What Is A Neighbourhood Plan?

People identify with their own neighbourhoods and localities – the places where they live, receive services, and make social connections. These may be geographic neighbourhoods, ‘neighbourhoods of interest’ or neighbourhoods of identity. Neighbourhood planning aims to develop partnerships between communities and government, built on co-operation and recognition of the creative ideas and skills that neighbourhoods have to offer.

Neighbourhood planning involves the recording of local community planning processes, and a Neighbourhood Plan is a living document that is subject to change. It documents  characteristics of the local community and its people as well as  the social, cultural, economic and environmental aspects within the neighbourhood.

A neighbourhood plan examines opportunities and challenges and proposes activities or projects to address these. Suggestions and ideas  may involve service delivery, capital works and community activities within that neighbourhood. The neighbourhood plan guides the development of partnerships between the local community, community organisations, City of Melville, other government agencies and local businesses. 

Aim of Neighbourhood Plans

• To be more adaptive and responsive to community aspirations
• To identify challenges, opportunities and possible solutions
• Improving customer service
• Partnering with the community
• Promoting a sense of place
• Building  community spirit
• Making services and resources accessible to all