Structure plans are different to concept plans, but it may not be obvious. Cycling is not mentioned much in the Territory Plan. Here are extracts from the East Gungahlin Structure Plan.
Context
This article is one of a series of articles reviewing cycling in the Territory Plan. The first series covers the concept plans. This series covers the structure plans
Does a concept plan exist for this area? NO.
Structure or concept plan?
What is a structure plan?
Planning and Development Act 2007, 71.
A structure plan sets out principles and policies for development of the future urban areas.
What is a concept plan?
Planning and Development Act 2007, 71.
A concept plan—
(a) applies the principles and policies in the structure plan to future urban areas; and
(b) is a precinct code in the territory plan (see section 55 (3)) that guides the preparation and assessment of development in future urban areas to which the concept plan relates.
East Gungahlin Structure Plan
East Gungahlin Structure Plan, 7 November 2014, Territory Plan, accessed 16 June 2021
Suburbs: Throsby and Kenny.
1.1 Planning Principles for East Gungahlin
1.1.1 General
9 An integrated cycling route network should be created within and between communities consistent with national standards.
East Gungahlin Structure Plan, 7 November 2014, Territory Plan, accessed 16 June 2021, page 3
1.2.2 Kenny and part Harrison
Specific Policies
3 Cycleway/pedestrian link to be provided within open space.
East Gungahlin Structure Plan, 7 November 2014, Territory Plan, accessed 16 June 2021, page 6
East Gungahlin Structure Plan, 7 November 2014, Territory Plan, accessed 16 June 2021
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