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 UllinMayor, 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 StonningtonT 8290 1333 F 9521 2255 council@stonnington.vic.gov.au PO Box 21, Prahran Victoria 3181

Service Centres311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern Corner Chapel and Greville Streets, Prahran 293 Tooronga Road, Malvernstonnington.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.

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 UllinMayor, 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 StonningtonT 8290 1333 F 9521 2255 council@stonnington.vic.gov.au PO Box 21, Prahran Victoria 3181

Service Centres311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern Corner Chapel and Greville Streets, Prahran 293 Tooronga Road, Malvernstonnington.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.

Sur

rey

Rd

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 communityIncrease 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 whilstprotecting 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 VisionThe 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.

Sur

rey

Rd

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 communityIncrease 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 whilstprotecting 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 VisionThe 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.

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 UllinMayor, 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 StonningtonT 8290 1333 F 9521 2255 council@stonnington.vic.gov.au PO Box 21, Prahran Victoria 3181

Service Centres311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern Corner Chapel and Greville Streets, Prahran 293 Tooronga Road, Malvernstonnington.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.