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Consultation has concluded
Changes to the Open Space Strategy
Page 5: Changed the function of the Racecourse and Showgrounds to include Equestrian
Page 11 in Action 3.1.3 added the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Parks Victoria to the list of management committees.
Page 13: in Action 3.2.5 added ‘biodiversity protection’ as a co-benefit
Page 15: in Action 3.3.2 added ‘to explore opportunities to’ provide additional sport and recreation opportunities.
Page 21 in Action 3.4.3, added biodiversity as a tree canopy consideration.
Page 23 added action 3.5.8 to ‘Protect and enhance environmental biodiversity’.
Within the maps:
A visual depiction of the changes is shown in the map below.
Altered location of future local open space from 79-95 Monkey Gully road to 60 Monkey Gully road
Altered the proposed linear open space from intersecting 50 Mt Battery road to running along the boundary of Mt Battery Road and Greenvale Lane. Altered the proposed footpath from intersecting 102A Malcolm Street to running along the Eastern Boundary of 99 Highett Street, and intersecting 136 Malcolm Street.
Changes to the Development Contributions Plan
Page 11:
Altered the development contribution rates to a sliding scale as follows:
For residential developments:
For developments yielding 2-4 lots: 5%
For developments yielding 5-9 lots: 6%
For developments yielding 10 or more lots: 7.5%
For Mixed use, commercial and industrial contributions:
5% of the net developable area in cash or land contribution.
About open spaces in the Mansfield Shire
Mansfield is a historic township developed around a network of creeks, paddocks and forested areas which provide a significant range of open space and natural areas to accommodate the community’s needs. While this relative abundance of open space provides significant opportunities for a range of formal and informal recreation activities and environmental outcomes, Council requires an overarching strategic document to guide future management priorities and directions, including open space contributions.
Assessment of existing open spaces in the Mansfield Shire
Realm Studios has conducted an Open Space Assessment of existing open spaces in the Mansfield Shire. With the key findings being reviewed, Realm has since determined areas within Mansfield Township requiring additional public open space and pedestrian/bicycle access. The proposed areas are shown in the map below:
Assessment of existing open space quality and areas of importance in the Mansfield Township
In addition to reviewing and proposing new open space. The strategy also proposes actions to be undertaking at existing areas to improve, better manage or assist the community in having appropriate areas of public open space, as seen in the image below:
Creation of a Development Contributions Plan
As part of the strategy, a Development Contributions Plan (DCP) is proposed to gain funding for creating or improving public open spaces. For additional information on DCPs, please look at our frequently asked questions where they are explained in detail. A proposed map of areas where the DCP will apply is shown below:
Changes to the Open Space Strategy
Page 5: Changed the function of the Racecourse and Showgrounds to include Equestrian
Page 11 in Action 3.1.3 added the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Parks Victoria to the list of management committees.
Page 13: in Action 3.2.5 added ‘biodiversity protection’ as a co-benefit
Page 15: in Action 3.3.2 added ‘to explore opportunities to’ provide additional sport and recreation opportunities.
Page 21 in Action 3.4.3, added biodiversity as a tree canopy consideration.
Page 23 added action 3.5.8 to ‘Protect and enhance environmental biodiversity’.
Within the maps:
A visual depiction of the changes is shown in the map below.
Altered location of future local open space from 79-95 Monkey Gully road to 60 Monkey Gully road
Altered the proposed linear open space from intersecting 50 Mt Battery road to running along the boundary of Mt Battery Road and Greenvale Lane. Altered the proposed footpath from intersecting 102A Malcolm Street to running along the Eastern Boundary of 99 Highett Street, and intersecting 136 Malcolm Street.
Changes to the Development Contributions Plan
Page 11:
Altered the development contribution rates to a sliding scale as follows:
For residential developments:
For developments yielding 2-4 lots: 5%
For developments yielding 5-9 lots: 6%
For developments yielding 10 or more lots: 7.5%
For Mixed use, commercial and industrial contributions:
5% of the net developable area in cash or land contribution.
About open spaces in the Mansfield Shire
Mansfield is a historic township developed around a network of creeks, paddocks and forested areas which provide a significant range of open space and natural areas to accommodate the community’s needs. While this relative abundance of open space provides significant opportunities for a range of formal and informal recreation activities and environmental outcomes, Council requires an overarching strategic document to guide future management priorities and directions, including open space contributions.
Assessment of existing open spaces in the Mansfield Shire
Realm Studios has conducted an Open Space Assessment of existing open spaces in the Mansfield Shire. With the key findings being reviewed, Realm has since determined areas within Mansfield Township requiring additional public open space and pedestrian/bicycle access. The proposed areas are shown in the map below:
Assessment of existing open space quality and areas of importance in the Mansfield Township
In addition to reviewing and proposing new open space. The strategy also proposes actions to be undertaking at existing areas to improve, better manage or assist the community in having appropriate areas of public open space, as seen in the image below:
Creation of a Development Contributions Plan
As part of the strategy, a Development Contributions Plan (DCP) is proposed to gain funding for creating or improving public open spaces. For additional information on DCPs, please look at our frequently asked questions where they are explained in detail. A proposed map of areas where the DCP will apply is shown below:
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Lifecycle
Project Commence: September 2020
Mansfield Open Space Strategy has finished this stage
Consultants appointed to develop an Open Space Strategy for Mansfield Shire Council.
Open Space Assessment: October 2020
Mansfield Open Space Strategy has finished this stage
Assessment of council managed open space and reserves.
Background Report: released for public comment 4th March 2021
Mansfield Open Space Strategy has finished this stage
Background report includes assessment of open space and reserves and review of policies, strategies and reports.
Survey Closes 18th March 2021. Ideas tab will remain open.
Open Space Principles: released for public comment 23rd March 2021
Mansfield Open Space Strategy has finished this stage
Establishes principles for new open space or upgrade to existing open space for consideration in the Open Space Strategy.
Feedback on Principles will close 1st April 2021.
Draft Open Space Strategy: released for public comment: April 2022
Mansfield Open Space Strategy has finished this stage
Community consultation and online forum: April - May 2022
Mansfield Open Space Strategy has finished this stage
Consideration of Submissions: May - October 2022
Mansfield Open Space Strategy has finished this stage
Updated Strategy Out for Further Review: October - November
Mansfield Open Space Strategy has finished this stage
Council Adoption of Strategy
Mansfield Open Space Strategy is currently at this stage
Council adopted the Mansfield Open Space Strategy in February 2023.