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 LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES - CLAUSE 22.02 PAGE 1 OF 27 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME 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. LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES - CLAUSE 22.02 PAGE 2 OF 27 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME 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. LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES - CLAUSE 22.02 PAGE 3 OF 27 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME 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. LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES - CLAUSE 22.02 PAGE 4 OF 27 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME MAP – GISBORNE TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES - CLAUSE 22.02 PAGE 5 OF 27 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME 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. LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES - CLAUSE 22.02 PAGE 6 OF 27 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME 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. LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES - CLAUSE 22.02 PAGE 7 OF 27 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING SCHEME MAP – WOODEND TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE PLAN LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES - CLAUSE 22.02 PAGE 8 OF 27 MACEDON RANGES PLANNING