September 5th, 2023Community feedback sought on draft Romsey plan

Romsey residents are being urged to provide feedback on the draft Romsey Structure Plan, currently
open for consultation until Monday 25 September.
The draft Romsey Structure Plan provides direction for the planning and development of the Romsey
and the immediate surrounds in regards to housing, employment, transport, community infrastructure
and the natural environment, while also determining the town’s protected settlement boundary.
The draft plan seeks to guide Romsey’s growth until 2050. It includes infrastructure suggestions, with
an opportunity to advocate for and further explore a range of community infrastructure to support the
current and future community needs.
The consultation period is open for six weeks, longer than the Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s standard four-week consultation period, to give sufficient time for community members to review the plan, or attend scheduled drop-in sessions and workshops for further information. Through the consultation period the council hopes to hear from the community and stakeholders about their views on shaping Romsey’s future and how the draft plan reflects this.
The council’s Director Planning and Environment, Rebecca Stockfeld said the draft plan builds on
extensive consultation between 2018 and 2022 through the Romsey Issues and Opportunities Paper
and Romsey Emerging Options Paper.
“Along with the feedback received from the community to date there has been an extensive amount of
research and analysis that has informed the development of the draft plan over time to get to this point,” she said.

“I encourage residents to have a look at the plan and take advantage of the drop-in sessions and upcoming workshop, and speak with Council officers to have their questions answered and clarify any
concerns.”