What is built form?

Buildings shape our cities and define the boundaries of public spaces. Balancing built form and public spaces is a focus of this draft Structure and Place Plan. We recognise that high-quality architecture and design excellence will improve the centre’s liveability.

Camberwell Junction is a large and diverse centre with distinct built form characteristics and opportunities. This priority area drafts centre-wide planning guidance for the overall form and function of new development.

What we aim to achieve

Our key aspirations for the centre:

  • Protect the heritage and main street character of Burke Road, the Junction and landmark heritage places within the centre.
  • Guide new development at greater scale and density in appropriate locations.
  • Achieve design excellence and high quality, contemporary architecture that enhances the character of the centre and makes a positive contribution to the public realm.
  • Protect the amenity of adjoining residential properties at sensitive interfaces.

Building height map from draft plan

Setting maximum possible heights for buildings

3 examples of built form

Three examples of built form responding the building type and height

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