title: “The Learmonth Plan: Our Township Towards 2040” council: ballarat state: vic category: precinct status: adopted last_compiled: 2026-04-10 source_docs:
- the-learmonth-plan-our-township-towards-2040.txt
The Learmonth Plan: Our Township Towards 2040
The Learmonth Plan provides a long-term vision for the Learmonth township, a small settlement north-west of Ballarat. The plan manages growth while preserving the township’s rural character and heritage identity.
Key Content
The plan addresses:
- Township vision and identity
- Residential growth management and township boundaries
- Community infrastructure and services
- Open space and recreation
- Heritage and character protection
- Transport and connectivity
Learmonth sits within the rural hinterland of Ballarat and is affected by the interface between urban growth areas and farming land.
Current Status
Adopted. The plan provides strategic guidance for permit decisions and township management.
Relationships
- Related: ballarat-strategy-2040 (township areas theme), rural-land-use-strategy
- Context: Located near the growth-areas-framework-plan North Western Growth Area