A Horizon 3 future precinct — planning starts 2029/30–2033/34.
Melton West is identified in the Victorian Government's 10-year plan for Melbourne's greenfields as a Horizon 3 growth precinct. No Precinct Structure Plan has been gazetted yet.
What could be delivered
Deliverables are indicative of the greenfields planning framework — final scope is confirmed when the PSP is gazetted by the Victorian Planning Authority.
New homes
Housing at a range of typologies and densities, aligned with future demand.
Local town centre
Retail, services and community anchor for the precinct.
Schools
Government and non-government school sites reserved in the PSP.
Open space network
Parks and a green-spine linking creek corridors and reserves.
Conservation
Waterway and biodiversity protection consistent with state policy.
Future residents
A long-term addition to the Melton West community.
Indicative delivery timeline
- 2025–2029Ongoing residential completions in existing Melton West estates (Arnolds Creek, Coburns Rise).
- 2029/30–2033/34VPA PSP scheduled to commence — precinct-scale future planning begins for Melton West.
- After PSP gazettalEnabling works, first release lots, town-centre planning, schools reservation.
- Long-termMaturing community — parks, retail, community facilities in line with the future precinct plan, once the PSP is gazetted.
Source: Victorian Planning Authority — a 10-year plan for Melbourne's greenfields.
The official plan
Future precinct — Melton West is identified in the Victorian Government's 10-year plan for Melbourne's greenfields as a Horizon 3 growth precinct, with its Precinct Structure Plan scheduled to commence between 2029/30 and 2033/34. No Precinct Structure Plan has been gazetted yet. Today Melton West is an established residential suburb with active and completed estates.
HALP links to the official Victorian planning source. This precinct's Precinct Structure Plan has not been gazetted; details will be confirmed when the plan is published. HALP does not host or alter official documents.