Donnybrook-Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan

The Donnybrook-Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan covers the residential and commercial development of a large area that falls into both the City of Whittlesea and the Shire of Mitchell. 

The land is located north of Donnybrook Road, between the Melbourne-Sydney railway line and Merriang Road. It covers approximately 1,786 hectares and is expected to allow for more than 16,400 houses over the next few decades.

The precinct structure plan was prepared by the Victorian Planning Authority, in partnership with the City of Whittlesea and Mitchell Shire Council.

The Donnybrook-Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan was approved by the Minister for Planning and gazetted in November 2017 under Amendment GC28 to the Mitchell and Whittlesea Planning Schemes.

Proposed community infrastructure and services include:

• five local town centres to include schools, community facilities, parks/sporting reserves, retail, and office employment space
• two convenience centres with small retail shops and office employment areas
• six community centre sites (to include a library)
• six primary schools (four government schools; two non-government)
• four secondary schools (two government schools; two non-government)
• sporting reserves
• local parks and a strong conservation area network.