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 (Chair - Lead)
• Tim Hellsten (Chair)
• Lester Townsend (Chair)
• Con Tsotsoros (Chair)
• Rodger Eade (Deputy Chair)
• Geoff Underwood (Deputy Chair)
• Nick Wimbush (Deputy Chair)
• Michael Ballock
• Meredith Gibbs
• Jonathan Halaliku
• John Hartigan
• Andrew Hutson
• Shelley McGuinness
• David Merrett
• Kate Partenio
• Annabel Paul
• John Roney
• Deanne Smith
• Nicola Ward
• Catherine Wilson

Learn more about the members by reading their biographies (PDF, 138.6 KB) or (DOC, 98.5 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 Victorian Planning Authority Priority 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 Victorian Planning Authority Priority Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

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

A Directions Hearing for Referral 2 was held on Thursday 4 February 2021.

A Roundtable Hearing for Referral 2 was held on Monday 15 March to Wednesday 17 March 2021.

Referral 3

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 Victorian Planning Authority Priority Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

The Committee members considering this matter are Tim Hellsten (Chair) and John Hartigan (Member).

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 Victorian Planning Authority Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

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

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 Victorian Planning Authority Projects Standing Advisory Committee.

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

More information

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