We are reviewing the Greensborough Structure Plan to help guide how the area grows and changes into the future. The plan will help inform future land use, growth, development, and how investment is planned in the Greensborough Activity Centre. The goal is to make sure it remains a lively, welcoming and resilient place for the community, in line with Banyule’s vision for "Our well‑built city".
The current Structure Plan for Greensborough Activity Centre (known as the Greenbook) was created in 2006. Since then a lot has changed, including changes to the planning rules and major transport projects like the level crossing removals and North East Link, so its an important time to review it.
The review will take place over two years, finishing in 2027.
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 what the community wants and needs.
Speak to Council staff and hear about the discussion paper. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Come to a pop-up session and speak to Council staff.
Help us pick apart some of the ideas and issues at a workshop.
Come with us on a walking tour of Greensborough Activity Centre.
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.
The key themes for what people want Greensborough Activity Centre to look and feel like are:
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.
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.
Have questions or want to learn more about this project, contact us below:
| Name | Emma Butterworth, Senior Strategic Planner |
|---|---|
| Phone | 9422 6129 |
| strategic.planning@banyule.vic.gov.au |
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