CASBE launches Position paper - Planning for Sustainable and Resilient Communities – 2025 and Beyond

The paper outlines 4 key positions:

• Strengthen sustainability standards for townhouses and low-rise residential development by reinstating ESD provisions already demonstrated to be achievable and successful.
• Expediate the completion of Stage 2 of the state government ESD Roadmap by introducing robust and comprehensive ESD standards for all building types and subdivisions.
• Embed consistent and ambitious ESD requirements in Activity Centre Structure Plans and associated planning scheme ordinance to ensure equitable access to sustainable, adaptive and resilient developments.
• Empower local governments to elevate ESD targets by authorising the Elevating ESD Targets Planning Scheme Amendment.

Supporting broader state strategies in planning reform, climate action, and housing, the paper calls for greater emphasis on long-term resilience and affordability. CASBE invites stakeholders to explore the paper and engage with local government partners in shaping a more sustainable built environment for Victoria.

Download the position paper here.