A master plan sets out a vision for the arrangement of public streets and spaces and the shape and scale of built form, and provides a framework from which to develop more detailed controls. It will include plans and diagrams, supported by design guidelines, to help shape the development and improvement of the Town Centre.
A vision illustrates an ideal future outcome for a place and describes the desirable qualities of the place including its spaces, uses and how people will experience it.
Urban design principles are guidelines to achieve a desired vision and set out a framework for the creation of good urban places. Principles can address the layout, connectivity, identity, character, scale, amenity and safety of a place.
The proposed vision and urban design principles for the master plan precinct have been prepared, and are being considered through a second round of community consultation prior to further development and detail in the master plan report.
The next stage of the master plan is a design development stage where Council staff will work on several concept designs for the town centre that align with the proposed vision and urban design principles.
These concept designs will be influenced by community feedback, detailed site analysis and built form testing to develop a draft master plan to be presented to Council and then placed on public exhibition in mid-2025.
Yes. There will be an opportunity to comment on the final draft of the master plan when it is put on public exhibition in mid-2025.
A finalised master plan will be presented to Council for endorsement later in 2025 after public exhibition. The master plan will include formal recommendations, including any further required technical studies and changes to the planning framework to give effect to the recommendations of the master plan, as well as a timeline for future implementation.
The Epping Town Centre master plan is a long-term vision for the precinct. While some aspects of the master plan may be implemented in the short-term, the broader vision for the area will require more medium-to-long term solutions, including potential changes to the planning framework and the involvement of multiple stakeholders.
Details of the future implementation of the master plan recommendations, including timelines and additional work required, will be included in the finalised master plan report to Council.
Further information can be found on this page under the ‘Resources’ tab including details on the first round of community engagement, the draft vision and urban design principles.
