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Action 1
Applying the UGB
Lead agent: Department
of Infrastructure (DOI)
The interim UGB, with some exceptions, reflects the existing edge
of urban development together with a number of known commitments
that are consistent with Melbourne 2030. An open and transparent
process has been developed to deal with any anomalies and transitional
cases.
During the life of Melbourne 2030, generally the UGB will
be permanent. Once it has been settled, only the designated growth
areas will undergo periodic changes. In these locations, the UGB
may be revised occasionally after regular assessments are made of
land supply, and the availability of infrastructure and service
provision at metropolitan and regional level. This may lead to the
revision of development plans for these areas.
Land within the UGB will be available for a range of urban uses,
including open space. Rural activities will be encouraged to continue
until land is required for urban purposes.
Land outside the UGB will remain predominantly rural in use and
character. Metropolitan green wedges will be planned and managed
to protect their individual resources, values and characteristics
(see draft Implementation Plan 5. Green wedges).
Stages in the implementation process
Stage 1. Application of the interim UGB
The application of the interim UGB is concurrent with the release
of Melbourne 2030.
The Minister for Planning has applied the UGB in each planning
scheme affected by the concept. Minor amend-ments can be made to
the UGB to address any anomalies and deal with transitional cases
(see Stages 2 and 3 below).
The principles applied in delineating the UGB are outlined in ‘Implementation
principles’.
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General
Land within the UGB includes land zoned for business,
industry, residential (including most areas zoned for low-density
residential) and public use where that land forms part of
an adjacent community. It also includes some land zoned rural
that may be contained within a broader urban area.
The UGB is identified at a scale that is tied to property
boundaries or other clearly definable features such as watercourses,
ridge lines, zone boundaries or built forms such as roads.
The UGB is continuous – exceptions are the townships
and urban areas geographically separated from the metropolitan
area, such as Sunbury, Melton and Hastings and parts of the
Port Phillip Bay coastline on the Mornington Peninsula.
Specific – in designated growth areas
For designated growth areas, the UGB has been based on areas
currently zoned or committed for urban development (with some
exceptions as outlined in Melbourne 2030). Several
areas previously included
in Growth Area Plans in Werribee, Hume and Cranbourne are
not included and will be subject
to further detailed investigation as part of the review of
each Growth Area Plan.
Specific – in areas not designated for growth
For areas not designated for growth, the UGB has been based
primarily on the boundary formed by the extent of existing
urban zoning.
The main variation to this general approach has been where
there is a commitment for future urban use in a local strategy
and the changes are consistent with the intent of Melbourne
2030.
At Melbourne and Moorabbin airports, the UGB follows the
boundary of areas set aside in airport master plans for business
and industrial purposes. Near Point Cook airport, the UGB
omits land parcels where further investigation into future
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Stage 2. Submissions about the UGB
While the interim UGB has been applied following a diligent assessment
of existing information, it is recognised that there may be instances
of error or oversight, unresolved amendments to planning schemes
or cases where there are sound strategic reasons for the UGB to
be varied.
Accordingly, the Minister for Planning will consider submissions
(see below) to vary the interim UGB subject to criteria that support
the intent of Melbourne 2030 and that address the principles
referred to above.
Submissions to vary the interim UGB must be made to the Minister
for Planning during the consultation period.
Stage 3. Final form of the UGB
There are two basic circumstances where the Minister will consider
variations to the interim UGB.
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a Anomalies
Any evidence of error in the application of the principles
described in Stage 1 above.
b Transitional cases
- Planning scheme amendments commenced prior to the introduction
of the UGB that are consistent with a planning authority’s
Municipal Strategic Statement
- Proposals for urban development that:
- are consistent with recent strategic planning carried
out by a planning authority
- have been subject to public consultation
- have broad community support
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In each circumstance it must be demonstrated that the variation
- is consistent with Melbourne 2030
- is consistent with the State Planning Policy Framework
- maintains the integrity of any non-urban area affected by the
change.
Prior to deciding on any variations, the Minister will consult
with the affected planning authority.
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