Hawksburn Village - Brochure

1. Dear Resident / Stakeholder,
Council has prepared a Draft Structure Plan for Hawksburn Village.
Previously we asked you, as people who live, work or visit the Hawksburn Village
centre to imagine how you picture Hawksburn Village in 2040.
We asked what you liked most about the area and what you could see changing.
We also asked what you thought the key issues were going to be for the centre
in the future; where you believed new growth could be accommodated; and what
creative ideas you had about car parking and open space.
A Draft Structure Plan has been prepared with your feedback in mind. The
Plan aims to facilitate positive change with regards to the use of land, transport,
open space and public realm. It will also incorporate neighbourhood character,
development, building height, density and economic development.
I hope you take the time to visit Council’s website and view the Draft Structure Plan.
You can complete the survey attached or fill it out online. Council is seeking
feedback on the Draft Structure Plan by 31 March 2016.
The accompanying brochure will provide you with information on the objectives of
the Draft Structure Plan and how you can provide feedback.
For more information, please visit connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
Cr Claude Ullin
Mayor, City of Stonnington
Draft
Hawksburn Village
Structure Plan
March 2016
HAVE YOUR SAY
General Enquiries 8290 1333
Mandarin
9280 0730
Cantonese
9280 0731
Greek 9280 0732
Italian 9280 0733
Polish 9280 0734
Russian 9280 0735
Indonesian 9280 0737
All other languages 9280 0736
Community Languages Call the Stonnington Community Link, a multilingual telephone information service.
City of Stonnington
T 8290 1333
F 9521 2255
council@stonnington.vic.gov.au
PO Box 21, Prahran Victoria 3181
Service Centres
311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Corner Chapel and Greville Streets, Prahran
293 Tooronga Road, Malvern
stonnington.vic.gov.au
What is an activity centre?
Hawksburn Village is a large neighbourhood activity
centre in Stonnington’s Planning Scheme. Activity
centres are areas that provide the focus for services,
employment and social interaction in cities and towns.
They are where people shop, work, meet, relax and live.
A key focus for activity centres is to provide access to
a wide range of goods and services, to take advantage
of public transport infrastructure, and to provide new
housing at increased densities, jobs and services.
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 for the next 20–30 years to
manage change and growth, guiding decisions on
public and private property. Structure Plans are strongly
focused on sustainability and planning for change that
is environmentally, socially and economically sound.
A Structure Plan brings together the inputs of a wide
range of stakeholders, State agencies and service
authorities to articulate a vision and future direction
that provides both Council and the community greater
certainty for the future.
Where are we in the process?
STAGE 1 Consultation to gather information (Dec 2014) COMPLETE
STAGE 2 Consultation to establish the key directions for the Draft
Structure Plan (June 2015)
COMPLETE
STAGE 3 Consultation on the Draft Hawksburn Village Structure Plan
and background documents
CURRENT
STAGE 4 Statutory exhibition of a planning scheme amendment to
introduce planning controls into the Planning Scheme
FUTURE 2016/17
How to find out more and have your say
Find out more
View the full Draft Structure Plan online or at Council’s Service Centre:
– 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
– connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
Have your say
Fill out the attached survey until 31 March 2016. You can also find
the survey:
– Online at connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
– In hard copy at Council’s Service Centre 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Email or write to us with your comments:
– Email: strategicplanning@stonnington.vic.gov.au
– Post: City Strategy, City of Stonnington, PO Box 21, Prahran 3181
For further information on this project please contact Strategic Planning
on 8290 1395.
Next steps
Council will consider all feedback before updating the Draft Structure
Plan and endorsing the final Plan.
The final Structure Plan will inform the preparation of new planning
controls for the Activity Centre which will be the subject of an
amendment to the Planning Scheme, providing a further opportunity
for community feedback.

2. Dear Resident / Stakeholder,
Council has prepared a Draft Structure Plan for Hawksburn Village.
Previously we asked you, as people who live, work or visit the Hawksburn Village
centre to imagine how you picture Hawksburn Village in 2040.
We asked what you liked most about the area and what you could see changing.
We also asked what you thought the key issues were going to be for the centre
in the future; where you believed new growth could be accommodated; and what
creative ideas you had about car parking and open space.
A Draft Structure Plan has been prepared with your feedback in mind. The
Plan aims to facilitate positive change with regards to the use of land, transport,
open space and public realm. It will also incorporate neighbourhood character,
development, building height, density and economic development.
I hope you take the time to visit Council’s website and view the Draft Structure Plan.
You can complete the survey attached or fill it out online. Council is seeking
feedback on the Draft Structure Plan by 31 March 2016.
The accompanying brochure will provide you with information on the objectives of
the Draft Structure Plan and how you can provide feedback.
For more information, please visit connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
Cr Claude Ullin
Mayor, City of Stonnington
Draft
Hawksburn Village
Structure Plan
March 2016
HAVE YOUR SAY
General Enquiries 8290 1333
Mandarin 9280 0730
Cantonese 9280 0731
Greek 9280 0732
Italian 9280 0733
Polish 9280 0734
Russian 9280 0735
Indonesian 9280 0737
All other languages 9280 0736
Community Languages Call the Stonnington Community Link, a multilingual telephone information service.
City of Stonnington
T 8290 1333
F 9521 2255
council@stonnington.vic.gov.au
PO Box 21, Prahran Victoria 3181
Service Centres
311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Corner Chapel and Greville Streets, Prahran
293 Tooronga Road, Malvern
stonnington.vic.gov.au
What is an activity centre?
Hawksburn Village is a large neighbourhood activity
centre in Stonnington’s Planning Scheme. Activity
centres are areas that provide the focus for services,
employment and social interaction in cities and towns.
They are where people shop, work, meet, relax and live.
A key focus for activity centres is to provide access to
a wide range of goods and services, to take advantage
of public transport infrastructure, and to provide new
housing at increased densities, jobs and services.
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 for the next 20–30 years to
manage change and growth, guiding decisions on
public and private property. Structure Plans are strongly
focused on sustainability and planning for change that
is environmentally, socially and economically sound.
A Structure Plan brings together the inputs of a wide
range of stakeholders, State agencies and service
authorities to articulate a vision and future direction
that provides both Council and the community greater
certainty for the future.
Where are we in the process?
STAGE 1 Consultation to gather information (Dec 2014) COMPLETE
STAGE 2 Consultation to establish the key directions for the Draft
Structure Plan (June 2015)
COMPLETE
STAGE 3 Consultation on the Draft Hawksburn Village Structure Plan
and background documents
CURRENT
STAGE 4 Statutory exhibition of a planning scheme amendment to
introduce planning controls into the Planning Scheme
FUTURE 2016/17
How to find out more and have your say
Find out more
View the full Draft Structure Plan online or at Council’s Service Centre:
– 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
– connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
Have your say
Fill out the attached survey until 31 March 2016. You can also find
the survey:
– Online at connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
– In hard copy at Council’s Service Centre 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Email or write to us with your comments:
– Email: strategicplanning@stonnington.vic.gov.au
– Post: City Strategy, City of Stonnington, PO Box 21, Prahran 3181
For further information on this project please contact Strategic Planning
on 8290 1395.
Next steps
Council will consider all feedback before updating the Draft Structure
Plan and endorsing the final Plan.
The final Structure Plan will inform the preparation of new planning
controls for the Activity Centre which will be the subject of an
amendment to the Planning Scheme, providing a further opportunity
for community feedback.

3. SurreyRd
Hawksburn Station
LEGEND
Draft Activity Centre boundary
Strategic Redevelopment Site Short-Med Term
Strategic Redevelopment site Long Term
Sense of place:
Reinforce existing landmarks
Encourage retention of fine grain nature
Reflect industrial character within new development
Land Use: a strong local economy that
serves the community
Increase Hawksburn’s reputation as a speciality
retail destination
WESTERN PRECINCT
– Encourage provision of flexible office space
on first floors
– Establish a more diversified land use mix within
the precinct to enliven the centre
EASTERN PRECINCT
Encourage retention of small scale office space
Built Form: facilitate development whilst
protecting the heritage and unique character
Preferred maximum height of 3 storeys (11m)
Preferred maximum height of 4 storeys (14m)
Preferred maximum height of 5 storeys (17m)
Heritage – protect and enhance the heritage
aspects of the centre
Respond to low scale residential areas
Respond to mid-rise residential areas
Movement: an accessible place for all
Improve legibility and wayfinding
Consolidate, connect and improve access to
public transport
Public Realm: enduring and engaging streets
and spaces
Enhance green character of Hawksburn
Potential opportunities for public open space
Identify opportunities for laneway precincts
Council has previously undertaken two stages of consultation
with the Hawksburn community. The feedback received has
helped to inform the Draft Structure Plan and establish a vision
for the Centre.
The table below provides an overview of community feedback
received during the first two rounds of consultation and
how this feedback has informed the Draft Structure Plan.
YOU TOLD US HOW THE DRAFT STRUCTURE PLAN IS PROPOSING TO RESPOND
In response to the proposed Activity Centre Boundary:
Just over half of respondents agreed
with the proposed boundary.
The proposed activity centre boundary is considered appropriate to balance the
need to accommodate sufficient growth with the aspirations of the community
and State policy, whilst protecting surrounding areas.
In response to guiding the mix of land use activities within the centre:
The majority of respondents supported
the existing mix of retail and office,
particularly within the eastern area of
the Centre.
The Draft Plan:
– Supports employment uses at ground and first floors including office uses.
– Encourages uses that activate the public realm, day and evening.
– Aims to increase Hawksburn’s reputation as a speciality retailing destination.
In response to guiding the scale and design of future development within the centre:
The majority of respondents said that
it is very important to ensure new
development enhances the existing
streetscape, character and heritage
of the surrounding area.
It’s important that taller buildings are
designed in a way that complement
existing character and do not impact
on the village atmosphere.
Future development generally should
be concentrated in the western precinct.
The Draft Plan:
– Supports retention and enhancement of the village character of
Malvern Road.
– Encourages protection and enhancement of heritage fabric and distinctive
period architecture.
– Guides infill development* to retain and enhance the scale and rhythm of
Hawksburn’s architectural style.
– Guides infill development to respond to the industrial character features
in the western precinct.
– Guides the development of sites within the centre to fit with design objectives.
*Infill development is the process of developing under-used parcels of land (that already
have some existing development) within an urban area.
In response to potential public realm and open space improvements within the centre:
The majority of respondents said
that there is a desire for an improved
pedestrian environment and access
to public space.
New open space could be located
at the May Road car park, particularly
if the existing car parking was replaced
underground. Other opportunities should
also be investigated where possible.
The Draft Plan:
– Sets out a strategy for improving legibility for pedestrians and cyclists
moving within and around the Centre.
– Identifies opportunities where public open space can be investigated
including expanding the small park in Hobson Street, incorporating a
space within a redeveloped supermarket and May Road car park area
or closing the northern end of Westbourne Street.
– Identifies an opportunity for a laneway precinct* to be investigated on
McKillop Street.
– Guides the establishment of a high quality pedestrian oriented public
realm along Malvern Road, Hobson Street and Barnsbury Road.
– Identifies an opportunity to provide a pedestrian crossing point in the
western precinct to improve access across Malvern Road.
*A future project could investigate enhancing McKillop Street as a ‘laneway precinct’
including new developments that open onto the laneway.
The Vision
The Vision for Hawksburn Village to 2040 is:
Hawksburn Village will continue to thrive as a
welcoming and vibrant centre of quality retailing
known for its distinctive charm and village feel,
and safe, green, and walkable street network.
Overview Plan
YOU TOLD US HOW THE DRAFT STRUCTURE PLAN IS PROPOSING TO RESPOND
In response to achieving an accessible place for all:
The majority of respondents said that new
car parking should be constructed in the
Centre, either underground or multi-level.
Some suggested basement car parking
with open space on top.
There should be more bike lanes and bike
parking, better pedestrian links including
better footpaths and crossings.
The Draft Plan:
– Sets out a strategy for improving wayfinding for pedestrians and cyclists
moving within and around the Centre.
– Includes an action to work with State Government within their program of
implementing disability accessible tram stops to ensure that desired safety,
design and accessibility outcomes are incorporated.
– Guides the retention of and improvements to laneway connectivity
and amenity.
– Proposes detailed investigation into undergrounding the May Road car park.
YOU TOLD US HOW THE DRAFT STRUCTURE PLAN IS PROPOSING TO RESPOND
In response to ensuring the centre maintains its unique identity:
The majority of respondents said that
the Draft Plan should respond to the
differences in character between the
east and the west precincts.
The Draft Plan:
– Encourages any new development to work with the existing built form
of the Centre including small and narrow lots in the east precinct, large
lots and industrial characteristics in the west precinct and heritage
places across the Centre.

4. SurreyRd
Hawksburn Station
LEGEND
Draft Activity Centre boundary
Strategic Redevelopment Site Short-Med Term
Strategic Redevelopment site Long Term
Sense of place:
Reinforce existing landmarks
Encourage retention of fine grain nature
Reflect industrial character within new development
Land Use: a strong local economy that
serves the community
Increase Hawksburn’s reputation as a speciality
retail destination
WESTERN PRECINCT
– Encourage provision of flexible office space
on first floors
– Establish a more diversified land use mix within
the precinct to enliven the centre
EASTERN PRECINCT
Encourage retention of small scale office space
Built Form: facilitate development whilst
protecting the heritage and unique character
Preferred maximum height of 3 storeys (11m)
Preferred maximum height of 4 storeys (14m)
Preferred maximum height of 5 storeys (17m)
Heritage – protect and enhance the heritage
aspects of the centre
Respond to low scale residential areas
Respond to mid-rise residential areas
Movement: an accessible place for all
Improve legibility and wayfinding
Consolidate, connect and improve access to
public transport
Public Realm: enduring and engaging streets
and spaces
Enhance green character of Hawksburn
Potential opportunities for public open space
Identify opportunities for laneway precincts
Council has previously undertaken two stages of consultation
with the Hawksburn community. The feedback received has
helped to inform the Draft Structure Plan and establish a vision
for the Centre.
The table below provides an overview of community feedback
received during the first two rounds of consultation and
how this feedback has informed the Draft Structure Plan.
YOU TOLD US HOW THE DRAFT STRUCTURE PLAN IS PROPOSING TO RESPOND
In response to the proposed Activity Centre Boundary:
Just over half of respondents agreed
with the proposed boundary.
The proposed activity centre boundary is considered appropriate to balance the
need to accommodate sufficient growth with the aspirations of the community
and State policy, whilst protecting surrounding areas.
In response to guiding the mix of land use activities within the centre:
The majority of respondents supported
the existing mix of retail and office,
particularly within the eastern area of
the Centre.
The Draft Plan:
– Supports employment uses at ground and first floors including office uses.
– Encourages uses that activate the public realm, day and evening.
– Aims to increase Hawksburn’s reputation as a speciality retailing destination.
In response to guiding the scale and design of future development within the centre:
The majority of respondents said that
it is very important to ensure new
development enhances the existing
streetscape, character and heritage
of the surrounding area.
It’s important that taller buildings are
designed in a way that complement
existing character and do not impact
on the village atmosphere.
Future development generally should
be concentrated in the western precinct.
The Draft Plan:
– Supports retention and enhancement of the village character of
Malvern Road.
– Encourages protection and enhancement of heritage fabric and distinctive
period architecture.
– Guides infill development* to retain and enhance the scale and rhythm of
Hawksburn’s architectural style.
– Guides infill development to respond to the industrial character features
in the western precinct.
– Guides the development of sites within the centre to fit with design objectives.
*Infill development is the process of developing under-used parcels of land (that already
have some existing development) within an urban area.
In response to potential public realm and open space improvements within the centre:
The majority of respondents said
that there is a desire for an improved
pedestrian environment and access
to public space.
New open space could be located
at the May Road car park, particularly
if the existing car parking was replaced
underground. Other opportunities should
also be investigated where possible.
The Draft Plan:
– Sets out a strategy for improving legibility for pedestrians and cyclists
moving within and around the Centre.
– Identifies opportunities where public open space can be investigated
including expanding the small park in Hobson Street, incorporating a
space within a redeveloped supermarket and May Road car park area
or closing the northern end of Westbourne Street.
– Identifies an opportunity for a laneway precinct* to be investigated on
McKillop Street.
– Guides the establishment of a high quality pedestrian oriented public
realm along Malvern Road, Hobson Street and Barnsbury Road.
– Identifies an opportunity to provide a pedestrian crossing point in the
western precinct to improve access across Malvern Road.
*A future project could investigate enhancing McKillop Street as a ‘laneway precinct’
including new developments that open onto the laneway.
The Vision
The Vision for Hawksburn Village to 2040 is:
Hawksburn Village will continue to thrive as a
welcoming and vibrant centre of quality retailing
known for its distinctive charm and village feel,
and safe, green, and walkable street network.
Overview Plan
YOU TOLD US HOW THE DRAFT STRUCTURE PLAN IS PROPOSING TO RESPOND
In response to achieving an accessible place for all:
The majority of respondents said that new
car parking should be constructed in the
Centre, either underground or multi-level.
Some suggested basement car parking
with open space on top.
There should be more bike lanes and bike
parking, better pedestrian links including
better footpaths and crossings.
The Draft Plan:
– Sets out a strategy for improving wayfinding for pedestrians and cyclists
moving within and around the Centre.
– Includes an action to work with State Government within their program of
implementing disability accessible tram stops to ensure that desired safety,
design and accessibility outcomes are incorporated.
– Guides the retention of and improvements to laneway connectivity
and amenity.
– Proposes detailed investigation into undergrounding the May Road car park.
YOU TOLD US HOW THE DRAFT STRUCTURE PLAN IS PROPOSING TO RESPOND
In response to ensuring the centre maintains its unique identity:
The majority of respondents said that
the Draft Plan should respond to the
differences in character between the
east and the west precincts.
The Draft Plan:
– Encourages any new development to work with the existing built form
of the Centre including small and narrow lots in the east precinct, large
lots and industrial characteristics in the west precinct and heritage
places across the Centre.

5. Dear Resident / Stakeholder,
Council has prepared a Draft Structure Plan for Hawksburn Village.
Previously we asked you, as people who live, work or visit the Hawksburn Village
centre to imagine how you picture Hawksburn Village in 2040.
We asked what you liked most about the area and what you could see changing.
We also asked what you thought the key issues were going to be for the centre
in the future; where you believed new growth could be accommodated; and what
creative ideas you had about car parking and open space.
A Draft Structure Plan has been prepared with your feedback in mind. The
Plan aims to facilitate positive change with regards to the use of land, transport,
open space and public realm. It will also incorporate neighbourhood character,
development, building height, density and economic development.
I hope you take the time to visit Council’s website and view the Draft Structure Plan.
You can complete the survey attached or fill it out online. Council is seeking
feedback on the Draft Structure Plan by 31 March 2016.
The accompanying brochure will provide you with information on the objectives of
the Draft Structure Plan and how you can provide feedback.
For more information, please visit connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
Cr Claude Ullin
Mayor, City of Stonnington
Draft
Hawksburn Village
Structure Plan
March 2016
HAVE YOUR SAY
General Enquiries 8290 1333
Mandarin 9280 0730
Cantonese 9280 0731
Greek 9280 0732
Italian 9280 0733
Polish 9280 0734
Russian 9280 0735
Indonesian 9280 0737
All other languages 9280 0736
Community Languages Call the Stonnington Community Link, a multilingual telephone information service.
City of Stonnington
T 8290 1333
F 9521 2255
council@stonnington.vic.gov.au
PO Box 21, Prahran Victoria 3181
Service Centres
311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Corner Chapel and Greville Streets, Prahran
293 Tooronga Road, Malvern
stonnington.vic.gov.au
What is an activity centre?
Hawksburn Village is a large neighbourhood activity
centre in Stonnington’s Planning Scheme. Activity
centres are areas that provide the focus for services,
employment and social interaction in cities and towns.
They are where people shop, work, meet, relax and live.
A key focus for activity centres is to provide access to
a wide range of goods and services, to take advantage
of public transport infrastructure, and to provide new
housing at increased densities, jobs and services.
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 for the next 20–30 years to
manage change and growth, guiding decisions on
public and private property. Structure Plans are strongly
focused on sustainability and planning for change that
is environmentally, socially and economically sound.
A Structure Plan brings together the inputs of a wide
range of stakeholders, State agencies and service
authorities to articulate a vision and future direction
that provides both Council and the community greater
certainty for the future.
Where are we in the process?
STAGE 1 Consultation to gather information (Dec 2014) COMPLETE
STAGE 2 Consultation to establish the key directions for the Draft
Structure Plan (June 2015)
COMPLETE
STAGE 3 Consultation on the Draft Hawksburn Village Structure Plan
and background documents
CURRENT
STAGE 4 Statutory exhibition of a planning scheme amendment to
introduce planning controls into the Planning Scheme
FUTURE 2016/17
How to find out more and have your say
Find out more
View the full Draft Structure Plan online or at Council’s Service Centre:
– 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
– connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
Have your say
Fill out the attached survey until 31 March 2016. You can also find
the survey:
– Online at connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/hawksburn
– In hard copy at Council’s Service Centre 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Email or write to us with your comments:
– Email: strategicplanning@stonnington.vic.gov.au
– Post: City Strategy, City of Stonnington, PO Box 21, Prahran 3181
For further information on this project please contact Strategic Planning
on 8290 1395.
Next steps
Council will consider all feedback before updating the Draft Structure
Plan and endorsing the final Plan.
The final Structure Plan will inform the preparation of new planning
controls for the Activity Centre which will be the subject of an
amendment to the Planning Scheme, providing a further opportunity
for community feedback.