VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee

The VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee was appointed in July 2020 to advise the Minister for Planning and the VPA on specific matters referred to it by the VPA in relation to various projects.

Terms of Reference (PDF, 150.6 KB) or (DOCX, 58.4 KB)

Advisory Committee Members

• Sarah Carlisle (Lead Chair)
• Tim Hellsten (Chair)
• Lisa Kendal (Chair)
• Lester Townsend (Chair)
• Con Tsotsoros (Chair)
• Rodger Eade (Deputy Chair)
• Mandy Elliott (Deputy Chair)
• David Merrett (Deputy Chair)
• Nick Wimbush (Deputy Chair)
• Michael Ballock
• Elissa Bell
• Steve Blackley
• Brodie Blades
• Debra Butcher
• Geoffrey Carruthers
• Sally Conway
• Shannon Davies
• Peter Edwards
• Rebecca Finn
• Meredith Gibbs
• Jonathan Halaliku
• Ian Hamm
• John Hartigan
• Elizabeth Hui
• Andrew Hutson
• Shelley McGuinness
• Peter Marshall
• Rachael O'Neill
• Kate Partenio
• Annabel Paul
• Lucinda Peterson
• Lisa Riddle
• John Roney
• Simon Shiel
• Deanne Smith
• Adam Terrill
• Jessica Tulloch
• Nicola Ward
• Michael Wheelahan
• Catherine Wilson

Learn more about the members by reading their biographies (PDF, 227.2 KB) or (DOC, 165.0 KB).

Referral 1

Bannockburn Growth Plan and draft Planning Scheme Amendment to the Golden Plains Planning Scheme

On 30 December 2020 the Minister for Planning referred the proposed draft planning scheme amendment, all unresolved submissions and other supporting documents relating to the Bannockburn Growth Plan within Golden Plains Shire Council to the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

Committee members Tim Hellsten (Chair) and Shelley McGuinness (Member) considered this matter.

Referral 2

Amendment c156mona – PMP Printing Precinct Comprehensive Development Plan (CPD) to the Monash Planning Scheme

On 28 December 2020 the Minister for Planning referred the proposed draft planning scheme amendment, all unresolved submissions and other supporting documents relating to the PMP Printing Precinct located in Clayton in the City of Monash to the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

Committee members Tim Hellsten (Chair) and John Roney (Member) considered this matter.

Referral 3 - Tranche 1

Amendment c152bass – Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan to the Bass Coast Planning Scheme

On the 31 January 2021 the Minister for Planning referred the proposed draft planning scheme amendment, all unresolved submissions and other supporting documents relating to the Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan within Bass Coast Shire Council to the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

Committee members Tim Hellsten (Chair) and John Hartigan (Member) considered this matter.

Referral 3 - Tranche 2

Amendment c152bass – Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan to the Bass Coast Planning Scheme

On the 3 April 2022 the Minister for Planning referred the proposed draft planning scheme amendment, all unresolved submissions and other supporting documents relating to the Wonthaggi North East Precinct Structure Plan within Bass Coast Shire Council to the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

Committee members Tim Hellsten (Chair), John Hartigan (Member) and Nicola Ward (Member) will consider this matter.

Referral 4

Craigieburn West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and draft Amendment to the Hume Planning Scheme

On 8 March 2021 the Minister for Planning referred the proposed draft planning scheme amendment, all unresolved submissions and other supporting documents relating to the Craigieburn West Precinct Structure Planning within the City of Hume to the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

Committee members Nick Wimbush (Lead Chair – Directions Hearing only), Sarah Carlisle (Chair - Hearing), Deanne Smith (Member) and Michael Ballock (Member) considered this matter.

Referral 5

Amendment C193: Lilydale Quarry Comprehensive Development Plan to the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme

On 23 March 2021 the Minister for Planning referred the proposed draft planning scheme amendment, all unresolved submissions and other supporting documents relating to the Lilydale Quarry Comprehensive Development Plan within Yarra Ranges Council to the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

Committee members Sarah Carlisle (Chair – Directions Hearing), Con Tsotsoros (Chair – Hearing), Kate Partenio (Member) and John Hartigan (Member) considered this matter.

Referral 6

Arden Structure Plan and draft Amendment C407melb to the Melbourne Planning Scheme

On 14 November 2021 the Minister for Planning referred the proposed draft planning scheme amendment C407melb, all unresolved submissions and other supporting documents relating to the Arden Structure Plan within the City of Melbourne to the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

Committee members Lester Townsend (Chair), Tim Hellsten (Co-Chair - Directions Hearing only), Geoffrey Carruthers (Member), Peter Marshall (Member) and Lisa Riddle (Member) considered this matter.

Referral 7

Preston Market Precinct Structure Plan and draft Amendment C182dare to the Darebin Planning Scheme

On 17 March 2022 the Minister for Planning referred the proposed draft planning scheme amendment C182dare, all unresolved submissions and other supporting documents relating to the Preston Market Precinct Structure Plan within the City of Darebin to the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

Committee members Tim Hellsten (Chair), Peter Edwards (Member), Rebecca Finn (Member) and Lucinda Peterson (Member) will consider this matter.

More information

If you have any questions or would like further information about the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee, please email Planning Panels Victoria.

Copies of the published reports from the VPA Projects Standing Advisory Committee can be found on the Victorian Planning Authority website.