Direction 1 – Foster a vibrant village
The convenient and local feel of the centre will be maintained whilst additional retail, hospitality and commercial office uses will ensure the long term economic viability of the activity centre.
Mount Waverley Activity Centre is a convenient centre that provides a wide range of shops and services, access to transport options, housing and recreational opportunities. It fulfils a role as a convenient shopping destination and is loved for its local, village feel.
Planning to provide additional retail, hospitality and commercial floorspace (along with residential development to meet changing household needs) will assist in strengthening the centre's economic viability.
The draft Structure Plan seeks to plan for the future and to make improvements to public areas to strengthen its sense of place.
The structure of the plan
The draft Structure Plan is divided into four parts:
- Executive Summary
- Part A - Overview and context
- Part B - Key directions
- Part C - The Village Centre Plan
A fifth part (Part D - Implementation) will be developed after the consultation.
The Vision informs the six Directions, and each of the directions has corresponding policies and actions, which are ultimately integrated into a Village Centre Plan for the core of the centre.
Vision
The Vision for the Mount Waverley Activity Centre has been developed in collaboration with the community and key stakeholders. It will guide the delivery of future initiatives and projects until 2036.
Directions
The Directions will focus planning and design outcomes to ensure development is consistent with the community’s aspirations.
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Direction 2 – Support diverse housing options
The activity centre will provide a range of housing types to meet the different life stage needs of the community.
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Direction 3 – Boost health & wellbeing of locals
The activity centre will be a healthy place to live with access to range of community and health facilities for all ages.
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Direction 4 – A village that puts people first
The activity centre will provide a range of high quality public spaces for the community to meet, gather and hold local events.
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Direction 5 – Enable easy movement
The activity centre will provide a highly connected, safe and inclusive transport network that prioritises walking and cycling.
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Direction 6 – Strengthen the sense of place
New development within the activity centre will set a high benchmark for design quality whilst responding to the low scale, garden character of the centre.
Key policies and actions
The Village Centre Plan
The draft Structure Plan includes a section that outlines a range of projects that aims to enhance the Village Centre as a people-focused destination. These projects aim to deliver a vibrant, local centre, a comfortable place that encourages people to gather, relax and enjoy being part of the neighbourhood.
