The draft Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan also details the standards for parks, road design, and the look and feel of streets.
Developed by East Gippsland Shire Council, the draft plan covers land in the western edge of town out to Grandview Road. The structure plan, if adopted by Council and included in the East Gippsland Planning Scheme, will set the guidelines for developers as they apply for subdivision and development. It will be included in the East Gippsland Planning Scheme and be referred to when deciding planning applications.
Paynesville’s population is predicted to increase to almost 5000 people by 2036. Earlier community feedback and focus groups have identified that the town needs to maintain the spacious, accessible, lakeside character, avoiding repetitive suburban-style development and providing a safe, attractive and convenient living.
Mayor Cr Marianne Pelz said focus groups identified good traffic planning, safe pedestrian and cycle paths and protection of wetlands and foreshore areas as important. “Paynesville residents want to maintain the town’s character, with spacious, green streets and good pathway connections to the school, foreshore and community facilities,” Cr Pelz said. “There is a strong feeling in the community that future growth needs to be well-managed and that planning should take advantage of the town’s unique features. The draft plan outlines a preferred layout of streets, open spaces, pedestrian/cycle paths and land uses to as a blueprint for growth.”
To view the draft plan, visit http://yoursay.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au. You can provide feedback at this site, or by contacting the Shire on 1300 555 886 or emailing feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au. Consultation closes 5pm on Monday, July 4.
