South Gippsland Shire Council

hansen partnership
Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan: Policy Review
# Document name Summary Key issues / implications for framework plan
South Gippsland Planning Scheme
State Planning Policy
Framework
The following provisions of the State Planning Policy Framework are relevant to decision
making within the Korumburra Town Centre.
Draft
Clause 11.02: Urban growth
This clause seeks to ensure that a sufficient supply of land is available for urban growth (15 years at a municipal level)
and that this growth is provided in a sustainable manner. It encourages the intensification of existing urban and suburban
areas and the locating of housing close to services and facilities to achieve an improved level of environmental and
social sustainability.
Clause 12.04: Significant environments and landscapes
Significant landscapes such as the ridgelines throughout the Shire as well as within the study area are encouraged to be
protected under this clause, as well as protection of broader landscapes which contribute to “character, identity and
sustainable environments”.
Clause 15.01: Urban environment
This clause relates primarily to ‘urban design’ matters and seeks to “create urban environments that are safe, functional
and provide good quality environments with a sense of place and cultural identity.” To this end a series of principles are
set out which should guide development. Of key importance is the responsiveness of development and planning to the
particular location and site context of an area. The clause encourages the protection and enhancement of key landmarks
and vistas. Architectural and Landscape Architectural quality or merit is also upheld as an important factor in new
development in existing urban areas. In addition, design of places and spaces to ensure and support community safety
and the protection of ‘neighbourhood character’ are also introduced as objectives in this clause.
Clause 15.02: Sustainable development
Energy efficiency and the minimisation of greenhouse gas emissions through building and subdivision design, urban
consolidation and the provision of public transport is the aim of this clause.
Clause 15.03: Heritage
Clause 15.03 seeks to identify and protect places which are of, aesthetic, archaeological, architectural, cultural,
scientific, or social significance, or otherwise of special cultural value, both indigenous and post-contact.
Clause 17.01: Commercial
This clause seeks to encourage development which meets particular community’s needs for retail, entertainment,
services and employment within locations that are accessible by sustainable transport modes or otherwise clustered for
efficient access. Activity Centres are nominated as the primary location for the concentration of commercial and
business activity.
Clause 18.02: Movement networks
Aims to increase access and improve attractiveness of both cycling and walking, as well as other sustainable forms of
transport. This clause also addresses the need for the provision of carefully considered and appropriate car parking.
Clause 19.02: Community infrastructure
This clause outlines the overarching principles that should guide the planning of community infrastructure including the
location and planning of hospitals, education facilities etc. and seeks to ensure the distribution of this infrastructure
occurs in an equitable manner.
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