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title: Sustainable Subdivision Framework (2023) council: ballarat state: vic category: strategy status: active last_compiled: 2026-04-10 source_docs:

  • sustainable-subdivision-framework-2023.txt
  • sustainable-subdivisions-design-and-documentation-checklist.txt

Sustainable Subdivision Framework (2023)

The Sustainable Subdivision Framework (2023) provides guidelines for achieving environmentally sustainable design (ESD) outcomes in subdivision and residential development across the City of Ballarat. It is accompanied by a design and documentation checklist.

Key Content

The framework addresses:

  • Energy-efficient lot layout and orientation
  • Water sensitive urban design (WSUD)
  • Tree canopy and urban greening targets
  • Integrated water management
  • Climate-responsive subdivision design
  • Stormwater management requirements

The framework informs subdivision design within the ballarat-west-psp and is referenced in the growth-areas-framework-plan’s development objectives, which target net zero emissions and 40% tree canopy cover.

Current Status

Active (2023). Accompanied by an Environmentally Sustainable Design Policy (environmentally-sustainable-design-policy.txt) and applicant guide (applicant-guide-for-environmentally-sustainable-development_aug2025.txt).

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