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Metropolitan housing projects report 2012

Acknowledgements

The MAV would like to thank the council officers at the 22 following councils who took the time to participate in the surveys:

Banyule City CouncilBayside City CouncilBoroondara City CouncilBrimbank City CouncilCardinia Shire CouncilCasey City CouncilDarebin City CouncilFrankston City CouncilGlen Eira City CouncilHobsons Bay City CouncilKnox City CouncilManningham City CouncilMaribyrnong City CouncilMaroondah City CouncilMelbourne City CouncilMoonee Valley City CouncilMoreland City CouncilMornington Peninsula Shire Port Phillip City CouncilWhitehorse City CouncilWhittlesea City CouncilYarra Ranges Shire

Disclaimer

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the owner of the copyright in the publication Metropolitan Housing Projects Report 2012.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior permission in writing from the MAV.

The MAV is the statutory peak body for local government in Victoria, representing all 79 municipalities. This report describes housing projects conducted by 22 of the 31 councils that comprise metropolitan Melbourne. The MAV would like to acknowledge the contribution of those who provided their comments and advice during this project.

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Message from the Municipal Association of Victoria

Ensuring an adequate supply of housing that is well located, affordable and appropriate to all life stages is a major challenge for all metropolitan councils in Victoria.

The data generated by the Department of Planning and Community Development’s (DPCD) Housing Growth Requirements initiative will give councils and the State Government a consistent basis on which to make informed decisions about housing policy.

This work has been supplemented by the establishment of a Councillor Reference Group to give councils opportunities to share experience and information across municipal boundaries and network with other organisations involved in housing. This has been highly valued by councils.

It is now understood, following the change of State Government, that Housing Growth Requirements will no longer be set for municipalities. As a result the final Housing Development Data for 2009/2010 and the individual Housing Capacity Assessments for each municipality have not been released. These valuable pieces of research work will aid policy making across metropolitan Melbourne and the MAV urges the current Government to release both the data and the Capacity Assessments.

On behalf of the MAV I would like to thank our metropolitan members for their participation. Without the involvement of councils it would not have been possible to prepare this report or to gather and analyse the detailed data needed to inform the Housing Capacity Assessments. The dedicated attendance of nominated councillor and officer representatives to monthly Councillor Reference Group meetings, also created the energy needed to sustain the momentum of the initiative over a two year period.

This report compiles the experiences of councils over the two years of the Housing Growth Requirements initiative and provides a record of the outcomes of implementation grants provided to metropolitan councils by DPCD.

The MAV considers this report an important reference for discussion among councils and for development of further opportunities for improved responses to housing challenges.

Rob SpenceChief Executive Officer

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgements..................................................................................................................1Disclaimer................................................................................................................................1

Message from the Municipal Association of Victoria................................................................21.0 Introduction....................................................................................................................4

1.1 Purpose of the report.................................................................................................41.2 The Housing Growth Requirements Project..............................................................4

1.3 Housing policy framework..........................................................................................51.4 What metropolitan councils told us about their housing projects...............................6

1.5 Opportunities.............................................................................................................72.0 Case studies..................................................................................................................8

BANYULE CITY COUNCIL...............................................................................................0BAYSIDE CITY COUNCIL................................................................................................2

BOROONDARA CITY COUNCIL......................................................................................5BRIMBANK CITY COUNCIL.............................................................................................7

CARDINIA SHIRE COUNCIL............................................................................................9CASEY SHIRE COUNCIL...............................................................................................11

DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL..............................................................................................13FRANKSTON CITY COUNCIL.......................................................................................16

GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL..........................................................................................18HOBSONS BAY CITY COUNCIL...................................................................................20

KNOX CITY COUNCIL...................................................................................................22MARIBYRNONG CITY COUNCIL..................................................................................25

MANNINGHAM CITY COUNCIL.....................................................................................27MAROONDAH CITY COUNCIL......................................................................................29

MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL.......................................................................................31MOONEE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL...............................................................................33

MORELAND CITY COUNCIL.........................................................................................35MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE COUNCIL............................................................37

PORT PHILLIP CITY COUNCIL.....................................................................................39WHITEHORSE CITY COUNCIL.....................................................................................40

WHITTLESEA CITY COUNCIL.......................................................................................41YARRA RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL..............................................................................43

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the report

The need to ensure metropolitan Melbourne maintains a supply of housing in pace with population growth and demographic change is a challenge that all levels of government in Australia are currently responding to.

Across metropolitan Melbourne local government is actively involved in responding to increased demands for housing as one major component in the challenge of an increasing population.

This report compiles case studies of projects or activities funded by the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) Housing Growth Requirements initiative. Of the 31 metropolitan councils, 22 have provided profiles describing how the implementation funding was directed, recent housing work and where their priorities for future housing work will be allocated.

This case study report is a record of local government’s participation in the Housing Growth Requirements initiative. This report should be viewed primarily as an information sharing exercise, providing a ‘snap shot’ of current work being conducted by metropolitan councils in response to increasing demands for housing across the metropolitan area.

It is intended that this report:

1. Document the ways that local government are responding to the challenges of an increasing and changing metropolitan population.

2. Add legacy value to local governments’ participation in the Housing Growth Requirements initiative.

3. Contribute to more opportunities for improved information sharing across the sector.

1.2 The Housing Growth Requirements Project

In 2009, the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) commenced two bodies of work, Housing Development Data and Housing Capacity Assessments, as part of the Housing Growth Requirements initiative.

The initiative identifies opportunities for increased population growth within existing suburbs on a municipality by municipality basis. The Housing Development Data component, undertaken by Spatial Economics, compiled raw data received from councils about what housing was being constructed, and where and how this has changed over time. This confirmed much of what councils already suspected about where the key redevelopment locations in their municipality were. It has also established a common dataset across the metropolitan area, on which decision makers at State and local government can base policy upon.

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The Housing Development Data between 2004-2008 has been provided to councils and subsequent years (2009 and 2010) are currently being collated. The Housing Capacity Assessments, being undertaken by SGS Economics and Planning for each municipality are yet to be released.

As part of the Housing Growth Requirements initiative DPCD administered implementation grants of $35,000 to 28 of 31 metropolitan and a further $40,000 to six ‘pilot’ councils. The purpose of the implementation grants was to assist councils contribute towards the Housing Capacity Assessments project and to assist them to better understand the nature of residential development in their municipalities. It was also to support the preparation of new strategic work that would later inform a local Housing Strategy.

The MAV were engaged by the DPCD, at the beginning of the Housing Growth Requirements initiative, to build capacity among elected representatives. As part of this brief, MAV conducted an involved series of interviews with councillors of metropolitan councils. MAV also coordinated a process for councils to provide input principally through the formation of a Councillor Reference Group comprising councillors and council officers. The Reference group met monthly over the course of 18 months, during this time they noted:

1. The continuing increase in density of areas with old infrastructure and insufficient services;

2. The need to balance growth with adequate infrastructure and public open space; and

3. The absence of public transport services in many areas with high population growth.

With the change of State Government in late 2010, it is understood that Housing Growth Requirements for municipalities will no longer be set. The MAV would, however, like to acknowledge the considerable value in the research and analytical work undertaken as part of the Housing Growth Requirements initiative.

1.3 Housing policy framework

A diverse and affordable housing sector is an important component of successful cities because it contributes to productivity, innovation, social and economic activity. Where a person lives influences how and where they access jobs, schools, recreation opportunities and shops. The easy and proximate access of these types of amenities to good quality, appropriate housing contributes to the health safety and well-being of individuals, families and communities. The availability of ‘good’ housing has positive flow-on effects for the metropolis.

In May 2011, the Australian Federal Government released its National Urban Policy, a blueprint describing how it will lead and support the States and Territories to better integrate land use and infrastructure, provide affordable living choices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These objectives, combined with 11 others in the National Urban Policy illustrate the complexity of planning the sustainable growth of cities.

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In Victoria, Melbourne 2030 and Melbourne @ 5 million, currently guide the development of Melbourne, the nature and direction of growth and future infrastructure provision.

Councils have been largely charged with the responsibility for giving effect to Melbourne 2030, however, a lack of coordination and investment has meant that this strategy, released in 2002, remains largely unrealised. This experience has demonstrated that to successfully implement a metropolitan strategy it must reflect a coordinated whole-of-government position and must also involve councils, as key implementers, in all stages of the process.

A November 2010 election commitment made to replace the current Melbourne 2030 and its update Melbourne @ 5 Million with a new outcomes based metropolitan planning strategy has seen the State Government commence behind the scenes work on auditing liveability and utilities. The MAV is advocating for an integrated approach to transport and land use planning to house the rapidly growing population, plan for climate change impacts, and bridge the ever widening infrastructure and service gap for new and established communities.

Local Government’s development of housing policy generally seeks to achieve:

Implementation of State Government directions

Identification of where and housing should be distributed

Promote housing outcomes such as affordable housing and diversity

What is clear from viewing housing though the lens of each level of government is that demand for housing cannot be answered as a single policy response. It is inextricably linked to the planning, provision and ongoing funding of infrastructure and employment. There is increasingly unequal access to infrastructure and facilities across metropolitan Melbourne. This is the result of historical underinvestment in infrastructure and the predominant low density built form.

1.4 What metropolitan councils told us about their housing projects

The information contained in each of the council profiles describes where this work sits in the context of other strategic work at that council, and where the priorities for future housing work will likely be allocated.

Some broad findings emerged:

Local housing is universally acknowledged as a major challenge for local government

Councils are able to respond to the needs and aspirations of their communities in many guises; as a responsible planning authority, public land manager, community leader and educator, program coordinator and advocate. However, there exist varying levels of awareness and capacity for councils to give effect to strategic housing initiatives, either as local strategies or State. Statutory provisions, access to data, staff knowledge and the attitudes of both council and the community influence capacity and willingness

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Despite sometimes distinct differences in profiles, metropolitan councils are largely facing similar challenges when it comes to local housing and recognise the benefit in sharing experience and information across municipal boundaries. Typically strategic housing work has application to other councils

An evidence base or technical body of work is important to progressing the housing agenda

Councils recognise that housing cannot be answered as a single policy question, it must be considered in the context of jobs and public transport

Funding for strategic work provided to councils is an important factor to it getting done

Current political tensions have threatened local housing strategic work as councillors struggle to defend strategic planning decisions in the face of community unrest about the ‘currency’ of a system based on M2030. [This theme was echoed MAV Annual State Conference held in October 2011]

Support exists at councillor and officer level to approach local housing challenges regionally (for example those groupings represented in the Regional Housing Statements)

There is a need to employ a strategic approach in order to be effective. 86 per cent of councils surveyed have a local housing strategy in place as well as complementary strategic documents such as structure plans.

Opportunities to network with other organisations (including other councils) involved in housing is valued. In order to be more strategic and coordinated in their approaches to increasing appropriate housing stock, many councils have established partnerships with various government agencies and other councils, for example the Eastern Alliance for Affordable Housing.

There were range of approaches by councils to the engagement and involvement of Councillors. All councils engaged in housing policy or strategy development indicated that they already had or intended to brief Council.

1.5 Opportunities

Through dialogue with councils and state agencies the MAV has identified the key opportunities for ‘housing’ emerging from the Housing Development Data and the Housing Capacity Assessments as:

The ability to inform and influence a new ‘outcomes based’ metropolitan planning strategy

The opportunity for the local government sector to form a cohesive view about metropolitan Melbourne and voice this view collectively

The development or review of local Housing Strategies, informed by a significant amount of data and modelling, to better guide local housing outcomes.

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2.0 Case studies

This section contains 21 case studies describing how implementation grants were used and the range of housing projects that metropolitan councils are involved. The case studies are an amalgamation of responses that metropolitan councils made to two surveys. The first, from the Department of Planning and Community Development titled: HGR Local Government Data and Pilot Implementation Grant: Financial and non- financial reporting requirements Questionnaire, the second an electronic survey from the MAV in October 2011. Both of the questionnaire and the survey template can be viewed in Appendix 1.

The council profiles were extracted from the Local Government Victoria website and the residential statistics were sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Estimated Residential Population (preliminary) June 2009 and Victoria in Future 2008 Victorian State Government Population and Household Projections 2006–2036.

In the instances where councils did not accept an implementation grant or where the grant had been put toward staff costs, councils were invited to still respond to the MAV survey and submit a case study or information they thought might assist in representing the housing work that their council had done or aspires to do.

Council officers were generous in their support of this report as a method of sharing information with other metropolitan councils, and would not have been possible without their good will and effort.

It is hoped that the case studies contribute to more opportunities for improved information sharing across the sector.

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BANYULE CITY COUNCILStaffing costs

The 20 suburbs of the City of Banyule lie between seven and 21 kilometres north‐east of central Melbourne. The Yarra River runs along the City’s south border while the west is defined by Darebin Creek. The municipality is primarily a residential area, renowned for its open spaces and plentiful parklands, especially along the Yarra and Plenty River valleys. There are industrial areas in Heidelberg West, Greensborough/Briar Hill and Bundoora, as well as institutions such as the Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre and Simpson Army Barracks. Banyule also has a range of educational, health andleisure facilities.

Area: 63 km2

Estimated Residential Population: 123,521Victoria in Future 2008 Projections: 2014: 124,472

2020: 128,4252026: 132,835

Project descriptionThe Housing Growth Requirements – Local Government Data Grant assisted with staffing costs involved in the collection of data and participation in the Housing Growth Requirements project. It also helped to fund work related to further planning of housing needs in Banyule.

What were the objectives of the project?The objectives of the project were:

• To enable the collection and recording of housing data relevant to the Housing Capacity Assessment for Banyule;

• To model work housing typologies to inform the Banyule housing capacity work.

Assess how the project has achieved its aimThe funding has enabled Banyule Council to gain a better understanding of its housing needs and housing capacity across the municipality

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?The Banyule Housing Strategy was adopted by Council in 2009 and introduced into the Banyule Planning Scheme in November 2010.

If you have a Housing Strategy, what does it do?Banyule’s Housing Strategy has established a policy framework to guide housing growth and neighbourhood character. The Residential Areas Framework encourages higher density housing to occur within and close to Activity Centres and highest priority sections of the Principal Public Transport Network (PPTN), where good access is available to local services and public transport. Further away from Activity Centres and

the PPTN, housing change will be less. Areas are divided into Limited Areas, Limited Incremental Areas, Incremental Areas, Accessible Areas and Diversity Areas.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs?The main drivers for the allocation of project funds towards staff costs were:

• To help with the review of the Neighbourhood Character Strategy to ensure that Banyule is achieving desired character outcomes while accommodating residential growth;

• To understand in greater detail particular aspects associated with housing growth in Banyule;

• To help inform Council's Housing Strategy and support changes to the planning scheme.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?As a priority, work needs to progress in the following areas:

• Structure planning for larger Activity Centres in Banyule to assist in determining future housing capacity and the boundaries of those Activity Centres;

• Council’s review of the Neighbourhood Character Strategy; and

• Understanding the State Government’s direction for the new Residential Zones.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project?The main values derived from the project were:

• A strengthened Banyule Planning Scheme and the decision making framework;

• The ability to project its future housing needs; and

• Aligned planning controls with our strategic vision.

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BAYSIDE CITY COUNCILHousing Growth Model

The Bayside City Council‘s northern boundary is about 8 kilometres from central Melbourne. The coastline of Port Phillip Bay forms the western boundary, while the Nepean Highway and the Frankston railway line form most of the eastern boundary. The city coastline stretches for 17 kilometres from Head Street, Brighton in the north to Charman Road, Beaumaris in the south. Bayside is primarily a residential area. It includes beaches like Brighton Beach and Black Rock and contains some of Australia’s finest golf courses.

Area: 37 km2


2020: 99,3222026: 103,045

Project descriptionDevelopment of a ‘real time’ housing modelling program that allows testing of different growth scenarios in different parts of the municipality in both a 2D and 3D plane.

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What were the objectives of the project? To assist Council in finalising its Managing Growth Strategy, which will form part of

the Housing Strategy

To develop a computer database that brings together a wide range of available data, at a property and mesh block scale that can be manipulated in order to generate housing growth scenarios for Bayside

To provide a platform that can link the above database with a 2D or 3D modelling program to enable different development scenarios to be added and subtracted, and the visual impacts of that change to be assessed in real time.

How the project has achieved its aim:

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The project has now been completed and a housing capacity model covering the whole of Bayside has been delivered. The overall approach of the housing model is based on identifying the potential for change of each parcel of land within the municipality. This involved the assignment of potential housing growth for each lot.

There are seven (7) key components to the model:

A methodology that enables translating planning policy, development feasibility and urban design inputs into capacity outputs;

A dynamic database program to calculate housing capacity which links to GIS software and 3D mapping software;

A GIS map base (a cadastre with several layers of data) to enable assignment and mapping of capacity outputs in line with potential policy settings;

Analysis of policy settings and past housing capacity work and translation of these into spatial outputs;

Standard housing typologies based on urban design analysis; Analysis of the economic feasibility of various housing typologies in Bayside; and Mapping of four case study locations within the municipality to enable the

preparation of 3D maps for housing growth scenarios in these areas.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?A draft Bayside Housing Strategy (February 2011) has been prepared.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?Not yet, Council will prepare a planning scheme amendment to include the Strategy in the Planning Scheme once it is adopted.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The drivers for the development of this project brief were the preparation a housing strategy to manage future growth of the municipality and DPCD’s preparation of Housing Growth Requirements across Melbourne which will establish housing requirements for the municipality.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?The completion of the Bayside Housing Strategy and incorporation of the document within the Planning Scheme, particularly the Strategy for managing residential growth.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? Council will be well-informed in relation to future growth of the municipality by using the modelling program to test different growth scenarios in different parts of the municipality in both a 2D and 3D plane. This will assist Council in finalising its Managing Growth Strategy, which forms part of its Housing Strategy. The model also can calculate potential dwelling yield scenarios for specific sites or strategic redevelopment sites.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?

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Yes, the project provides significant input into Bayside’s Housing Strategy and associated housing initiatives, including local planning policy and structure planning work.

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BOROONDARA CITY COUNCILBoroondara Housing Preferences Research

The City of Boroondara is in Melbourne's inner and middle-eastern suburbs, five kilometres east of the central business district. Almost two-thirds of the City is bounded by water courses and parklands including the Yarra River, Gardiner’s Creek and Yarra Bend Park. Boroondara is named from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘where the ground is thickly shaded’. The city is primarily residential in nature, although it has a number of retail and commercial precincts and education and health-care facilities. Key employment sectors include retail, health and education.

Area: 60 km2


2020: 177, 6532026: 184, 344

Description Research into future housing needs and preferences of residents of Boroondara through a survey of a representative sample of residents and local real estate and development industry practitioners.

Household survey about past, present and future resident housing preferences. Telephone interviews with real estate and development industry representatives about their perceptions of the changing housing market in Boroondara.

What were the objectives of the project?The project aimed to:

Provide information to Council and the community about the future needs and preferences of today's households in Boroondara

Inform Council's residential strategy Have ongoing usefulness as a reference for strategic and community planning

activities in regard to housing.

Assess how the project has achieved its aimThe project has achieved its aims by providing council with detailed quantitative information about the community's housing wants and needs now and for the future and the provision of user friendly "fact sheets" that summarise the results.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?No.

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What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? To fill a gap in current knowledge about past, present and future housing preferences of residents and to provide a robust evidence base for the development of future housing policies.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?The research will help inform Council's Neighbourhood Character Study and Housing Strategy.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project?The collection of quantitative data on community wants and needs relating to housing.

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BRIMBANK CITY COUNCILBrimbank Housing Strategy Consultant Brief – Assessment of Single Dwelling Covenants

The City of Brimbank is the second largest municipality in Melbourne, located in the Western Region about 20 kilometres from central Melbourne. It is a culturally diverse municipality with about 43 per cent of the population being born overseas and 37 per cent being under 24 years of age. Brimbank is currently experiencing strong residential, industrial and commercial development.

Brimbank includes 25 new and established suburbs and incorporates one of the largest industrial areas in Melbourne. It also has a number of important institutions including the Sunshine Hospital and the St Albans campus of the Victoria University of Technology. The main industries are chemical product manufacturing.

Area: 123 km2


2020: 188,9012026: 194,703

Project description A targeted assessment and mapping of single dwelling covenants located within high priority locations in the municipality, such as activity centres, to support future housing planning.

What were the objectives of the project?The objective of the project was to understand the number and nature of single dwelling covenants located within close proximity to public transport and key redevelopment sites and how they might affect redevelopment.

Assess how the project has achieved its aimThe search of 160 properties within the investigation areas found 92 properties contained a restrictive covenant, of which only 15 parcels where affected by a single dwelling covenant. A map has been prepared and the titles located.

In hindsight it may have been useful to search council records and purchased titles to actually determine the boundaries of the covenant areas.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?A Housing Strategy is currently being prepared.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? A gap in understanding of particular issues.

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What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The project enabled us to finish outstanding strategic work.

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CARDINIA SHIRE COUNCILDevelopment of a Housing Strategy for Cardinia Shire

Cardinia Shire is located south-east of Melbourne with an annual population growth rate of 6.7 per cent, Cardinia Shire is currently Victoria’s third fastest growing municipality.

The primary urban centre is Pakenham, which is 55 kilometres from central Melbourne. The Princes Highway and Gippsland railway corridor runs east-west through the centre of the Cardinia Shire. The northern part of the Shire is set in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, and includes Bunyip State Park and Cardinia Reservoir. The Koo Wee Rup swamp and Westernport Bay are significant features of the southern part of Cardinia Shire.

Cardinia Shire has a large rural population with 27 rural townships outside the urban growth area. Main industries within Cardinia Shire include retail, manufacturing, construction, education and training, and agriculture sectors

Area: 1,280 km2

Estimated Residential Population: 73,318 (ERP as at 30 June 2010)Forecast.id Population Projections: 2014: 89,919

2020: 116,2752026: 140,523

Project description The number of people living in Cardinia Shire is expected to more than over the next 15-20 years with a corresponding increase in the number of residential dwellings. A Housing Strategy is needed that will provide long-term strategic direction and action plan to guide Council’s response to housing issues.

What were the objectives of the project?The objectives of the project were to:

Identify and understand the key issues relating to housing diversity, sustainability, amenity, affordability, accessibility and appropriate housing for all

Define and articulate Council’s policy position in relation to these issues

Strategically plan for Council’s proactive response to implement its policy position to address these issues

How the project has achieved its aimA background paper and policy directions paper have been endorsed by Council as the first two elements of a shire-wide Housing Strategy. A strategic action plan and an associated implementation plan are currently being finalised as the final elements of the strategy.

While the strategy is yet to be finalised there has been progress in:

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The collection, monitoring and reporting of housing development indicators which have enhanced Council’s capacity to understand and track residential growth across the Shire. This information has been critical in identifying priority areas for future strategic work

Allowing more regular review of population data and internal development data through recent changes to the Forecast.id product schedule

The lack of seniors housing within rural townships has been recognised as a reoccurring theme. A range of future Council activities aimed at responding to this particular issue have been identified within the strategy.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?A Housing Strategy is currently underway.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The development of a Housing Strategy for Cardinia Shire arose from the need to better understand housing issues and growth challenges facing our municipality.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?Research, data collection and community consultation linked to this Housing Strategy has identified the need for future strategic work on emerging housing issues including:

lack of smaller housing forecast increase in culturally diverse communities lack of seniors housing in townships limited supply of social housing lack of service provision relating to emergency housing

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The funding assisted Council to identify current housing development trends, forecast future housing requirements, understand the perspectives of residents on key issues, and further progress strategic work related to housing.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?The development of the Housing Strategy has allowed council to work more closely with other stakeholders involved in the planning for and provision of housing within the municipality.

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CASEY SHIRE COUNCILThe City of Casey Population and Housing Forecast

The City of Casey is 40 kilometres south east of Melbourne. It is Victoria’s largest and fastest-growing municipality and the dominant growth area for south-eastern Melbourne. Casey is also the third-fastest growing council in Australia behind the Gold Coast and Brisbane City Councils. It has five distinct geographic regions stretching from the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges to the coastal villages of Western Port Bay. Urban development is concentrated in the northern part of the municipality. The main industries include building construction, agriculture, and building structure services.

Area: 813 km2


2020: 342,5382026:370,249

Project description Id consulting was employed to undertake population and housing forecast for the City of Casey.

What were the objectives of the project?The objective was to understand and project the amount of dwellings each suburb was likely to receive.

How the project has achieved its aim:The project has met its objective and Casey has now received Population and Housing forecasts which are robust and locally specific. The project will help Council Plan for future dwelling growth in the future.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?This Housing Strategy was adopted in 2005 and is unfortunately now dated. Council propose to amend the Strategy in 2012-13.

If you have a Housing Strategy, does it:The Housing Strategy includes housing growth projections, summarises existing housing typologies across the study area/municipality, identifies particular characteristics of houses in different areas and endorse specific housing typologies, including preferred heights and setbacks. The Strategy does not however include the go-go/slow go model.

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What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The drivers were the diminished supply of rental properties in the municipality, and the need to understand in greater detail particular aspects associated with housing growth in the municipality.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?Local area specific housing projections.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? Allowed us to project future housing needs, aligned planning controls with our strategic vision, and enabled us to finish outstanding strategic work.

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DAREBIN CITY COUNCILDarebin Integrated Housing Strategy

Darebin City is bounded by the Merri Creek to the west and the Darebin Creek to the east. It is a large, diverse municipality to the north of the central business district that incorporates a mix of residential, industrial and retail areas. The city includes La Trobe University and Northland Shopping Centre. The main industries include paper and paper products manufacturing. More than 35 per cent of Darebin’s residents were born overseas and more than 40 per cent can speak a language other than English. One in five residents is over 60.

Area: 53 km2


2020: 147,8842026: 154,477

Project description Darebin was one of four pilot councils, and as a result received two grants through the Housing Growth Requirements initiative totally $70,000. The funds have been used to undertake a series of projects that will ultimately produce the Darebin Integrated Housing Strategy including the Grey Precincts Investigation Areas, Housing Opportunities, Special Population and Housing Projections, Housing Initiatives Analysis, Housing and Constraints Issues Paper, and the Engagement Plan. A Market Feasibility Analysis for Different Housing Types in Darebin has also been undertaken.

The project will also employ an interactive website and innovative social media techniques to share qualitative local data with the community during the finalisation of the Darebin Integrated Housing Strategy.

What are the project objectives? To analyse the changing demographic trends and their impacts on current and

future housing needs for different types of housing in Darebin

To identify suitable housing typology and areas within Darebin that have the capacity accommodate additional housing numbers and diversity

To match future housing types to meet diverse population needs

To identify restrictions and constraints that impede future housing development in Darebin

To examine the capacity of the existing physical, social and community infrastructure and to identify the new infrastructure requirements to support future housing development in Darebin

To investigate pragmatic solutions to address the issues and constraints associated with the provision of affordable housing within Darebin

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To give ‘a voice’ to Darebin communities regarding the future shape of their municipality.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?The Darebin Integrated Housing Strategy 2002.

If you have a Housing Strategy, does it:The objective of the Strategy was to provide Council with strategic direction in relation to housing. The strategy does not however contain an implementation plan and as such is limited in its form and content to drive immediate and real changes.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?This current Darebin Integrated Housing Strategy is reflected in the Municipal Strategic Statement, primarily in clause 21.05-2 "Element 2: Housing".

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The drivers of the project were:

The cultural diversity of Darebin. Darebin is ranked as the 5th most disadvantaged municipality across metropolitan Melbourne with a high rate of, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities (CALD), an ageing population (particularly amongst the CALD communities), high numbers of international students, high indigenous population and homelessness. These groups are most susceptible to housing stress and affordability issues.

An increase in the need for affordable and social housing development.

The need to better understand how operational affordability, affordable and social housing development, development facilitation and facilitating partnerships between housing agencies and private developers can be influenced using section 173 agreements under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority? Urban design frameworks for interface areas.

Reviewing existing planning studies and policies that constrain housing development in the municipality.

Incorporating project feasibility and market economics into new projects associated with built form and housing and development.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? Greater understanding of the constraints (planning, financial/economics, social, and

infrastructural) to facilitating additional housing growth in particular affordable, social housing and increasing densities in certain areas.

Current demographic composition and projected changes in demography.

Population growth and housing demand.

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Aligned planning controls with our strategic vision,

Opportunity to network with other organisations involved in housing,

Identification of opportunity sites and areas that can accommodate increases in housing development

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?Yes, the research and findings has guided the 'Responding to Housing Stress a Local Action Plan', 'Active and Healthy Ageing Strategy'. These two strategies are not planning based however make recommendations that have implications for Darebin's planning department, the housing research provided guidance in relation to the planning recommendations made in these strategies.

The data and research has also supplemented the following studies:

'Urban Renewal Strategy for Plenty Road and High Street' 'Review of existing land use controls for plenty road, high street and St Georges

road' Northland Structure Plan (under development) and Reservoir Structure Plan (under development).

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FRANKSTON CITY COUNCILIdentifying Potential for Housing Growth in Frankston City

Frankston City is situated on the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay, about 40 kilometres south of central Melbourne. It is the major retail, employment, cultural, professional and administrative services centre for Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula. Major institutions include Monash University, Chisholm Institute of TAFE and the Frankston Campus of Mornington Peninsula Hospital. The City's five major industry sectors by number of active and registered business entities are construction, property and business services, retail trade, personal and other services and manufacturing.

Area: 130 km2


2020: 146,1002026: 155,813

Project descriptionThe study analyses and maps a range of opportunities and constraints which are then used to identify those parts of the city suitable for different levels of housing change, ranging from limited through to incremental (two levels) and substantial change.

What were the objectives of the project?To identify areas in Frankston City where different levels of housing change would be appropriate having regard to State Planning Policy, Local Planning Policy, the community’s and Council’s vision for the city, and local conditions.

How the project has achieved its aim?The report identifies and maps areas suitable for different levels of housing change.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?Yes, the Frankston Housing Strategy 2002. Preparation of a new housing strategy commenced in November 2011.

If you have a Housing Strategy, does it:The current strategy identifies areas where changes in land use, housing growth projections, existing housing typologies across the study area/municipality, endorses specific housing typologies, including preferred heights and setbacks.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?Yes, the current strategy is reflected in the housing section of the Municipal Strategic Statement and the Strategy is a reference document in the planning scheme.

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What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The drivers included a desire to identify areas where housing growth would be encouraged and where growth would be limited in order to provide residents and developers with greater certainty. Another driver of the project was to provide guidance for the application of the State Government’s proposed new residential zones.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?The work was commissioned with the intention that it feed into a new Housing Strategy, which commenced in November 2011. Preparing a new Housing Strategy is the priority.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The project identifies areas where increased housing densities should be supported and areas where minimal change is appropriate. It provides a sound basis for making decisions about where the proposed new residential zones should be applied.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?Yes, the project outputs will feed into the new Housing Strategy and will guide Council in applying the State Government’s new residential zones

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GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL

Glen Eira is a ‘middle ring’ municipality, 6 kilometres southeast of central Melbourne. Glen Eira is boarded by Dandenong Road to the north, South Road to the south, Nepean Highway to the west and Poath Road and Warrigal Road to the east.Glen Eira is predominately residential in nature and features a series of well-established shopping centres. Most of these centres have developed along public transport routes.

Area: 39 km2


2020: 139,7732026: 144,228

Project descriptionGlen Eira did not participate in the grant funding but has done extensive work in the housing area detailed below.

What are council’s housing objectives?To plan for an additional 6,000 dwellings by 2021 and to direct housing growth to areas with good access to public transport, community facilities, employment and services.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?Yes, the Glen Eira Housing and Residential Strategy was developed between 2000- 2002. In the near future, Glen Eira will be undertaking the review of the Housing and Residential Development Strategy.

If you have a Housing Strategy, what does it do?Higher density residential developments are encouraged within Housing Diversity Areas (such as activity centres and residential surrounds – about 20% of the City). The policy identifies a different density, mass and scale for centres, based on a cascading hierarchy. These include (more intense to less intense):

Urban Villages (i.e. Major Activity Centres); Phoenix Precinct (Specialised Activity Centre); Neighbourhood Centres (Commercial); Local Centres; Tram Routes and Selected Main Roads; and Neighbourhood Centre (Residential)

Minimal Change Areas (about 80% of the City) are areas where the existing low intensity, low-rise character should be protected and enhanced. Although some form of change is anticipated, the level of development is controlled to one to two dwellings per site and discourages double storey dwellings to the rear of a site.

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If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?The Strategy was incorporated in the Glen Eira Planning Scheme in 2004, which introduced:

Changes to Council’s Municipal Strategic Statement; Two new local planning policies (Minimal Change Area & Housing Diversity Area);

and Schedule to the Residential 1 Zone which varies ResCode standards under Clause

54 & 55 of the Planning Scheme.

How has the housing work achieved its aim?Glen Eira’s residential planning policies have been successful in achieving the desired housing diversity. Statistical analysis on net dwelling increase of a financial year (based on planning permits issued) demonstrates that most new dwellings are occurring in Housing Diversity Areas. The policy is working.

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HOBSONS BAY CITY COUNCIL

Hobsons Bay City Council is located between seven and 20 kilometres south-west of central Melbourne. One of largest land uses in Hobsons Bay is industrial (almost 30 per cent) and is highly constrained by buffer distances, contaminated land, pipelines and rail corridors. Eight of the State’s Major Hazard Facilities are located in the municipality, including one of the State’s two petroleum refineries. The area boasts over 20 kilometres of beaches and foreshore areas and is home to significant coastal wetlands, several creek systems, remnant native grasslands, and important flora and fauna habitats. There are a number of sites formerly used for industrial purposes that may now be considered suitable for residential/mixed uses. These are identified as Strategic Redevelopment Areas (SRA) in the Industrial Land Management Strategy.

Area: 64 km2


2020: 93,5682026: 97,792

Project descriptionHobsons Bay did not participate in the grant funding but has done extensive work in the housing area detailed below.

What are council’s housing objectives?

To manage future housing growth through Strategic Redevelopment Areas and appropriate infill development in/around key activity centres

To manage the demands of an increasing population and protect the ongoing operation and viability of the operating industries. This will involve minimising potential land use conflicts between residential and industrial areas

To protect the coastline and established neighbourhood character and heritage areas from inappropriate development.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?No, however council is currently drafting a Housing Strategy. A discussion paper is in progress consisting of two volumes: Volume 1 background research for the Housing Strategy and Volume 2 Affordable Housing.

How will this work help you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality? Anticipating direction from the State government on whether the new residential

zones will be implemented.

Input into other future relevant policy work such as:

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Review of the Neighbourhood Character Policies through revising the Neighbourhood Character Study (2002).

Review of the Activity Centres Strategy (2006). We are also currently in the process of drafting an implementation program for prioritising structure planning for our Major and Neighbourhood Activity Centres.

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KNOX CITY COUNCILKnox Residential Design Guidelines and Housing Capacity Analysis

The City of Knox is situated in the outer eastern metropolitan area about 25 kilometres from central Melbourne. It is a large municipality that has passed through a period of rapid housing and business development over the past three decades. Knox is now emerging from this period of high growth to a time of maturation and consolidation. While Knox has a large residential population base, it also has substantial local employment in business, retail and manufacturing. The main industries include other chemical product manufacturing, other food manufacturing.

Area: 114 km2

Estimated Residential Population: 155,969 June 2009Victoria in Future 2008 Projections: 2014: 157,972

2020: 162,3782026: 167,076

Project descriptionThe project involved testing a new approach to residential development on three case studies with the plan to expand, if successful, to the whole municipality.

What were the objectives of the project? To provide greater certainty for applicants and the community about the preferred

location, type and design standards expected for new housing

To facilitate better quality and more sustainable housing development

To protect and enhance Knox’s ‘green & leafy’ tree canopy

To facilitate increased housing densities in preferred locations in activity centres and the Principal Public Transport Network (PPTN)

To protect the character of most established residential areas in Knox, while allowing enough change to meet future need.

Assess how the project has achieved its aim?The rigorous, design based approach, worked well testing in three pilot study areas and built on existing, comprehensive housing policy. However, the pilot study showed that stronger graphic material to support words was needed as were more incentives to encourage site consolidation, more examples of good design in an outer suburban setting and more local market analysis. These learnings have since been built into the municipal wide project.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?Yes, the Knox Housing Strategy 2005 & this was implemented in the Planning Scheme in 2006. The Strategy is currently being reviewed. Council has also adopted Structure Plans for 4 of the 5 Principal and Major Activity Centres.

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If you have a Housing Strategy what does it do?The Housing Strategy identifies areas where changes in land use, including increased intensity of use, should occur over time (‘go-go’ and incremental change areas), housing growth projections and existing housing typologies and characteristics across the study area/municipality. The Strategy provides some guidance of density and preferred housing types in specific locations. It does not provide design guidance as specific as heights and setbacks. The exception is the municipality's 'no-go' area where a separate piece of strategic work provided justification for prescriptive height, site coverage and subdivision controls. Structure Plans (one of which so far is implemented in the Planning Scheme) endorse more specific design requirements within activity centres.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?Yes, the 2005 Housing Strategy is reflected in the Municipal Strategic Statement, local Housing & Neighbourhood Character policies, Residential 3 & Residential 1 Zones, Design and Development Overlays & Significant Landscape Overlays in 'no-go' areas, & a Design and Development Overlay in one Activity Centre.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The drivers were to better achieve desired statutory planning outcomes and to address the need for affordable housing in the municipality, earlier housing work. We wanted to build on our existing Housing Strategy & associated planning controls by providing justification for tightening our controls in the 'slow go' areas, & enabling more development in the 'go go' areas while improving the quality & sustainability of design for both. What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?The project was a pilot project, so it provided a test for a municipal-wide project (the review of the entire municipal-wide Housing Strategy). This project was progressing well; however recent community angst around development in activity centres has resulted in a substantial deviation to the project scope. Council recently endorsed a new approach to combine the municipal-wide Housing Strategy review with the preparation of Council’s Vision. The first stage of this project will solely focus on information sharing and gathering with a comprehensive community engagement program.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The project helped to align planning controls with our strategic vision, enabled us to finish outstanding strategic work and provided an opportunity to network with other organisations involved in housing. The work will provide basis for updated planning controls.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?Yes.

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MARIBYRNONG CITY COUNCILMaribyrnong Housing Strategy - Draft Brief for Consultants

The City of Maribyrnong is a relatively small municipality situated on the Maribyrnong River, four kilometres to the west of central Melbourne. The City is a ‘gateway’ to Melbourne’s western region; sitting between Melbourne’s Docklands and port and the outer western industrial and residential areas. Melbourne’s western region, with its land supply, major transport routes and accessibility to the port and airports, is a significant growth area in metropolitan Melbourne.

The City is changing, with the closure and redevelopment of many industrial sites and changing economic circumstances, the municipality has experienced considerable changes to its economy, pattern of land uses and population. The City has the second most ethnically diverse population in Victoria, with 40 per cent of residents born outside Australia. Residents come from more than 135 different countries and speak over 80 languages.

Area: 31 km2


2020: 76,7472026: 82,958

Project descriptionThe project was to prepare a project brief for a Municipal Housing Strategy. The brief and the Housing Strategy have now been completed.

What were the objectives of the project?The objectives of the project were:

Determine the requirements for preparation of a Municipal Housing Strategy

Gain cross council input and build ‘ownership’ of the project to enable a productive working group ensuring input from all relevant Council departments throughout the project

Preparation of a project brief to enable a selective tender process.

How has the project achieved its aim?The project achieved its aims through preparation of a clear project brief that enabled a successful tender process to be undertaken. This led to appointment of a consultant early in 2011 and the strategy has now been completed. The process included establishment of a cross council working group that continued throughout the preparation of the strategy.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?

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It is anticipated the Maribyrnong Housing Strategy will be adopted in December 2011.

If you have a Housing Strategy what does it do?Identify areas where changes in land use, including increased intensity of use, should occur over time (‘go-go’ and incremental change areas). The Maribyrnong Housing Strategy identifies areas as Limited, Incremental and Substantial change areas.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?Implementation of the Maribyrnong Housing Strategy will be undertaken in 2012.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The existing Housing Strategy was more than 10 years old and the policy context has changed over this period. A number of Council departments will rely and utilise the Housing Strategy. However, the various departments have differing needs and requirements so a key aim of the project was to ensure preparation of a Housing Strategy that had cross council support.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?The Housing Strategy has now been completed and implementation will begin in 2012.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? Preparation of a project brief through an external facilitator ensured cross council support of the brief. The process included establishment of a cross council working group that ‘signed off’ on the brief and were already engaged in the project throughout the preparation of the strategy.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?The Maribyrnong Housing Strategy has encompassed a number of other Council housing policies providing an up to date overarching strategy that will guide housing related decision making across Council.

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MANNINGHAM CITY COUNCILApartment purchaser profile and residential survey

Manningham is located just 12 kilometres east of central Melbourne. It is defined by the Yarra River to the north and west, and Koonung Creek to the south. Manningham is a city of contrast, with urban areas in the west and central part of the municipality and rural properties and hobby farms in the east. The key parts of the economy are retailing, property, business, health and community services. The main industries include building construction and completion services, motor vehicle services, cafes and restaurants.

Area: 113 km2


2020: 124,8282026: 128,970

Project descriptionThe project involved two studies - an apartment purchaser profile of investors and a Residential Survey.

How have the objectives been achieved?The work gave up to date information about the habits and attitudes of existing residents and their future housing intentions. A similar survey was done in 2000 when the Manningham, Residential Strategy (2002) was prepared. To track the changes of residents attitudes and general trends over a ten year period some of the questions in the recent survey were the same as those in the 2000 survey.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?The Manningham Residential Strategy 2002. The Strategy is currently under review.

If you have a Housing Strategy what does it do?The Strategy identifies areas where changes in land use, including increased intensity of use, should occur over time (‘go-go’ and incremental change areas) and includes housing growth projections.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?Yes, current Strategy is. The planning scheme will be amended to reflect the outcomes of the reviewed Strategy.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The project was driven by the need to understand in greater detail particular aspects associated with housing growth.

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What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?The main issue arising from the work is the need to provide greater housing diversity and more affordable housing options, particularly for the 25 - 34 age group and those people aged 50+ years. There is also demand for housing to be located close to shopping and community facilities as well as public transport. The survey work also identified the need for 'empty nesters' to cash-out of the family home and downsize to a more affordable housing product. The survey indicated that empty nesters sought to have $150,000 from the sale of their family home to allow for money to be spent during their retirement or as superannuation. Other findings included: - an increase in single person female households aged 60+, and the need for safety and security to be incorporated into residential design - the need for more storage in apartment design.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The project strengthened our planning scheme and decision making framework, allowed us to project future housing needs, confirmed the validity of the main strategic directions outlined in our existing Manningham Residential Strategy and the policy framework outlined in the Municipal Strategic Statement.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?Yes an Affordable Housing Policy and Action Plan was endorsed which sets an affordable housing target of 10% for Doncaster Hill until 2020. The draft Residential Strategy identifies a 5% housing target for the urban areas beyond Doncaster Hill until 2030.

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MAROONDAH CITY COUNCILUpdating the 1997 Maroondah Housing Strategy

The City of Maroondah encompasses many of Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs. To the north suburbs are semi-rural in parts. The two major retail centres at Ringwood and Croydon, as well as a significant concentration of industry in the south dominate the economy of Maroondah. The economy is dominated by retailing, anchored by the two main business centres at Ringwood and Croydon.

Area: 61 km2


2020: 114,4722026: 120,247

Project description The project updates the Maroondah Housing Strategy with current statistics, trends, policies, circumstances and ideas.

What were the objectives of the project?The objective of this project was to update the 1997 Maroondah Housing Strategy so that it is relevant to statutory decision making.

How the project has achieved its aim?A draft of the new Housing Strategy has been completed, which has involved a thorough and extensive overhaul of all parts of the original strategy. Tasks to meet this aim have included an analysis of residential development trends, current/future population and demographics, an analysis of housing needs, an analysis of current policy context and key local features.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?The Maroondah Housing Strategy 1997. The Strategy is currently being updated.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?Yes, it is referenced in various places in the Municipal Strategic Statement and Local Planning Policy Framework.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? To better achieve desired statutory planning outcomes in relation to housing and the need to understand in greater detail particular aspects associated with housing growth in the municipality.

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What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?The Strategy will need to be updated for impending major changes to planning regulations and strategies at the State level.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? Allowed us to project future housing needs, aligned planning controls with our strategic vision

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MELBOURNE CITY COUNCILCity of Melbourne CBD Study Development Capacity July 2010.

The City of Melbourne is made up of the Central Business District and a number of inner-city suburbs. It is the commercial, retail and transport focus of the metropolitan area. Its major features include the Central Business District, the Port of Melbourne, sporting, leisure and arts complexes, parks and gardens, as well as universities and hospitals.

Area: 37.6 km2


2020: 140,9482026: 164,781

Project description The work commissioned was a development capacity study for the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD). The primary aim of the work was to provide a strategic assessment of development capacity and constraints specific to the Melbourne CBD. This information was provided to the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) & SGS Consultants to assist with input to the HGR Project.

What were the objectives of the project?To develop an evidence base of data and information to directly inform the Housing Growth Requirements Project and specifically the Housing Capacity Assessment Report.

How the project has achieved its aim?The work was completed as proposed and assisted with understanding development potential in the Melbourne CBD for the Housing Capacity Assessment Report.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?Direction on housing for the City of Melbourne is provided in our existing and draft Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) and relevant local area plans including the Southbank Structure Plan 2010, draft City North Structure Plan and draft Arden Macaulay Structure Plan.

If you have a Housing Strategy, does it The existing and draft Municipal Strategic Statement and local area plans identify areas where changes in land use, including increased intensity of use, should occur over time (‘go-go’ and incremental change areas), includes housing growth projections, existing housing typologies across the study area/municipality and endorses specific housing typologies

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If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?The draft Municipal Strategic Statement (C162) will update the existing Municipal Strategic Statement in the Melbourne Planning Scheme.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief? The primary driver was to have sufficient capacity to provide information to DPCD for the strategic assessment of development capacity and constraints specific to the Melbourne CBD.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?Not immediately.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The work assisted with understanding development potential in the Melbourne CBD including projecting future housing needs, for the Housing Capacity Assessment Report.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?The work also informed our strategic work when preparing the draft Municipal Strategic Statement.

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MOONEE VALLEY CITY COUNCILMt Alexander Road Corridor Urban Design Guidelines

The City of Moonee Valley is located in Melbourne’s north-west suburbs. It is a diverse and established residential, commercial and industrial area with a broad range of suburbs serving a range of housing needs. Features include large retail centres at Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Airport West. It is also home to Moonee Valley Racecourse and Essendon Airport.

Area: 44 km2


2020: 114,3172026: 118,163

Project descriptionThe project reviews of Urban Design Guidelines for Mt Alexander Road North & South and subsequently the Design and Development Overlay along the Mt Alexander road corridor to ensure this was consistent with activity centre structure plans and change which has occurred along the corridor since the original plans were adopted

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?Yes, the Moonee Valley Housing Strategy.

If you have a Housing Strategy, does it:The Housing Strategy broadly identifies where change should occur. We are looking at undertaking a neighbourhood character study to provide further detail into existing typologies and characteristics of houses in different areas.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?The Housing Strategy is included in the Municipal Strategic Statement and as a reference document to Clause 21.05

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? To better achieve desired statutory planning outcomes. This project set out to update the Mt Alexander Road Urban Design Guidelines and subsequently the Design and Development Overlay along the Mt Alexander Road corridor to ensure this was consistent with activity centre structure plans and the change which has occurred along the corridor since the original plans were updated

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?A Planning Scheme Amendment to update the Design and Development Overlay.

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What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The main value will be to strengthen planning scheme once the amendment is complete.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?Yes, helped to implement the Housing Strategy by directing housing growth to a major transport corridor.

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MORELAND CITY COUNCILMoreland Local Housing Market Analysis 2011

Moreland is located in the inner north of Melbourne, five kilometres from central Melbourne. It is culturally diverse, with a third of residents born overseas, mostly in non-English speaking countries. The city is a mix of residential and industrial areas, with a major retailing strip along Sydney Road. Other features include the Fawkner Crematorium and the former Pentridge Prison. The main industries include electrical equipment and appliance manufacturing, photographic and scientific equipment manufacturing, clothing manufacturing, retailing and health & community services.

Area: 51 km2


2020: 159,1272026: 168,007

Project descriptionThe purpose of the project was to undertake research and analysis to better understand the housing market in Moreland. The project provides statistical data and research to assist in planning future housing growth and will inform the development of responsive local strategies and action plans. The project illustrates residential demand and its drivers spatially across Moreland, and in particular investigates the challenges and opportunities for future housing delivery in Moreland.

What were the objectives of the project?The project objectives were to:

Provide a contextual review of factors shaping future housing need

Identify residential development opportunities with regard to dwelling type and quantity, residential market segments and spatial distribution

Identify any constraints to achieving desired residential development outcomes with a particular focus on the challenges faced by developers and housing associations

Summarise key findings and conclusions from the research and identify high level recommendations for Council.

How has the project achieved its aim?The project has resulted in the commencement of an Activity Centres and Housing Strategy to confirm Moreland’s network of activity centres, set a framework for the sustainable development and resolve focus area for change and neighbourhood character issues. The project identified limitations to planning policies about neighbourhood character, housing and focus areas for change (including activity centres) and identified gaps in Council’s activity centre network.

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Lessons learnt along the way included allowing enough time for the project, being flexible in how the project was delivered and ensuring enough feedback to the consultant.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?A comprehensive Housing Strategy is now underway. In place already is the Moreland Affordable Housing Strategy (2006).

What were the drivers for the development of the project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The drivers for the project were the need for affordable housing in the municipality, the need to understand in greater detail particular aspects associated with housing growth in the municipality and a gap in understanding of particular issues. What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?Moreland’s Activity Centres and Housing Strategy is a key priority, to feed into the current review of Moreland's Municipal Strategic Statement and Local Planning Policies.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The project has strengthened the planning scheme provisions, helped to project future housing needs and finalised outstanding strategic work. Although significant housing related strategic work has been undertaken, including structure planning for the Principal and Major Activity Centres, underlying investment patterns and development dynamics has previously been identified as a gap in Council's housing research.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?Yes, project outcomes and further work currently underway will assist in the review of the Municipal Strategic Statement and Local Planning Policy.

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MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE COUNCIL

Mornington Peninsula Low Density Residential Zone Review

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is a boot-shaped promontory separating Port Phillip and Western Port Bays, over 40 kilometres to the south east of Melbourne. It is almost surrounded by the sea, with coastal boundaries of over 190 kilometres. It is a mixture of urban areas, resort towns, tourist development and rural land. The Peninsula is one of the major holiday and retirement areas for Melbourne. It includes the industrial and port area of Hastings, as well as natural attractions like Cape Schank and Point Nepean National Park. The main industries include iron and steel manufacturing, building construction.

Area: 723 km2


2020: 159,7782026: 166,995

Project descriptionTo generate information for input to the forthcoming Housing Sustainable Settlement Strategy that will help answer the question about whether any low density residential land should be made available for denser development and if so, how, where and when.

What were the objectives of the project? To identify the intended purpose of the current Low Density Residential Zone by

area

To determine an appropriate set of criteria to assess the value of either retaining the existing Low Density Residential Zone (and where relevant, the associated Design and Development Overlay) or considering alternative zoning/development options

To establish the scope for redevelopment of land for denser residential purposes consistent with the strategic directions of the Planning Scheme

To assess what impact the release of Low Density Residential Zoned land for denser residential development would have on infill developments and redevelopment opportunities in the Residential 1 zone and activity centres

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?There is a Housing Policy 1999 across the Shire and a Structure Plan for Mornington Activity Centre. A new Housing and Sustainable Settlement Strategy will shortly commence.

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What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The driver was to better understand the implications of modifying the Shire’s existing Low Density Residential Zone land for denser development.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?The outputs from the project are expected to feed into the Shire's broader strategic planning work program, in particular the Housing and Sustainable Settlement Strategy. A further investigation of select land within the Low Density Residential Zone might be required to better determine barriers and opportunities for rural living.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The contribution to planned strategic planning project and better understanding of the Low Density Residential Zone issues on a site specific basis.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?Yes.

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PORT PHILLIP CITY COUNCILDraft Carlisle Street Activity Centre - Housing, Retail, Employment Capacity Assessment

The City of Port Phillip has an 11 kilometre foreshore on the northern edge of Port Phillip Bay and south of the Melbourne central business district. It includes the entertainment and leisure precincts of Bay Street (Port Melbourne), Clarendon Street (South Melbourne), Fitzroy and Acland Streets (St Kilda) and Carlisle Street (Balaclava).

Significant employment areas include the St Kilda Road office district and industrial, warehousing and manufacturing districts in South Melbourne and Port Melbourne. There has been significant residential redevelopment in recent times, with people attracted by the inner city lifestyle and the recreational and cultural facilities.

Area: 21 km2


2020: 109,9812026: 118,616

Project descriptionUndertake analysis of future additional floor space capacity for housing, retail and employment activity for each precinct/strategic site based on land use policy and built form parameters of Carlisle Street Activity Centre Structure Plan and Urban Design.

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WHITEHORSE CITY COUNCILStaff costs

Whitehorse is a major commercial and residential municipality in Melbourne's east, approximately 15 kilometres from central Melbourne. Whitehorse is a mix of quiet residential streets, bustling shopping centres and manufacturing p`recincts. It has important retail centres such as Box Hill, MegaMile and Forest Hill, as well as major educational institutions such as Box Hill TAFE and Deakin University. The city is characterised by an undulating topography enhanced by a range of native and exotic landscapes. Trees are an integral aspect of the city and are key determinant of the character of our residential areas.

Area: 64 km2


2020: 162,9402026: 168,080

Project descriptionFunds were allocated to staff costs.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?Yes, the City of Whitehorse Housing Study 2003. Housing is also addressed in our various structure plans prepared for key centres within the city.

If you have a Housing Strategy, does it:The Housing Study models housing growth projections and identifies particular characteristics of housing in different parts of the City. The Housing Study identifies areas for Substantial Change, Natural Change and Minimal Change in residential development. The Housing Study is further supported by Council’s Neighbourhood Character Study which outlines in more detail various housing precincts throughout the city and their characteristics.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?Yes, within the Municipal Strategic Statement - We have a clause on housing which implements the Housing Study. The Housing Study is also included as a reference document. Within the Local Planning Policy Framework the Housing Study is identified as a reference document in the "Residential Development" clause. A map is also included of the three categories of residential change areas (substantial/minimal/natural).

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? Funds were allocated to staff costs to allow for dedicated participation in the project. This has included such things as data gathering, workshop participation, Councillor briefings and report writing.

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WHITTLESEA CITY COUNCILStaff costs

The southern parts of the City of Whittlesea are well established urban areas, while the north remains rural in character. The city incorporates important facilities such as the RMIT campus at Bundoora, the Epping Hospital and Epping Plaza Shopping Centre.Residents of the City come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, with a very high percentage of residents born in other countries, particularly Macedonia, Italy, and Greece. Demographically, over half of the residents are from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Area: 490 km2


2020: 220,9392026: 248,042

Project descriptionProject funds were directed toward staff costs.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?Yes, the Whittlesea Housing Strategy 2001. This is however considered dated and a Housing Diversity Policy and Social and Affordable Housing Policy are being prepared in its place.

If you have a Housing Strategy, does it:The Housing Strategy identifies areas where changes in land use, including increased intensity of use, should occur over time, includes housing growth projections, endorses specific housing typologies and identifies preferred heights and setbacks. Preparation of the Housing Diversity Policy will identify different change areas (substantial, incremental and minimal) and identify preferred character objectives and specific design criteria.

If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?No.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The drivers were the need to understand in greater detail particular aspects associated with housing growth in the municipality and respond to increasing pressure for housing growth. To strengthen our decision making framework and assist planners to assess applications on their merit and have the policy to ‘back them up’.

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What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?Priority work includes understanding infrastructure capacity, educating community and decision makers as well as the need to provide a strategic framework for housing growth and change.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? The project strengthened our planning scheme and decision making framework, allowed us to project future housing needs and aligned planning controls with our strategic vision.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?Yes, working closely with the Affordable and Social Housing policy being prepared by another directorate within Council.

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YARRA RANGES SHIRE COUNCILImplementation of Yarra Ranges Housing Strategy

The Yarra Ranges Shire offers a mixture of urban and rural communities. Around 70 per cent of the Shire’s population live in the ‘urban’ areas of the Shire that represents approximately 3 per cent of its landmass in the west of the shire. The remaining population is distributed throughout rural areas. There are over 55 suburbs, townships, small communities and rural areas within the Shire, making it one of the most diverse of any municipality in the State. The municipality is home to significant natural reserves and boasts popular areas such as the Dandenong Ranges and the Upper Yarra Valley. The main industries include electrical equipment and appliance manufacturing, agriculture, building construction.

Area: 2,470 km2


2020: 151,0502026: 153,308

Project description Grant funding contributed to a public exhibition process for the Yarra Ranges Housing Strategy, including a mail-out, additional staff salaries, advertising and venue hire.

What were the objectives of the project?The project’s objective was to further progress the adopted Yarra Ranges Housing Strategy through the exhibition phase.

How has the project achieved its aim?Given the size and diversity of Council’s residential areas and the significant nature of the work, Council opted for an extensive public exhibition, which included individual mail out (40,000 letters), evening information sessions in venues around the Shire and public notices. Council received a significant response to the letters and the information sessions were very well attended. The funding was used to employ additional staff to respond to phone and front counter enquires and to facilitate the evening information sessions. Council is satisfied that it has reached the majority of residents/landowners.

Do you have a municipal wide Housing Strategy in place?Yes, the Yarra Ranges Housing Strategy was adopted by Council in 2009.

If you have a Housing Strategy what does it do?The Strategy identifies areas where changes in land use, including increased intensity of use, should occur over time, models housing growth projections and summarises existing housing typologies across the study area/municipality.

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If you have a Housing Strategy is it reflected in your planning scheme?In the process of going through a planning scheme amendment. The Panel was completed 18 October 2011.

What were the drivers for the development of this project brief or allocation of project funds towards staff costs? The driver was to ensure the funding complemented Council’s existing work in the housing area.

What are the areas arising from this project where work needs to progress as a priority?Council would like to be able to gazette the amendment to implement the Yarra Ranges Housing Strategy as a priority.

What do you think is the main value derived from the project? Assisted Council in reaching as many members of the community as possible.

Has the project helped you to align with other housing initiatives in your municipality?During the project.

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