Strategic Planning Studies and Projects

Council is committed to improving and protecting the urban and natural environment. Research projects which improve our knowledge and understanding of the municipality are the first steps in ensuring that appropriate measures and controls are in place. The Strategic Planning Department are working on a number of projects and studies that will impact on future development potential and character of the Latrobe Local Government Area.  

 Latrobe Bulky Goods Retail Sustainability Assessment

• Latrobe Bulky Goods Retail Sustainability Assessment March 2009 (pdf, 3.95MB)

This report reviews the floor area required and the preferred locations for dedicated bulky goods centres within the municipality. The report will contribute to the development of policy to guide bulky goods development and to retain the escape expenditure that is leaving the Latrobe catchment area.

Latrobe City Council Public Open Space Strategy

Latrobe City Council is currently reviewing the Public Open Space Strategy.

Latrobe City Council currently owns and manages a diverse range of public parks and reserves across the municipality.  A well-planned and connected network of open space contributes to the liveability of Latrobe City, provides opportunities for passive recreation such as walking, jogging and cycling, and is important for the promotion of healthy communities. 

It is important to develop a strategy for the management and development of these public open spaces.  The Public Open Space Strategy is a critical strategic planning document that will provide Latrobe City Council with direction on the current and future open space needs for the community.  Latrobe City is keen to maximise the opportunities available to residents to access recreation and open space.

Community engagement activities to collect information and opinions to inform the development of a draft Public Open Space Strategy have commenced. Link to times and dates for workshops and listening posts. 

For more information about the Community engagement activities or the Review of the Public Open Space Strategy please contact the project officer, Karen Tsebelis, Senior Recreation and Open Space Planner at Latrobe City Council by email karen.tsebelis@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by telephone on (03) 5128 5483.

Latrobe City Council Residential and Rural Residential Land Assessment

• Summary Report (pdf, 2.5MB)
• Assessment of Future Residential & Rural Residential Land (pdf, 22.2MB)

The Latrobe City Council Residential and Rural Residential Land Assessment was adopted at the 20 April 2009 Ordinary Council Meeting. In February 2008, Latrobe City Council commenced an assessment of both the present and future residential and rural residential land requirements until 2023 for eleven townships across the Latrobe municipality, comprising four main towns and seven smaller townships.

The land supply and demand forecasts provided by this assessment will be utilised to provide the necessary strategic justification to support a range of projects including the identification of long term growth opportunities for the municipality.

Latrobe Healthy Urban Design Good Practice Guideline

• Latrobe Healthy Urban Design Good Practice Guideline (pdf,3.43MB)

Latrobe's Healthy Urban Design Good Practice Guideline project was a partnership between Latrobe City Council and Department of Human Services who jointly funded the project through the Municipal Public Health Plan Good Practice Program.   The key principles of the guideline encourage active and healthy lifestyles and aim to accommodate the community, pedestrians and cyclists as a first priority in street building and open space design. The themes of physical activity, shade, safety and accessibility are considered in the design of residential developments, community centres and open space and path networks.

Latrobe's Healthy Urban Design Good Practice Guideline also provided the basis for a review of the Latrobe Planning Scheme's Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS).  The Liveability Clause of the MSS (Clause 21.08) has been re-written to incorporate Heart Foundation objectives outlined in Latrobe's Guideline.  Latrobe's new MSS was gazetted in January 2010 and must be considered in the assessment of all planning permit applications.

Latrobe Heritage Study and Heritage Controls

• More Information on the Latrobe Heritage Study and Heritage Controls

Heritage consists of those places which we as a community have inherited from the past and want to hand on to future generations. The community of Latrobe City has a diverse heritage which is embodied in these remaining places which illustrate past human occupation and development - both Indigenous and post-contact.

Latrobe Planning Scheme Review

In accordance with the Planning and Environment Act 1987 Council is required to review the Latrobe Planning Scheme every four years. Council last reviewed the Planning Scheme in 2008. The next review will be undertaken some time in 2012.

Latrobe Regional Airport Interim Land Use & Development Controls

• Interim Planning Controls Background Report (pdf, 4.69MB) 
• Latrobe Regional Airport  Interim Land Use & Development Controls (pdf, 445kB)

Amendment C49 introduced interim planning controls to land surrounding the Latrobe Regional Airport. In accordance with Section 20(4) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Minister approved and extended these controls through Amendment C57 to the Latrobe Planning Scheme on the 14 April 2011.

In particular the amendment:

• Includes an incorporated document 'Latrobe Regional Airport Interim Land Use & Development Controls 2010' to Clause 52.03 and lists its inclusion within the schedule to 81.01.

The interim planning controls with expire on the 1 March 2010.

Morwell North West Development Plan

• Download Morwell North West Development Plan (pdf, 10MB)
• Download Morwell North West Development Plan Background Analysis (pdf, 10MB)

The Morwell North West Development Plan August 2010 was adopted by Latrobe City Council on 4 October 2010 and was subsequently amended in December 2010. The development plan was prepared for Latrobe City Council in consultation with land owners, service and regulatory authorities.

The Morwell North West residential precinct covers an area of approximately 142 hectares, containing some 70 individually owned allotments. The development plan will provide an estimated further 25 years of residential lots.

The development plan includes an overall plan that shows how the land can be subdivided and the location of key infrastructure. The development plan establishes the framework by which landowners will contribute to the cost of key shared infrastructure.

Morwell Skate Park

• Final Concept Design Plan (pdf, 1.58MB)

A new skate park is proposed for Morwell. Council has engaged Convic International, a world-renowned architecture, planning and design organisation to work on the project.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 6 September 2010, Council resolved to adopt in principle the Commercial Road site (opposite White St) as the site for the Morwell Skate Park. This was subject to Council approval of an appropriate design following community consultation.

Following an initial Design Workshop earlier this year a draft design has been developed. A second Design Workshop was held on the 23 November 2011 to view the draft design and receive feedback. Convic International revised the concept plan based on this feedback.

At it’s Ordinary Council Meeting of the 19 March 2012, Council recommended to adopt the Morwell Skate Park – Final Concept Design Plan. A tender process will take place shortly for the detailed design and construction of the Skate Park.

For more information please contact  Leah Harper, Strategic Planning Officer, Latrobe City Council, PO Box 264, Morwell Vic 3840 or via email leah.harper@latrobe.vic.gov.au.

Small Town Structure Plans – Boolarra, Glengarry and Tyers

• Small Town Structure Plans 2010 (pdf, 5MB)

Latrobe City Council adopted Small Town Structure Plans for Boolarra, Glengarry and Tyers at the ordinary council meeting held 4th May 2009. The structure plans build upon the unique elements of each town addressing land use conflicts, enabling land use and development opportunities, while supporting sustainable community outcomes for people, businesses and the environment.

The Structure Plans are now incorporated into the Latrobe Planning Scheme.

Traralgon Activity Centre Plan Project

• More about the Traralgon Activity Centre Plan Project
   

Traralgon Inner South Precinct (TISP) Master Plan

• Traralgon Inner South Precinct Master Plan Report (pdf, 7MB)

At the ordinary council meeting on 11 July 2011, Latrobe City Council adopted the Traralgon Inner South Precinct (TISP) Master Plan July 2011. The TISP is bound by Shakespeare Street to the North, Hickox Street to the west, Rose Avenue to the south and Traralgon Creek to the east.

The TISP Master Plan aims to facilitate the long term redevelopment of land identified through both the Latrobe Transit Centred Precincts (2003) and the Latrobe Structure Plans (2007) from industrial and mixed use to a higher density residential use.

Adoption of the TISP Master Plan July 2011 provides Council with a policy position and a vision for Traralgon Inner South Precinct. The long term goal for the TISP Master Plan is to transition the area into a residential precinct over a 10 - 15 year timeframe. However, before this can occur an Industrial Land Use Strategy must be completed. The recommendations of the industrial strategy will then inform the implementation of the long term goal of the TISP Master Plan July 2011.

For more information on this project contact Mere Naulumatua on (03) 5128 5499 or via email mere.naulumatua@latrobe.vic.gov.au.

Traralgon North Development Plan and Development Contribution Plan

• More about the Traralgon North Development Plan and Contribution Plan

Traralgon South Recreation Master Plan

Current strategic land use planning projects in Traralgon South comprise of a Master Plan for the Traralgon South Recreation Reserve and a Structure Plan for the township of Traralgon South. The Master Plan will identify and coordinate a range of improvements to the recreational and community facilities, while the Structure Plan for the precinct will provide guidance on future growth areas and development opportunities.

The Master Plan will contain urban design guidelines for the precinct that reflects works proposed and assesses the opportunities and community needs for the expansion and/or enhancement of the precinct.

This will look at elements including:

• Existing and potential active outdoor sport and recreational facilities;
• The provision of community facilities;
• Improvements to the amenity of the reserve, including picnic facilities,   playground areas, seating, landscaping treatments, shade provision and lighting;
• Pedestrian and bicycle connections;
• Vehicular access and car parking.

The Structure Plan will be undertaken in the latter stage of the project and will build upon the unique elements of Traralgon South. It will address existing land use issues and enable development opportunities in appropriate and serviceable locations, while creating a sustainable community for people, businesses and the environment.

The project will provide improved facilities and services not only for the Traralgon South population, but also for the surrounding communities of Callignee, Koornalla and Le Roy.

For further information about this project, please contact the project manager, Karen Tsebelis, Senior Recreation and Open Space Planner Latrobe City Council by email karen.tsebelis@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by telephone (03) 5128 5483.

Traralgon Station Precinct Project

• More about the Traralgon Station Precinct Project\