Manningham Residential Strategy

Help shape the future of housing in Manningham

Manningham is growing. Over the next 12 years our population is expected to increase by more than 18,000 people to more than 144,000 people. This means we will need more than 8,200 new homes.

As our community changes, we need to plan for a range of homes that cater for different needs and life stages. We also need to carefully plan the location of future housing to support the affordability, sustainability and character of our suburbs. 

That’s why we’re updating the Manningham Residential Strategy.  

Manningham Residential Discussion Paper

The first stage in developing the new Residential Strategy is the preparation of the Manningham Residential Discussion Paper.

The Residential Discussion Paper identifies four housing themes: 

1. Location and connectedness – new homes in the right places
2. Housing design quality – environmental sustainability and built form
3. Neighbourhood character and what makes it special
4. Housing choice, diversity and affordability

These themes have emerged from our recent technical analysis, review of existing policies and previous community feedback. They set the foundation for change and how we commit to working together as a Council and community to achieve the desired outcomes for all.

We want to hear from you!

As part of the engagement on the Residential Discussion Paper, a survey has been prepared so that we can better understand community views, priorities, needs and expectations relating to housing in Manningham. 

Questions in the Residential Discussion Paper survey are categorised under the four housing themes.

Participants to this survey will have the opportunity to enter the draw to win one of three $100 Westfield gift vouchers. Entry to the survey alone, or survey and Competition are both voluntary.

Survey closes Sunday 26 May 2024 at 11:59pm.

The Proponent is committed to compliance with its obligations under the Privacy and Data protection Act 2014 (Vic). All personal information collected by the Proponent will be used for the purpose of administering the Competition and the purpose of understanding community views, priorities, needs and expectations relating to housing in Manningham. The Manningham Residential Discussion Paper survey results may be published once deidentified. Personal information will be kept confidential except as permitted in the above Terms and Conditions of Entry. These details will not be disclosed to third parties unless the Proponent is required to disclose the information under other legislation or disclosure is necessary to complete the purpose for which it is sought. You may access information you have provided to the Proponent at any time and make corrections if you believe that information is incorrect. Please contact the Integrated Planning team via telephone 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. Copies of the Proponent’s Information Privacy and Security Policy, are located on the Proponent’s website at manningham.vic.gov.au. 

Manningham Residential Discussion Paper survey, prize draw terms and conditions

Manningham is growing. Over the next 12 years, our population is expected to increase by more than 18,000 people to more than 144,000 people. This means we will need more than 8,200 new homes.

As our community changes, we need to plan for a range of homes that cater for different needs and life stages. We also need to carefully plan the location of future housing to support the affordability, sustainability and character of our suburbs.

That’s why we are updating the Manningham Residential Strategy.

The first stage in developing the new strategy is the preparation of our Residential Discussion Paper.

The Residential Discussion Paper identifies four themes to underpin our housing future:

1. Location and connectedness
2. Housing design quality
3. Neighbourhood character
4. Housing choice, diversity and affordability

These themes will set the foundation for how we manage growth and work together as a Council with the development industry to achieve desired outcomes for all.

We want to hear from you

As part of the engagement on the Residential Discussion Paper, an industry survey has been prepared so that we can better understand views, priorities, needs and expectations relating to housing in Manningham.

Given your experience in the building, planning or design of housing developments in Manningham, we are interested in understanding how you view the future of housing provision in Manningham. We also want to understand the issues you are facing in designing and building housing in Manningham.

Survey insights will help inform the draft updated Residential Strategy.

This work does not include Doncaster Hill or The Pines activity centres.