Planning Panels Victoria Annual Statement
31 July 2013
Contents Page Foreword to the Minister for Planning ...... 3 1 About Planning Panels Victoria ...... 1 1.1 Planning Panels Victoria ...... 1 1.2 Staff Update...... 1 1.3 2013 Sessional Member Review ...... 2 1.4 Chief Panel Member ...... 4 1.5 Senior Panel Members ...... 5 2 Output and Performance ...... 11 2.1 Key Achievements in 2012/13 ...... 11 2.2 Administration Issues ...... 12 3 PPV Internal Activities and Update ...... 17 3.1 New Member Induction Day ...... 17 3.2 Chair Training Day ...... 18 3.3 Professional Development of Staff and Members ...... 18 3.4 Panel Member Interest Groups ...... 18 3.5 PPV Staff Meetings ...... 19 3.6 PPV Regional Visits ...... 19 4 Key Projects ...... 21 4.1 Environment Effects Inquiries ...... 21 4.2 Advisory Committees ...... 21 4.3 Other Major Matters ...... 24 4.4 Other Matters ...... 27 5 The Year Ahead ...... 29 Appendix A Matters Completed by Planning Panels Victoria 2012/13 Appendix B Current Significant Panels and EES’s
Foreword to the Minister for Planning
The 2012/13 financial year has been exceptionally good at Planning Panels Victoria. The whole team has continued to provide excellent advice on a wide range of matters with respect to Planning Scheme Amendments, Advisory Committees and Environmental Effect Inquiries. This advice has been undertaken with rigour, timeliness, commitment and without fear or favour. In the second half of 2012, PPV undertook its three year review of sessional members, with a number of members retiring, mainly due to the issue of avoiding the potential for real or perceived conflict of interest by “sitting on both sides of the table”. At the end of year professional development seminar, former Secretary Andrew Tongue acknowledged and thanked the longest standing members, including John Keaney, John Glossop, Robin Saunders, Colin Burns, Megan Carew, Neville Wale, Helen Weston and Craig Czarny. The introduction of Ministerial Direction No 15 relating to timeframes for all aspects of the Amendment process was introduced in October 2012 and has resulted in PPV reviewing and updating its administration procedures. This has added a significant increase in workload for the administration team, but the systems put in place by PPV have enabled a smooth introduction of the new Direction (see Section 2.2(i)). I take this opportunity to particularly acknowledge the outstanding commitment of our administration team – Harry, Sharon, Adrian and Laura. All staff work exceptionally well and the administration team, who have been one position short for just on eight months, have worked really well together to ensure that all administration and financial matters are dealt with in a most timely and committed manner. Recently, a Senior Sessional Member sent an email of thanks to Adrian and Laura which in part said “A quick note to thank you for your support during the recent … Amendment hearing process. I’m not sure that you realise how valuable your efforts are, and how much we appreciate your work. …. Your prompt responses to my frequent requests of assistance made by life so much easier. Adrian, your editing and commitment to get the report out on time was above and beyond the call of duty!” These sentiments are greatly appreciated, and are testament to the work of the whole team. I would like to thank all staff and sessional members for your support to Planning Panels Victoria over the past year and for the contribution made by all.
Kathy Mitchell Chief Panel Member
Planning Panels Victoria Annual Statement 31 July 2013
1 About Planning Panels Victoria
1.1 Planning Panels Victoria
Planning Panels are established under either the Planning and Environment Act 1987 or the Environment Effects Act 1978 and are a means of facilitating public participation in the planning and environment decision making process. They provide a process to independently assess planning scheme changes or development proposals through the consideration of submissions, the conduct of hearings and the preparation of reports. Planning Panels are advisory and make recommendations; with the final decision made by the responsible statutory body or the Minister for Planning. Planning Panels are administered by Planning Panels Victoria (PPV), which is located within the Planning, Building and Heritage Group of the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure (DTPLI). DTPLI began operating on 1 July 2013 and comprises parts of the former Departments of Planning and Community Development, and Transport. As at 30 June 2013, PPV comprised the Chief Panel Member, six Senior Panel Members, 73 Sessional Panel Members, a Senior Project Manager/Officer, and five administration and support staff.
1.2 Staff Update
In January 2013, PPV farewelled Margaret Baird who completed a 12 month secondment to replace Lester Townsend, who was seconded to assist on the Melbourne Metropolitan Strategy. Lester returned to PPV in January 2013. In May 2012 approval was received to fill the vacant Senior Panel Member position left vacant by Mark Marsden. After advertising and interviewing for the role, a recommendation was made to the Minister for Planning to appoint Con Tsotsoros to the position. Con commenced with PPV on 16 July 2013 and comes with a very strong and diverse background in Planning and Economics. Jessica Cutting was confirmed as ongoing in her role as Senior Project Manager in March 2013. Jessica has been with PPV since April 2010 on a fixed term basis. In November 2012, PPV farewelled Tina Ding who was the Accounts Payable and Administrative Assistant since February 2011. In June 2013, PPV began the process of sourcing an administrative trainee to fill this position for at least the next twelve months. Dylan Cropley was appointed to the role and commenced with PPV in July 2013.
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The organisational structure for PPV is as follows:
Chief Panel Member Kathy Mitchell
Assistant Senior Project Finance 3 Senior Director Manager Manager/EA Senior Panel Sessional Harry Mattheas Jessica Cutting Sharon Walker Members Members Trevor McCullough 70 Sessional Cathie McRobert Members Jenny Moles Senior Panels Lester Townsend Senior Project Officer Con Tsotsoros Nick Wimbush Officer Adrian Williams Greta Grivas Business Services Panel Coordinator Officer Laura Agius Dylan Cropley
1.3 2013 Sessional Member Review
In August 2012, the Minister for Planning approved a full review of all sessional members to appoint new members for a fixed three year term. PPV began this review in October 2012 and culminated in the appointment of 15 new sessional members in December 2012. As part of the review, 16 sessional members retired from PPV. PPV thanks these members for their contribution and wishes them well for the future. The departing members and the number of years as PPV sessional members are as follows:
Departing sessional members John Keaney (24 years) Shane Dwyer (4 years) John Glossop (15 years) Graeme Holdsworth (3 years) Robin Saunders (15 years) Robert Johnson (3 years) Colin Burns (11 years) Jodi Kennedy (3 years) Megan Carew (11 years) Jacqui McLeod (3 years) Neville Wale (11 years) Bob Seiffert (3 years) Helen Weston (11 years) Lorraine Stupak (3 years) Craig Czarny (9 years)
Chris McNeill resigned from PPV in May 2013 after 7 years of service to PPV.
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As of 30 June 2013, the pool of Sessional Members is as follows (with newly appointed members shown in bold):
Sessional Members Gordon Anderson Peter Gray Lorina Nervegna Chris Banon Des Grogan Peter Newman Suzanne Barker Wolfgang Haala Ken Northwood David Blore Stephen Hancock Tim Nott Kevin Breen Ian Harris William O’Neil Darrel Brewin John Hartigan Jane Osborn Geoff Carruthers Chris Harty John Ostroff Jack Chiodo Jim Holdsworth Lucinda Peterson Alan Chuck Richard Horsfall Margaret Pitt Andrew Clarke Warwick Horsfall Boyce Pizzey Ian Coles Renate Howe Sue Porter John Collins Tim Hubbard Ross Ramus Maxine Cooper Catherine Hunichen Cazz Redding Robin Crocker Esther Kay Greg Sharpley Graeme David Ann Keddie Karina Shpigel Brett Davis Michael Kirsch Stephen Sully Lyn Denison Neil Longmore Lynn Sweeney Rodger Eade Helen Martin Alan Thatcher Mandy Elliott Peter McEwan Ray Tonkin Bob Evans Gaye McKenzie Henry Turnbull Ian Gibson Ken McNamara Ian Walters Alison Glynn David Merrett David Whitney Geoff Glynn David Mitchell Catherine Wilson James Golsworthy Doug Munro Rod Gowans Andrew Natoli
Senior Sessional Members In December 2012, Kathy Mitchell announced that Rodger Eade and Bill O’Neil would be designated as Senior Sessional Members as a result of their long and extensive contribution to PPV. Along with Michael Kirsch, this brings the total number of Senior Sessional Members to three.
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1.4 Chief Panel Member
Kathy Mitchell Kathy is a member of the Planning, Building and Heritage Executive Management Team at DTPLI. Part of her role as Chief Panel Member includes regular meetings with the Minister for Planning, the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary to keep them abreast of current and emerging matters that PPV deals with. Until the change of Department, Kathy was the Planning, Building and Heritage representative on the Department wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Champions Group. She is a technical member of the Victorian Design Review Panel. Kathy regularly speaks at industry wide forums, seminars and conferences on issues relating to PPV, as well at municipal councils and the MAV. She remains a Victorian State Judge for the UDIA Awards of Excellence. In February and March, Kathy undertook the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course, which was a pilot course focused on the Victorian Public Sector. Kathy’s major Panels for 2012/13 included: Chair of Structure Plans for Major Activity Centre in Bayside (C101, C102, C103, C104); Southern Grampians Amendment C25 – review of strategic planning for Hamilton township and surrounds; Further retail development in Warrnambool through Amendment C70 and the concurrent planning permit application, and Amendment C84; Standard Development Contributions Advisory Committee – major review of the development contributions system in Victoria, which resulted in two reports (December 2012 and May 2013), as well as Supplementary Terms of Reference to review opportunities for a State Infrastructure Levy; A new Precinct Structure Plan for Greenvale Central through Hume Amendment C154; Development of a Masters Home Improvement Store at Corio through a combined Planning Scheme Amendment C268 and planning permit application 337/2012.
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1.5 Senior Panel Members
Margaret Baird Margaret completed her one year secondment from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal at the end of 2012. During the second half of 2012, Margaret’s Panels included: Review of a new Activity Centres Strategy for Ballarat (C151) and a proposal to expand the Wendouree Plaza Shopping Centre (Ballarat C159) through rezoning and a planning permit application. Rezoning of land for a regional soccer facility in Monbulk (Yarra Ranges C115). Review of design controls and rezoning relating to the MegaMile (West) Major Activity Centre, Nunawading, and Blackburn Neighbourhood Activity Centre (Whitehorse C143). Review of proposed heritage controls in Cardinia (C161). Implementation of the Kororoit Creek Regional Strategy in the City of Hobsons Bay (Hobsons Bay C87). Rezoning of land and associated controls/permits for land in Upper Beaconsfield (Cardinia C115); Pakenham (Cardinia C170); Beechworth (Indigo C52 and C54); and Point Cook (Wyndham C137). Consideration of local policy change for the Glen Eira Planning Scheme (Glen Eira C93). Margaret is a member of the Geographic Place Names Advisory Panel, a member of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Rules Committee, and a judge for the Victorian State Planning Awards conducted by the Planning Institute of Australia.
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Trevor McCullough Trevor chaired Panels and Advisory Committees covering a range of matters including Environmental Effects Enquiries, introduction of structure plans, development contributions plans and a number of rezoning amendments. During the year Trevor presented to a VPELA seminar on the Car Parking Provisions and was a guest lecturer in planning at RMIT. Together with Nick Wimbush, Trevor convenes the PPV Energy, Environment and Infrastructure Group. Trevor’s major matters for 2012‐13 included: Member of the Standard Development Contributions Advisory Committee which presented two reports to the Minister. Western Highway duplication Stage 2 – Beaufort to Ararat ‐ EES and draft Planning Scheme Amendment. Western Highway duplication Stage 3 – Ararat to Stawell ‐ EES and draft Planning Scheme Amendment. Changes to Development Contributions Plans (Nillumbik C63 and Melton C110). New Design and Development Overlay and other controls in Mt Eliza (Mornington Peninsula C162). Development Plan Overlay for Kinnears Rope Works site in Footscray (Maribyrnong C93). New Structure Plan, changes to Business and Residential Zones in Korumburra (South Gippsland C52, C66, C70, C71). Rezoning amendments and planning permits (Bass Coast C121, Cardinia C169, Strathbogie C65, Wodonga C87, and Wyndham C168).
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Cathie McRobert Cathie chaired Panels on a range of amendments relating to local policy and strategies, development provisions, heritage and rezoning proposals for specific sites. Significant Panels Cathie chaired in 2012‐13 included amendments relating to: Rural strategies in the Colac Otway Shire (C69). Rezoning and subdivision of land adjoining a Ramsar listed wetland in Kingston (C125) Moreland public open space contributions Heritage in Mount Alexander Shire (C55) and Moorabool Shire (C6 Part 2). Coastal development in Warrnambool (C75 and C76) and Crib Point (C163 Part 2). The Epping Principal Activity Centre (C130). Review of the Stonnington Municipal Strategic Statement (C161). Cathie has maintained her interest in planning for bushfire protection and chairs the Advisory Committee considering the associated planning provisions and overlay mapping. Cathie attended the Australasian Conference of Planning and Environment Courts and Tribunals in Western Australia. Of particular interest to the work of PPV were the series of papers relating to: The economic, community, personal and environmental demands following recent natural disasters, recovery responses and strategies to manage risks of fire, floods, cyclones and earthquakes. The experience in various jurisdictions of proactive management of expert evidence, including the pros and cons of court appointed experts, collaborative processes of expert peer review, structured expert conferencing facilitated by a commissioner, joint witness statements and concurrent presentation of evidence. Cathie convenes the PPV Regional Issues, and Social and Housing Interest Groups. During the year Cathie provided training in planning scheme amendments through the PLANET training program.
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Jenny Moles Jenny chaired Panels on a range of amendments relating to heritage and rezoning proposals for specific sites, restructure plans, shopping centre expansions and extensions to the Queenscliffe Ferry Terminal. Jenny’s Panels for 2012/2013 included: 54 new heritage overlays including three new precinct overlays and two group listings with supporting policy and other scheme changes in the towns and nearby rural areas of Shepparton and Tatura (Greater Shepparton C110). 109 new individual place heritage overlays and 12 new or revised precinct overlays with supporting policy and reference documents for Echuca, Kyabram and other towns and districts in Campaspe Shire (Campaspe C50). Four new heritage precincts in the Surrey Hills area (Boroondara C150). Residential rezoning adjacent to Moorabbin Airport (Kingston Planning Scheme C111 Round 2). Extensions to the Queenscliffe Ferry Terminal (Queenscliffe C23). Design and development controls at the Mentone Junction Activity Centre (Kingston C128). Restructure plans for old and inappropriate subdivisions and Crown townships (Mount Alexander C63 and C69). Residential rezoning within Bunyip Township and associated permit (Cardinia C72). Urban rezoning at the edge of Drouin Township (Baw Baw C88). Business rezoning and overlays at edge of Glen Huntly Activity Centre (Glen Eira C80). Business and other rezonings and overlays at the edge of Caulfield South Activity Centre (Glen Eira C95). Rezoning of former Urban Floodway Zone to residential in Berwick with associated permit (Casey C168). New licensed premises policy (Moonee Valley C131). Competing shopping centre expansions at Caroline Springs and Burnside Activity Centres (Melton C91 and C112). Jenny also organised two heritage seminars for the Department’s PLANET program and presented at a post‐ graduate seminar at University of Melbourne. Jenny continues to convene the heritage interest group of Panel members.
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Lester Townsend In January 2012, Lester began a 12 month secondment with DPCD (now DTPLI) to help develop the Metropolitan Planning Strategy for Melbourne. This work continued well into 2013. Lester’s work as part of the Metropolitan Planning Strategy team has included: An analysis previous metropolitan strategies, Managing Melbourne: A Review of Metropolitan Melbourne's Strategic Planning, drawing out lessons for the new strategy. This has been published on the www.planmelbourne.vic.gov.au website. There is also a short video. Drafting the discussion paper for the Strategy, Melbourne: Let’s talk About the Future. Working as part of various teams developing background material to inform the Strategy and analysing submissions. Setting up document templates and style sheets to coordinate input from different authors. Drafting various components of the Strategy. Lester has also managed a number of Panels for 2012‐ 13 including two in Sale and one concerning Ballarat’s gaming policy. Manningham C96 considered the introduction of mandatory height controls in residential growth areas. Lester once again delivered the PLANET training course on Effective Strategic Planning.
Con Tsotsoros Con was appointed as a Senior Panel Member in July 2013. Con has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Planning and has previously worked 14 years in the private sector and seven years in state government planning, most recently as Assistant Director ‐ Statutory Systems in the former Department of Planning and Community Development. Prior to that, Con was employed by MacroPlan (and its previous iterations) as Director for several years, following on from stints in Local Government (Northcote and Footscray). He has specialised in retail, economic and strategic planning. Con is a previous committee member and awards convenor of the Planning Institute of Australia (Victorian Division). Con commenced with PPV on 16 July 2013.
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Nick Wimbush During the year Nick undertook a number of training sessions for interest groups and universities including Sessional lectures to Monash Environmental Law and RMIT Planning students. He also participated in a Panel session on planning reform at the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association conference in Ballarat in September. During 2012 and early 2013 he was a member of the National Environmental Law Association National Conference Committee which culminated in the conference in Melbourne in March 2013. Nick has continued to act as Deputy Chief Panel Member. At the end of 2012 he completed his Masters of Law (Juris Doctor) at Monash University. Nick’s completed 22 Panel reports in 2012‐13 including: Heritage amendments in Banyule, Baw Baw and Glenelg. The Wellington Shire old and inappropriate subdivisions (C71). Redevelopment of the former Caltex site in Kingsville (Hobsons Bay C82). Height controls for aircraft safety around Essendon Airport (Moonee Valley C121). Structure Plans in South Gippsland (South Gippsland C72). An Advisory Committee for the Koo Wee Rup Bypass. Strategic review of land use in Tatura (Greater Shepparton C151). Development of the McCalls Tannery Site in Yarraville (Maribyrnong C89).
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2 Output and Performance
2.1 Key Achievements in 2012/13
In 2012‐13, a total of 154 matters were referred to PPV for consideration, including Planning Scheme Amendments, Advisory Committees, and Environment Effect Statement Inquiries. The total represents a 7.7% increase from 2011‐12. The number of submissions received fell by just over 10% to 5117.
2012/2013 2011/2012 % Change Total number of matters 154 143 +7.7 appointed Number of submitters across 5117 5725 ‐10.6 all Panels and Inquiries Amendments* 143 135 +5.9 Advisory Committees 8 6 +33.0 EES Inquiries 3 2 +50.0 Reports completed 165 126 +30.9
*includes combined Amendment/Permit matters
A list of all matters considered by PPV in 2012‐13 can be found in Appendix A. The main increase in matters referred to PPV has come from the increased numbers of Amendments (including combined Amendments/Permit Applications). In 2012‐13, PPV had three major EES Inquiries and ten Advisory Committees which reflected the increased workload from the previous year. Hearings and submission of reports are generally resolved within agreed timelines. Panels are appointed promptly (within one week of request), hearings process commences within three to four weeks of appointment, and reports are submitted within: Harry Matheas, Assistant Director 20 business days (for a one person Panel) 30 business days (for a two person Panel), or 40 business days (for a three or more person Panel) of a hearing concluding, unless other timelines are stipulated (for example in Terms of Reference for an Advisory Committee and EES). In the 2012‐13 financial year, PPV completed 165 reports. Of these 93% were completed within the required reporting target date (94% for 2011‐12). The breakup of the timing of reports received by PPV can be seen in the following chart. There was one report received between 15 and 30 days late, this was due to personal circumstances out of the control of the Chair.
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93% 4%
2% 1%
Ontime 1‐7 8‐14 15‐30
PPV Reports Submitted 2012‐13
2.2 Administration Issues
(i) Ministerial Direction 15 In October 2012, Ministerial Direction 15 (MD15) introduced set timeframes for certain stages in the Planning Scheme Amendment process. One of the timeframes requires Panel Hearing dates to be set before the Amendment commences exhibition. While the opportunity to pre‐set Hearing dates existed before MD15 was introduced, this process is now required for all Amendments proposing public exhibition. The dates are to be agreed to between the Planning Authority and PPV and included in the exhibited Explanatory Report. In summary the dates relevant to PPV are: The Planning Authority submits a request to pre‐set dates at least 25 business days before the anticipated commencement of exhibition. PPV confirms pre‐set dates with Planning Authority within 15 business days of the request to pre‐ set dates. Pre‐set dates should be finalised at least 10 business days before commencement of exhibition Planning Authority advises PPV of the number of submissions received and the likelihood of a Panel within 5 business days of exhibition closing The Planning Authority to request a Panel within 40 business days of exhibition closing The Panel must ‘commence its functions’ within 20 business days of the appointment of the Panel. The Panel must submit the Panel Report: within 20 business days* (for a one person panel); within 30 business days* (for a two person panel); or within 40 business days* (for a three or more person) panel. *after the last hearing day or when further information requested by the Panel is received (whichever is the later).
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Whittlesea C130 Hearing
PPV prepared a new web page, a guide and an on‐line form to assist parties understand and use the process introduced by MD15. Since the introduction of MD15, PPV has received 173 requests to pre‐set Panel Hearing dates. Of the 173 requests: 27 (15.6%) have not commenced / completed exhibition. 53 (30.6%) have completed exhibition but the Amendment has not been considered by the Planning Authority. 36 (20.8%) did not require a Panel. 11 (6.4%) are awaiting the receipt of a Panel Request from the Planning Authority, and 46 (26.6%) progressed to Panel. Laura Agius, Panel Coordinator
(ii) Archiving of PPV Panel Records PPV has continued its program of archiving material to secondary storage. With possible accommodation moves planned for the coming financial year, this program will be accelerated.
(iii) Quality Control of Panel Reports In terms of continuing improvement, the key area to highlight is in relation to report production and writing. Unfortunately one area of disappointment is in the quality of some reports submitted as ‘final’ reports that require significant editing prior to release by PPV. To address this, PPV will be introducing further guidelines for all members that will require sign off on the final report submission. Hopefully this will assist members in better understanding their obligations regarding the quality of reports.
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To complement the Panel Reports templates maintained by PPV and to improve the consistency of Panel Reports submitted, PPV has: Introduced a process for peer reviewing all Panel Reports (immediately before their submission to the Planning Authority) by the Chief, Senior Panel Members or the Senior Project Manager. This peer reviewing has resulted in common errors being identified and addressed in a checklist. Prepared a checklist of common Panel Report errors to be avoided by Panels. This checklist was finalised in late July 2013.
(iv) Web Page Updates PPV is constantly reviewing its pages on the DPCD / DTPLI web site. In 2012‐13 significant updates were made to the web pages, including: on‐going maintenance of all pages the creation of new pages on: 'Pre‐setting panel hearing dates', to reflect Ministerial Direction No 15, introduced in October 2012. This page informs and guides on the process and enables Planning Authorities to apply for pre‐set Panel Hearing dates through an on‐line form. 'Recent Panels and Committees' ‐ reports not available through 'Amendments online' will now be available on the new page for at least two years after a decision is announced on the matter. This page complements the 'Current Panel and Committees' page. Previously, matters that appeared on the 'Current' page were not available after their completion. Adrian Williams, Senior Panels Officer PPV’s web page can be accessed at: http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/panelsandcommittees
(v) PPV Finance Summary Panel expenditure was $2.7 million for the 2012‐2013 financial year of which $2.58 million was recouped. In recent years, the PPV budget has been reduced substantially. PPV endeavours at all times to meet its budgetary obligations and discussions have been held with the Department with a view of obtaining additional resources. The 11% Panel charge which has been in operation since January 2011 has resulted in recoups of $245,000 for the 2012‐2013 financial year. PPV recoups costs for most matters. Invoices are sent to the relevant Planning Authority (or party as provided for in the Act) either on an interim basis (if requested) or on completion of the Panel Report. The standard fees and charges that relate to PPV are:
Panel Member Fees – Senior Chair ($433 per half day) Sessional Chair ($418 per half day) and member at ($378 half day).* Mileage (cents per km method) based on engine capacity of vehicle (Australian Taxation Office rates); 63 cents small, 74 cents medium and 75 cents large vehicle.*
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Accommodation and overnight meal expenses (depends on location). * Venue hire and associated costs; (if applicable). Catering for the Panel during hearings. Photocopying at 20 cents per page.* Parking or travel expenses incurred such as road tolls. Senior Project Officer assisting the Panel (if applicable). Panel administration charge 11%. *The above fees exclude GST. PPV uses the Australian Taxation Office reasonable travel and meal allowance schedule to determine the rates applied for accommodation and meal expenses associated with an overnight stay. (Reference TD 2012/17)
Sharon Walker, Finance Manager Dylan Cropley, Business Services Officer
PPV members are required to submit monthly claim forms for each Panel they are working on. Once the Panel Report has been submitted a final claim is submitted. The Finance Manager then prepares an invoice for the charges relating to the Panel and sends it to the Planning Authority or other party as allowed for in the legislation. The Finance Manager regularly deals with cost inquries from Proponents and Planning Authorities, or parties that are representing them. A regularly asked question is ‘how much are the Panel fees going to be?’ PPV does not provide quotes or estimates of what they think each Panel might cost as each matter varies in complexity, location, number of members, etc. However, PPV provides information on standard fees and charges that will be applied.
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PPV Staff at Christmas Lunch 2012
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3 PPV Internal Activities and Update
3.1 New Member Induction Day
An induction day for new members was held on 7 February 2013 where Kathy Mitchell, Chief Panel Member, welcomed all new members. Information on their new role was given and that was followed by a session on legal issues in relation to Panels which was presented by Sarah Carlisle (Department Legal Officer).
New Sessional Members during their induction at PPV in February.
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3.2 Chair Training Day
On 23 April 2013, PPV held a Professional Development Forum for Panel Chairs which provided training and discussion for member’s chairing Panels. The day was attended by 41 people including 27 sessional members and included sessions by Mark Dwyer, Deputy President VCAT and Meredith Doig, Professional Company Director and Governance Adviser. The session also generated some interesting discussion and was well received by those who attended.
3.3 Professional Development of Staff and Members
PPV is keen to ensure that all staff and members participate in a range of professional development activities. Staff and members are encouraged to attend courses and seminars, and to run seminars and contribute to programs where appropriate. PPV scheduled three full day professional development and training seminars for members during the 2012‐13 year. Two of these were held on 23 August 2012 and 18 December 2012. The seminar scheduled for 24 May 2013 was cancelled due to a number of reasons, including member availability. Due to budgetary issues, sessional members are not paid for this time, but can claim travelling expenses (especially if they are travelling from regional Victoria). Speakers over the past year included: Matthew Guy MLC ‐ Minister for Planning; Andrew Tongue, Secretary – Department of Planning and Community Development; His Honour, Justice Garde, President, VCAT Peter Seamer, CEO Growth Areas Authority; and Jon Hickman – Chair, Victorian Coastal Council; and Peter Allen –Director, Office of Planning Performance, Department of Planning and Community Development Other speakers also presented to PPV and addressed topics on Rural Strategies and the 2011 Census. Members of PPV conduct smaller groups meetings for Special Interest Groups on an as required basis and these have included matters relating to energy and environment and social impact assessment. PPV provides regular email updates and provision of key DTPLI information, significant VCAT decisions and other matters of interest to members on an as required basis, including significant Panel reports. There is continuing professional development for Senior Members through participation, attendance and in many cases, the running of seminars, conferences, and presentation of papers, including: PLANET Training – both as presenters and participants; Presentation and participation at VPELA, PIA and UDIA conferences, seminars and forums; and Representation at DPCD Regional Conference and forums. Administration staff undertake regular training courses and seminars, including MS Word and Excel, financial training, web design, and PLANET courses.
3.4 Panel Member Interest Groups
The Energy, Environment and Infrastructure Group (convened by Nick Wimbush and Trevor McCullough) held a successful seminar in April 2013 for 25 members who heard presentations on the South West Landscape Assessment Study, upcoming major projects likely to require Panel involvement, the Victorian Climate Change Adaptation Plan and the revised EPA Guidelines for Industrial Residual Air Emissions.
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At a Regional Issues Forum held in August 2012, Cathie McRobert and Margaret Baird provided an overview of issues raised in Panel reports relating to Rural Strategies; Damien Kennedy from DPCD briefed members on State level initiatives for regional areas; and Gareth Hately from the MAV canvassed issues being confronted by local government and reported on the MAV review of rural strategies and provisions. A further session of the regional interest group to update members on bushfire provisions has been deferred until the consultation process for new mapping is underway. A session of the Social and Housing interest group (convened by Cathie McRobert) is planned to explore the implications of and promote a consistent response to the change to the Act that will require planning decisions to consider significant social (and economic) effects of Amendments and applications is planned. The Heritage interest group (convened by Jenny Moles) met in late July to discuss the forthcoming changes to the Act and common issues arising in heritage amendments. Likewise the Precinct Structure Plan interest group (convened by Kathy Mitchell) met in late July and had briefings from the GAA and the City of Greater Geelong about the current and forthcoming issues relating to the Growth Area planning in metropolitan Melbourne, Geelong and regional Victoria.
3.5 PPV Staff Meetings
PPV has two regular meetings where information can be exchanged and issues discussed. Every Monday, a general staff meeting is held where staff are informed of any issues raised at Executive meetings which the Chief Panel Member (or her delegate) attends, or any other Departmental forums. In addition, staff can raise issues for discussion or clarification on any other items which affect the operations of PPV. A more formal meeting is held on the last Friday of each month where staff meet to discuss broader issues and important work projects. These meetings have an agenda and minutes and action items are recorded. These meetings also allow staff who have travelled to conferences and/or overseas to share their experiences with the rest of the group.
3.6 PPV Regional Visits
A number of visits were undertaken during the year to meet with Regional Councils and Planners as follows:
(i) Barwon South West Margaret Baird, Laura Agius and Tina Ding visited Geelong/Barwon in July 2012 to present as part of a regional Forum.
(ii) Gippsland Cathie McRobert and Greta Grivas met with DPCD regional staff and a good representation of local government, consulting and agency planners in August 2012. They responded to local planners’ request to discuss ‘What makes a good submission to a Panel?’ and explained matters such as preparing for hearings, Panel reports and recommendations.
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(iii) Hume Trevor McCullough and Harry Matheas travelled to Shepparton to meet with Hume Region and local government planners in August 2012. A presentation on PPV and how to present to a Panel was made and was well received.
(iv) Metropolitan Melbourne In October 2012, Nick Wimbush and Jessica Cutting attended the Regional Planners Meeting (Western Metro) at Moonee Valley City Council attended by planning representatives from Moonee Valley, Brimbank, Darebin, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melton, Mitchell, Moreland, Whittlesea and Wyndham Councils. Nick and Jessica briefed attendees on good practice before Panels and provided tips and advice on participating in a successful Panel Hearing. Current issues before Panels were discussed including Development Contributions, Heritage Matters, Precinct Structure Planning and other Panel issues such as conflict of interest and privacy.
(v) Remaining regions Visits to the Loddon Mallee and Grampians regions were undertaken late in the 2011/12 year.
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4 Key Projects
4.1 Environment Effects Inquiries
(i) Western Highway duplication project – Section 2 – Beaufort to Ararat and Section 3 – Ararat to Stawell VicRoads proposed to duplicate the Western Highway between Beaufort and Stawell as part of a larger project to duplicate this highway between Ballarat and Stawell. The EES Inquiry and Advisory Committee Hearings were held in December 2012 (Section 2) and March 2013 (Section 3) and comprised Trevor McCullough (Chair), Darrel Brewin, Gordon Anderson (Section 2) and Trevor McCullough (Chair), Darrel Brewin and Ian Harris (Section 3). The Inquiry was supported by Greta Grivas. The Inquiry was required to: Consider and report on the potentially significant effects of the project taking into account the procedures and requirements the Minister required for the preparation of the EES and the controlling provisions under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) (Commonwealth); and Address matters relevant to the alignment and design of the project and the draft planning scheme amendments Greta Grivas ‐ Senior Project Officer prepared by VicRoads. The Inquiry submitted its Section 2 report in February 2013 with the Minister releasing his assessment in May 2013 which endorsed the Panel’s recommendation to support alignment option 1. The Section 3 report was submitted to the Minister in June 2013 and has not yet been released.
4.2 Advisory Committees
(i) Standard Development Contributions Advisory Committee In May 2012, the Minister for Planning announced the Government’s preferred framework for development contribution plans. The preferred framework outlined a new system of standard levies that can be selected and applied to different development settings. The new system would give councils a set of standard development contribution levies for different development settings based around five infrastructure categories: Community facilities Open Space facilities Transport infrastructure Drainage infrastructure Public land The Minister for Planning appointed an Advisory Committee to provide advice on the final framework for a new standard development contributions system and on the establishment of the standard levies. The Committee comprised Kathy Mitchell (Chair), Trevor McCullough, Rodger Eade, Chris De Silva and Bryce Moore. The Committee was assisted by Jessica Cutting, Senior Project Manager and Andrew Natoli, lawyer.
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SDCAC Members from left: Chris De Silva, Kathy Mitchell (Chair), Jessica Cutting (Senior Project Manager), Trevor McCullough, Bryce Moore, Rodger Eade and Andrew Natoli (Lawyer). The Advisory Committee was required to report its findings and recommendations in two stages: a report detailing the framework of the new system by Monday 17 December 2012 and a report setting the standard levies for the new system by Friday 31 May 2013. Report 1 was prepared as an interim report and provided the thoughts and views of the Committee based on its work to date. The Committee held approximately 35 stakeholder meetings in late 2012 with over 100 participants. A total 58 written submissions were also received. Report 1 set out a proposed approach to assigning standard levies in different Development Settings. Report 2 reviewed the comments and feedback provided in consultation in submissions. A total 69 written submissions were received. The Committee also met with over 100 organisations in forums and one‐on‐one meetings, consulting with over 800 people. Report 2 provided refinements to the levy framework and set standard levies for each Development Setting. The Standard Development Contributions Advisory Committee was subject to a probity audit and received favourable reports from the Probity Auditor, Ann Larkins, Director of Dench McClean Carlson. The Minister has since asked the Committee to undertake further work on a possible State Infrastructure Levy.
(ii) Moonee Valley Racecourse Redevelopment An Advisory Committee has been appointed by the Minister for Planning to report on the redevelopment of the Moonee Valley Racecourse. The Committee comprises Kathy Mitchell (Chair), Gordon Anderson, Stephen Hancock, Jim Holdsworth, and Lucinda Peterson. The Committee is being assisted by Jessica Cutting, Senior Project Manager. The Moonee Valley Racing Club (the Club) prepared a Master Plan to redevelop the racecourse and it was placed on informal public consultation in June 2011. Following a Heritage Assessment, Moonee Valley City Council proposed permanent heritage controls for structures and buildings on the Moonee Valley Racecourse site.
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Draft Amendments to allow the site redevelopment and to introduce the heritage controls have been prepared by the Club and the Council respectively. The Committee’s Terms of Reference require it to complete its task in stages. As part of Stage 1, the Committee met with the various parties listed its Terms of Reference. The Club prepared and presented a revised Master Plan to the Committee and to relevant parties, and a detailed site inspection was undertaken on 4 June 2013. The Advisory Committee has considered the revised Master Plan and provided advice on the suitability of the Master Plan for formal exhibition. The following stages will be completed in the coming financial year: Jessica Cutting Senior Project Manager Stage 2: Exhibition The Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure will exhibit the draft Planning Scheme Amendments and proposed Master Plan for a period of six weeks. Stage 3: Public Hearing The Advisory Committee is expected to carry out a public hearing and provide all submitters with an opportunity to be heard. Stage 4: Outcomes The Advisory Committee will produce a written report to the Moonee Valley City Council and the Minister for Planning providing an assessment of the redevelopment and recommendations as to how the project should proceed.
(iii) Ballarat West Development Contributions Advisory Committee An Advisory Committee has been appointed to report on the Ballarat West Development Contributions Plan. The Committee comprises William O'Neil (Chair), Geoff Glynn and James Golsworthy. The Committee is being assisted by Jessica Cutting, Senior Project Manager. On 2 October 2012 the Minister approved Amendment C158 to the Ballarat Planning Scheme. Amendment C158 introduced the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan (which covers the four remaining precincts in the Ballarat West Growth Area) and the Ballarat West Native Vegetation Precinct Plan into the scheme. The proposed Ballarat West Development Contributions Plan was not introduced into the scheme. Following further consultation on the contributions plan, the Council referred the submissions it received during the consultation, to the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee held a Directions Hearing on 14 May 2013. The Hearings on this matter were scheduled to be held in June and July 2013. On Day 1 of the Hearing, the Committee received a request to adjourn the hearing to identify further DCP cost savings. The Committee supported the adjournment request to enable further negotiation to take place. A further Directions Hearing will be held at in August 2013 to reset the hearing dates.
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(iv) Healesville‐Koo Wee Rup Advisory Committee The Healesville‐Koo Wee Rup Road is approximately 15 km in length and extends from Bald Hill Road in the north to the South Gippsland Highway. The Road passes through the commercial centre of the Koo Wee Rup township. The route is currently a two lane rural road and has experienced an increase in traffic since the opening of the Pakenham Bypass. The Proponent, VicRoads, proposed to upgrade Koo Wee Rup Road south of the Princes Highway in order to accommodate future traffic growth and provide safer conditions. VicRoads’ long term proposal is to provide a freeway standard route between the Princes Freeway (Pakenham Bypass) and the South Gippsland Highway, incorporating a bypass of the Koo Wee Rup township. In response to exhibition of VicRoads’ Planning Assessment Report, 15 submissions were received. The Advisory Committee Hearing was held in September 2012. The Advisory Committee was comprised of Nick Wimbush (Chair), Ian Gibson and Des Grogan and was assisted by Greta Grivas, Senior Project Officer. The Advisory Committee’s task was to consider controlled provisions under the EPBC Act, the road alignment and vehicular safety access and agricultural impacts.
4.3 Other Major Matters
(i) Hume C154 ‘Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan’ Amendment C154 to the Hume Planning Scheme applies to 236 hectares of land in Greenvale known as the Greenvale Central Precinct. The Amendment sought to incorporate the Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan, Greenvale Central Development Contributions Plan and Greenvale Central Native Vegetation Precinct Structure Plan into the Planning Scheme. It was prepared by the Growth Areas Authority as Planning Authority in consultation with Hume City Council, state agencies and various landowners. A Panel was appointed to consider the submissions made in respect of the Amendment. The Panel comprised Kathryn Mitchell (Chair), Des Grogan, Richard Horsfall and Chris McNeill. The Panel was assisted by Jessica Cutting, Senior Project Manager. The Panel held hearings for 8 days between 3 and 13 December 2012, and on 5 February 2013. A total of 268 submissions were considered by the Panel. Following a review of post exhibition submissions, the Growth Areas Authority made a number of revisions to the Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan, the most significant of which were to: Identify the southernmost part of Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan area (known as the Pan Handle) for low density rather than conventional density development and exclude this area from the Development Contributions Plan; and Introduce a directional buffer around the existing Greenvale Poultry Farm in the northern area of the Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan area. More than half of the submissions related to Aitken College and the road layout near the school. The Panel believed these issues were, for the most part, resolved to submitters’ satisfaction during the Panel Hearing. The key issues in dispute between the parties included: the implications of the proximity of Melbourne Airport, roads and access issues, the future of the Pan Handle area, the post exhibition inclusion of a local convenience centre, existing use rights associated with an egg farm within the Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan area, matters relating to Aitken College, the identification and location of a non‐Government school site, native vegetation issues, the management of
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encumbered open space, the Development Contributions Plan and the removal of restrictive covenants. The Panel concluded that the Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan would be difficult to implement primarily due to the highly fragmented nature of land ownership in the area and the existing subdivision pattern. The Panel also concluded that the Amendment provides for the future development and growth of the Greenvale Central area through to implementation of the Greenvale Central Precinct Structure Plan and its associated provisions.
(ii) Wellington Planning Scheme Amendment C71 The ‘Old and Inappropriate Subdivisions’ on the 90 Mile Beach in Gippsland have been an intractable planning problem for over 40 years. Nearly 12,000 lots at residential densities with few or no services were subdivided in the remote coastal dunes of the 90 Mile Beach, primarily in the 1960s. Since the early 1970’s successive State and local governments have imposed various levels of planning controls to prevent or minimise development in the fragile landscape. The issue came to a head with Wellington Shire Council’s Amendment C71 to introduce permanent development prohibition into the area. The Panel heard numerous heartfelt submissions from owners of properties in the Amendment area, some of whom have been fighting the planning controls for three generations. The Panel reflected on the difficult history of the area but ultimately supported the Amendment given the undoubted environmental values present and poor planning outcome that would result if development proceeded.
(iii) Surf Coast C66 The Amendment proposed to introduce a number of strategic planning studies that affect the future growth and development of Torquay‐Jan Juc: Torquay‐Jan Juc Neighbourhood Character Study and Vegetation Assessment (2006) and Torquay‐Jan Juc Neighbourhood Character Study Review (2012); Sustainable Futures Plan Torquay‐Jan Juc 2040 (2012); Torquay‐Jan Juc Retail Strategy (2011); Torquay Town Centre Parking and Access Strategy (2011‐2016); and Torquay North Outline Development Plan (Revised, 2012). The Panel, assisted by Greta Grivas Senior Project Officer, is currently hearing the issue which attracted 538 submissions and received considerable local media attention.
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Bob Evans, Nick Wimbush (Chair) and Lucinda Peterson during the Surf Coast C66 Hearing
Surf Coast C66 Hearing
(iv) Moonee Valley C108 Amendment C108 to the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme proposed to introduce a new Local Planning Policy, Stormwater Management (Water Sensitive Urban Design), at Clause 22 in the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme and make a minor change to Clause 21.03‐2 to cross reference the new policy. The Amendment will apply to all land in the municipality, where an application is made for a new building; extension to an existing building which is 50 square metres in floor area or greater; and a subdivision in a business zone (except for subdivision of existing buildings). Four other Councils (Port Phillip, Yarra, Melbourne and Stonnington) have proposed similar amendments to their local planning policies that have been submitted to the Minister for approval.
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4.4 Other Matters
(i) Updating the Panel Members Manual to include guidance when considering matters ‘On the papers’ Normally a Hearing will take place as a result of a Panel request. However, occasionally a Panel report can be written without a Hearing. This process is called ‘On the papers’. On the papers involves the Panel considering the written submissions referred to it by the Planning Authority (usually the Council), and considering the Amendment generally, and then preparing its report. It will not involve a main Hearing. The update to the Panel Members Manual provides guidance to Panel members about when it is and is not appropriate to conduct a matter on the papers and the process that is involved.
(ii) A Guide to the Use of Reference Documents in Panel Reports The role of reference documents, and the manner in which they are referred to in planning schemes, are often addressed in submissions about planning scheme Amendments that are subsequently considered by Panels. During the year, PPV prepared an internal paper which identified examples of these issues and different approaches to them arising through the consideration of some Panels.
(iii) Planning and Environment Amendment (General) Act 2013 and its Implications for PPV The Planning and Environment Amendment (General) Bill passed both houses in February 2013 and received Royal Assent on 19 February 2013. It is now known as the Planning and Environment Amendment (General) Act 2013. The Amendment Act amends the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (P&E Act) with the intention to improve the operation of the planning system in Victoria. The Amendment Act comes into operation on 28 October 2013. The key reforms in the Amendment Act are to— abolish Development Assessment Committees; provide for a Planning Application Committee to work with councils to deliver better local planning decisions; provide for two types of referral authority that will be set out in planning schemes; provide for reporting to the Minister by planning authorities, responsible authorities and referral authorities to improve the transparency of the planning system; improve the processes for amending planning schemes and assessing planning permit applications by reducing delays and speeding up information exchange; improve the decision‐making process at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal; improve the operation of planning agreements by expanding the options for amending and ending agreements; make miscellaneous changes to improve the operation of the P&E Act which will reduce uncertainty and delays, and deliver better planning outcomes. In addition, the Amendment Act amends the Subdivision Act 1988 in relation to public open space and includes consequential minor changes to the Subdivision Act 1988 and the Local Government Act 1989.
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Implications for Planning Panels Currently the Proponent does not have the right to be heard under the P&E Act. The Amendment Act confirms in legislation the right of the Proponent to be heard, although in practise it will have little effect on Panels which give the Proponent the opportunity to be heard as a matter of course. The Amendment Act clarifies that the same procedural rules apply to advisory committee hearings as to Panel Hearings. Similar to practice day hearings conducted by VCAT, the Amendment Act gives Planning Panels the option of holding ‘Directions Panels’ whereby a number of Directions Hearings are conducted in one day by a particular Panel which is not necessarily the same Panel as that which is appointed to the main Hearing. It is expected that Directions Panels would be used only rarely but it may be a useful provision in limited circumstances. Under the Amendment Act, Panel members will be immune from liability and cannot be sued personally provided the Panel acted in good faith in discharging its functions. In practice, it will not represent a substantive change to how Panel proceedings are conducted at present. New definitions of a ‘referral authority’ under Part 4 of the Amendment Act will enable a planning scheme to provide for the two kinds of referral authority as below: A determining referral authority has the power to require a permit application to be refused or for certain conditions to be included in a permit. A recommending referral authority may comment on an application. This change is relevant to combined planning scheme amendments and planning permit (Section 96D) Panels. In this case the Panel will need to be clear as to whether the referral authority is a ‘determining’ referral authority or a ‘recommending’ referral authority when considering a permit application. The same will apply to section 97E (Ministerial call‐ in permits). Prescribed amendments can now be approved by a council and the Minister without the requirement of a Panel Hearing. The implication for Planning Panels will depend on what is defined as a ‘class’ or ‘classes’ of amendments. At present, the Act and Amendment Act do not contain definitions of these classes but it is likely that some smaller and administrative‐type amendments may be diverted from the Panel process. Part 10 of the Amendment Act makes it mandatory for the Planning Authority to take social effects and economic effects of the use or development of the land into account when preparing an amendment to a planning scheme, and also when issuing planning permits. Previously there was only a requirement to consider significant environmental matters in the preparation of an amendment (section 12(2)(b)) but there was discretion as to whether social and economic effects were to be considered by the planning authority (and thus the Panel). Potentially, heritage panels, and possibly others, may need to change the way they assess heritage proposals and take social and economic impacts into account at the Amendment stage. Section 18 of the Subdivision Act is amended to apply only where the requirement for public open space is not specified in the planning scheme. Therefore, if a planning scheme specifies the level of public open space contribution in Clause 52.01, there is no power to vary or reduce it in the event that section 18(1A) applies.
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5 The Year Ahead
The year ahead brings many challenges. This time last year, PPV thought it would be moving to 1 Spring Street, but that did not eventuate for a number of reasons. Now that DPCD no longer exists, the new DTPLI will be consolidating most of its operations and staff at 1 Spring Street by the end of 2013. This will include PPV, and at the time of writing, it would seem as though PPV offices will be located on Level 5 and hearing rooms on the ground floor. One of the complications of this is that additional staff facilities will be required on the ground floor to enable staffing whenever a Hearing is in progress. The budget is always presenting a challenge for PPV while another challenge for the year ahead is the apparent heavy program of major environmental cases, as well as metropolitan and regional PSP matters. This may require additional staff resources in terms of administration and project officer support. Soon there will be a new Metropolitan Strategy and seven Regional Growth Plans. These will be co‐ordinated and implemented by the new Metropolitan Planning Authority which is to commence operations in October 2013. As we currently understand, the role of PPV will not change in this new operating context. With the recent introduction of the new residential, commercial, industrial and rural zones, changes to the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the current review of the State Planning Policy Framework, and the ongoing reform of the Victoria Planning System, PPV will need to ensure its members are fully abreast of the implications of these changes in the delivery of its services. Challenges however, are exciting and always bring with it new energies, ideas and thought processes. All at PPV look forward to the next 12 months and the opportunities it will realise.
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Appendix A Matters Completed by Planning Panels Victoria 2012/13
Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Greater Dandenong Jodi Kennedy 02/07/12 Apply an Environmental Audit Overlay and C133 rezone 90 – 100 and 168 ‐ 222 Clarke Road, (8 submissions) Springvale South from part Public Park and Recreation and part Special Use 2 to Green Wedge to facilitate the Chain of Parks policy and planning objectives of Melbourne 2030. Stonnington C157 Helen Martin 03/07/12 Amend the properties covered by the (3 submissions) Alexandra Avenue/Domain Road/Punt Road, South Yarra Heritage Precinct (HO122) and the Caroline Street, South Yarra Heritage Precinct (HO355). Nillumbik C63 Trevor McCullough 04/07/12 Amend Clauses 45.06 and 81.01 to revise (9 submissions) Development Contribution Plan Overlay 2 that applies to land in Diamond Creek North and Development Plan Overlay 4 that applies to land in Plenty Low Density Residential Area. Melbourne C186 Jenny Moles 09/07/12 Amend Clauses 22.04 and 43.01 to apply a (29 submissions) Ray Tonkin Heritage Overlay to 99 sites and include the Central City (Hoddle Grid) Heritage Review 2011 and Heritage Assessment 316 – 322 Queen Street 2010 as policy references. Mitchell C79 Warwick Horsfall 09/07/12 Amend Clauses 35.03, 43.02 and 43.04, apply (34 submissions) Bob Evans Design and Development Overlay and Development Plan Overlays, and rezone various sites to implement recommendations included in the Kilmore Strategy Plan 2008. Greater Bendigo C166 Chris McNeill 12/07/12 Rezone part of 401‐405 High Street, Golden Part 2 Square from Special Use 3 to Residential 1 to (1 submission) correct an anomaly in the planning scheme. Moira C69 Cathie McRobert 12/07/12 Rezone Lot 1 Belmore Street (between the (5 submissions) Town Hall and Burke’s Hotel), Yarrawonga from Business 1 to Public Use 6 (Local Government) to correct a mapping anomaly. Swan Hill C40 Margret Baird 16/07/12 Amend Clauses 22.13, 43.04 and 61.03, apply (31 submissions) Development Plan Overlay 4, include the site as Precinct 1 (retail) and rezone 1.76 ha on the north‐west corner of Beveridge Street and Pye Street, Swan Hill from Public Park and Recreation to Business 1 to allow for the commercial development of the site. Stonnington C154 Margret Baird 16/07/12 Amend Clauses 22.11, 34.01, 43.03 and 81.01 (130 submissions) Rodger Eade and rezone land to allow for the expansion of the Chadstone Shopping Centre. Ian Walters Surf Coast C57 s34 (2) Andrew Clarke 17/07/12 S34 (2) Panel to consider the exclusion of Panel Richard Horsfall various properties from the Torquay Jan Juc (1 submission) Development Contributions Plan May 2011.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Mt Alexander C55 Cathie McRobert 18/07/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 43.01, 61.03 and 81.01 (24 submissions) to implement the findings of the former Shire of Newstead Heritage Study 2004 (revised 2011). Bayside C82 Michael Kirsch 25/07/12 Amend Clauses 22.05 and 43.01 to apply a (40 submissions) Ray Tonkin Heritage Overlay to various properties identified as having heritage significance within the City of Bayside Review of Heritage Precincts in Activity Centres (March 2007, revised June 2010) and Bayside Individual Citations (April 2007). Greater Shepparton Nick Wimbush 27/07/12 Rezone 5 ha at 1‐25 Ross Street and 26‐44 C159 Cussen Street, Tatura from Industrial 1 to (8 submissions) Public Use 1 (Service and Utility) to allow the expansion of Goulburn‐Murray Water offices. Bayside C101 Kathy Mitchell 30/07/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.06, 22.03 and 43.02, (26 submissions) Michael Kirsch introduce and apply Design and Development Overlay 10 to all properties and rezone some
properties to implement the structure plan for the Bay Street Major Activity Centre. Bayside C102 Kathy Mitchell 30/07/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.06, 22.02, 22.07, (27 submissions) Michael Kirsch 43.02, 43.05 and 61.03, introduce Design and Development Overlay 11, introduce
Neighbourhood Character Overlays 8 and 9 and rezone some properties to implement the structure plan for the Church Street Major Activity Centre. Bayside C103 Kathy Mitchell 30/07/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.06 and 43.02 apply (32 submissions) Michael Kirsch Design and Development Overlay 2 to some properties, and introduce and apply Design
and Development Overlay 12 to implement the structure plan for the Hampton Street Major Activity Centre. Bayside C100 Kathy Mitchell 30/07/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.06, 22.04 and 43.02, (20 submissions) Michael Kirsch remove Design and Development Overlay 1 to some properties and introduce and apply
Design and Development Overlay 9 to implement the structure plan for the Sandringham Village Major Activity Centre. Greater Geelong C243 Alison Glynn 06/08/12 Amend Clauses 52.16 and 81.01 for 737 ha of (15 submissions) Rod Gowans land covered by Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct, the New Corio Estate
and adjoining properties bounded by Bacchus Marsh Road, the Geelong Ring Road, the Geelong – Melbourne railway Line and property boundaries, in Corio and Lara. Melton C110 Trevor McCullough 06/08/12 Amend Clauses 45.01, 45.06 and 81.01 to (6 submissions) Karina Shpigel allow for the upgrading of Beattys Road.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Glen Eira C87 Margaret Pitt 08/08/12 Amend Clauses 21.04, 22.07, 22.08, 43.02, (66 submissions) Ian Gibson 43.05 and 61 to protect areas of high neighbourhood character significance. Bass Boast C121 and Trevor McCullough 08/08/12 Delete Design and Development Overlay 1, Permit Application apply Design and Development Overlay 4 and 110134 rezone 41 Bergin Grove, San Remo from (8 submissions) Residential 1 to Business 1, and approve a Planning Permit at 135 Marine Parade and 41 Bergin Grove, San Remo for the development of a car park and ancillary works to allow for the extension of an existing supermarket. Maribyrnong C93 Trevor McCullough 09/08/12 Amend Clause 43.04 and apply Development (14 submissions) Gaye McKenzie Plan Overlay 14 to the former Kinnears Ropeworks site at 124‐188 Ballarat Road,
Footscray to allow the site to be used for residential and commercial purposes. Mildura C64 Nick Wimbush 10/08/12 Review of the Mildura Planning Scheme. (29 submissions) David Whitney Colac Otway C65 Part 1 Trevor McCullough 14/08/12 Amend Clause 21.04, remove Design and (6 submissions) Development Overlay 7 and apply Design and Development Overlay 6 to land bounded by Cawood Street, Great Ocean Road, Murray Street and McLachlan Street, Apollo Bay to encourage medium density development. Glen Eira C93 Margaret Baird 17/08/12 Amend Clause 21 and delete Clause 22.04 to (1 submission) remove the Commercial Centres Policy from the Planning Scheme. Hume C138 Rodger Eade 20/08/12 Amend Clauses 21.07 and 2109 to implement (8 submissions) David Merrett the Hume City Retail Strategy 2009 and include it as a Reference Document.
Greater Shepparton Nick Wimbush 27/08/12 Amend Clauses 21.04, 21.06, 21.08, 21.09, C151 37.01 and 81.01 to implement the findings of (16 submissions) the Strategic Review of Tatura Industrial Land 2011 as it applies to Tatura Milk Industries on land bounded by Dhurringile Road, Hogan Street, Hanlon Street, Brown Street, the railway line and Mactier Park, Tatura. Bayside C90 Part 1 Michael Kirsch 27/08/12 Amend Clauses 21.06 and 22.13 to implement (23 submissions) the recommendations of the Black Rock Village Neighbourhood Activity Centre:
Structure Plan, 2009. Moonee Valley C102 Megan Carew 27/08/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.06 and 43.02 to (13 submissions) replace the existing Design and Development Overlays 3 and 4 with a revised Design and Development Overlay 3 for land abutting Bulla Road and Mt Alexander Road between the Tullamarine Freeway, Essendon North and Strathmore and the City Link, and insert the Mt Alexander Road Corridor Urban Design Guidelines 2010 as a reference document.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Boroondara C148 Gaye McKenzie 28/08/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 22.05 and 43.01 to (12 submissions) apply a Heritage Overlay (HO532) to the Union Road Commercial Heritage Precinct at 94 – 165 Union Road and 376 – 386 and 631 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills. Stonnington C158 Helen Martin 28/08/12 Amend Clause 43.01 to apply a Heritage (4 submissions) Overlay to various areas. Cardinia C170 Margaret Baird 31/08/12 Rezone 48 John Street and 8‐20 Henry Street, (7 submissions) Pakenham from Residential 1 to Mixed Use to reflect the use of adjoining land. Southern Grampians C25 Kathy Mitchell 31/08/12 Amend Clauses 21, 22, 32.03, 34.02, 35.03, (41 submissions) Bill O’Neil 35.07, 35.08, 37.01, 43.02, 43.04, 45.02, 52.06, 61.03 and 81.01 to implement the:
recommendations from Council's 2010
review of the Planning Scheme; Hamilton Airport Master Plan 2010; Hamilton Structure Plan 2011; Retail Strategy 2011; and Economic Development Strategy 2011‐21. Knox C93 Final Report Jenny Moles 05/09/12 Amend Clauses 22.08, 36.01, 43.04, 45.01 and (19 submissions) Gordon Anderson 61.03, remove Development Plan Overlay 4, amend Development Plan Overlay 6, apply
Development Plan Overlay 9, remove the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and rezone 45 ha of land from part Public Park and Recreation, part Residential 1 and part Business 3 to part Residential 1, part Public Use 6 and part Public Park and Recreation to implement the recommendations of the Stamford Park Masterplan (February 2010). Baw Baw C86 Nick Wimbush 05/09/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.06, 21.09, 21.11, (24 submissions) Gaye McKenzie 21.12, 22.02, 22.04, 22.07, 43.01, 43.02 and 61.0, apply a Heritage Overlay, the Design and
Development Overlay and the Environmental Audit Overlay and rezone to a number of properties to implement recommendations of the town strategies for Drouin and Warragul. Baw Baw C90 Nick Wimbush 05/09/12 Amend Clauses 21.11, 43.01, 61.03 and 81.01 (40 submissions) Gaye McKenzie to revise and apply the Heritage Overlay to implement the recommendations of the Baw Baw Heritage Study. Greater Geelong C186 Cathie McRobert 13/09/12 Amend Clause 32.04, apply Design and and Permit Application Development Overlay 29 and rezone 29‐31 242/2011 Reynolds Road, Highton from part Public Park (109 submissions) and Recreation and part Public Use 6 to Mixed Use to allow for the subdivision of the land into two lots.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Hobsons Bay C82 Nick Wimbush 14/09/12 Amend Clauses 43.02, 66.06, apply the (17 submissions) Bob Evans Environmental Audit Overlay and Design and Development Overlay 10, and rezone the 4.7 Stephen Hancock ha Caltex Terminal at 38 – 48 Blackshaws Road and part 561 – 569 Melbourne Road, South Kingsville from Industrial 3 to Residential 1 to implement recommendations of the Hobsons Bay Industrial Land Management Strategy, 2008. Wyndham C137 Margaret Baird 14/09/12 Amend Clauses 34.01 and 43.02, apply Design (7 submissions) Chris McNeill and Development Overlay 7 and rezone 1.89 ha either side of Boardwalk Boulevard
between Sneydes Road and Windorah Drive, Point Cook from Residential 1 to Business 1 to enable the land to be developed for retailing and complimentary uses. Melton C91 Jenny Moles 17/09/12 Amend Clauses 22.06, 37.02 and 81.01 to (7 submissions) Kevin Breen amend Schedule 1 to the Comprehensive Development Zone and update the retailing
policy to allow for expansion of the retail core of Caroline Springs Town Centre comprising the Caroline Springs Square and land in Lake Street and Caroline Springs Boulevard. Melton C112 Jenny Moles 17/09/12 Amend Clauses 21.04, 34.01 and 32.04 and (9 submissions) Kevin Breen rezone land bounded by the Western Highway, Westwood Drive, Burnside
Retirement Village and Chisholm Drive from Mixed Use to Business 1 to allow for expansion of the Burnside Activity Centre. Yarra Ranges C115 Margaret Baird 21/09/12 Amend Clauses 52.03 and 81.01 and rezone (17 submissions) Mandy Elliott 115 and 121 Old Emerald Road, Monbulk from Green Wedge 1 to Public Park and Recreation
to facilitate development of the Monbulk Soccer Facility. Cardinia C161 Margaret Baird 24/09/12 Amend Clauses 21.09, 42.03, 43.01, 61.03 and (17 submissions) Jim Holdsworth 81.01 to introduce and apply Significant Landscape Overlay 7 to one property and
amend and apply the Heritage Overlay to 74 sites and Precincts to implement the recommendations of the Cardinia Local Heritage Study May 2011. Macedon Ranges C84 Cathie McRobert 25/09/12 Amend Clauses 21 and 22 to introduce the Interim Report David Mitchell recommendations of the Planning Scheme review report 2008 and the Macedon Ranges (43 submissions) Settlement Strategy 2011. Cardinia C169 Trevor McCullough 28/09/12 Amend Clause 32.03, remove the (8 submissions) Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, apply Design and Development Overlay 1 and rezone 78 ‐ 92 Hope Street, 24 ‐ 36 Doran Road and 2 ‐ 10 Morris Way, Bunyip from Rural Living 2 to Low Density Residential to accommodate growth of Bunyip.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Greater Geelong C220 John Glossop 02/10/12 Rezone 10 and 18 Alkara Avenue and 8‐10 Mill (3 submissions) Road, Lara from Rural Living to Public Park and Recreation to allow for development of the Lara Recreation Reserve. Moonee Valley C112 Andrew Clarke 03/10/12 Amend Clause 61.03 and apply the Public (4 submissions) Acquisition Overlay 2 to part of 6 Craig Street, Keilor East to give effect to the Steele Creek Linear Park Master Plan (2007). Maribyrnong C89 Nick Wimbush 10/10/12 Amend Clauses 43.01 and 43.04 to remove (11 submissions) John Ostroff the Heritage Overlay from HO124 and introduce Schedule 15 to the Development
Plan Overlay, apply an Environmental Audit Overlay and rezone the McCalls Tannery site and Anderson Reserve at 125 and 129‐155 Francis Street, Yarraville from Industrial 3 to part Residential 1 and part Public Park and Recreation to allow for the residential development of part of the site with the remainder being added to the Westgate Public Golf Club. Stonnington C128 Helen Martin 15/10/12 Amend Clauses 21.02, 21.04, 21.06, 22 and (13 submissions) 22.01 to introduce a new Awnings Policy to provide direction on the type of awnings supported by Council. Warrnambool C70 and Kathy Mitchell 16/10/12 Amend Clause 34.01, remove the Design and Permit Application Bill O’Neil Development Overlay and the Development P2011‐129 Plan Overlay and rezone land east of the
(6 submissions) Gateway Plaza Shopping Centre (north of Bescott Street), Warrnambool from Residential 1 to Business 1 to allow for the extension of the shopping centre in accordance with the Warrnambool Eastern Activity Precinct Structure Plan. Moreland C83 Nick Wimbush 16/10/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 44.01 and 61.03 to (15 submissions) Chris Banon apply an Erosion Management Overlay to 2,400 properties in Gowanbrae, Glenroy ,Oak
Park, Brunswick West, Brunswick East, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South, Coburg, Coburg North and Fawkner identified as being susceptible to erosion, landslide and other slope degradation processes. Warrnambool C84 Kathy Mitchell 16/10/12 Amend Clauses 21.07 and 34.01, to allow for (1 submission) Bill O’Neil the establishment of a supermarket in the Warrnambool Homemaker Centre at 1 – 49
Raglan Parade, Warrnambool. Yarra Ranges C108 David Merrett 19/10/12 Amend Clauses 43.02 and 61.03, apply an (34 submissions) Catherine Wilson Environmental Audit Overlay and new Design and Development Overlay 12 and rezone part
of 9 Green Street, Healesville from Public Use 4 to Business 1 to allow for the commercial development of this surplus land.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Kingston C117 Bill O’Neil 22/10/12 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.06, 22.01, 37.08, (12 submissions) Rob Deutscher 43.02, 61.03 to simplify the planning and development of the site.
Nillumbik C77 Michael Kirsch 31/10/12 Amend Clauses 22.09, 22.10, 22.12, 32.04, (15 submissions) 42.03 and 43.02 and rezone various sites to apply a suite of controls and policies to the Eltham Gateway area along Main Road between Porter Street and Dudley Street, Eltham to implement recommendations of the Eltham Gateway Review. Healesville – Koo Wee Nick Wimbush 01/11/12 Assessment of the potential impacts of the Rup Road upgrade Ian Gibson proposed upgrading of the Healesville – Koo Advisory Committee Wee Rup Road between the Pakenham Des Grogan (13 submissions) Bypass, Pakenham and the South Gippsland Highway, Koo Wee Rup. Mornington Peninsula Trevor McCullough 02/11/12 Amend Clause 43.02 to replace Design and C162 Rod Gowans Development Overlay 4 with a new Design and Development Overlay 18, Mount Eliza (424 submissions) Cazz Redding Woodland area to land bounded by Nepean Highway, Humphries Road, Moorooduc Road and Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza to prevent further subdivision and housing development. South Gippsland C52 Trevor McCullough 02/11/12 Amend Clause 43.04 to replace Development (27 submissions) Jodi Kennedy Plan Overlay 5 with a new Development Plan Overlay 4 and rezone 20.5 ha south east of
Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Korumburra from Farming to part Residential 1, part Public Use 2 and part Road Category 1 to allow for residential development of the land. South Gippsland C66 Trevor McCullough 02/11/12 Amend Clauses 43.04 and 61.03 to introduce (12 submissions) Jodi Kennedy Development Plan Overlay Schedule 6, delete Environmental Significance Overlay 5 and
rezone land bounded by Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Whitelaw Road, residential areas and the industrial estate, Korumburra from Farming to Residential 1 to allow for residential development of the land. South Gippsland C70 Trevor McCullough 02/11/12 Amend Clause 21.04 to introduce new (8 submissions) Jodi Kennedy township planning provisions and Framework Plan Maps for Korumburra implement the
recommendations of the Korumburra Structure Plan July 2010 and the Priority Development Panel May 2010. South Gippsland C71 Trevor McCullough 02/11/12 Rezone the 0.2 ha library, art gallery, historical (10 submissions) Jodi Kennedy society and community meeting hub site at 155‐165 Commercial Street, Korumburra from
Public Use 7 to Business 1 to allow for development of a large scale business.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Stonnington C77 Michael Kirsch 05/11/12 Amend Clauses 21.04, 21.06, 22, 22.02, 22.20 (9 submissions) and 43.02 to introduce new controls, planning policy and Schedule 9 to the Design and Development Overlay and rezone land south of Toorak Road and part of 28 – 30 Jackson Street, Toorak from part Business 1 and part Public Use 6 to part Business 1 and part Business 2 to implement recommendations of the Toorak Village Structure Plan and the Toorak Village Design Guidelines. Melbourne C187 Chris Harty 05/11/12 Replace Clause 22.19 Environmentally (9 submissions) Sustainable Office Buildings with a new Energy, Water and Waste Efficiency policy. Greater Geelong C254 John Keaney 12/11/12 Amend Clauses 21.04, 21.07, 21.14, 43.02 and (269 submissions) Catherine Hunichen 81.01 and rezone various sites to implement recommendations of the Leopold Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework 2011. Boroondara C101 Sue Porter 16/11/12 Amend Clauses 22.05 and 43.01 to apply (10 submissions) Ray Tonkin Heritage Overlays to various sites to implement recommendations of the Camberwell Junction Heritage Review (2009). Indigo C52 and Advisory Margaret Baird 16/11/12 Rezone: Committee Ann Keddie the former Beechworth Gallery at 8 (5 submissions) Albert Road, Beechworth; the former Gallery and law office at 9 Bridge Road, Beechworth; and the Murray Breweries site at 29 Last Street, Beechworth. from Residential 1 to Mixed Use to allow for greater future development opportunities. Indigo C54 and Advisory Margaret Baird 16/11/12 Rezone: Committee Ann Keddie the Beechworth Plumbing site at 3 (1 submission) Harper Avenue, Beechworth; the Foodworks site at 22 Junction Road, Beechworth; and the Beechworth Machinery site at 30 High Street, Beechworth. from Residential 1 to Mixed Use to allow for greater future development opportunities. Ballarat C159 and Permit Margaret Baird 20/11/12 Introduce a Road Closure Overlay and rezone Application P2012‐442 Bill O’Neill 1131; Units 1 and 2/1133 Norman Street; 68 (29 submissions) Park Street and 70 Park Street and northern part of Park Street, Wendouree from Residential 1 to Business 1 to allow for expansion of Wendouree Shopping Centre. Ballarat C151 Margaret Baird 20/11/12 Amend Clauses 21.04 and 221.10 to (11 submissions) Bill O’Neill implement the Ballarat Activity Centres Strategy 2011.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Colac‐Otway C69 Cathie McRobert 22/11/12 Amend Clauses 21.02, 21.03, 21.05, 21.06, (29 submissions) Darrel Brewin 21.07, 35.03., 35.08, 45.05, 61.03 and 81.01 and rezone various sites to implement the recommendations of the Colac Otway Rural Living Strategy (December 2011) and the Forrest Structure Plan (August 2011). Hobsons Bay C87 Margaret Baird 23/11/12 Amend Clauses 42.01 and 61.03 to introduce (11 submissions) and apply an Environmental Significance Overlay to the Kororoit Creek Corridor between the Princes Highway and the mouth of the creek at Port Phillip Bay to introduce a recommendation of the Kororoit Creek Strategy Plan 2005. Port Phillip C89 Alison Glynn 30/11/12 Amend Clauses 21.07, 22.04, 43.01 and 81.01 (13 submissions) Jane Osborn to implement the review of Heritage Overlay 1 ‐ Port Melbourne (HO1) for the area bounded by Clark Street, Ingles Street, Boundary Street, Pickles Street and Beach Street and apply a Heritage Overlay to an additional 248 sites in Port Melbourne. Boroondara C142 Peter McEwan 30/11/12 Amend Clauses 22.05 and 43.01 to: (39 submissions) Renate Howe apply a Heritage Overlay in Kew to various sites; amend the boundary of the Barry Street Precinct (HO143); and remove site specific Heritage Overlays that currently apply to 33 properties affected by the above precincts. Kingston C128 Jenny Moles 03/12/12 Amend Clauses 43.02 and 61.03 to introduce (15 submissions) and apply Design and Development Overlay 22 to land known as the Mentone Junction to apply design and development controls and provide guidance to the site. Greater Bendigo C162 Cathie McRobert 03/12/12 Amend Clauses 21.10, 22.06 and 43.01 to (10 submissions) apply a Heritage Overlay to various sites to implement the recommendations of the Heritage Policy Citations Review, 2011. Cardinia C115 and Margaret Baird 14/12/12 Amend Clause 61.03, remove Environmental Permit Application Michael Kirsch Significance Overlay 1, apply Design and T060010 Development Overlay 2, Vegetation (18 submissions) Protection Overlay 2 and the Road Closure Overlay and rezone Lot 1: Beaconsfield ‐ Emerald Road and the John William Drive Road Reserve, Upper Beaconsfield from Rural Living 2 to Residential 1 to allow for subdivision of the site into 8 lots.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Wellington C71 Nick Wimbush 14/12/12 Amend Clauses 21.01, 21.02, 21.04, 21.05, (143 submissions) Chris Harty 21.09, 22.08, 42.03, 45.05, 52.03, 61.03 and Karina Shpigel 81.01, introduce a Significant Landscape Overlay, replace interim controls with permanent controls and rezone land between Golden Beach and Glomar Beach to introduce development prohibition for land along the Ninety Mile Beach inappropriate subdivision area. Standard Development Kathy Mitchell 17/12/12 Provide advice on setting the framework for a Contributions Advisory Trevor McCullough new development contributions system and Committee Report 1 – Rodger Eade the establishment of standard levies. ‘Setting the Framework’ Chris De Silva for the new standardised Bryce Moore levy system (58 submissions) Stonnington C153 Nick Wimbush 19/12/12 Amend Clauses 21.02, 22.02, 43.04 and 61.03 (17 submissions) Ian Walters to amend the planning controls and apply Development Plan Overlay 2 to 590 Orrong Road and 4 Osment Street, Armadale to apply the principles of the Urban Design Framework. Whittlesea C169 David Merrett 20/12/12 Amend Clause 43.04, apply Development Plan (5 submissions) Overlay 28 and rezone 28 ha of surplus Ivanhoe Grammar School land at part of 730 Bridge Inn Road, Doreen from Special Use 5 to Residential 1 to allow for the residential development of the site. Whitehorse C143 Margaret Baird 21/12/12 Amend Clauses 21.07, 22.06, 22.11, 22.12 and (33 submissions) Chris McNeill 43.02 and rezone land to apply a new Design and Development Overlay 8 to the Blackburn
Neighbourhood Activity Centre and the western part of the MegaMile Major Activity Centre along both sides of the Maroondah Highway generally between Vine Street, Blackburn and Varman Court, Nunawading to allow for future development of the MACs. Banyule C77 Nick Wimbush 24/12/12 Amend Clauses 21.03, 21.09 and 22.06 to (31 submissions) introduce a new local planning policy ‘Cultural Heritage Conservation Policy’. Ballarat C141 Alison Glynn 31/12/12 Amend Clauses 21.00, 21.02, 21.04, 21.06, (33 submissions) 21.09, 21.10 and 25.01 to incorporate the recommendation of the Ballarat Open Space Strategy (2008) to allow for future management and designation of public open space within the municipality.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Corangamite C29 Ian Gibson 31/12/12 Amend Clause 61.03 and: (15 submissions) revise the Significant Landscape Overlay 1 controls (SLO1) for the Volcanic Features and Landscapes; revise the Significant Landscape Overlay 3 controls (SLO3) for the Great Ocean Road Landscape – Peterborough to Princetown; apply Significant Landscape Overlay 4 (SLO4) to the Princetown Estuarial Landscape; and apply Significant Landscape Overlay 5 (SLO5) to the Moonlight Head Coastal Landscape. to implement the recommendations of the Great Ocean Road Region Landscape Assessment Study (GORRLAS) (DSE, 2003). South Gippsland C76 Henry Turnbull 09/01/13 Amend Clause 21.04 to introduce the (8 submissions) Jodi Kennedy recommendations of the Southern Leongatha Outline Development Plan for land bounded by the southern boundary of the township, Boags Road, Simons Lane, the Rail Trail and Coalition Creek, Leongatha. Strathbogie C28 Pt 2 Michael Kirsch 09/01/13 Amend Clauses 35.0, 42.02, 43.04 and 61.03, (12 submissions) Alan Chuck apply a new Development Plan Overlay 2, a new Vegetation Protection Overlay 1 and
rezone 241 ha known as Lovers Hill bounded by Avenel – Longwood Road, the railway line, Hume Freeway, Spencer Road, Ewings Road and the Avenel Township, Avenel from Farming to Rural Living to allow for the subdivision of the site into 36 lots. Queenscliffe C23 Jenny Moles 09/01/13 Amend Clauses 21.03, 21.05, 37.01, 42.01, (36 submissions) Geoff Carruthers 42.02, 52.16 and 81.01 to include the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal Native Vegetation Helen Martin Precinct Plan 2010 and the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal Implementation Plan 2010 as incorporated documents. Rezone land near the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal from part Public Park and Recreation, part Special Use 1 and part Public Conservation and Resource to part Special Use 3 and part Road Zone to facilitate redevelopment of the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal and associated car parking. Strathbogie C50 Michael Kirsch 09/01/13 Review of the Strathbogie Planning Scheme. (21 submissions) Alan Chuck Bayside C109 Gaye McKenzie 14/01/13 Amend Clauses 21.06, 22.06, 43.05 and 61.03 (7 submissions) to implement neighbourhood character controls over various sites to implement the recommendations of the Bayside Highett Neighbourhood Character Review, 2011.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Brimbank C149 Warwick Horsfall 14/01/13 Amend Clause 43.04 to introduce and apply (1 submission) Development Plan Overlay 15, apply an Environmental Audit Overlay and rezone 512 ‐ 528, 528A and 538 Ballarat Road, Sunshine from Industrial 1 to Residential 1 to allow for residential development of the site. Hobsons Bay C76 Nick Wimbush 17/01/13 Amend Clauses 32.04, 43.01, 43.04 and 61.03, (18 submissions) Stephen Hancock apply an Environmental Audit Overlay, a Development Plan Overlay 2, reduce the
extent of the Heritage Overlay (HO186) and rezone the .87 ha former Newport Flour Mill site at 1 McRobert Street, Newport from Industrial 1 to a Mixed Use to allow for residential development of the site. Stonnington C161 Cathie McRobert 18/01/13 Review of the Stonnington Planning Scheme. (11 submissions) Brett Davis Moreland C129 Brett Davis 25/01/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 22.13 and 43.01 to (37 submissions) Boyce Pizzey amend, apply or delete Heritage Overlays for 35 properties and 10 precincts to implement
the North of Bell Street Heritage Study (2011) and the Gallipoli Parade Heritage Precinct and Beaufort Houses Review (2011). EES Western Highway Trevor McCullough 08/02/13 Duplication of the Western Highway between Project Stage 2 Gordon Anderson Martins Lane, Beaufort and Heath Street, Ararat. (23 submissions) Darrel Brewin South Gippsland C72 Nick Wimbush 15/02/13 Amend Clauses 21.04, 43.04 and 61.03 and (76 submissions) Kevin Breen various rezoning to introduce the Loch, Nyora, Poowong and Meeniyan Structure Plans 2011. Sue Porter Yarra Ranges C109 Pt 2 Nick Wimbush 27/02/13 Rezone surplus Council owned land at (4 submissions) Moores Road, Monbulk from Public Use to Business 1 to allow for the sale of the land.
Wodonga C94 Michael Kirsch 04/03/13 Amend Clauses 52.16, 61.03 and 81.01, apply (12 submissions) Alan Thatcher a Vegetation Protection Overlay and rezone land within the Leneva Valley and Baranduda from part Farming, Rural Conservation, Low Density Residential, Public Conservation and Resource, Residential 1, Rural Living, Industrial 1 and Urban Growth to part Public Park and Recreation and part Public Conservation and Resource to implement a Native Vegetation Precinct Plan in accordance with the Wodonga Retained Environment Network Strategy (2006). Hume C154 Kathy Mitchell 08/03/13 Amend Clauses 37.07, 43.03, 45.06, 52.01, (268 submissions) Des Grogan 52.02, 52.16, 61.03 and 81.01 to allow for the development of land within the Greenvale Richard Horsfall Central Precinct Structure Plan Area. Chris McNeill
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Macedon Ranges C82 & Warwick Horsfall 08/03/13 Amend Clause 43.02 to insert Design and Permit Application Development Overlay 21, delete Restructure PLN\2012\303 Overlay 11 and rezone 0.47 ha at Lot 1 LP (6 submissions) 113444 Frith Road, Gisborne from Rural Conservation 4 to Residential 1 to allow for
the subdivision of the land into 5 lots. Mt Alexander C59 Trevor McCullough 19/03/13 Amend Clauses 21.04, 21.05, 22.33, 52.28 and (12 submissions) 80.01 to implement the Mount Alexander Gaming Policy Framework (SGS Final Report, 2010) to introduce a gaming policy to guide the location of gaming machines. Moonee Valley C128 Gaye McKenzie 20/03/13 Amend Clauses 21.04, 21.05, 43.02, 43.05, (18 submissions) Cazz Redding 61.03 and 81.01 to implement the recommendations of the Moonee Valley Neighbourhood Study and Neighbourhood Character Precinct Profiles. Stonnington C170 Renate Howe 20/03/13 Revise the boundary of the Chapel Street (1 submission) Precinct HO126 and realign land into two new Heritage Precincts to manage areas that are
removed from the revised HO126 boundary. Nillumbik C78 Pt 2 Helen Martin 25/03/13 Amend Clause 43.01 to apply a Heritage (1 submission) Overlay (HO264) to 836 Heidelberg ‐ Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge. Greater Geelong C242 & Michael Kirsch 25/03/13 Amend Clause 34.01, remove Design and Permit Application No Bill O’Neil Development Overlay 14 and rezone 1.45 ha 1527/2010 at 4 ‐ 46 Province Boulevard, Highton from
(31 submissions) Residential 1 to Business 1 to allow for development of a NAC.
Glen Eira C98 Peter McEwan 02/04/13 Amend Clauses 43.02, 52.03, 61.03 and 81, (4 submissions) apply Design and Development Overlay 2 and Environmental Audit Overlay and rezone 1B‐ 1C Tovan Akas Avenue, Bentleigh from Industrial 3 to Residential 1 to allow for the residential development of the site. Bayside C87 Catherine Hunichen 04/04/13 Amend Clauses 21.06, 22.05, 43.01 to apply a (8 submissions) Heritage Overlay (HO764) to the Brighton Town Hall Heritage Precinct to implement the recommendations of the City of Bayside Heritage Review: 2009 Study. Manningham C96 Lester Townsend 11/04/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.16 and 43.02 to (688 submissions) amend the controls to all land affected by Design and Development Overlay 8 (Residential Areas along Main Roads and Surrounding Activity Centres) to implement actions from the Manningham Residential Strategy (2012).
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Moreland C122 Cathie McRobert 12/04/13 Amend the Schedule to Clause 52.01 ‐ Public (7 submissions) Karina Shpigel Open Space Contributions and Subdivision to include increased public open space
contribution rates for Brunswick East/North Fitzroy, Brunswick and Glenroy. East Gippsland C87 Nick Wimbush 12/04/13 Amend Clauses 21.06, 43.02, 45.05 and 81.01 (6 submissions) to remove the Public Acquisition Overlay and Restructure Overlays. Rezone land within the Tambo Bluff Estate from Low Density Residential to Public Parks and Recreation to reflect the properties already restructured in the Newlands Arm and Tambo Bluff Estates. Update the Newlands Arm Restructure Plan and the Tambo Bluff Restructure and Public Acquisition Overlays Structure Plan to 2012 versions. Baw Baw C88 Jenny Moles 12/04/13 Amend Clauses 22.02, 43.02 and 61.03, delete (15 submissions) Environment Significance Overlay 1, apply Design and Development Overlay 3 and rezone 100 Buln Buln Road, Drouin from Farming to Residential 1 to allow for the residential development of the land. Cardinia C72 and Permit Jenny Moles 12/04/13 Amend Clauses 52.03, 61.03 and 81.01, Application T090192 Robin Crocker remove the Environmental Significance Overlay, apply Design and Development (14 submissions) Overlay 1 and Vegetation Protection Overlay 1
and rezone 33 ha at Crown Allotment 85, 8 Drake Court, Bunyip from Farming 1 to Low Density Residential to allow for the low density residential development of the land. Yarra Ranges C117 Chris McNeill 12/04/13 Amend Clause 43.04, apply an Environmental (10 submissions) David Whitney Audit Overlay and a new Design and Development Overlay 8 and rezone the
former Tontine site at 238‐240 Maroondah Highway, Chirnside Park from Industrial 1 to Mixed Use to allow for a more intensive development of the site. Mitchell C87 Andrew Clarke 15/04/13 Implement a new MSS at Clause 21 to reflect (22 submissions) the outcomes of the Mitchell Planning Scheme Review Report April 2010. Colac Otway C62 Graeme David 19/04/13 Amend Clauses 42.01, 61.03 and 66.04 to (4 submissions) delete Environmental Significance Overlay 5 and apply Environmental Significance Overlay 3 to land in the Barham River Special Water Supply Catchment Area to protect the water quality and yield within the catchment.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Kingston C125 and Cathie McRobert 22/04/13 Amend Clause 21.05 and rezone 4.71 ha at 44 Permit Application KP‐ Greg Sharpley First Avenue, Chelsea Heights from part Urban 1/2012 Floodway and part Public Park and Recreation
(18 submissions) to part Residential 3 and part Public Use 1 (Service and Utility) to allow for the 25 lot subdivision of 1.31 ha of the site with 2.859 ha being used for a drainage reserve. Whitehorse C133 Nick Wimbush 23/04/13 Amend Clause 43.04 and apply a new (13 submissions) John Ostroff Development Plan Overlay 4 to the 5.5 ha Crossway Baptist Church site at 2‐18 and 27‐
29 Vision Drive and 709 Highbury Road, Burwood East to provide a framework for the future development of the site. Glen Eira C95 Jenny Moles 26/04/13 Apply an Environmental Audit Overlay and (3 submissions) rezone 348‐354, 367 ‐385, 388, 390, 392, 394, 396, 398, 398A and 402 – 412 Hawthorn Road and 1A, 1B and 1C Olive Street, Caulfield South from part Business 3 and part Residential 1 to part Business 1 and part Business 5 to reflect the current commercial uses of the land whilst allowing for its future residential development. Greater Shepparton Jenny Moles 26/04/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.09, 43.01, 61.03 and C110 Ann Keddie 81.01 and amend, remove and delete the (27 submissions) Heritage Overlay to the properties identified in the Shepparton Heritage Study Stage IIB. Mornington Peninsula Ray Tonkin 29/04/13 Apply Heritage Overlay (HO361) to the house C170 at 4 ‐ 6 Rannoch Avenue, Mt Eliza. (5 submissions) Boroondara C149 Margaret Pitt 01/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 22.05 and 43.01 to (11 submissions) apply permanent heritage controls in Kew to implement the recommendations of the Kew Junction Commercial Heritage Study, 2011. Surf Coast C78 Nick Wimbush 01/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.02, 22.05, 37.01, 42.01, (10 submissions) Esther Kay 42.02, 43.02, 43.04, 43.05, 61.03, 66.04 and 81.01 and delete, update and correct the
zoning and overlays of a number of properties across the municipality. Yarra C149 Alison Glynn 03/05/13 Amend Clauses 22.02, 43.01 and 81.01 to (57 submissions) Boyce Pizzey apply a Heritage Overlay to various sites.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Warrnambool C75 Cathie McRobert 03/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 22.01, 42.01, 43.02, (15 submissions) Cazz Redding 43.04 and 61.03, apply Design and Development Overlays 2 and 17, Development Plan Overlay 12 and rezone 41‐ 59 Hopkins Point Road and 21‐23 Logan’s Beach Road and Public Reserve LP210016, Warrnambool from part Rural Living and part Farming to part Residential 1, part Rural Living and part Public Conservation and Resource to develop the land in accordance with the Coastal Hopkins River Environmental Structure Plan, May 2008. Warrnambool C76 Cathie McRobert 03/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 22.01, 43.02, 43.04 and (20 submissions) Cazz Redding 61.03, remove Design and Development Overlay 2, apply Design and Development
Overlay 17 and Development Plan Overlay 13 and rezone Lot 3 PS136088, Lots 3 and 6 LP4728 and Lots 1 and 2 PS605610A Hopkins Point Road, Warrnambool from part Farming and part Rural Living to Residential 1 to develop the land in accordance with the Coastal Hopkins River Environmental Structure Plan, May 2008. Swan Hill C47 Peter McEwan 07/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.07 and 43.02, apply Design (8 submissions) and Development Overlay 6 and rezone 20 ha at the southern and northern entrances to the City of Swan Hill from part Farming and Public Use 1 (Service and Utility) to Business 2 to implement the recommendations of the Swan Hill Highway Business Strategy to provide for development of commercial activities. Swan Hill C46 Peter McEwan 07/05/13 Amend Clauses 43.02, 43.04, 61.02, apply (11 submissions) Design and Development Overlay 6 and Development Plan Overlay 4 and rezone 15.76 ha at part of 85 Hayes Road South and 0.45 ha at Lot 1 PS 534129S, Lake Boga from Farming to Residential 1 to allow for the future residential development of the land. Surf Coast C79 Michael Kirsch 08/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.02, 21.11, 22.06, 22.07, David Whitney 22.08, 37.01, 42.03, 43.02, 43.04, 43.05 and 61.03 amend/apply various Overlays and
rezone various sites in the Anglesea Township to implement the recommendations of the Anglesea Structure Plan, January 2012. Stonnington C167 Renate Howe 08/05/13 Amend Clause 43.01 to revise the boundary of the Hornby Street Precinct, Prahran (HO138) to include Elm Place and sections of McIlwrick Street, near Chapel Street.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Surf Coast C74 Michael Kirsch 10/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.14, 42.03, 43.02 and 61.03 David Whitney apply Significant Landscape Overlay 7, Design and Development Overlay 24, a Vegetation Protection Overlay and a Public Acquisition Overlay and rezone the majority of the settlement boundary area of Bellbrae from part Farming, part Road and part Public Park and Recreation to part Township / Farming, part Public Park and Recreation and part Public Conservation and Resource to implement the Bellbrae Structure Plan (2010). Moorabool C6 Part 2 Cathie McRobert Interim Amend Clauses 43.01 and 61.03 to apply a (48 submissions) Helen Martin 08/04/13 Heritage Overlay to 80 new sites; and update the reference to Heritage Overlay 15 to Final change the address description to 13‐17 10/05/13 Franklin Street, Maddingley to implement the recommendations of the Bacchus Marsh Heritage Study 1995. Moonee Valley C117 David Merrett 13/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.06, 43.02 and 61.03 (62 submissions) Wolfgang Haala to introduce Design and Development Overlays 7 and 10 and rezone various sites to implement the Keilor Road and North Essendon Activity Centre Structure Plans (2011) and the Keilor Road and the draft North Built Form Guidelines 2012. Glenelg C55 Part 1 Nick Wimbush 14/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.02, 43.01 and 61.03 to (32 submissions) Margaret Pitt apply Heritage Overlays to 87 places across the municipality to implement the findings of
the Glenelg Shire Heritage Study Stage 2. Wellington C79 Lester Townsend 16/05/13 Rezone 120‐122 Cunninghame Street, Sale (11 submissions) Lynn Sweeney from Residential 1 to Mixed Use to allow for the development of a bottle shop and associated car parking. Greater Geelong C265 Alison Glynn 21/05/13 Amend Clause 61.03 to review the extent of (25 submissions) Catherine Wilson the Special Building Overlay as it applies to Portarlington East, Corio, Newcomb and Whittington. Towong C29 Warwick Horsfall 21/05/13 Amend Clause 22.09 and rezone 44.22 ha at (3 submissions) 1A – 9 and 79 – 109 Towong Street and 1 – 13 and 17 – 27 Akuna Avenue, Tallangatta from part Industrial 1 and part Business 1 to Mixed Use to allow for the development of the land for a range of mixed uses. Mount Alexander C63 Jenny Moles 22/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 45.05 and 81.01 to (9 submissions) remove the Restructure Overlay and introduce restructure plans as incorporated documents for the following areas: Maldon North (A); Maldon North (A); Muckleford South; and Ravenswood South.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Mount Alexander C69 Jenny Moles 22/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 45.05 and 81.01 to (4 submissions) introduce restructure plans for the Gower, Pollard, Tarilta and Walmer to allow for the appropriate development of these areas. Glenelg C73 Michael Kirsch 22/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.09 and 22.01 to introduce (7 submissions) structure plans and the Glenelg Sustainable Settlement Strategy 2012 for Portland, Heywood, Casterton, Dartmoor, Nelson, Cape Bridgewater, Narrawong, Condah, Sandford, Digby, Merino and Tyrendarra. Glen Eira C80 and Jenny Moles 29/05/13 Apply an Environmental Audit Overlay and Permit Application rezone 122 Grange Road and 1232‐1258 Glen GE/PP‐24474/2012 Huntly Road, Carnegie from part Residential 1 and part from Industrial 3 to Business 2 to (10 submissions) allow for the multi storey office and residential development of the site. Brimbank C147 David Merrett 29/05/13 Rezone land identified in the Brimbank Green (20 submissions) Ian Coles Wedge Management Plan from part Rural Conservation, part Public Park and Recreation,
part Green Wedge and part Public Use 1 to part Public Park and Recreation, part Public Conservation and Resource and part Green Wedge to protect the environmental and land management values of the land. Yarra Ranges C124 and David Blore 29/05/13 Amend Clause 42.03, apply Significant Permit Application Landscape Overlay 23 and rezone 2 Neryl 2012/1171 Court, Mooroolbark from Rural Living to (10 submissions) Residential to allow for the subdivision of the land into 19 lots, remove 29 native trees and vary a drainage and sewerage easement. Brimbank C146 David Merrett 29/05/13 Amend Clauses 42.01 and 61.03 to apply an (20 submissions) Ian Coles Environmental Significance Overlay 5 to the habitat corridor of the Maribyrnong River and the identified areas of native vegetation adjacent to the river to provide protection to the environmentally significant habitats and landforms along the river. Casey C157 Bill O’Neil 29/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.05, 21.09, 21.11, 21.12, (13 submissions) John Hartigan 22.05, 22.07, 22.08, 22.09, 22.15, 34.01 and 37.08, remove Development Plan Overlay 1, Development Plan Overlay 8, apply an Environment Audit Overlay and rezone the majority of the Cranbourne Town Centre from part Business 1, part Business 2, part Business 3, part Industrial 1 and part Public Use to Activity Centre ‐Cranbourne Town Centre to implement the Cranbourne Town Centre Plan.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Moonee Valley C121 Nick Wimbush 30/05/13 Amend Clauses 43.02, 61.03 and 66.04 to (9 submissions) apply Design and Development Overlays 8 and 9 to land surrounding the Essendon Airport to ensure that inappropriate development does not adversely affect the operations and safety of the airport. Greater Geelong C268 Kathy Mitchell 30/05/13 Amend Clauses 21.07, 43.04 and 61.03, and Permit Application Kevin Breen amend the City of Greater Geelong Activity 337/2012 Centre Hierarchy, remove Environmental
(16 submissions) Significance Overlay 4 and apply Development Plan Overlay 26 and rezone part of the land at
the south east corner of Geelong Ring Road and Bacchus Marsh Road, and part of 240 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio from Residential 1 to part Business 3 and part Business 4 to allow for the establishment of a Woolworths Masters store and four restricted retail premises. Standard Development Kathy Mitchell 31/05/13 Provide advice on the final framework for a Contributions Advisory Trevor McCullough new development contributions system and Committee Report 2 – Rodger Eade the establishment of standard levies.
‘Setting the Standard Chris De Silva Levies’ for the new Bryce Moore system. (69 submissions) Western Highway Trevor McCullough 31/05/13 Duplication of the Western Highway between Duplication Stage 3 ‐ Ian Harris Pollards Lane, Ararat and Gilchrist Road, Ararat to Stawell EES Darrel Brewin Stawell. Inquiry (16 submissions) Yarra C170 Nick Wimbush 03/06/13 Amend Clauses 43.03, 61.03 and 81.01 and (12 submissions) Bob Evans apply Incorporated Plan Overlay 2 and an Environmental Audit Overlay and rezone 32‐
68 Mollison Street, Abbotsford Industrial 1 to Business 3 to allow the site to be developed for business purposes. Apply Incorporated Plan Overlay 2 and an Environmental Audit Overlay and rezone 61‐69 William Street, Abbotsford from part Industrial 3 and part Residential 1 to Mixed Use to allow for development of the site for commercial and office purposes. Colac Otway C67 Nick Wimbush 05/06/13 Amend Clauses 21.04, 21.06, 21.07, 44.02 and (12 submissions) Lyn Denison 61.03 to introduce and apply the Salinity Management Overlay to affected land to
implement the outcomes of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Salinity Management Overlay project covering the Shires of Colac Otway, Corangamite, Golden Plains and Surf Coast, to better plan and manage salinity within the municipality.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Hume C156 Brett Davis 05/06/13 Amend Clauses 34.01 and 43.04, remove (10 submissions) Geoff Glynn Development Plan Overlay 7, apply Development Plan Overlay 28 and rezone 175 Donald Cameron Drive, Roxburgh Park from Comprehensive Development to part Residential 1, part Mixed Use and part Business 1 to allow for residential development of the land. Frankston C74 and Bill O'Neil 06/06/13 Amend Clauses 37.01, 57.01 and 81.01, Permit Application No Suzanne Barker amend the Environmental Significance 355/2009/P Overlay 1 and rezone 4.9 ha at 525 ‐ 559 (20 submissions) McClelland Drive, Langwarrin from Rural Conservation 3 to Special Use 4 to allow for expansion of the Peninsula Private Hospital. Mornington Peninsula Andrew Clarke 07/06/13 Amend Clauses 21.07 and 43.04 and apply C175 Gordon Anderson Development Plan Overlay 18 to 0.25 ha at 1A (466 submissions) Lorina Nervegna and 1B Jetty Road, Rosebud to allow for mixed use development of the site including a restaurant/cafe and medium density housing. Corangamite C31 and Ian Gibson 11/06/13 Remove Design and Development Overlay 3, Permit Application apply Design and Development Overlays 2 and PP2012/176 3 and rezone 18 Tregea Street and 29‐31 (9 submissions) Morris Street, Port Campbell to allow land to be developed for commercial and residential development and an off‐street car park. Mornington Peninsula Sue Porter 11/06/13 Amend Clause 22.21, delete Design and C135 Part 2 Peter Gray Development Overlay 6, insert Development (23 submissions) Plan Overlay 17 and rezone 16.3 ha of land in Mornington from Low Density Residential to Residential 1 to implement Stage 1 of the Mornington North Outline Development Plan. Amend Clause 43.01 to delete the Heritage Overlay that applies to 10, 12, 14 and 18 Beach Road, Shoreham; apply a Heritage Overlay to the Main Street Mornington Heritage Precinct. Amend Clauses 21.06 and 22.04 and rezone land in Ranelagh Estate, Mt Eliza from part Special Use 2, Residential 1, Public Use 6 and Business 1 to part Special Use 8 and Public Park and Recreation. South Gippsland C77 Trevor McCullough 12/06/13 Amend Clause 21.04 to implement the (20 submissions) recommendations of the South Gippsland Eastern District Urban Design Frameworks (January 2012) to introduce specific provisions for Agnes, Hedley, Mt Best, Port Franklin, Port Welshpool, Toora and Welshpool. Wyndham C168 Trevor McCullough 13/06/13 Modify the zoning boundaries in the central (1 submission) business core area of the Sanctuary Lakes Resort in Point Cook to reflect future uses and accord with approved developments.
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Matter considered Member/s Report Details of the Panel Date Kingston C111 ‐ Round 2 Jenny Moles 14/06/13 Amend Clauses 21.95, 21.07 and 61.03, apply (30 submissions) Doug Munro Environmental Audit Overlay and Design and Development Overlay 22 and rezone the North Precinct of Southern Road, Mentone from Industrial 1 to Residential 3 to allow for the residential development of the land. Mornington Peninsula Cathie McRobert 20/06/13 Amend Clause 43.02 to introduce three C163 Part 2 Stephen Sully Design and Development Overlay schedules (13 submissions) 19, 20 and 21 and apply them to parts of Bittern and Crib Point to implement recommendations from the Crib Point Township Plan. Wodonga C87 Trevor McCullough 20/06/13 Rezone the playground and surplus childcare (7 submissions) facility at 9 Strathmore Street and 8 – 10 James Street, Wodonga from Public Park and Recreation to Residential 1 in accordance the 2012 Playground Strategy which makes recommendations on a number of underused playgrounds. Banyule C86 and Permit Brett Davis 20/06/13 Amend Clause 43.02 to amend Design and Application P484/11 Development Overlay 10 as it applies to 250 (5 submissions) Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe to allow for the redevelopment of the site for a residential aged care facility comprising 178 beds, an adult day care centre, associated car parking and vegetation removal. Strathbogie C65 Trevor McCullough 21/06/13 Amend Clauses 35.03 and 61.03, delete Public (7 submissions) Acquisition Overlay 1 and rezone 1 Racecourse Street, Euroa from Farming to the Rural Living to allow for the 11 lot subdivision of the site. Stonnington C163 Ian Gibson 25/06/13 Amend Clause 43.01 to apply Heritage (19 submissions) Renate Howe Overlays to multiple sites in Stonnington. Moonee Valley C108 Nick Wimbush 26/06/13 Amend Clauses 21.03 and 22.03 to introduce (6 submissions) a Stormwater Management (Water Sensitive Urban Design) local policy. Moreland C131 Chris Harty 26/06/13 Amend Clause 43.04 to revise Development Plan Overlay 11 that applies to land bounded by Nicholson Street, Glenlyon Road, John Street and Albert Street, Brunswick East to enable planning permit applications for minor matters (generally associated with existing buildings), which do not prejudice the preparation and approval of the Development Plan, to be considered prior to their becoming an approved Development Plan for the land. Maribyrnong C95 and Chris Banon 28/06/13 Apply an Environmental Audit Overlay and Permit Application rezone 30 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong from TP291/2012 Industrial 3 to Residential 1 to allow for residential development of the site.
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Appendix B Current Significant Panels and EES’s
Matter under Panel Member/s Appointment Details of the Panel consideration Date Bushfire Cathie McRobert 24/10/12 Assess any submission referred to it and to Management Trevor McCullough make recommendations as to whether a Overlay Standing change to the application a Bushfire Chris Banon advisory Management Overlay introduced by the Committee Ian Gibson Minister for Planning is warranted. Brett Davis Chris Harty Ballarat West Bill O’Neil 09/04/13 Review matters related to the draft Development Geoff Glynn development contributions plan, and Contributions Plan associated planning scheme amendment James Golsworthy Advisory documents prepared for the BWGA and Committee submissions lodged on these documents.
Moonee Valley Kathy Mitchell 13/05/13 Review of matters associated with the Racecourse Gordon Anderson redevelopment of the Moonee Valley Redevelopment Racecourse. Stephen Hancock Advisory Committee Ann Keddie Lucinda Peterson DEECD Surplus Lester Townsend 23/05/13 Review the appropriateness of rezoning Land Rezoning Rodger Eade proposals to allow for the redevelopment Advisory of schools sites that are surplus to the Des Grogan Committee needs of the Department of Education and Chris Harty Early Childhood Development (DEECD). Jane Osborn Cazz Redding Michael Street, Alison Glynn 19/06/13 Advise on the proposed amendment, Pakenham Geoff Carruthers concurrent planning permit application, Advisory submissions received in the context of the David Mitchell Committee revised development plan for the site and how to progress the amendment further. Environmentally To be appointed TBA Provide advice to the Minister for Planning Efficient Design on the applicability and suitability of the Local Policy proposed local policies within the following Advisory planning schemes: Committee Banyule (Amendment C73); Moreland (Amendment C71); Port Phillip (Amendment C97); Stonnington (Amendment C177); Whitehorse (Amendment C130); Yarra (Amendment C133). Standard Kathy Mitchell ongoing from To provide advice and recommendations Development Trevor McCullough previous on options for a Sate Infrastructure Levy. Contributions Rodger Eade Advisory Chris De Silva Committee – State Bryce Moore Infrastructure Levy
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