Ballarat's Current Growth Areas (Ballarat West and Alfredton West)

The Alfredton West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) covers development of land in Lucas.

View or download:

• Alfredton West Precinct Structure Plan Part 1
• Alfredton West Precinct Structure Plan Part 2

The Ballarat West PSP and DCP cover development of land in the current Ballarat West Growth Area. Please note the City of Ballarat is currently undertaking a review of the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP).  A revised PSP and DCP was adopted by Council at its meeting 5 March 2025.  Please see below links to revised PSP and DCP and Council minutes.

There are two levies imposed under the Ballarat West DCP, the Development Infrastructure Levy (DIL) and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Relevant documents include:

• Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan Part 1
• Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan Part 2
• Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan Part 3
• Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan Part 4
• Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan Part 5
• Development Contributions Plan (DCP)
• Native Vegetation Precinct Plan
• Conservation Management Plan for the Growling Grass Frog
• Urban Design Framework for 331 Glenelg Highway Smythes Creek
• Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan February 2025
• Ballarat West Developer Contributions Plan February 2025
• Planning Delegated Committee Meeting 12 March 2025 - Agenda and Minutes

For any questions about the Ballarat Growth Areas:

• Email: growthareas@ballarat.vic.gov.au
• Phone: City of Ballarat Customer Service on 5320 5500 and ask for the Sustainable Growth Team