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Action 2
Introduce new planning measures

Lead agent: DOI
DOI has developed two new zones, the Green Wedge Zone and Rural Conservation Zone, that will be applied to rural areas in green wedges. These have been designed to reflect the intention of Melbourne 2030 and will be a major tool in safeguarding green wedge objectives. The zones include provisions that limit subdivision and the range of discretionary uses. An explanation of the new zones and a copy of the draft provisions are shown at Appendix 3.

In brief, it is intended that the Rural Conservation Zone be applied to rural land in conservation areas where the identified environmental, landscape and cultural qualities and characteristics of the land are of importance.

It is intended that the Green Wedge Zone be applied to other non-urban land outside the UGB.

It is proposed that the new zones be applied in planning schemes at an early stage.

DOI will undertake further development of the zones, working with affected councils to refine provisions and guidelines for their use and application. The regional working groups (see also Action 4) will provide a forum to consider the content of the new zones and their application.

DOI will ensure that the new zones complement the conclusions arising from the review of the rural zones.