlay to all buildings and areas listed in the Heritage Victoria Register, the National Trust Register and the National Estate Register Supporting actions Improve the three entry points: west (Terang, Timboon and Scotts Creek); north (Camperdown); and southwest (Port Campbell) through tree plantings Develop the railway industrial site (Cobden-Terang Road) for low impact industrial use and development. Maintain the street plantings and augment with native species. Establish another grand avenue along Curdie Street, through the town centre to the factory, by rationalising the existing planting. Avoid small shrubs in streets and large trees under powerlines Promote the town as providing affordable and attractive housing choices with excellent education facilities and retirement opportunities. MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT - CLAUSE 21.04 PAGE 5 OF 40 CORANGAMITE PLANNING SCHEME Cobden Township Structure Plan MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT - CLAUSE 21.04 PAGE 6 OF 40 CORANGAMITE PLANNING SCHEME Derrinallum Overview Derrinallum has a small population of 265 and is located on the Hamilton Highway in the northern part of Corangamite Shire. The services the surrounding rural hinterland, which is used for grazing and cropping. Mt. Elephant (393m) forms an impressive backdrop to Derrinallum. The formal plantings along Main Street give the commercial centre character and make the area attractive to visitors. Historical features of the township make a contribution to the townscape composition. The town has an urban land supply of approximately 400 years, with an average of 1 building permit being issued for a dwelling over the last 6 years. There is no reticulated sewerage. Issues Lack of reticulated sewerage Declining population and lack of demand for development Provision of community services and infrastructure Objectives To increase employment opportunities through the development of eco tourism based around Mount Elephant and surrounding wetlands and lakes Promote and support a compact urban form, which fully utilises existing and peripheral vacant residential areas To protect heritage buildings and places Strategies Limit linear commercial development and consolidate the existing commercial area. Infill residential development to be encouraged on vacant land within the town boundaries, with vacant land to the west of the town, adjacent to the Hamilton Highway, to be retained for future residential use. Implementation In the absence of reticulated sewerage the Township Zone has been applied to the urban area. Public land zones to all areas owned by the crown. Heritage