Planning for the future
Planning eNewsletter | June 2015
MAYOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the Moonee Valley Planning e-newsletter. Each month we invite you to explore
and find out about planning and development matters affecting our city.
This edition includes details on the Draft Essendon Junction Structure Plan on consultation
today until 17 July, and an update on our housing future in Moonee Valley.
So read on, get involved and discover what is happening in our city.
Cr Narelle Sharpe
Moonee Valley Mayor
DRAFT ESSENDON JUNCTION STRUCTURE PLAN
Council has developed a draft Essendon Junction Structure Plan and is calling for
community feedback.
Essendon Junction is a nominated neighbourhood activity centre. This means it will continue
to grow and accommodate more people and more homes. Council’s role is to develop a
long-term plan, called a structure plan, for the centre which will guide any changes and
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growth is managed appropriately
new locations for community facilities are identified
transport infrastructure improvements are coordinated
there is a clear advocacy plan for State Government projects
Find out more at the following events:
Information session: Thursday, 25 June 2015, 6pm to 8pm
Drop-in sessions: Thursday, 2 July 2015, any time between 12 noon to 5pm or Saturday, 4
July 2015, any time between 10am to 2pm
Venue: Ukrainian House, 3-11 Russell Street, Essendon
View the draft plan and have your say at mvcc.vic.gov.au/essendonjunction or call Strategic
Planning on 9243 8888.The deadline for feedback is Friday, 17 July 2015.
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
Essendon Airport Auto Centre | Stage 3
In the northern precinct of the Essendon Airport site, the AutoCentre covers approximately
10 hectares. It is proposed to provide car dealerships and associated car storage, service
centre, food premises and car parking, as identified in the Essendon Airport Master Plan
2013.
Stage 3 of the AutoCentre required approval for the removal of Natural Temperate
Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain. The Department of Environment has granted
approval to the proposal in accordance with the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999. Infrastructure works have now commenced on the site and are
expected to take six months.
More major developments…..
To read the latest information on other major developments affecting our city visit our
website
LONG TERM PLANNING
Nominate a significant tree
Council will again be reviewing its’ Significant Tree Register, which helps protect significant
trees in the local area, to ensure it stays up to date.
The cut-off date for nominations this year is 30 June 2015. An independent review of both
the existing register and newly nominated trees will then take place. Any new additions to
the register would then be implemented through a planning scheme amendment which
seeks to apply a planning control known as an Environmental Significance Overlay
(Schedule 2) to trees identified as being significant.
Housing Strategy Update
Consultation on the draft Housing Issues and Opportunities Paper closes today Friday, 5
June.
A report will be put to Council in July summarising the feedback received, as well as
outlining the next steps.
Feedback will be used to help inform the development of the new Moonee Valley Housing
Strategy.
HERITAGE
Thematic Places Heritage Overlays (C142)
Council has recently received approval for Moonee Valley Planning Scheme Amendment
C142.
This amendment applies the Heritage Overlay to 14 places (including one group of
properties) and one precinct at 2-20 Levien Street, Essendon.
This amendment implements the findings of the Thematic Places Heritage Study 2012-14.
Consultation on this study occurred in late 2013..
COMMUNITY CORNER
Spirit award nominations open!
You have the chance to shine the light on someone doing great things in Moonee Valley.
Nominations for Council’s prestigious Spirit of Moonee Valley Community Awards open on
15 June!
This year we are recognising outstanding contributions in the following categories: Arts and
Culture, Environment, Family, Neighbourhood, Older Persons, Sport, Contribution by
Business to the Community, and Contribution by Youth.
Nominations close Friday, 24 July. Forms can be found at mvcc.vic.gov.au/spirit or at
Council’s Civic Centre, libraries and community centres.
WHAT'S ON
Moonee Ponds Junction tram stop upgrade
When: Thursday 25 June 2015, 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Where: The Clocktower Centre, 750 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Yarra Trams are proposing to build raised platform stops at Moonee Ponds Junction. Find
out more by attending their information session.
Celebrating the courage of refugees
When: 14 – 20 June 2015
Where: Across Moonee Valley
The theme for Refugee Week (14 to 20 June) is ‘with courage let us all combine’.
Council respects and supports our many residents who have come to Australia as refugees
or asylum seekers, and will proudly fly banners across the city proclaiming Moonee Valley as
a ‘Refugee Welcome Zone’.
More on what’s on……
To see a full list of Council run or supported events visit our website