Local Planning Bodies the Next Step in Growth Strategy
Source: Victoria. Office of the Premier. Media Release
"The Premier, John Brumby announced further action to address Victoria’s population boom, with new joint Local and State Government committees to make planning decisions on key projects in areas of metropolitan significance. Releasing the State Government’s response to the recent Melbourne 2030 audit, Mr Brumby said new local Development Assessment Committees – and new Housing Growth Requirements for all metropolitan councils would ensure Melbourne’s established suburbs helped accommodate the state’s booming population and contribute to better housing affordability. Our new initiatives also lock in a partnership between the State and Local Governments to shape the future of our city. Our estimates are that the new initiatives, combined with our release of land in growth areas this year will provide capacity for around 365,000 new dwellings to address our population boom.”