Green Wedge Management
A Green Wedge Management Plan (GWMP) provides a framework to manage change in green wedges and includes actions to facilitate the framework. A GWMP provides the opportunity to clearly articulate the kinds of development or activities that are likely to be supported in the green wedge. It provides clarity and certainty and certainty for all stakeholders, including landowners.
In addition to GWMPs, planning measures implemented to protect green wedges include:
- The Urban Growth Boundary around Melbourne and townships within the green wedges
- Various planning scheme tools, including policies at clause 11.01-1 of the Planning Policy Framework, green wedge zoning and the Core Planning Provisions at clause 51.02
- Legislation under Part 3AA of the Planning and Environment Act 1987
There are 12 Green Wedge areas in the Peri-urban extent of Melbourne that all reflect what that council is expecting from development in these areas for approval. A planning permit will require a site Green Wedge Land Management plan that reflects the unique environment of each council and strategically how these areas will be management into the future.
The City of Whittlesea shows in a simple infographic how its rural land has many competing demands for conservation, Agriculture and rural living.
Understanding strategically what each council expects from its Green Wedge is imperative to completing a report.
