A PSP is a high-level plan that includes requirements to guide the long-term development of a growth area. It outlines where housing, employment land, parks, schools and transport infrastructure will be located. The Mount Atkinson and Tarneit Plains PSP include a requirement for a UDF to be prepared for the MTC before a planning permit may be issued for development.

A UDF is a strategic planning document that provides a long-term vision and direction for the future development of a specific area, such as an activity centre. It guides how the various buildings and uses will be designed and integrated into their surrounding environment.

UDFs should provide flexibility by identifying key principles and a future framework rather than specific solutions. A UDF provides an additional level of detail for a designated activity centre, sitting between a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and planning permits.

A UDF is also required before activity centres can be developed.

This UDF means that the land will be able to be developed in-line with the framework. This includes development of a supermarket, shops, restaurants and cafes, childcare, housing and a community centre and can be supported by commercial and offices to facilitate a broad range of employment opportunities in the town centre.

It will mean that the Mount Atkinson community will have day-to-day services closer to where they live and an opportunity to work locally.

• Create an attractive destination at the heart of the town centre.

• Support a vibrant retail town centre with a mix of housing, offices, retail and businesses.

• Create strong walking and cycling links between key shops, restaurants and community facilities.

• Provide opportunities for higher building heights above and next to the town centre.

• Create a variety of open spaces that are connected to each other and to the town centre.

• Develop an inclusive and culturally welcoming town centre for all.

The development of shops and a supermarket is the responsibility of the landowner and private developers. Planning approvals can be granted once the UDF is adopted by Council, which is expected to occur in 2026.

The PSP states that the maximum shop floorspace requirement is 23,500sqm. Following a review based on population increases within the activity centre catchment, an additional 16,500sqm was supported through the UDF process, bringing the total limit of 40,000sqm of shop floorspace in the MTC.

The town centre will likely feature a mix of retail, commercial and large format retail shops such as homewares stores, food outlets, fashion/clothing and supported by supermarkets and discount department stores.

A Rockbank to Tarneit bus service has been recently announced by the Victorian Government that will provide connections via the Mt Atkinson town centre. In addition, a future train station and bus interchange have been planned and will be delivered by Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), subject to State Government funding and planning.

The design and delivery of the future Mt Atkinson Train Station is the responsibility of the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), separate to this UDF process. The UDF will ensure the train station has appropriate connections for all modes of transport for our community to access the future train station.

Car parking has been considered during the planning process. Parking will be located on the roof of the retail area and there will also be opportunity for further parking below buildings. There will be sufficient car parking, as well as good walking and cycling connections within the town centre and connections to the residential community to the south.

A transport analysis is underway, that will ensure the ultimate road network has adequate capacity to manage the traffic from the UDF area, as well as the surrounding land uses.

Through the planning permit process for each stage of development within the UDF, adequate transport connections will be provided for access and must be to the satisfaction of Council and DTP.

No, Council is continuing to review the UDF. If further revisions are required, it will be made before the Council adoption of the UDF.

No extensions will occur, with consultation closing on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

All submissions will be carefully considered as part of revising the UDF for adoption. While not every specific suggestion results in changes to the UDF, your feedback plays an important role in helping Council finalise the UDF. After the consultation period, we will summarise you feedback into a consultation summary report which will be available on this page.

We're seeking your feedback on the Draft Mt Atkinson Urban Design Framework (UDF)UDF). Your feedback will help shape the future of our community spaces, streets, parks, and public amenities. This survey should take around 5 minutes to complete.