Romsey Structure Plan
The draft Romsey Structure Plan(PDF, 12MB), which will guide the development of the Romsey township in coming years, was out for feedback in August/September 2023.
The draft plan seeks to make recommendations on setting a protected settlement boundary, rezoning of properties and outlines other related policies and strategies related to local employment, landscaping, transport, community infrastructure and neighbourhood character.
This consultation provides an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to influence the plan and how the area will develop. It builds on consultation undertaken in 2018 and 2022 for the Romsey Issues and Opportunities Paper and the Emerging Options Paper respectively. The Romsey Structure Plan will build on this foundation.
Further feedback from community is essential in shaping the Romsey Structure Plan.
Submissions closed at 5pm on Monday 25 September 2023.
What is the plan and why does Romsey need one?
What is the Romsey Structure Plan?
A structure plan is a document which provides a high-level framework for managing land use and development in townships over time.
A structure plan is evidence based, data driven and identifies short, medium, and long-term actions for the delivery of land use and infrastructure projects to meet the needs of the community now and into the future.
Why does Romsey need a Structure Plan?
Romsey is a developing township and current policy supports its growth to a large district town over coming years. The Romsey Structure Plan will provide a focus for that development. It will help to protect the positive elements of the township and build on the opportunities identified.
A new structure plan in Romsey will provide certainty for landowners, community, business, referral authorities and other regulators and stakeholders.
The current strategic plan for Romsey is the Romsey Outline Development Plan. This plan was adopted by Council in 2009 and sets a vision for the town to the year 2021 and was introduced into the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme via Planning Scheme Amendment C66 in 2012.
To ensure the vision and land use guidance for Romsey remains relevant to respond to the community needs, Council must continue to plan for Romsey’s future.
View the draft structure plan and supporting documents
Background documents
Previous documents have been prepared as part of the previous Romsey Emerging Options Paper work and have been provided below. These documents have been provided below for ease of accessibility and assist in providing context to how the draft Romsey Structure Plan was developed.
Emerging Options Paper
Background documents
Council Infrastructure documents
Thank you to everyone who participated in the drop-in sessions, workshop and provided feedback via the survey and/or made a submission.
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If you have any questions, call our Strategic Planning team on (03) 5422 0333 or email strategicplanning@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Project timeline
2018
- Stage 1 – Issues and Opportunities
2021
- Stage 2 – Emerging Options
March – April 2021
- Stage 2 – Consultation of Emerging Options
July 2023
- Stage 3 – Seek Council endorsement of draft Romsey Structure Plan for community consultation
14 August 2023 – 25 September 2023
- Stage 3 – Consultation on the draft Romsey Structure Plan
To be advised
- Stage 3 – Final Structure Plan / Seek Council endorsement
To be advised