Council has prepared a Draft Kyneton Urban Design Framework (UDF). The UDF will provide urban design direction for Kyneton’s streetscapes, public open spaces and buildings, in and around the three main commercial streets: Mollison Street, Piper Street and High Street.
The Draft Kyneton UDF is designed to:
- make it easier and safer for people to move around in the town centre, particularly for pedestrians
- improve the appearance and amenity of public spaces through things like seating, lighting and tree planting
- provide guidelines for new buildings and streetscapes so that new proposals reflect the cultural, heritage and aesthetic values of Kyneton.
Updated draft - September 2024
Following consultation on the Draft Kyneton UDF in July–August 2024, the draft was amended and updated to incorporate a number of suggested changes – see below for a summary.
This updated draft (dated September 2024) was available for community feedback from Monday 28 October to Friday 20 December 2024.
Adopted Framework - March 2025
At the March 2025 Council Meeting, Council adopted the Kyneton Urban Design Framework 2025 inclusive of the following changes:
- Removal of proposed kerb outstands at the:
- south-east corner of Market Street/Mollison Street
- west corners of Yaldwyn Street West/Mollison Street.
- Undertake community consultation for the final detailed design of the Mollison Street/Piper Street intersection, to ensure appropriate traffic movements.
- Design kerb outstands in Piper Street to ensure the heritage appearance of the street is maintained.
- Implement a kerb outstand trial on a Mollison Street intersection.
- The recommended speed limit be modified to a minimum of 40km per hour.
The Kyneton UDF is a strategic plan for public realm improvements in Kyneton’s commercial area, including Piper Street, Mollison Street, and High Street. It aims to enhance the appearance, amenity, and functionality of the town centre through various projects, such as pedestrian safety improvements, upgrades to public spaces, and building design guidelines.
As outlined in the report, projects outlined in the UDF will likely require a mix of both Council funding and external grant funding. The community and other stakeholders will continue to be involved through engagement on the detailed design of key elements as they are implemented.
