East Gippsland Planning Scheme

Overview

• The East Gippsland Planning Scheme is a statutory document that guides the use, development, and protection of land in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia.
• It aims to balance social, economic, and environmental needs while promoting sustainable development and protecting the region's natural resources.

Key Components

• Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS): outlines the long-term vision and objectives for the region, including strategies for housing, employment, transport, and environment.
• Local Planning Policies: provide detailed guidance on specific issues, such as heritage conservation, environmental protection, and urban design.
• Zoning and Land Use: defines the permitted uses for different areas of land, including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural zones.
• Development Assessment: outlines the process for assessing and approving development applications, including the consideration of environmental impacts and community feedback.

Key Strategies

• Sustainable Development: promotes environmentally sustainable development, including the protection of native vegetation, waterways, and biodiversity.
• Regional Growth: guides growth and development in key settlements, including Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, and Paynesville.
• Rural Land Use: manages the use of rural land for agriculture, conservation, and tourism, while protecting rural character and amenity.
• Coastal Management: protects and enhances the region's coastal environment, including beaches, dunes, and coastal settlements.

Key Precincts

• Bairnsdale Central Activity District: a priority area for urban renewal and redevelopment, with a focus on revitalizing the town centre and promoting mixed-use development.
• Lakes Entrance Foreshore: a key tourist destination, with a focus on protecting the natural environment and promoting sustainable tourism development.
• Paynesville Waterfront: a priority area for urban renewal and redevelopment, with a focus on enhancing the town's waterfront and promoting mixed-use development.

Overview

• The East Gippsland Planning Scheme is a statutory document guiding the use, development, and protection of land in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia.
• The scheme aims to balance social, economic, and environmental needs while promoting sustainable development and protecting natural resources.

Key Components

• Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) outlines the region's long-term vision and objectives, including strategies for housing, employment, transport, and environment.
• Local Planning Policies provide detailed guidance on specific issues, such as heritage conservation, environmental protection, and urban design.
• Zoning and Land Use defines the permitted uses for different areas of land, including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural zones.
• Development Assessment outlines the process for assessing and approving development applications, including consideration of environmental impacts and community feedback.

Key Strategies

• Sustainable Development promotes environmentally sustainable development, including protection of native vegetation, waterways, and biodiversity.
• Regional Growth guides growth and development in key settlements, including Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, and Paynesville.
• Rural Land Use manages the use of rural land for agriculture, conservation, and tourism, while protecting rural character and amenity.
• Coastal Management protects and enhances the region's coastal environment, including beaches, dunes, and coastal settlements.

Key Precincts

• Bairnsdale Central Activity District is a priority area for urban renewal and redevelopment, focusing on revitalizing the town centre and promoting mixed-use development.
• Lakes Entrance Foreshore is a key tourist destination, with a focus on protecting the natural environment and promoting sustainable tourism development.
• Paynesville Waterfront is a priority area for urban renewal and redevelopment, focusing on enhancing the town's waterfront and promoting mixed-use development.

A guide to land use, development, and protection in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, balancing social, economic, and environmental needs.