Neighbourhood Character Review - The Neighbourhood Character Review aims to develop guidelines and controls to ensure residential development in Bayside respects and enhances the neighbourhood character of the area.

Bayside Major Activity Centres Project - Council have adopted the Final Draft Structure Plans for the four Major Activity Centres in Bayside, namely Bay Street, Church Street, Hampton and Sandringham.

Bayside Housing Strategy - Bayside City Council is currently preparing a housing strategy for the municipality, which is considered to be integral to Council’s response to Melbourne 2030. Successful implementation of other strategic initiatives may also depend on the strategic context to be provided by a housing strategy.