We are reviewing the Greensborough Structure Plan to help guide how the area grows and changes over time. The plan will shape future land use, development and investment in the Greensborough Activity Centre, helping it remain a lively, welcoming and resilient place for the community. This supports Banyule’s vision for "Our well‑built city".

The current Structure Plan, known as the Greenbook, was prepared in 2006. Since then, planning policies have changed and major transport projects, including the level crossing removals and North East Link, have transformed the area. This makes it an important time to review the plan.

The review will take place over two years and be complete in 2027.

• Stage 1 focused on understanding what people value about the Greensborough Activity Centre and what they would like to see improved. We heard from 643 community members and used this feedback to help shape the next stage. You can read the Discussion Paper [PDF 5.45 MB] and Consultation Report [PDF 4.4MB] summarising what we heard.
• Stage 2 will use this feedback to prepare a draft Greensborough Structure Plan. Once drafted, it will be shared with the community for further feedback.

Greensborough Activity Centre will continue to be an important place for shopping and jobs, and it has always been identified as a good location for more housing. Any future growth should reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.

Greensborough Activity Centre has the potential to be a well‑connected, thriving and innovative centre. What does that look like to you?

To help plan for the future of Greensborough Activity Centre we've looked at feedback from past Banyule consultations that included comments from Greensborough residents or about Greensborough places.

While these projects were not just about the Structure Plan, they provide valuable insight into what the community values, the community's priorities and where change is needed in and around the Greensborough Activity Centre.

These insights are the starting point for the Greensborough Structure Plan. The next stage will ask community to validate this information and help shape where growth happens, how places should feel, and what improvements matter most.

What we heard during past consultation

The key themes for what people want Greensborough Activity Centre to look and feel like are:

Background reports

To help us understand the facts and constraints that shape what is possible, we have completed the following background reports to ensure the conversation starts with a shared understanding of the opportunities and limits of the area:

Economic Land Demand Analysis (Colliers, 2026)

The Economic Land Demand Analysis considers the current viability of shops and office space in Greensborough in order to project how much land might be needed in the future.

The Analysis found that the economic health of the activity centre is generally in a good state, especially compared to other activity centres across Melbourne. The report finds that Greensborough can accommodate extra retail and commercial floorspace over the next 20 years without impacting viability of the existing shops.

Transport Study (Ratio, 2026)

Includes analysis traffic movement and car parking counts, movement and place analysis and key recommendations for improved pedestrian, cycling infrastructure, public transport access and vehicular movement.

Urban Design Considerations (Mesh, 2026)

Reviews the current Structure Plan (the Greenbook) in the context of how the centre has changed over 20 years and the urban design outcomes (positive and negative) that have occurred. It highlights areas of focus for the new Structure Plan including strategic redevelopment sites, better quality-built form and activated public realm.

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