In 2019, DPE announced a new approach to strategic planning for precincts. It empowers local councils to lead planning processes for their local areas because they know their people and communities best, while DPE will continue to focus on strategic issues and a coordinated approach from State agencies. The new approach comprises four strategic pathways:
- State-led strategic planning
- collaborative planning between the State and councils
- State-led rezoning
- council-led rezoning.
For all four pathways, engagement with all relevant stakeholders is recommended, following the Movement and Place core process.