Amendment - C56mans Township Approaches

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What is Amendment C56mans about?

The amendment seeks to guide how buildings and developments look along the main roads leading into Mansfield Township. It aims to make sure that new developments match the unique style and character of each road and the vision for the town’s future. The amendment introduces new planning controls affecting the four main roads into Mansfield Township:

  • Maroondah Highway
  • Midland Highway
  • Mansfield-Whitfield Road
  • Mt Buller Road

Why is the Amendment needed?

This amendment is the next step in putting into action the suggestions from the Township Approaches Planning Controls and Guidelines Study (completed in June 2018). Some suggestions were not included in the earlier amendment (C48mans), so this amendment is including them. It also makes corrections to the rules in the existing Design and Development Overlay (DDO) Schedule 1 to match the objectives of the Mansfield Design Guidelines.

The amendment is based on recommendations from an independent panel that reviewed Amendment C48mans. Most of their suggestions have been included, with only small wording changes to make them clearer and to ensure they align with the overall vision for Mansfield’s future.

Map of Mansfield Township with the proposed DDO3 areas shaded blue, and the DDO1 areas shaded yellow

Map of Mansfield Township with the existing and proposed Design and Development Overlay (DDO), and existing Heritage Overlay Schedule 31 (Former Railway Station)

How will the community be consulted?

The draft amendment will be exhibited online from the 12th of December 2024 to 31st January 2025 through the Council’s Engage Mansfield webpage and the Department of transport website. Hard copies of the amendment will also be made available at the Council offices on Highett Street.

During this time, Mansfield Shire Council invites all community members and stakeholder to provide feedback. Feedback can be provided through the following channels:

1. Drop-in sessions held at Council Offices, 33 Highett Street Mansfield on:

  • 20 December 2024 10am - 4pm
  • 16 January 2025 10am - 4pm

2. Online Forums on:

  • 16 January 2025 6pm - 7pm

3. Via an online submission through Council’s the Engage Mansfield webpage

4. Via email – please email your submission to strategic.planning@mansfield.vic.gov.au

5. Via Post:

  • Attention: Strategic Planning - Amendment C56mans

Mansfield Shire Council, 33 Highett Street

MANSFIELD, VIC, 3722

What is Amendment C56mans about?

The amendment seeks to guide how buildings and developments look along the main roads leading into Mansfield Township. It aims to make sure that new developments match the unique style and character of each road and the vision for the town’s future. The amendment introduces new planning controls affecting the four main roads into Mansfield Township:

  • Maroondah Highway
  • Midland Highway
  • Mansfield-Whitfield Road
  • Mt Buller Road

Why is the Amendment needed?

This amendment is the next step in putting into action the suggestions from the Township Approaches Planning Controls and Guidelines Study (completed in June 2018). Some suggestions were not included in the earlier amendment (C48mans), so this amendment is including them. It also makes corrections to the rules in the existing Design and Development Overlay (DDO) Schedule 1 to match the objectives of the Mansfield Design Guidelines.

The amendment is based on recommendations from an independent panel that reviewed Amendment C48mans. Most of their suggestions have been included, with only small wording changes to make them clearer and to ensure they align with the overall vision for Mansfield’s future.

Map of Mansfield Township with the proposed DDO3 areas shaded blue, and the DDO1 areas shaded yellow

Map of Mansfield Township with the existing and proposed Design and Development Overlay (DDO), and existing Heritage Overlay Schedule 31 (Former Railway Station)

How will the community be consulted?

The draft amendment will be exhibited online from the 12th of December 2024 to 31st January 2025 through the Council’s Engage Mansfield webpage and the Department of transport website. Hard copies of the amendment will also be made available at the Council offices on Highett Street.

During this time, Mansfield Shire Council invites all community members and stakeholder to provide feedback. Feedback can be provided through the following channels:

1. Drop-in sessions held at Council Offices, 33 Highett Street Mansfield on:

  • 20 December 2024 10am - 4pm
  • 16 January 2025 10am - 4pm

2. Online Forums on:

  • 16 January 2025 6pm - 7pm

3. Via an online submission through Council’s the Engage Mansfield webpage

4. Via email – please email your submission to strategic.planning@mansfield.vic.gov.au

5. Via Post:

  • Attention: Strategic Planning - Amendment C56mans

Mansfield Shire Council, 33 Highett Street

MANSFIELD, VIC, 3722

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Can't make the in-person information sessions? Join us for an online drop in, where Council officers will be available to answer any of your questions and provide more information on the proposed township approaches amendment.

    Where:
    		 Online (Microsoft teams)
    When:
    		 16 January 2025

    		6:00 - 7:00pm


    Sign up using the link below:

    https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/361571b1-e7e4-4670-9be7-480eb3063d07@44ecefc5-4cdd-4bf3-81fa-b4a5e14d6da5


  • Public engagement is now open

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Public engagement is now open

    Any person may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions about the amendment must be received by 31 January 2025.

    Submissions can be made via the online tool below or sent to:

    strategic.planning@mansfield.vic.gov.au

    or by post to:

    33 Highett Street Mansfield, Victoria, 3722

    Browse the Amendment Documents

    All amendment documentation is available via the Department of Transport and Planning's website below:

    https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/planning-schemes/amendments/amendments-on-exhibition


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