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Home Policy and Initiatives South West Landscape Assessment
In 2012, an assessment of the character and significance of landscapes throughout the south west of Victoria was completed.
The South West Landscape Assessment Study provides a unique insight into, and detailed description of, local landscape values and their contribution to the economic social and environmental significance of the region.
Landscapes of the southwest - a regional perspective
Significant areas and views
Understanding landscape character of the southwest
Study area, aims and approach
Landscapes of the south west – a regional perspective
Understanding landscape character of the south west
Other landscape assessment studies
The Regional Overview Report (PDF, 10.2 MB) provides an executive summary of the region's landscape character types, and significant landscape areas and views. The report outlines the methodology used for the study and contains the key recommendations for protecting and managing these landscapes at a state and regional level.
As it is a large report, it is also available for download by section:
Chapter 1 - Introduction (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Chapter 2 - Landscape Character (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Chapter 3 - Significant Landscapes (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Chapter 4 - Significant Views (PDF, 2.1 MB)
Chapter 5 - Implementation (Part 1) (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Chapter 5 - Implementation (Part 2) (PDF, 1.6 MB)
The study presents recommendations about how significant landscape areas and views can be protected from inappropriate development, and better managed into the future. This will help ensure that they continue to contribute to the region's social, environmental and economic values.
We continue to work in partnership with local councils to incorporate recommendations into the relevant planning schemes, and as part of the ongoing implementation of Regional Growth Plans across the state.
Obtaining a copy of final documents
All final documents found on this website have been placed on an interactive CD. The CD presents a convenient and user friendly way of accessing all information prepared as part of the study. For a copy, please contact the Victorian Government Contact Centre on 1300 366 356.
Landscapes are significant to different people for different reasons. The reasons vary from bring admired for their scenic beauty, to the historic value, the environmental qualities, and/or the value to the regional economy and other less tangible values associated with the place, such as memories or associations.
The study used three main sources of information in the first instance to define investigation areas and to identify their values. These include:
Landscape analysis papers
Landscape analysis papers have been prepared for each area and view assessed as being of state or regional significance.
overall significance rating
visual assessment, describing in detail the features, edges, contrasts and composition of the landscape.
other cultural landscape values (e.g. historic, environmental, social)
View or download the landscape analysis papers below:
Significant landscapes of South West Victoria
Significant Landscapes Overview (PDF, 1.9 MB)
Due to the large size of this document it may also be downloaded in smaller parts below:
Investigation Areas - Part 1 (PDF, 2.1 MB)
Investigation areas - Part 2 (PDF, 2.5 MB)
01 Western Volcanic Plain - Part 1 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
01 Western Volcanic Plain - Part 2 (PDF, 2.2 MB)
01 Western Volcanic Plain - Part 3 (PDF, 2.4 MB)
01 Western Volcanic Plain - Part 4 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
02 The Uplands - Part 1 (PDF, 2.4 MB)
02 The Uplands - Part 2 (PDF, 1.7 MB)
02 The Uplands - Part 3 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
03 The Goldfields (PDF, 932.0 KB)
04 The Rolling Tablelands (PDF, 1.7 MB)
05 The Wimmera Plains (PDF, 1.1 MB)
06 The Grampians (PDF, 1.3 MB)
07 Vegetated Rises (PDF, 546.6 KB)
Significant views of South West Victoria
Significant Views - Part 1 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Significant Views - Part 2 (PDF, 2.3 MB)
Significant Views - Part 3 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Significant Views - Part 4 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Landscape character is consists of a site's geology, topography, vegetation, water bodies and other natural features, combined with the effects of land use and built development.
The report includes papers for the region's various character types – western volcanic plains, volcanic lakes and swamps, uplands, the Goldfields, the rolling tablelands, the Wimmera plains, the Grampians and surrounds, vegetated rises, and the Glenelg Plains.
The information within each document includes:
Download a copy of any of the draft Landscape Character Area Papers below:
Landscape Character Overview (PDF, 2.4 MB)
As this is a large document it may also be downloaded in parts below:
01 Western Volcanic Plains - Part 1 (PDF, 1.6 MB)
01 Western Volcanic Plains - Part 2 (PDF, 1.9 MB)
01 Western Volcanic Plains - Part 3 (PDF, 2.2 MB)
01 Volcanic Lakes and Swamps - Part 4 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
01 Volcanic Lakes and Swamps - Part 5 (PDF, 1.9 MB)
01 Volcanic Lakes and Swamps - Part 6 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
02 Uplands - Part 1 (PDF, 1.6 MB)
02 Uplands - Part 2 (PDF, 1.5 MB)
02 Uplands - Part 3 (PDF, 2.3 MB)
02 Uplands - Part 4 (PDF, 2.3 MB)
02 Uplands - Part 5 (PDF, 2.3 MB)
02 Uplands - Part 6 (PDF, 1.7 MB)
02 Uplands - Part 7 (PDF, 1.7 MB)
03 Goldfields - Part 1 (PDF, 2.1 MB)
03 Goldfields - Part 2 (PDF, 2.2 MB)
04 The Rolling Tablelands - Part 1 (PDF, 1.6 MB)
04 The Rolling Tablelands - Part 2 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
05 The Wimmera Plains - Part 1 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
05 The Wimmera Plains - Part 2 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
06 The Grampians & Surrounds (PDF, 2.2 MB)
07 Vegetated Rises (PDF, 1.4 MB)
08 Glenelg Plains (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Throughout the Study a broad cross section of people and community groups provided information and feedback on landscapes throughout the region.
This consultation allowed us to: better understand and determine perceptions and values in relation to landscape character
determine perceptions and values to help identify the most significant landscape areas and views in the study area.
The Consultation and Community Values Report (PDF, 3.4 MB) documents the consultation process and feedback received. As this is a large document it is also available in parts below:
Community and Consultation Values Report - Part 1 (PDF, 2.0 MB)
Community and Consultation Values Report - Part 2 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
The study area comprised all non-coastal, non-urban areas in the south west region of Victoria – from Port Phillip Bay in the east to the South Australian border in the west, and extending to the Great Dividing Range in the north. This area includes 15 municipalities. The study complements recent landscape assessment studies that have been undertaken in the region.
The landscape assessment study aimed to:
define and describe (with photos and maps) the landscape character of the south west region
determine which places, features and views are most significant and why
include the community's values on the character and significance of the landscape
evaluate various forms of development that have occurred in the landscape, both positive and negative
The outcomes of the study informed a number of Regional Growth Plans prepared in the region. It provides recommendations and planning scheme-ready policy for retaining and respecting landscape values.
The study seeks to integrate previous and current landscape assessment studies undertaken across the region. These include: