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Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas
Growth Area Planning Process
There are four stages in the Growth Area Planning Process.

  1. G21 Regional Growth Plan

  • Guides high level land use and development
  • Identifies regional infrastructure project priorities and analyses the regions provision for growth in terms of employment housing and land supply.

  • Growth Area Framework Plans

    • High-level and broad strategy that sets out the future vision for the area
    • Guides sustainable future growth and development
    • Defines key projects and infrastructure required to support growth and provides an improved and more certain environment for making both public and private investment decisions
    • A framework plan will inform the preparation of precinct structure plans.

  • Precinct Structure Plans (PSP)

    • Housing yields
    • Employment land provision and location
    • Transport networks
    • Open space & natural systems
    • Activity centres
    • Community facilities

  • Planning Permits (subdivisions)

    • Precise road layouts including connector & local roads
    • Lot mix
    • Open space including local parks
    • Non-residential land uses
    • Pedestrian and cycling paths
    Diagram showing outline of tool 3 Click to Enlarge Image