The document discusses a Structure Plan that is being developed for Hawksburn neighborhood activity centre over the next 20-30 years. A Structure Plan provides a vision and framework to guide development and manage growth, drawing on feedback from stakeholders. It ensures strategic decisions around land use, activities, built form, access, public spaces and sense of place. The draft Hawksburn Structure Plan was developed through community consultation, and further input is being sought to refine it before finalization.

1. What is a Structure Plan?
State Government Policy directs population growth to activity
centres and areas close to public transport. A Structure Plan
ensures that there is a set vision in place for Hawksburn
neighbourhood activity centre for the next 20–30 years to
manage change and growth, guiding decisions on public
and private property. Structure Plans are strongly focused
on planning for change that is environmentally, socially and
economically sound. A Structure Plan brings together the
feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, State agencies
and service authorities to articulate a vision and future
direction that provides both Council and the community
certainty for the future.
The diagram below helps to explain the Hawksburn
Structure Plan.
Why do we need a Structure Plan
for the Hawksburn Village area?
Growth in population and visitors will increase demand for
well-located services, accommodation, employment and
entertainment across Melbourne. As one of Stonnington’s
larger neighbourhood activity centres, Hawksburn Village
is an important centre for local services, employment,
housing, transport and social interaction. The development
of a structure plan gives the local community an opportunity
to help shape the future of Hawksburn Village, and provides
a framework for management of the area to meet the needs
of current and future residents and traders.
CONSULTATION PERIOD: UNTIL 31 MARCH 2016
SECTION OUTCOME
Background and context Issues and opportunities facing the area
Future vision, objectives,
strategies and structure
plan framework
Vision for Hawksburn
Land use
activities
Built form
and heritage
Access and
movement
Public realm
and open space
Sense
of place
Precinct guidelines Eastern precinct guidelines Western precinct guidelines
Action Plan Actions to achieve the vision
Draft
Hawksburn Village
Structure Plan
March 2016
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

2. How was the Draft Structure
Plan developed?
The Draft Structure Plan has been developed with input
from residents, traders, visitors, landholders, developers
and other key stakeholders through two previous stages
of consultation. This input has been used to inform the
shared vision for the area and is reflected in the Draft Plan.
How could my input affect the
final result?
The Draft Structure Plan has been developed in consultation
with the community and key stakeholders. We are now
seeking feedback from the community on the content of
the Draft Plan so, if needed, we can further refine it before
it is endorsed by Council.
How will the Structure Plan affect
where I live or work?
The Structure Plan will influence the strategic direction
of the area, in particular where and how land is used
and developed, over the next 20 years. The final
Structure Plan will be translated into planning controls
for Hawksburn Village through a planning scheme
amendment process.
When will the Structure Plan be
finalised? Is this my last chance
to review and comment on the
Draft Plan?
There will be another opportunity to provide feedback
on the implementation of the Plan when it is translated
into planning policy during the planning scheme
amendment process.
How will the Plan become a reality?
The Structure Plan sets out the vision for Hawksburn
Village for the next 20–30 years, supported by a series
of objectives and strategies. To ensure that the Plan is
implemented, it will be translated into planning controls
within the Stonnington Planning Scheme, against which
all planning applications are assessed. Some of the
actions within the Structure Plan’s Action Plan will
inform future capital works.
Where can I get further information
about the project and provide input?
You can download a copy of the Draft Structure
Plan, summary brochure and survey at
connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
Hard copies of the brochure and survey are also
available for collection at the Stonnington City Centre
(311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern).
For further information please contact the
City of Stonnington on 8290 1395.
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