Victorian Planning Authority projects

The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is a State Government statutory authority that reports to the Minister for Planning. The VPA works with councils and local communities, other government agencies, landowners and developers to plan for strategically important precincts in inner and middle ring Melbourne, the growth areas and regional cities.
 

The VPA is responsible for the preparation of Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) for three precincts identified in the Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework plan:

  • Merrimu PSP
  • Parwan Employment PSP
  • Parwan PSP (also known as the Parwan Station PSP)

Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) are master plans for whole communities and detail road layouts, shopping centres, schools, parks, housing, employment, connections to transport and generally resolve the complex issues of biodiversity, infrastructure provision and development contribution charges for infrastructure.

Council is working closely with the VPA on the preparation of these PSPs.

Further information can be found on the VPA's website as listed below.

Current Public Consultation 

The VPA has commenced public consultation on amendment C109moor - Merrimu PSP. Consultation will run from Friday 6 March until Thursday 9 April 2026. Visit Merrimu Precinct Structure Plan | Engage Victoria to view the full suite of amendment package documents, register for online information sessions, view the opportunities to speak to the project team in-person or to lodge a submission.  

 

 

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