The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), together with the City of Ballarat, has prepared draft plans for Ballarat’s next major growth area.

From Friday 19th September 2025 to Monday 20th October 2025 the plans will be publicly available on the EngageVic webpage.

Members of the community are encouraged to review the documentation and provide a submission on the documentation via the EngageVic webpage.

The Exhibition period is a key milestone in the Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) process and is the last stage to provide feedback on the documentation before the PSP is finalised.

The Ballarat North Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is a blueprint for how this area could develop over time. It shows where new homes, schools, shops, transport, parks and community facilities could go.

The land is north of the Western Freeway, west of the Midland Highway and south of Miners Rest. Right now, it’s mostly farmland, with some existing homes and a school.

The total site area is 832 hectares, made up of a 567ha Core Area and a 265ha Expanded Area. To put that in perspective, that’s about the size of 1,600 football fields or more than six times the size of Ballarat’s CBD.

As part of this process, a decision will be made about whether the Expanded Area is included in the PSP. If it is not included, the City of Ballarat will review future steps for how this land may be developed.

Ballarat is growing quickly, and the PSP will guide how this new suburb develops - making sure housing is supported with the right infrastructure and services. This is the final opportunity for the community to provide feedback before the plan is finalised.

View the draft plans and make a submission on Engage Victoria.

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