Current Status

The Draft Irymple Low Density Residential Zone Development Plan is now available for comment. The Development Plan has been prepared for the land zoned Low Density Residential in Irymple to ensure it develops in a coordinated, orderly and sustainable way.

The Development Plan has been prepared to:

• Create a low-density urban environment compatible with the Mildura-Irymple Urban Transition Area strategy.
• Optimise land development for low density residential lots in the study area
• Provide an appropriate level of low density residential growth on serviced lots.
• Establish a connected neighbourhood structure including safe access for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
• Provide access to public open space for residents.
• Create a public realm suited to Irymple’s low-density residential and Urban Transition Areas.
• Establish appropriate drainage reserves to service the area.

Why is the Development Plan required?

The Mildura Housing and Settlement Strategy 2013, implemented by Amendment C89 in 2016, recommended rezoning this land to Low Density Residential Zone, Schedule 2 (LDRZ2) together with the application of Development Plan Overlay Schedule 4 (DPO4).

This established the requirement to prepare a development plan before a planning permit application for subdivision can be considered. The layout of a future proposed subdivision must be consistent with the approved development plan.

Study Area

Irymple is located approximately 5km south-east of Mildura along the Calder Highway. It is an area that has experienced recent population growth. The Draft Development Plan covers approximately 35 properties south of Fifteenth Street generally between Benetook and Sandilong Avenues.

The study area forms part of the Mildura-Irymple Urban Transition Area. The purpose of the transition area it to protect a sense of physical separation and openness between the study area and the urban township. The Low Density Residential Zones ensures future development provides a clear distinction in the residential character whilst offering a variety of larger lot sizes close to Mildura.

Find out more

Speak to the project team at a drop-in session:

Wednesday 11 June 2025
4.30pm to 7.30pm
Irymple Community Leisure Centre

Please book a 30min session via email at strategic.planning@mildura.vic.gov.au

Available timeslots:

• 4.30pm to 5pm
• 5pm to 5.30pm
• 5.30pm to 6pm
• 6pm to 6.30pm
• 6.30pm to 7pm
• 7pm to 7.30pm

Background

The Mildura Housing and Settlement Strategy 2013 recommended rezoning this land to Low Density Residential Zone Schedule 2 and was implemented by Amendment C89 in 2016 together with the application of Development Plan Overlay Schedule 4. This established the requirement to prepare a development plan before a planning permit application for subdivision can be considered. The layout of a proposed subdivision will be required to be consistent with the approved development plan.

Share your thoughts on the Draft Irymple Low Density Residential Zone Development Plan by completing the short survey below before Monday 30 June 2025. You can also email feedback to strategic.planning@mildura.vic.gov.au or mail it to PO Box 105 Mildura VIC 3502.