Neighbourhood Activity Centres Framework

We adopted our Neighbourhood Activity Centres Framework on 8 September 2025. The Framework coordinates planning for 17 Neighbourhood Activity Centres, considering their future economic, community and environmental roles.

The Framework identifies a vision and planning controls to guide growth and development for centres over the next 20 to 30 years. It was developed with a strong methodology, sound evidence-base and comprehensive community input. It responds to local context, including heritage and neighbourhood character.

The State Government is developing plans for 60 activity centres around Melbourne. These plans include many of our centres. The State Government is seeking feedback on their draft planning controls for some of these centres. 

To view the proposed changes and complete a survey, visit the Activity Centres Program page on the Engage Victoria website.

The City of Stonnington calls for the State Government to work with us to implement our Neighbourhood Activity Centres Framework. This will help to deliver our housing targets while ensuring the liveability and amenity of Stonnington.

Strategy development timeline

The introduction of the Victorian Government's Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 shifted the context for activity centre planning. 

A planning scheme amendment to implement land use and built form actions of the Framework may be prepared and presented to Council for consideration in mid 2026. For more information, email our Strategic Planning team or call 03 8290 1395