Mission and values Mission of the Metropolitan Planning Authority To be an active partner in ensuring Melbourne’s and Victoria’s affordable, sustainable and liveable new communities are of the highest international standard. Values and behaviours of the Metropolitan Planning Authority In all its work, the MPA demonstrates the following values and behaviours: Value Behaviours Leadership We provide clarity and certainty, develop new and innovative solutions to problems, provide authoritative advice and lead by example to get things done and make a positive difference. Partnership We work in collaboration with our stakeholders through genuine consultation, sharing of information, and harnessing their expertise and resources. Professionalism We act with honesty and openness, are accountable for our actions, are respected for our expertise and high quality and balanced advice. Responsiveness We are aware of the needs of our stakeholders and strive to provide a high level of service and advice at all times.
Promote employment opportunities Creating jobs is one of the most important economic challenges facing Victoria. The MPA considers that business and employment growth in new and revitalised communities is fundamental to the health of our city and State and is influenced by a range of factors, particularly drawing on the economic advantages of Melbourne and Victoria. Whilst this is only one part of a complex equation, the MPA will be able to significantly add to Victoria’s economic development by influencing how land in the nominated areas is planned to be used. The priorities for this objective over the next three years include: Preparing structure plans for key areas within metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria as considered a priority by the Minister for Planning. F. Land is provided for commercial and industrial purposes in a and timely manner The MPA works closely with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) to achieve this objective. The priorities for this objective over the next three years include: Working closely with DEDJTR and agencies to ensure the supply of sufficient industrial and employment zoned land is maintained and that employment areas are of the right type to encourage business growth. Foster the development of communities Much of the work and activity of the MPA is focused on achieving this objective across all of our areas of growth, including regional Victoria. The priorities for this objective over the next three years include: Ensuring that the revised PSP guidelines appropriately recognise the importance of and support for community engagement in the urban planning processes for the development of thriving communities. Integrate land use and transport to enable the coordinated provision of a sustainable transport system for the benefit of the community The MPA closely with VicRoads, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), DEDJTR and DELWP to implement this objective. The priorities for this objective over the next three years include: Working closely with DEDJTR and other agencies to ensure appropriate transport infrastructure and services are included in infrastructure plans and that land use plans and transport plans are aligned. Discharge governance activities In addition to its statutory objectives, the MPA has an obligation to the Victorian community to ensure that it conducts its affairs and operations in accordance with Government’s standards and expectations. The priorities for this objective over the next three years include: Developing and implementing sustainable funding and governance arrangements for the ongoing operations of the MPA.
Key performance measures for 2015-2016 In to achieve the MPA’s objectives over the coming three to five years, the MPA is expecting to achieve the following during the 2015-2016 financial year: Outcomes Reference to the MPA Legislative Objective under section 46AR of the Planning and Environment Act 1987* KPI Target Unlock the supply of land, creating well serviced and sustainable communities Development occurs in a coordinated and timely manner Infrastructure, services and facilities are provided in a coordinated and timely manner aa. Integrate land use and transport to enable the coordinated provision of a sustainable transport system for the benefit of the community Complete the exhibition process of draft Planning Scheme Amendments for Precinct Structure Plans and advertise the Planning Panel Hearings. (Timeliness) 4 draft PSPs exhibited and advertised before 30 June 2016. Complete the exhibition and advertising for draft PSPs by 30 June 2016 which make provision for the zoning of in excess of 10,000 residential lots. (Quantity) Draft PSPs providing for the zoning of in excess of 10,000 residential lots exhibited and advertised before 30 June 2016. MPA continues to implement approved work program. (Timeliness) 10 planning projects outside of greenfield areas and 20 greenfield PSPs underway by 30 June 2016. Provide opportunities for employment growth in sustainable communities Promote employment opportunities Ensure that land is provided for commercial and industrial purposes in a coordinated and timely manner Hectares of employment land included in PSPs prepared for exhibition by 30 June 2016. (Quantity) 400 hectares of employment land included in draft structure plans prepared by 30 June 2016. Future population growth balanced across growth areas, inner Melbourne, significant development sites and regional Victoria, in accordance with Plan Melbourne Promote sustainable development of land Promote housing diversity and affordability f. Ensure that land is provided for commercial and industrial purposes in a coordinated and timely manner MPA work program reflects the initial strategic planning projects that the MPA will be involved with in inner city, significant development sites and regional Victoria. (Timeliness) MPA work program on website by 31 December 2015. Implement aspects of Plan Melbourne relevant to the role of the Authority All MPA’s website reflects its new obligations arising from the refreshed Plan Melbourne. (Quantity) Revised work program published on MPA website within three months of adoption of refreshed Plan Melbourne. Provide the opportunity for sustainable communities c. Promote sustainable development of land Revised PSP Guidelines incorporate the promotion of energy sustainability. (Quantity) A Discussion Paper for the revision of the Precinct Structure Plan Guidelines to include promotion of energy sustainability prepared by 30 June 2016.