The Green wedge refers to the non-urban areas of metropolitan Melbourne that lie outside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and is recognised for its agricultural, environmental, historic, landscape or recreational values, or mineral and stone resources.

A council adopted strategy that identifies a vision, objectives and actions for the sustainable management and development of each green wedge area.

While the Whittlesea GWMP identifies local land use planning policy directions for our Green Wedge areas, it must operate within the overarching Victorian legislative and policy framework that will be updated by the State government GWAL review. This means that the GWMP Review project cannot change things such as the UGB or override any other policies or controls set out by the State Government. On the other hand, the State Government is, proposing a wide range of changes to the State planning system in relation to the Green Wedges

It is important to note that the State government’s GWAL Review does not propose any change to the UGB. Council has been advocating for relevant changes supporting stronger protection of biodiversity conservation and agriculture land through the GWAL review process.

There are many ways you can be part of the conversation:

• Fill in a survey
• Register to attend one of our workshops
• Talk to us at one of the drop-in sessions.
• Follow the project by clicking the follow button at the top of the page.

You can help shape the future of our Green Wedge by participating in the Stage 2 Community Engagement when we release the draft plan in mid 2022.

This consultation will not include any changes to the Urban Growth Boundary or individual planning proposals within the Green Wedge.