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The Cobram Structure Plan is a long term plan that will help guide how the town grows and changes over the coming years.

As Cobram continues to grow, it's important to have an up-to-date plan that sets a clear vision for the future. The Structure Plan will help Council make informed decisions about housing, businesses, transport, open space and community facilities.

It will also look at the future of key commercial and industrial areas to the west of Cobram and consider how these areas can best support the town's long-term needs.

Key Themes We’ll be Addressing:

Making sure there is enough land available to support future housing, jobs and business growth where development can realistically occur.

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Planning the future use and development of key sites across Cobram.

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Improving connections across Cobram’s commercial areas.

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Providing a clear long-term vision to guide future land use and development.

Considering how to support the delivery of housing for key workers, such as healthcare professionals, teachers and emergency services staff.

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Working with the community to explain the purpose of the Structure Plan and how it will help manage Cobram's future growth.

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Project Study Area

Once prepared, the Cobram Structure Plan will guide the town’s future growth over the coming decades. It is will consider and provide guidance on key matters of housing growth, commercial development and the accessibility and urban design of the Cobram’s town-centre.

Note: Cobram Strategy Plan 2007 boundary shown

Planning Guide

  • Structure planning is the process of creating a long-term vision for how Cobram will grow and change over time.

    It sets a shared vision for the future and helps decide where new homes, businesses, parks, roads and community facilities should be located.

  • Preparing a structure plan involves technical investigations into things like flood risk, transport, the environment and the capacity of services such as water and sewerage.

    Community feedback is also an important part of the process. Local knowledge helps shape the plan and ensures it reflects what people value about Cobram and their aspirations for the future.

    The plan must also align with Victorian Government planning policies and legislation, which guide how councils plan for future grown and development.

  • There will be several opportunities to provide feedback throughout the project. Community input will help shape the vision, identify local priorities and inform the final structure plan.

  • Planning rules guide how land is used and developed. They help ensure new development is appropriate for its location, responds to local conditions and supports the long-term vision for Cobram.

    The planning system is made up of four key components: zones, overlays, planning policies and state planning rules.

  • Zones determine how land can be used and developed. They identify where activities such as housing, businesses, industry and farming are appropriate and help guide future growth.

    As part of a structure plan, changes to zoning may be recommended to better support Cobram’s future needs.

  • Overlays are additional planning rules that apply to land with specific features or risks. They help ensure development responds appropriately to local conditions.

    For example, overlays can address matters such as flooding, bushfire risk, heritage, environmental values and neighbourhood character.

  • Planning policies guide planning decisions by setting out the objectives for land use and development.

    They include state-wide policies, as well as local policies prepare by Council to reflect local priorities and the future vision for Cobram.

  • Some planning rules apply across all of Victoria. These state-wide rules cover specific types of development and activities, such as car parking, native vegetations removal, signage and residential development.

    These rules work alongside zones, overlays and planning policies to guide how development occurs.

Project Updates

  • The Cobram Structure Plan project has just commenced, and will be developed over the next 12 months, allowing community involvement and input at various points throughout its development and preparation.

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General Comments

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