37.08 ACTIVITY CENTRE ZONE 31/07/2018 VC148 Shown on the planning scheme map as ACZ with a number.

Purpose To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. To encourage a mixture of uses and the intensive development of the activity centre: As a focus for business, shopping, working, housing, leisure, transport and community facilities. To support sustainable urban outcomes that maximise the use of infrastructure and public transport. To deliver a diversity of housing at higher densities to make optimum use of the facilities and services. To create through good urban design an attractive, pleasant, walkable, safe and stimulating environment. To facilitate use and development of land in accordance with the Development Framework for the activity centre.

37.08-1 Operation 17/09/2009 VC59 A schedule to this zone comprises the Development Framework for the activity centre. A schedule to this zone must contain: A framework plan for the activity centre. A statement of the activity centre land use and development objectives to be achieved. A schedule to this zone may contain: Centre-wide provisions. Precinct provisions.

37.08-2 Table of uses 17/09/2009 VC59 Section 1 - Permit not required

Use Condition

Any use in Section 1 of the schedule to this Must comply with any condition in Section 1 of the zone schedule to this zone.

Section 2 - Permit required

Use Condition

Any use in Section 2 of the schedule to this Must comply with any condition in Section 2 of the zone schedule to this zone.

Section 3 - Prohibited

Use

Any use in Section 3 of the schedule to this zone

Page 1 of 7 37.08-3 Use of land 17/09/2009 VC59 Any requirement in the schedule to this zone must be met.

37.08-4 Subdivision 31/07/2018 VC148 A permit is required to subdivide land. Any requirement in the schedule to this zone must be met.

VicSmart applications Subject to Clause 71.06, an application under this clause for a development specified in Column 1 is a class of VicSmart application and must be assessed against the provision specified in Column 2.

Class of application Information requirements and decision guidelines

Subdivide land to realign the common boundary between 2 lots where: Clause 59.01

The area of either lot is reduced by less than 15 percent.

The general direction of the common boundary does not change.

Subdivide land into lots each containing an existing building or car parking space Clause 59.02 where:

The buildings or car parking spaces have been constructed in accordance with the provisions of this scheme or a permit issued under this scheme.

An occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection has been issued under the Building Regulations in relation to the buildings within 5 years prior to the application for a permit for subdivision.

Subdivide land into 2 lots if: Clause 59.02

The construction of a building or the construction or carrying out of works on the land:

– Has been approved under this scheme or by a permit issued under this scheme and the permit has not expired.

– Has started lawfully.

The subdivision does not create a vacant lot.

37.08-5 Buildings and works 31/07/2018 VC148 A permit is required to construct a building or construct or carry out works unless the schedule to this zone specifies otherwise. An apartment development must meet the requirements of Clause 58.

VicSmart applications Subject to Clause 71.06, an application under this clause for a development specified in Column 1 is a class of VicSmart application and must be assessed against the provision specified in Column 2.

Page 2 of 7 Class of application Information requirements and decision guidelines

Construct a building or construct or carry out works with an estimated Clause 59.04 cost of up to $500,000 and the land is not:

Within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone.

Used for a purpose listed in the table to Clause 53.10.

Transitional provisions Clause 58 does not apply to: An application for a planning permit lodged before the approval date of Amendment VC136. An application for an amendment of a permit under section 72 of the Act, if the original permit application was lodged before the approval date of Amendment VC136.

37.08-6 Design and development 17/09/2009 VC59 A schedule to this zone may include requirements relating to: Building setbacks. Building height. Building materials. Access. Landscaping. Public realm. Any other requirements or guidelines relating to the design or built form of new development. A permit may be granted to construct a building or construct or carry out works which is not in accordance with any design and development requirement in the schedule to this zone unless the schedule to this zone specifies otherwise.

37.08-7 Application requirements 16/01/2018 VC142 Use An application to use land must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate: A description of the proposed use and the types of activities which will be carried out and any proposed staging of use and activities on the land. Plans drawn to scale and dimensioned which show:

– The siting and use of buildings.

– Areas not required for immediate use.

– Adjacent buildings and uses.

The likely effects, if any, on adjoining land, including noise levels, traffic, the hours of delivery and despatch of goods and materials, hours of operation and light spill, solar access, glare, air-borne emissions and emissions to land and water. If an industry or warehouse:

– The type and quantity of goods to be stored, processed or produced.

Page 3 of 7 – Whether a Works Approval or Waste Discharge Licence is required from the Environment Protection Authority.

– Whether a notification under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017is required, a licence under the Dangerous Goods Act 1995 is required, or a fire protection quantity under the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012 is exceeded.

Any other information specified in the schedule to this zone.

Subdivision An application to subdivide land must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate: Plans drawn to scale and dimensioned which show:

– Site shape, size, dimensions and orientation.

– The pattern of subdivision of the surrounding area.

– Easements.

– Location of drainage and other utilities.

– Street frontage features such as poles, street trees and kerb crossovers.

– Access points.

– Any natural features.

Any other information specified in the schedule to this zone.

Buildings and works An application to construct a building or construct or carry out works must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate: Plans drawn to scale and dimensioned which show:

– The boundaries and dimensions of the site.

– Adjoining roads.

– The location, height and use of buildings and works on adjoining land.

– Levels of the site and the difference in levels between the site and surrounding properties to a defined point at the site boundaries or to Australian Height Datum (AHD).

– Any contaminated soils and filled areas, where known.

– The layout of existing and proposed buildings and works.

– The internal layout and use of the proposed development.

– All access and pedestrian areas.

– All driveway, car parking and loading areas.

– Existing vegetation and proposed landscape areas.

– All external storage and waste treatment areas.

– The location of easements and services.

Elevation plans drawn to scale and dimensioned which show:

– The building form and scale.

– Setbacks to property boundaries.

Page 4 of 7 – Finished floor levels and building heights to a defined point at the site boundaries orto Australian Height Datum (AHD).

Shadow diagrams based on the equinox shown for existing conditions and the proposed development. A schedule of finishes for the proposed development detailing materials and colours of external surfaces including walls, roofs and fences. A written statement providing an assessment of the proposal against the relevant sections of the Planning Policy Framework, Activity Centre Zone and any relevant overlays. An assessment of the characteristics of the area including:

– Any environmental features such as vegetation, topography and significant views.

– Street design and landscape.

– The pattern of development.

– Building form, scale and rhythm.

– Architectural style, building details and materials.

– Connection to the public realm.

– Any significant noise, odour, fume and vibration sources to and/or from the development.

A landscape plan which includes the description of vegetation to be planted, the surfaces to be constructed, site works specification and method of preparing, draining, watering and maintaining the landscape area. Construction details of all drainage works, driveways, vehicle parking and loading areas. An urban context report and design response as required in Clause 58.01 for an application to construct or extend an apartment development, or to construct or extend a dwelling in or forming part of an apartment development. Any other information specified in the schedule to this zone.

37.08-8 Exemption from notice and review 31/07/2018 VC148 An application under Clauses 37.08-2, 37.08-4, 37.08-5 or 37.08-6 is exempt from the notice requirements of section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of section 82(1) of the Act unless the schedule to this zone specifies otherwise. A schedule to this zone may specify an application in respect of land in an Activity Centre Zone under any other specified provision of this scheme is exempt from the notice requirements of section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of section 82(1) of the Act.

37.08-9 Decision guidelines 31/07/2018 VC148 Before deciding on an application, in addition to the decision guidelines in Clause 65, the responsible authority must consider, as appropriate:

General The Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. The development framework plan set out in the schedule to this zone. The land use and development objectives set out in the schedule to this zone.

Page 5 of 7 The extent that the layout and design of the new use or development minimises the potential for off-site impacts, including from noise, fumes, odour or vibrations, ensuring that:

– existing uses are not compromised by a new development, or

– a new development is designed to address amenity impacts from existing uses.

Any requirements set out in the schedule to this zone. Any other decision guidelines specified in the schedule to this zone.

Access Movements systems through and around the site including the movement of pedestrians and cyclists, and vehicles providing for supplies, waste removal, emergency services and public transport. The provision of car parking, loading of vehicles and access to parking spaces and loading bays.

Use The interim use of those parts of the land not required for the proposed use. Whether the use is compatible with adjoining and nearby land uses.

Subdivision The pattern of subdivision and its effect on the spacing of buildings. For subdivision of land for residential development, the objectives and standards of Clause 56.

Design and built form The design, scale, height, setback, appearance and material of the proposed buildings and works. The provision for solar access to the building and on the public realm. The design of the public realm. The relationship between the proposed building and the public realm. The streetscape, including the conservation of buildings, the design of verandas, access from the street front, provision of active frontages to pedestrian areas, the treatment of the fronts and backs of buildings and their appurtenances, illumination of buildings or their immediate spaces and the landscaping of land adjoining a road. The interface with adjoining zones, especially the relationship with residential zones. The objectives, standards and decision guidelines of Clause 54 and Clause 55. This does not apply to an apartment development. For an apartment development, the objectives, standards and decision guidelines of Clause 58. The storage of rubbish and materials for recycling.

Transitional provisions The objectives, standards and decision guidelines of Clause 55 of this scheme, as in force immediately before the approval date of Amendment VC136, continues to apply to: An application for a planning permit lodged before that date. An application for an amendment of a permit under section 72 of the Act, if the original permit application was lodged before that date.

Page 6 of 7 37.08-10 Signs 31/07/2018 VC148 Sign requirements are at Clause 52.05. This zone is in Category 1 unless a schedule to this zone specifies a different category.

37.08-11 Other provisions of the scheme 17/09/2009 VC59 The schedule to this zone may specify that other provisions of the scheme do not apply.

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18/10/2018 SCHEDULE 1 TO THE ACTIVITY CENTRE ZONE GC110

Shown on the planning scheme map as ACZ1.

EPPING CENTRAL METROPOLITAN ACTIVITY CENTRE

1.0 Epping Central Framework Plan

19/03/2015 C130

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2.0 Land use and development objectives to be achieved

19/03/2015 C130 . To significantly increase the density of new residential and commercial development. . To strengthen links between key attractors, particularly along Cooper Street between Epping Station, Pacific Epping, and the High Street Village (sub- precinct 1A). . To encourage a mix of uses in locations that ensure the most efficient use of land in the centre, protect the amenity of sensitive uses, and maximise use of existing resources, including:  Retail uses, particularly in the ‘retail core’, which diversify the local retail offer and help to reduce escape expenditure.  Office and high employment-generating industrial uses that increase local employment and training opportunities.  Entertainment options including restaurants, sport and recreation, live music venues, conference facilities, and performing arts spaces, that contribute to a family-friendly, youth-inclusive and safe environment.  Dwellings of diverse size, type, number of bedrooms, price range, tenure and accessibility. . To facilitate the development of Precinct 6 as a major commercial precinct with a regional retail focus that reinforces the precinct’s role as Epping Central’s core retail area. . To revitalise the High Street Village between Rufus Street and Cooper Street as a local pedestrian-scale ‘main street’. . To significantly increase the provision of community services and facilities that respond to the needs of existing and future residents of all cultural backgrounds, life stages and abilities. . To enhance the roles of existing major regional institutions and support the development of complementary uses in the vicinity of NMIT and the Northern Hospital. . To limit the proliferation of packaged liquor outlets and electronic gaming machines to reduce negative impacts on community health and wellbeing.

Built form

. To achieve a preferred neighbourhood character for Epping Central, as envisaged in the precinct provisions of Clause 5 of this schedule, that consists of:  Attractive streetscapes and public realm that encourage community gathering, walking and cycling.  Significantly more intensive development.  Strategic redevelopment sites developed at a scale that optimises the opportunities presented and demonstrates exemplary architectural quality.  Landmark sites in visually prominent or gateway locations developed using architectural form, materials and details to provide a strong visual impact.  In precincts with a focus on commercial uses, a built form comprising ‘podium and tower’ with an attached street wall up to 3 storeys and taller building elements set back from the street and side boundaries, with more pronounced side setbacks in residential precincts.  Reduced front setbacks and minimised visual presence of parking.  Contemporary architectural style which is well articulated, fit for purpose, adaptable, robust and resilient.

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 High quality landscaping that is integral to the development design. . To encourage higher density development throughout the centre, particularly within walking distance of public transport and major services, with a built form transition towards the lower density areas outside the activity centre. . To encourage passive surveillance and promote pedestrian activity. . To retain the remaining heritage buildings in the activity centre.

Transport and access

. To encourage the use of sustainable transport through improved streetscapes and building design, and increased development densities. . To prioritise walking, cycling and public transport access over private motor vehicle usage in the design of all new developments, roads and public spaces. . To facilitate the timely implementation and functionality of the proposed Epping North Public Transport Corridor and interchange. . To develop a network of highly connected roads with a clear hierarchy that provides high levels of amenity, safety and convenience for users. . To ensure there is capacity for bike lanes and bus routes along High Street and Cooper Street.

Environmentally Sustainable Design

. To ensure that new buildings and spaces achieve a high standard of environmental performance across the life of the development. . To prepare for the likely impacts of climate change.

Public realm, open space and landscaping

. To enhance existing public open spaces and create public gathering spaces in the public and private realms that are safe, attractive and offer good amenity. . To develop streets as public open space and key locations for community interaction. . To increase active frontages and visual interest at interfaces with the public realm. . To maximise passive surveillance to streets, shared paths, open spaces and the Darebin Creek corridor. . To achieve significant greening of Epping Central in both public and private spaces. . To create well designed communal and private open space within residential and commercial development.

Land configuration

. To encourage site consolidation to facilitate development in accordance with the Epping Central Structure Plan. . To discourage subdivision that jeopardises higher density, integrated development outcomes.

Master planning

. To facilitate the orderly, staged development of the area south of Cooper Street and west of High Street through a master planning process that establishes planning objectives and key development parameters to guide development

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while providing the flexibility to respond to dynamic circumstances and opportunities that may arise.

Interim uses and forms of development

. To recognise that:  The objectives for Epping Central will be realised over a long timeframe  Interim uses and forms of development that depart from the provisions of ACZ1 may be necessary but should not unreasonably compromise the delivery, in the longer term, of the objectives for the precinct and Epping Central.

3.0 Table of uses 19/03/2015 C130 Section 1 - Permit not required

Use Condition Accommodation (other than Camping and If located in Precincts 6 or 7, must be above caravan park, Corrective institution, ground floor level, except for entry foyers. Dependent person’s unit, and Dwelling) Must not be in Precincts 5 or 8. Must not be within 100 metres of sub-precinct 8B. Cinema-based entertainment facility Must be in Precinct 7 or sub-precincts 1A, 6A or 6B. Dependent person’s unit Must be the only dependent person’s unit on the lot. Dwelling Must be in Precincts 2, 4, 6 or 7 or sub- precincts 1A, 1B, 3A or 3B. If located in Precincts 6 or 7 or sub-precincts 1A or 4A, must be above ground floor level, except for entry foyers. Must not be located within 100 metres of sub- precinct 8B. Education centre Must be in sub-precincts 1C or 3C. Food and drink premises (other than Hotel,Must be in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub-precincts Take away food premises and Tavern) 1A or 4A. If located in Precinct 7 or sub-precinct 6D, the leasable floor area must not exceed 100 square metres. Home occupation Industry (other than Refuse disposal, Must be located in Precinct 5 or sub-precinct Rural industry and Transfer station) 8B. Must not be a purpose shown with a Note 1 or Note 2 in the table to Clause 52.10. The land must be at least the following distances from land (not a road) which is in Precinct 2, sub-precincts 1B, 3A or 4B, a residential zone, land used for a hospital or an education centre or land in a Public Acquisition Overlay to be acquired for a hospital or an education centre: . The threshold distance, for a purpose listed in the table to Clause 52.10. . 30 metres, for a purpose not listed in the table to Clause 52.10. Must not adversely affect the amenity of the

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Use Condition neighbourhood, including through the: . Transport of materials, goods or commodities to or from the land. . Appearance of any stored goods or materials. . Emission of noise, artificial light, vibration, odour, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products, grit or oil. Informal outdoor recreation Office Must be located in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub- precincts 1A, 4A or 8A. If located in sub-precincts 1A, 4A or 6A, any frontage at ground floor level must not exceed 2 metres, unless the office is a bank, real estate agency, travel agency, or any other office where the floor space adjoining the frontage is a customer service area accessible to the public. Place of assembly (other than Carnival, Must be located in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub- Circus, Nightclub and Place of worship) precinct 1A. Place of worship Must be in Precincts 2 or 3, or sub-precincts 1B or 4B. The gross floor area of all buildings must not exceed 250 square metres. The site must adjoin, or have access to, a road in a Road Zone. Postal agency Must be located in sub-precincts 1A, 4A, 6A or 6B. Restricted retail premises Must be located in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub- precincts 1A or 4A. Retail premises Must be located in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub- precincts 1A or 4A. Shop (other than Adult sex bookshop, Must be located in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub- Bottle shop, Restricted retail premises precincts 1A or 4A. and Supermarket) If located in Precinct 7 or sub-precinct 6D: . Must adjoin, or be on the same land as, a supermarket when the use commences. . The combined leasable floor area for all shops adjoining or on the same land as the supermarket must not exceed 500 square metres. . The site must adjoin, or have access to, a road in a Road Zone. Supermarket Must be located in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub- precincts 1A or 4A. If located in Precinct 7 or sub-precinct 6D: . The leasable floor area must not exceed 1800 square metres. . The site must adjoin, or have access to, a road in a Road Zone.

Take away food premises Must be located in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub- precincts 1A or 4A.

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Use Condition Minor utility installation Railway Any use listed in Clause 62.01 Must meet requirements of Clause 62.01.

Section 2 - Permit required

Use Condition Adult sex bookshop Must be at least 200 metres (measured by the shortest route reasonably accessible on foot) from land used for a primary school or secondary school or land in a Public Acquisition Overlay to be acquired for a primary school or secondary school. Must not be located in precinct 2 or 3 or sub- precincts 1B or 4B. If located in sub-precinct 1A, must be located above ground floor level, except for entry foyers. Bottle shop Must be located in Precinct 6 or sub-precincts 1A or 4A. Must be at least 200 metres (measured by the shortest route accessible on foot) from a primary school or secondary school or land in a Public Acquisition Overlay to be acquired for a primary school or secondary school. Dwelling – if the Section 1 Condition is not Must not be located in Precinct 5 or 8. met Must not be located within 100 metres of sub- precinct 8B. Gambling premises Must be located in Precinct 7 or sub-precinct 6D Hotel Must not be located in Precincts 2, 3, 5 or 8, or sub-precincts 1B, 1C or 4B Industry (other than Refuse disposal, Must be in Precinct 5, 6, 7 or 8, or sub- Rural industry and Transfer station) – if precincts 1A or 4A. the Section 1 Condition is not met If located in Precincts 6 or 7, or sub-precincts 1A or 4A, must not be a purpose listed in the table to Clause 52.10. If located in sub-precinct 8A, the land must be at least the following distances from land (not a road) which is in Precinct 2, sub-precincts 1B, 3A or 4B, a residential zone, land used for a hospital or an education centre or land in a Public Acquisition Overlay to be acquired for a hospital or an education centre: . The threshold distance, for a purpose listed in the table to Clause 52.10. . 30 metres, for a purpose not listed in the table to Clause 52.10. Leisure and recreation (other than Informal outdoor recreation and Motor racing track) Market Nightclub Must be in Precincts 6 or 7.

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Use Condition Office – if the Section 1 Condition is not met. Retail premises (other than Food and drinkMust not be located in Precinct 2 or sub- premises, Gambling premises, Market, precincts 1B, 1C, 3B, 3C or 4B. and Shop) Shop (other than Adult sex bookshop, Must not be in Precinct 5 or 8. Bottle shop, Convenience shop and Restricted retail premises) if the Section 1 Condition is not met. Take away food premises – if the Section 1Must not be in Precinct 2 or sub-precincts 1B, Condition is not met 3A, 3B or 4B. Tavern Must not be in Precincts 2, 3, 5 or 8 or sub- precincts 1B, 1C or 4B. Utility installation (other than Minor utility installation and Telecommunications facility) Warehouse (other than Store and Fuel Must be located in Precincts 6, 7 or 8. depot) Must not be a purpose listed in the table to 52.10. Any other use not in Section 1 or 3

Section 3 – Prohibited

Use Agriculture (other than Apiculture, Horticulture, and Animal boarding) Airport Brothel Corrective institution Camping and caravan park Freeway service centre Fuel depot Host farm Motor racing track Refuse disposal Road freight terminal Rural industry Saleyard Store Transfer station

4.0 Centre-wide provisions 18/10/2018 GC110 4.1 Buildings and works

19/03/2015 C130 No permit is required to: . Extend a dwelling on a lot of more than 300 square metres. This exemption does not apply to:  Extension of a dwelling if there are two or more dwellings on the lot.

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 Extension of a dwelling if it is on common property.  Construction or extension of a fence. . Construct or carry out works normal to a dwelling. . Construct or extend an out-building (other than a garage or carport) on a lot provided the gross floor area of the out-building does not exceed 10 square metres and the maximum height is not more than 3 metres above the ground. . Install an automatic teller machine. . An alteration to an existing building façade provided:  The alteration does not include the installation of an external roller shutter.  In Precincts 6 or 7, or sub-precincts 1A, 4A, or 8A, at least 80 per cent of the building façade at ground level is maintained as an entry or window with clear glazing.

4.2 Design and development

18/10/2018 GC110 Environmentally Sustainable Design

New development should be designed to: . Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, compared to minimum building standards. . Conserve potable water supplies, improve stormwater quality and protect waterways. . Maximise access to sustainable transport modes. . Ensure waste avoidance, re-use and recycling during construction and operation. . Achieve a healthy indoor environment.

Address to the public realm

New development should: . Actively address all street frontages and orient buildings towards public spaces, open space, creeks or important views. . Promote spill of active uses such as cafés and street trading onto footpaths. . Provide uniform height and width canopies, verandahs or other weather protection along key pedestrian routes, particularly in Precincts 1, 6 and 7. . Provide interfaces to the South Morang rail line and proposed Epping North Public Transport Corridor that are attractive and maximise safety of future shared pedestrian/cycle paths. . Incorporate articulation and design detail at ground level to contribute to an attractive and inviting public realm and provide interest for pedestrians. . Maximise the size and number of windows at ground level, and balconies and active rooftop areas at upper floors that facilitate surveillance of the public realm; minimise long expanses of blank walls or opaque glazed wall/window treatments; and ensure that windows facing onto the public realm are not obscured or visually dominated by advertising material. . Accentuate the prominence of building entrances by providing:  Direct access and generous paths in logical locations.  In larger developments, publicly accessible forecourts with seating, shade and opportunities for public art and community interaction.  In residential developments, individual entries to ground floor apartments accessed from the street. . Place service areas away from major frontages and the public realm.

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. Screen plant machinery and areas for storage, loading and bins from public view to the maximum extent possible. . For retail developments:  Ensure that articulation and design detail delineates individual tenancies whilst ensuring a clear line of sight from the street to the interior.  ‘Sleeve’ large stores with smaller scale buildings and/or uses along the street. . In industrial developments:  Locate the office towards the street in front of warehouse or industrial elements.  Use glazing and increased levels of articulation and detailing in office components to balance the visual weight of other components.

Building height and massing

New development should: . Maximise development density while minimising overshadowing impacts on public and private open space and habitable rooms of adjoining properties. . Be in accordance with the preferred building heights in Clause 5 of this Schedule. Where a building under the preferred height is proposed the design should accommodate a taller building on the site at a later date. . Maintain a pedestrian scale at street level by using a podium and tower form and/or setting back the upper levels of tall buildings. Tower / upper level setbacks should increase in proportion to building height. The below diagram illustrates this for commercial precincts and shows preferred minimum street setbacks for upper floors.

. The design of development should:  Ensure that all elements of buildings are well presented when viewed from the surrounding area, particularly at ground level.  Avoid unnecessary repetition of building elements.

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 Respond sensitively to adjoining buildings.  Respect and provide a transition to nearby heritage buildings and places.  Respond to existing horizontal height lines such as parapets and verandahs in adjacent buildings.

Development above preferred heights

Any application which proposes to exceed the preferred heights set out in Clause 5 must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the responsible authority how the development addresses the following criteria, as appropriate: . Is suitably located on a strategic redevelopment site or consolidated lot, and within reasonable walking distance of the principal public transport network and amenities. . Demonstrates exemplary design and attention to detail. . Has highly articulated and visually interesting street facades, and avoids bland building walls that are visible from streets and public spaces. . Responds to adjacent built form. . Employs recessed upper level setbacks. . Is not visually bulky, and has regard for how the additional height is experienced at street level. . Ensures activity and visual interest at ground floor and lower levels is not compromised by any additional parking and service areas required to provide for the additional building height. . Avoids car parking at the street edge. . Minimises overshadowing of nearby habitable room windows and private open space. . Minimises overshadowing of public spaces, and avoids overshadowing of footpaths on the south side of east-west streets at the equinox. . Avoids overlooking to nearby habitable room windows and private open space. . Achieves good internal amenity for users. . Provides through-connections and permeability for pedestrians. . Ensures clear sightlines, particularly on corner sites. . Ensures a comfortable wind speed is achieved at street level. . In residential developments, provides evidence of dwelling diversity, including size, tenure, price, and number of bedrooms. . In residential and office developments, provides well-designed, landscaped and functional communal open space for users. . Demonstrates a net community benefit as per the community needs identified in the Epping Central Structure Plan.

Building setbacks

New development should: . Employ setbacks from streets in accordance with Clause 5 of this Schedule to:  Promote passive surveillance;  Define the street edge or wall;  Provide enclosure of the street along key pedestrian routes;  Increase the level of active frontage; and  Improve pedestrian access to development from the street.

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. Employ side setbacks and separation between taller or tower elements of adjoining buildings in order to:  Achieve sunlight/daylight penetration to lower levels.  Allow sufficient space for landscaping at ground level or on terrace areas.  Protect views to the sky.  Achieve visual and acoustic privacy for residents.  Reduce the visual bulk of building mass.  Maintain the development potential of adjacent sites.

Amenity

New residential development should: . Minimise impacts of overlooking and the need for screening by orienting view lines away from habitable rooms and private open space. Where necessary, use building articulation and screening devices (including wing walls, planter boxes and louvers) to protect privacy of adjoining properties while also providing an outlook and good internal amenity. . Orient buildings to maximise solar access to the internal living spaces of dwellings and any communal open space. . Limit noise levels to habitable rooms, particularly within mixed use developments, through appropriate siting of habitable rooms away from noise sources and use of design treatments to limit noise levels in habitable rooms. . Incorporate treatments along the existing rail corridor and proposed Epping North Public Transport Corridor to minimise potential impacts associated with noise and vibration. . Maximise ceiling heights in to increase the sense of space, improve daylight access, provide well-proportioned rooms and allow ceiling fans. . Maximise cross-ventilation opportunities for all habitable rooms. . Provide external windows to all bedrooms and avoid reliance on borrowed light.

Landscaping and open space

New development should: . Provide appropriate accessible and usable areas for recreation and activities of building occupants. For each dwelling provide:  A minimum of 25 square metres of private open space with a minimum dimension of 3 metres; or  A balcony of minimum 8 square metres with a minimum width of 2 metres. . Avoid provision of private open space to the street frontage unless in the form of a raised terrace, deck or balcony with semi-transparent screening for surveillance. . In developments of ten or more dwellings or more than 1,000 square metres of office, provide generously sized, accessible and well-designed communal open space areas for leisure, resting, informal meeting and access to sunlight. . Provide sufficient space for landscaping including canopy trees. . Retain any existing indigenous trees where possible and create a sufficient tree protection zone in accordance with Council’s tree protection guidelines. . Incorporate high quality landscaping:  That contributes positively to the public realm and preferred neighbourhood character.

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 That protects and enhances biodiversity.  On building rooftops or façades where appropriate, particularly in higher density developments with high site coverage, to soften building mass and support greening objectives.  That reduces water consumption, e.g. through the inclusion of drought tolerant plants, plants grouped by water need, and the use of mulch and water-efficient irrigation equipment.  That employs water sensitive urban design treatments including raingardens, stormwater harvesting and grey water re-use. . Avoid declared noxious weeds, and plants on Council’s list of species likely to become urban weeds / pests. . Provide a landscaped setback in front of warehouse and industrial structures to reduce visual bulk. . Integrate public art in pedestrian areas of the development or in locations visible from the public realm, in accordance with the Epping Central Public Art Strategy.

Access and mobility

All publicly accessible developments should incorporate a Continuous Accessible Path of Travel between the building and the public realm. For residential development, ensure that: . A proportion of new housing development is designed to be fully accessible for residents with limited mobility. . As many dwellings as reasonably practicable are designed to be ‘visit-able’ by people with limited mobility, incorporating:  A zero-step entrance;  Doorways of sufficient width to accommodate a wheelchair; and  Basic access to a bathroom on the main floor.

Materials

New development should: . Utilise materials in a contemporary manner in buildings, soft landscaped areas and ‘hardscape’ areas (such as forecourts, plazas, footpaths etc.) that:  Are high quality, durable and low-maintenance.  Enhance visual interest appropriate to the scale of the building. . Where appropriate, incorporate innovative or recycled building materials, plantation sourced timbers, and materials with low embodied energy. . In industrial developments, treat tilt-up walls with etching / patterning of walls, paint effects and exposed aggregate concrete and other techniques to provide visual interest and break up blank walls. This includes side and rear boundary walls if neighbouring blocks are vacant at the time of construction. . Avoid the use of plain tilt-up slabs in prominent location, fake stone cladding, buildings of a single material, and highly reflective glazing treatments.

Fencing

New development should: . Avoid high security fencing around the perimeter of commercial and industrial uses, and where such fencing is required, screen with landscaping.

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. Ensure fencing complements the design and materials of the primary building on site and preferably does not exceed 1.2 metres in height on the street frontage. . Design and locate fencing and screening consistent with safe design principles and avoid the creation of hiding places. . Use visually permeable fence or screen design where appropriate. . Consider the use of dry stone walling.

Vehicle access and loading

New residential, commercial and community development should: . Incorporate undercover bicycle parking located, where possible:  for visitors: within 20 metres of building entrances.  for employees: in a secure location within 20 metres of change room facilities. . Avoid car park entrances and crossovers to the footpath on major shopping streets and key pedestrian routes including High Street, Cooper Street and Coulstock Street. . Minimise the number and width of crossovers per site and maximise the retention of on-street parking and mature trees. . Ensure accessways allow for safe, logical and convenient access for vehicles (including waste management vehicles). . Ensure shared accessways are at least 1.5 metres from habitable room windows. . Separate loading areas, service areas and goods storage from public spaces, pedestrian areas and accessways.

Epping North Public Transport Corridor (Precincts 6, 7 and 8)

New development which abuts the Epping North Public Transport Corridor must be designed to provide for an alignment of the Epping North rail line generally in accordance with the plan ‘Epping North Public Transport Corridor Concept Alignment (drawing 9386048)’ (Department of Infrastructure, June 2006), including: . 30 metres clear height over the entire reservation . A 30 metre wide reservation except at the station site . A 90 metre wide reservation at the station site over a length of 170 metres. The northern end of the station platform(s) should be no more than 100 metres from the Cooper Street road reservation. . Uniform transition from the 30 metre to the 90 metre width over a distance of 170 metres in each direction. This reservation will allow for rail commuter parking for 150 cars. . Provision for a rail and road grade separation at Cooper Street. . Provision for interchange facilities between bus and rail public transport operations. The construction and operation of the rail line will allow for ground level vehicle connectivity to be provided or maintained between the Pacific Epping shopping centre and adjacent roads (including Childs Road) and the Northern Hospital. Prior to endorsement by the responsible authority, applications for new development abutting the Epping North Public Transport Corridor must be approved and endorsed by Public Transport Victoria.

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Signage

Business Identification Signage (including corporate logos incorporated into the built form and landscape to identify a specific site) should: . Be designed to integrate and be compatible with the building design, scale, material and colour. . On heritage buildings, be compatible with the architectural style of the place. . Use internally lit signs, particularly those that face public areas and streets or pedestrian walkways. . Ensure up-lit signage is minimised or baffled to minimise light spill. . Use renewable energy sources and/or low energy use fittings in lighting of signage. Promotional Signage (includes on-site advertising and off-site promotional signage on buildings, billboards, transit shelters, kiosks, sales signs and banners) should: . Avoid advertising which is not located on the site to which it relates. . Avoid advertising which is equivalent in size to a one storey wall or greater as it contributes to a poor sense of place and is visually dominant. . Avoid use of signs above verandahs or above ground floor level. . Ensure the total number of signs per site is kept to a minimum. . Avoid modern advertising forms on heritage buildings. . Major promotion signs and billboards are discouraged. For Directional / Instructional Signage (includes warning / informational signage such as standard street signs and signs identifying potential hazards): . Develop and locate tenancy directories at key entry points to all buildings. . Provide directional signs for pedestrian walkways, parking and service areas. . Create a clear and distinct graphic quality coordinated with the overall image of the development.

Sale of packaged liquor

A permit to use land to sell packaged liquor: . Should not be granted if the floor area for the bottle shop component of the use (including sales and storage) exceeds 200 square metres. This does not apply if the permit application is for the relocation of an existing bottle shop, which will result in no net increase in the floor area of the bottle shop. . Should not be granted unless the premises is a minimum of 200 metres (measured by the shortest route accessible on foot) from land used for a primary school or secondary school, or land in a Public Acquisition Overlay to be acquired for a primary school or secondary school. . Should not allow the premises to operate outside of the following trading hours:

Day Hours Sunday Between 10 am & 9 pm Anzac Day Between 12 noon & 9 pm Good Friday and Christmas Day No trading On any other day Between 9 am & 9 pm

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Interim Development

Alterations and additions to existing buildings which do not comply with the objectives and provisions of this schedule to the Activity Centre Zone may be approved provided they do not unreasonably compromise the delivery of the objectives of the precinct in the longer term.

5.0 Precinct provisions 19/03/2015 C130 5.1 Precinct 1 – High Street Village 19/03/2015 C130 5.1-1 Precinct map 19/03/2015 C130

5.1-2 Precinct objectives

19/03/2015 C130 . To develop Precinct 1 as a high-change, mixed use precinct. . In Precinct 1A, to encourage increased provision of business uses on the ground floor with office and residential uses above. . In Precinct 1B, to encourage higher-density residential uses. . To improve the vibrancy, amenity and attractiveness of High Street as a ‘main street’ serving the needs of the local community and businesses. . To strengthen the connection between High Street and Epping Station, particularly along Cooper Street, through more intensive built form and an improved pedestrian environment. . To achieve a preferred character for Precinct 1 that consists of:

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 Multi-level, mixed use development to create an ‘urban village main street’ along High Street characterised by activity-generating retail and commercial uses at street level with housing and offices above.  Cooper Street being characterised by high quality offices and other commercial uses, with housing above.  Higher density apartment development in the surrounding streets.  Existing education facilities having enhanced presentation to the street.  Feature buildings on landmark and large strategic redevelopment sites exhibiting attractive contemporary architecture and exemplary design outcomes.  The enhancement of Coulstock Street to feature a new park west of High Street and a high-amenity east-west pedestrian and bicycle boulevard linking the Darebin Creek trail and Miller Street.

5.1-3 Precinct requirements

19/03/2015 C130 Sub-precinct Preferred building height Preferred street setback 1A 9 – 25 metres 0 metres 1B 9 – 13.5 metres Minimum 2 metres 1C None specified None specified

5.1-4 Precinct guidelines

19/03/2015 C130 . Taller buildings should be located on large strategic redevelopment sites, main roads, and the northern side of east-west streets. . Ground floor uses, active frontages, weather protection and varied materials should be employed on High Street and Cooper Street to enhance the pedestrian environment and the main street retail atmosphere in High Street. . Create a continuous streetscape on High Street and Cooper Street by employing zero front setbacks and minimising gaps between buildings. . Development abutting the proposed Coulstock Street Park and Coulstock Street pedestrian and cyclist route should actively address the public realm, provide passive surveillance of the park and route, and avoid overshadowing of the park. . Any redevelopment of the St. Peter’s Primary School site should have regard to the preferred character and uses of Precinct 1, and contribute positively to the streetscape. . Sightlines and views to the St. Peter’s church heritage buildings should be protected. . Any office, convenience restaurant or shop development in sub-precinct 1B should generally be located on Coulstock Street, Davisson Street or corner sites, on the ground floor only and should generally not exceed 300sqm in area.

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5.2 Precinct 2 – High Street North 19/03/2015 C130 5.2-1 Precinct map

19/03/2015 C130

5.2-2 Precinct objectives

19/03/2015 C130 . To develop Precinct 2: High Street North a medium-change community and residential precinct. . To encourage an incremental increase in residential densities to provide a transition from the high density development in Precinct 1 to the low density residential areas to the north of Epping Central. . To maintain the existing community uses, particularly along High Street, and allow them to grow and develop. . To improve the appearance of streetscapes by undertaking streetscape improvements. . To achieve a preferred character for Precinct 2 that consists of:  Medium density residential development in the form of villa units and townhouses, with small scale apartment development on High Street and on consolidated lots within convenient walking distance of Epping Station.  Attractive and modern architectural styles, with landscaped front setbacks (including space for canopy trees) and pedestrian friendly streetscapes.

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5.2-3 Precinct requirements 19/03/2015 C130 Precinct Preferred building height Preferred street setback 2 Up to 13.5 metres Minimum 4 metres Exceptions considered for appropriate corner sites and large sites.

5.2-4 Precinct guidelines

19/03/2015 C130 . Any expansion or redevelopment of community uses should ensure that buildings address High Street in order to increase levels of activity and passive surveillance. . The interface between residential uses and non-residential uses to the west in Precinct 8 should be designed to minimise amenity impacts. . Development on or adjacent to heritage sites should provide a sensitive built form response and maintain visibility to these sites from surrounding streets. . Community-based uses that complement the objectives of the precinct should be considered for the Council Depot site in the event that the Depot operations are relocated to an alternative site. . Office development in Precinct 2 should generally be located on High Street or at the interface with Precincts 7 or 8, be on the ground floor only and should generally not exceed 300sqm in area.

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5.3 Precinct 3 – Epping Station 19/03/2015 C130 5.3-1 Precinct map 19/03/2015 C130

5.3-2 Precinct objectives

19/03/2015 C130 . To develop Precinct 3 as a high-change educational, residential and transport focused precinct. . To develop Epping Station as an activity hub, effectively integrate the station with surrounding land uses, and maximise public transport accessibility. . To encourage the retention and expansion of educational and residential uses in this precinct. . To ensure the public and sustainable transport function takes priority over car- based transport, with the movement of pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users being paramount. . To improve pedestrian and cycle links and views between the Darebin Creek corridor, the rail corridor, and the adjacent street network. . To achieve a preferred character for Precinct 3 that consists of:  Community and educational uses that reinforce the civic function of this area.  Higher density apartment-style development in proximity to the station and NMIT which provides built form recognition of the Cooper Street gateway to Epping Central.  Medium density residential with some home office in sub-precinct 3B.

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 Attractive, landscaped streetscapes designed for high levels of pedestrian and cyclist activity.  Educational, community and residential uses of landmark scale on the NMIT and Epping Station sites that complement the transport and educational functions of this precinct.

5.3-3 Precinct requirements

19/03/2015 C130 Sub-precinct Preferred building height Preferred street setback 3A 9-25 metres Minimum 2 metres 3B Up to 13.5 metres Minimum 4 metres 3C None specified None specified

5.3-4 Precinct guidelines 19/03/2015 C130 . Any redevelopment of community and educational uses in the precinct should reinforce its civic function, address the public realm and consider an expanded mix of uses that respond to community needs. . New dwellings abutting the Darebin Creek parklands should:  Incorporate windows and balconies overlooking the park to improve safety and surveillance.  Incorporate low and/or semi-transparent rear fencing and gates, and avoid high solid fencing.  Provide a generous landscaped setback to the creek corridor to maintain and enhance the natural values of this place.  Avoid overshadowing of the parklands.  The two heritage dwellings in this precinct should be retained given their status as the last remaining heritage dwellings in Epping Central. . Office development in sub-precincts 3A and 3B should generally be located on the ground floor only and should generally not exceed 300sqm in area. . Food and drink premises and shop development in sub-precinct 3A should generally be located on Coulstock Street, Cooper Street, or Davisson Street, be on the ground floor only and should generally not exceed 300sqm in area.

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5.4 Precinct 4 – Dalton Road Neighbourhood 19/03/2015 C130 5.4-1 Precinct map 19/03/2015 C130

5.4-2 Precinct objectives

19/03/2015 C130 . To develop Precinct 4: Dalton Road Neighbourhood as a medium change precinct of medium density residential development surrounding the retail centre and Lalor North Secondary College. . To encourage the Dalton Road/Childs Road shopping strip to develop a mixed local offer of retail, commercial and residential uses. . To make more efficient use of underdeveloped sites. . To provide a transition from the higher density development to the north to the low density residential areas to the south of Epping Central. . To improve the interfaces and pedestrian connections to Epping Central, Darebin Creek, NMIT and Epping Station. . To achieve a preferred character for Precinct 4 that consists of:  High quality, multi-level retail and residential uses with attractive frontages and improved pedestrian connectivity in the local retail centre in sub-precinct 4A.  Medium density residential development in sub-precinct 4B in the form of villa units and townhouses, with small scale apartment development on the Dalton Road frontage and on consolidated lots within convenient walking distance of Epping Station.

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 Attractive and modern architectural styles, with landscaped front setbacks (including canopy trees) and pedestrian friendly streetscapes.

5.4-3 Precinct requirements

19/03/2015 C130 Sub-precinct Preferred building height Preferred street setback 4A 9-17.5 metres None specified 4B Up to 13.5 metres Minimum 4 metres Exceptions considered for corner sites and larger sites.

5.4-4 Precinct guidelines

19/03/2015 C130 . New residential development on land that abuts the railway corridor should incorporate acoustic treatment to minimise noise. . New dwellings abutting parks and/or the Darebin Creek corridor should:  incorporate windows and balconies overlooking the park to improve safety and surveillance.  incorporate low and/or semi-transparent rear fencing and gates and avoid high, solid fences.  avoid overshadowing of these public spaces.

5.5 Precinct 5 – Childs Road Employment 19/03/2015 C130 5.5-1 Precinct map

19/03/2015 C130

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5.5-2 Precinct objectives 19/03/2015 C130 . To maintain Precinct 5 as a low change precinct which serves a local service and employment role. . To maintain a focus on the light industrial / employment function whilst presenting a more attractive frontage to Childs Road, and without compromising the amenity of neighbouring dwellings. . To achieve high employment generating uses and discourage changes of use to non-employment based activities. . To achieve a preferred character for Precinct 5 that consists of modern, high quality employment based buildings demonstrating reduced front setbacks, attractive landscaping and set within an improved public realm that prioritises pedestrian and cyclist movements.

5.5-3 Precinct requirements

19/03/2015 C130 Precinct Preferred building height Preferred street setback 5 None specified None specified

5.5-4 Precinct guidelines 19/03/2015 C130 . New development fronting onto Childs Road should incorporate reduced front setbacks, increased landscaping, high quality façade treatments, and avoidance of front fences and car parking in the front setback. . Industrial and employment uses should be those with reduced noise and amenity impacts to protect existing adjacent residential development.

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5.6 Precinct 6 – Regional Demand 19/03/2015 C130 5.6-1 Precinct map

19/03/2015 C130

5.6-2 Precinct objectives

19/03/2015 C130 . To reinforce the role of Precinct 6 as a major commercial precinct with a regional retail focus through the encouragement of:  Significantly more intensive uses and development of the land;  Enhancement of the built form and the public realm; and  The development of a pedestrian and cycle friendly movement network that is safe and convenient. . To facilitate the expansion of Pacific Epping, the Epping Homemaker Centre site and the Northern Hospital, and provision of a range of compatible retail, entertainment, office, community and residential uses. . To improve the built form relationship and movement connections between these major attractors. . To establish gateways at key entry points to Epping Central via High Street at the southern end of the precinct, and via Deveny Road and Cooper Street to the west. . To develop the land to the south of Pacific Epping for large format retailing at ground level and office uses at any level. . To significantly improve the built form response to surrounding streets and precincts, other buildings, and the existing and proposed transport corridors.

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. To develop a new highly connected grid network of connector roads that incorporate an enhanced pedestrian and cyclist environment, and plan for future road and land use connections to the undeveloped land to the west. . To facilitate the timely implementation and effective functionality of the proposed Epping North Public Transport Corridor and interchange. . To recognise that the existing subdivision pattern and legal constraints may prevent achievement of these objectives in the short term. . To encourage a preferred character that will include:  A strong and regionally attractive range of retail, commercial, entertainment and community service uses, with residential development at upper floors on appropriate sites within walking distance of the Principal Public Transport Network.  Multi-level mixed use development with active frontages, increased built form presence to Cooper Street, High Street and Deveny Road, with reduced visual presence of parking and paved areas.  Contemporary, vibrant and attractive architectural styles set in a high quality public realm that accommodates pedestrian and cyclist networks.

5.6-3 Precinct requirements 19/03/2015 C130 Sub-precinct Preferred building height Preferred street setback All 9-25 metres 0 metres

5.6-4 Precinct guidelines 19/03/2015 C130 Design

. Development should:  Achieve a compact layout, particularly for sub-precincts 6A and 6C, to optimise the use of land and discourage multi-car trips for a single visit to the existing shopping centre.  Incorporate contiguous buildings and commercial uses, where possible, along Cooper Street, High Street, Deveny Road, and new connector roads to create an inviting and interesting interface to the public realm active frontages and weather protection.  Provide:  Comfortable weather protected spaces, both enclosed and unenclosed.  Formal and informal social gathering spaces at key locations.  Entry/exit points related to adjacent car parking areas and public transport stops. . Site and precinct master planning should enable substantial landscaping opportunities to enhance development, provide buffers to adjacent areas, and reduce the presence of the existing large expanse of car parking. . Physical and visual links to the VR Michael Reserve should be strengthened to support high density development that overlooks the reserve and increases the reserve’s use, safety and amenity.

Access network

Development planning should ensure: . Good public transport linkages and access between set down areas and centre entry points.

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. Loading areas are appropriately separated from pedestrian and cycle links. . The development of a highly connected network of connector roads on the west side of High Street that:  Links to High Street, Deveny Road, the existing north-south access road between Pacific Epping and the Northern Hospital and the Epping Waste Disposal Site;  Employs a grid pattern spaced at appropriate intervals to facilitate permeability and create street frontage to improve site development opportunities;  Includes an east-west link road with a continuous alignment between High Street and the Epping Waste Disposal Site;  A cross section design that provides functional car movements, cycling lanes and footpaths, as well as landscaping and vegetation to achieve acceptable amenity standards;  Provides vehicle access at several points around the site perimeter to adjacent roads;  Integrates with and provides connections across the proposed Epping North Public Transport Corridor;  Designates high quality, attractive pedestrian and cyclist connections that are appropriately separated from loading areas;  Ensures access by commercial, service and emergency vehicles to building access points is as direct as possible;  Has regard to drainage easements; and  Becomes the property and responsibility of the Whittlesea City Council. Deveny Road should be constructed to the satisfaction of Whittlesea City Council. The full or staged construction of Deveny Road may, at the discretion of Whittlesea City Council, be brought forward to provide access to development of the abutting land. In that event, the owner of the land requesting the early construction of the road: . Will be responsible for funding any necessary land acquisition and all costs associated with the staging and early construction of the road; and . Will be reimbursed a proportion of the costs incurred for land acquisition and in constructing Deveny Road from the Epping Central Development Contributions Plan, consistent with the rates set out in the Plan.

Parking

. The location, scale and design of car parking areas should facilitate safety and convenience for users. . At-grade car parking should be reduced in favour of underground or multi-level parking that is screened from the public realm. Where existing at-grade car parking is retained within major sites, it should be sleeved with development that screens it from view from key pedestrian routes.

Precinct Master Plan

Development of the land in Precinct 6 to the south of Cooper Street and west of High Street (sub-precincts 6A, 6C and the area of 6D west of High Street) will be managed through a master plan to the satisfaction of the planning authority which must include the following: . A plan of the site showing locations of buildings, and ancillary areas such as car parking, landscaping buffers, the road network and key vehicle and pedestrian travel paths, loading docks, and major access points.

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. A building envelope plan showing three dimensional envelopes into which buildings can be accommodated, not including architectural features, communications equipment and the like. . A staging plan showing proposed staging of building to accommodate approved additional floor area, car park construction and accompanying access points, and landscaping implementation. . Plans and a report describing how the master plan responds to the design objectives. The master plan may be, with the agreement of the responsible authority: . Prepared and implemented in stages. . Amended. The master plan must protect the alignment of the Epping North Public Transport Corridor, to the satisfaction of Public Transport Victoria. A permit granted must be generally in accordance with the approved master plan and the provisions of this schedule. The responsible authority should not grant a permit for subdivision, use, or development before approval of a master plan, unless it is satisfied that the subdivision, use, or development will not prejudice the future use or development of the land for the purpose and objectives of the zone. The master plan should: . Be generally consistent with the objectives and guidelines of this Clause and other relevant provisions of this schedule. . Facilitate the orderly on-going process of alterations and staged additions to the precinct, reflecting its dynamic role in responding to the increased scale and diversity of its market catchment areas.

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5.7 Precinct 7 – Regeneration 19/03/2015 C130 5.7-1 Precinct map

19/03/2015 C130

5.7-2 Precinct objectives

19/03/2015 C130 . To facilitate the development of Precinct 7: Regeneration as a high change mixed use precinct, with a focus on:  High quality office development along Cooper Street which benefits from proximity to High Street, Pacific Epping, Epping Station, the proposed Public Transport Interchange and key pedestrian and cyclist routes.  Office and other employment-generating commercial uses in the remainder of the precinct. . To significantly intensify the use and development of land in the precinct, whilst encouraging an improved mix of uses including commercial and some residential, in a pedestrian- and cycle-friendly environment. . To achieve a preferred character that consists of:  Multi-level, employment generating office/commercial development with active frontages to streets and reduced visual presence of parking and paved areas.  Residential uses at upper floors in appropriate locations.  Attractive and modern architectural styles.  A high quality public realm where pedestrian and cyclist access and movements have priority over vehicles.

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5.7-3 Precinct requirements 19/03/2015 C130 Precinct Preferred building height Preferred street setback 7 9-25 metres Maximum 5 metres

5.7-4 Precinct guidelines

19/03/2015 C130 . Major office uses and large format retailing should be developed at ground and lower levels to increase employment numbers. Higher density residential development will be considered on upper storeys in locations that ensure residents’ amenity, particularly east of Miller Street and set back from Cooper Street, and adjacent to open space, residential or community uses. . Redevelopment along all streets, and particularly Cooper and Miller Streets, should be of a human scale, provide passive surveillance and contribute to an improved pedestrian and cyclist environment. . Development fronting Coulstock Street should support the role of this street as a key pedestrian and cyclist route by maximising development densities, pedestrian and cyclist accessibility, and passive surveillance over the route. . Development of large vacant or underdeveloped sites should integrate with neighbouring properties and maximise their development potential. . Underutilised industrial sites should be redeveloped for higher density commercial development. . Land contamination investigations and remediation works must be undertaken where necessary.

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5.8 Precinct 8 – Employment 19/03/2015 C130 5.8-1 Precinct map

19/03/2015 C130

5.8-2 Precinct objectives

19/03/2015 C130 . To develop Precinct 8 as a high change employment precinct with significantly increased employment densities. . To encourage the development of industrial uses (primarily in sub-precinct 8B) and provide for other commercial and office uses. . To encourage development of a significant scale on underutilised sites on Cooper Street and Miller Street. . To increase development density in proximity to the proposed Public Transport Interchange to the south of Cooper Street. . To maximise physical and visual connections between the establishing employment uses in this precinct and the retail, residential and community uses to the east and to the major retail precinct to the south. . To improve the precinct’s road network to maximise vehicle and pedestrian connectivity. . To preserve remnant wetlands adjacent to the proposed rail corridor. . To achieve a preferred character that consists of:  Modern, high quality commercial buildings of various scales.  Reduced building setbacks, increased landscaping and reduced presence of car parking in site frontages.

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5.8-3 Precinct requirements

19/03/2015 C130 Precinct Preferred building height Preferred street setback 8 None specified None specified

5.8-4 Precinct guidelines 19/03/2015 C130 . High quality, visually appealing new development on Cooper Street should employ innovative design, be visually arresting and incorporate public art pieces where appropriate to contribute to a sense of arrival at this Epping Central ‘gateway’. . Where appropriate, any subdivision of major sites should allow for through connections to existing or planned roads. Developments incorporating court bowls or hammerhead terminations are discouraged. . New development should, wherever possible, employ Environmentally Sustainable Design principles and technology, and minimise off-site impacts of stormwater runoff associated with large expanses of paved surfaces and roof area. . Car parking in front of buildings should be minimised and instead be concealed at the rear of buildings, in underground car parks, or behind attractive screening. . Building façades should not be dominated by business signage.

6.0 Application requirements

18/10/2018 GC110 In addition to the application requirements set out at Clause 37.08-7, an application for a planning permit must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate, to the satisfaction of the responsible authority:

Waste Management Plan

. Waste Management Plan which demonstrates, as appropriate:  Strategies for waste minimisation during the construction phase.  Likely waste generation by users of the building  Provision and allocation of bins for garbage, recycling, green waste, etc.  The location and dimensions of bin storage areas, chutes etc., including access points for collection.  The proposed method and frequency of waste collection.  Provision of signage to ensure that waste is disposed of correctly and that contamination is minimised.

Precinct Master Plan

. For applications for development or use of the land in Precinct 6 to the south of Cooper Street and west of High Street (sub-precincts 6A, 6C and the area of 6D west of High Street):  An assessment of how the application meets the objectives of any approved master plan.

Environmental Site Assessment

. For applications to use the following sites for a sensitive use, or for buildings and works in association with a sensitive use, an environmental site assessment detailing the likelihood of contamination on the site:

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 430 High Street, Lalor  16 Mary Court, Epping  41 Miller Street, Epping (north east corner)  2 Jovic Road, Epping  509 High Street, Epping  7 Mary Court, Epping  8 Mary Court, Epping  87 Houston Street, Epping  537 High Street, Epping  89 Coulstock Street, Epping . The Site Assessment must be conducted by a suitably qualified professional, to the satisfaction of the responsible authority, in accordance with the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999, as amended. The assessment should detail as appropriate:  The nature of the previous land use or activities on the subject site.  How long the land use or activity took place on the subject site and where the site is contaminated.  A description of the contamination on, under or from the subject site and its extent.  How any contamination is being managed or may be managed to prevent any detrimental effect on the use and development of the subject site or adjoining land or on buildings and works. . The assessment should also advise whether:  An Environmental Audit is required, or  The level of contamination will prevent the proposed use or development of the land and the level of contamination cannot be remediated to a level that would enable the proposed use or development, or  Subject to appropriate remediation, the land would be suitable for the proposed use or development.

Licensed premises

. For all applications to use land to sell or consume liquor under Clause 52.27 a:  Cumulative Impact Assessment prepared in accordance Practice Note 61 Licensed Premises: Assessing Cumulative Impact, which must also have regard to the cumulative impacts of existing packaged liquor outlets and licensed premises within the whole of the activity centre.  Detailed social and economic impact analysis to the satisfaction of the responsible authority.  Venue Management Plan that identifies, as appropriate:  Proposed trading hours  Venue design measures to maximise safety and minimise potential harms as identified in the Design Guidelines for Licensed Venues, Department of Justice 2009 including: entries, exits and queuing areas; footpaths, laneways, car parks and public spaces; patron activity areas; toilets; outdoor drinking, dining and smoking areas; and common areas.  Mechanisms to address potential risks including patron management mechanisms, security measures such as CCTV and staff training; communication between management, staff, patrons, local residents

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and police during day to day operation and / or in the event of complaints.  Venue maintenance arrangements.

Buildings and works

In addition to the application requirements set out at Clause 37.08-7, an application to construct a building or construct or carry out works must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate: . For all applications over three storeys in height, a 3D massing model which describes a building envelope that shows:  The potential overshadowing impact of the development on the open space and habitable rooms of adjoining properties and within the proposed development; and how the development design minimises impacts and ensures maximum solar access internally for dwellings, to neighbouring properties and the public realm.  The potential impact of the development on the public realm adjacent to the proposal ensuring that overshadowing of major pedestrian routes, parks and other public spaces is minimised; and that specifically, overshadowing of footpaths on the south side of east-west streets is avoided for at least three hours between 9:00am and 3:00pm on the Equinox. Reasonable solar access should also be maintained to the ground floor of buildings opposite in winter.  How the design (including building height and setbacks) contributes to the preferred neighbourhood character whilst having regard to visual bulk.

Universal Access

. A certified access and inclusion report for applications for use or construction of a publicly accessible building confirming that the development complies with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

7.0 Notice and review 19/03/2015 C130 An application is not exempt from the notice requirements of Section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of Section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of Section 82(1) of the Act if: . The land is in Precincts 2 or 3, sub-precincts 1B or 4B; or is within 30 metres of those precincts and sub-precincts or a residential zone and:  The proposed development exceeds preferred building heights or reduces the preferred street setbacks for precinct contained within Clause 5 of this schedule.  Clause 55 standards B17, B18, B19, B20, B21 or B22 are not met. . The application is for the purpose of a gambling premises, bottle shop, hotel, nightclub or tavern.

8.0 Referral of applications

19/03/2015 C130 An application to subdivide land, or construct a building or carry out works on land on or abutting the Epping North Public Transport Corridor must be referred in accordance with Section 55 of the Act to Public Transport Victoria.

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9.0 Decision guidelines

19/03/2015 C130 Before deciding on an application, in addition to the decision guidelines in Clause 65 and Clause 37.08-9, the responsible authority must consider, as appropriate: . The extent to which the use or development meets the objectives of Clause 2.0 and the provisions of Clause 4.0 and Clause 5.0 of this Schedule. . For applications for licensed venues, the likely social and amenity impacts of the proposal on the surrounding area. . The impact of the proposed development on adjoining properties. . The extent to which the development meets the preferred precinct character objectives, contributes positively to the amenity of the precinct and is of an appropriate scale to accommodate the mix and intensity of uses envisaged for that precinct. . The extent to which the development prioritises walking, cycling and public transport use, and provides car parking that responds to anticipated demand, does not dominate the street frontage, and is functional and well-designed. . For applications for land subject to a master plan, the extent to which the use or development meets the objectives of any approved master plan.

10.0 Advertising signs

19/03/2015 C130 Advertising sign requirements are at Clause 52.05. All land located within precincts 5 and 8 is in Category 2. All land located within Precincts 1, 2 and 3, and sub-precinct 4B is in Category 3. All other land is in Category 1.

11.0 Reference documents

19/03/2015 C130 Epping Central Background Report (Whittlesea City Council, December 2011) Epping Central Structure Plan (Whittlesea City Council, December 2011 - Amended December 2013) Design Guidelines for Licensed Venues (Department of Justice, February 2009) Epping Central Structure Plan: Stormwater Management Strategy (DesignFlow, March 2012)

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Purpose To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. To ensure that potentially contaminated land is suitable for a use which could be significantly adversely affected by any contamination.

45.03-1 Requirement 19/01/2006 VC37 Before a sensitive use (residential use, child care centre, pre-school centre or primary school) commences or before the construction or carrying out of buildings and works in association with a sensitive use commences, either: A certificate of environmental audit must be issued for the land in accordance with PartIXD of the Environment Protection Act 1970, or An environmental auditor appointed under the Environment Protection Act 1970 must make a statement in accordance with Part IXD of that Act that the environmental conditions of the land are suitable for the sensitive use.

Page 1 of 1 45.06 DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY 31/07/2018 VC148 Shown on the planning scheme map as DCPO with a number.

Purpose To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. To identify areas which require the preparation of a development contributions plan for the purpose of levying contributions for the provision of works, services and facilities before development can commence.

45.06-1 Development contributions plan 19/01/2006 VC37 A permit must not be granted to subdivide land, construct a building or construct or carry out works until a development contributions plan has been incorporated into this scheme. This does not apply to the construction of a building, the construction or carrying out of works or a subdivision specifically excluded by a schedule to this overlay. A permit granted must: Be consistent with the provisions of the relevant development contributions plan. Include any conditions required to give effect to any contributions or levies imposed, conditions or requirements set out in the relevant schedule to this overlay.

45.06-2 Preparation of a development contributions plan 19/01/2006 VC37 The development contributions plan may consist of plans or other documents and may, with the agreement of the planning authority, be prepared and implemented in stages. The development contributions plan must: Specify the area to which the plan applies. Set out the works, services and facilities to be funded through the plan, including the staging of the provision of those works, services and facilities. Relate the need for the works, services or facilities to the proposed development of land in the area. Specify the estimated costs of each of the works, services and facilities. Specify the proportion of the total estimated costs of the works, services and facilities which is to be funded by a development infrastructure levy or community infrastructure levy or both. Specify the land in the area and the types of development in respect of which a levy is payable and the method for determining the levy payable in respect of any development of land. Provide for the procedures for the collection of a development infrastructure levy in respect to any development for which a permit is not required. The development contributions plan may: Exempt certain land or certain types of development from payment of a development infrastructure levy or community infrastructure levy or both. Provide for different rates or amounts of levy to be payable in respect of different types of development of land or different parts of the area.

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19/01/2006 SCHEDULE 3 TO THE DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY VC37

Shown on the planning scheme map as DCPO3

DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN

1.0 The area affected by this Development Contributions Plan is the land to which the DCPO3 19/01/2006 VC37 has been applied in the Whittlesea Planning Scheme maps.

2.0 Summary of costs 19/01/2006 VC37 Facility Total cost $ Time of Actual cost Proportion of provision contribution cost attributable to attributable to development development $ %

Drainage $152,000 per As Required $152,000 100 annum

TOTAL $152,000 per - $152,000 100 annum

Note: The above figures will be annually indexed in accordance with movements in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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3.0 Summary of contributions 19/01/2006 VC37

FACILITY LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Community All Infrastructure infrastructure infrastructure

Residential Non- Residential Non- Residential Non- residential residential residential

Drainage $1.90 per $3.50 per $1.90 per $3.50 per square metre of square metre square metre square metre total site area of additional of total site of additional impervious area impervious floor area floor area

TOTAL $1.90 per $3.50 per $1.90 per $3.50 per square metre square square metre square metre of total site metre of of total site of additional area additional area impervious impervious floor area floor area

Note: The above figures will be annually indexed in accordance with movements in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

4.0 Land or development excluded from Development Contributions Plan 19/01/2006 VC37 ƒ All development with the exception of the multi-unit residential, retail, industrial and business/commercial buildings. ƒ Other land or development as nominated by Council.

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09/11/2017 SCHEDULE 14 TO CLAUSE 45.06 DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS GC75 PLAN OVERLAY

Shown on the planning scheme map as DCPO14.

EPPING CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN

1.0 Area covered by this development contributions plan

19/03/2015 C130 The area covered by this Development Contributions Plan (DCP) is land within the Epping Central Structure Plan (ECSP) area as shown on the planning scheme maps as DCPO14.

2.0 SummaryofcostsforChargeAreas1-9

19/03/2015 C130 Facility Total cost $ Time of Actual cost Proportion of provision contribution cost attributable to attributable to development $ development % Roads and $57,653,235 See Appendix $20,193,882 35.0% Traffic 3 of ECSP management DCP works Incorporated Document Streetscape $7,161,000 See Appendix $3,818,380 53.3% & 3 of ECSP environment DCP Incorporated Document Parks $4,205,600 See Appendix $2,811,138 66.8% 3 of ECSP DCP Incorporated Document Community $23,888,000 See Appendix $4,204,950 17.6% facilities 3 of ECSP DCP Incorporated Document Drainage $6,715,800 See Appendix $3,034,846 45.2% 3 of ECSP DCP Incorporated Document TOTAL $99,623,635 $34,063,195 34.2%

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3.0 Summary of contributions 09/11/2017 GC75 3.1 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 1

09/11/2017 GC75 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Infrastructure Community infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $6,534.50 Traffic $1,299.43 / 100sqm ---- management / dwelling works floorspace

Streetscape & $315.84 $1,588.27 / environment 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace Parks $1,674.35 / ----- dwelling Community $1,150 / --- -- facilities dwelling Drainage $213.99 $348.58 / 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace TOTAL $3,638.20 $8,336.75 $1,150 per per per dwelling - -- dwelling 100sqm floorspace

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and Traffic $1,299.43 $6,534.50 - management / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace works Streetscape & $315.84 $1,588.27 environment - / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace

Parks $1,674.35 -- / dwelling

Community $900/dwelling - - facilities Drainage $348.58 $213.99 - / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace TOTAL $4,538.20 $8,336.75 - per dwelling per 100sqm floorspace

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3.2 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 2

09/11/2017 GC75 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Infrastructure Community infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $10,233.84 Traffic $2,035.07 / 100sqm ---- management / dwelling works floorspace

Streetscape & $315.84 $1,588.27 / environment 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace Parks $1,276.74 / ----- dwelling Community $1,150 / --- -- facilities dwelling Drainage $213.99 $348.58 / 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace TOTAL $3,976.23 $12,036.10 $1,150 per per - per dwelling -- dwelling 100sqm floorspace

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Roads and Traffic $2,035.07 $10,233.84 - management / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace works

Streetscape & $315.84 $1,588.27 / 100sqm - environment / dwelling floorspace Parks $1,276.74 / dwelling - - Community $900/dwelling - - facilities Drainage $348.58 $213.99 - / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace TOTAL $4,876.23 $12,036.10 - per dwelling per 100sqm floorspace

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3.3 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 3

09/11/2017 GC75 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Infrastructure Community infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $5,570.20 Traffic $1,107.67 / 100sqm ---- management / dwelling works floorspace

Streetscape & $315.84 $1,588.27 / environment 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace Parks $397.61 / ----- dwelling Community $1,150 / --- -- facilities dwelling Drainage $213.99 $348.58 / 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace TOTAL $2,169.70 $7,372.46 $1,150 per dwelling per per - -- dwelling 100sqm floorspace

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Roads and Traffic $1,107.67 $5,570.20 - management / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace works

Streetscape & $315.84 $1,588.27 / 100sqm - environment / dwelling floorspace Parks $397.61 / dwelling - - Community $900/dwelling - - facilities Drainage $348.58 $213.99 - / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace TOTAL $3,069.70 $7,372.46 - per dwelling per 100sqm floorspace

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3.4 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 4

09/11/2017 GC75 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Infrastructure Community infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $4,061.10 Traffic $807.58 / 100sqm ---- management / dwelling works floorspace

Streetscape & $253.43 $1,274.45 / environment 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace Parks $1,096.62 / ----- dwelling Community $1,150 / --- -- facilities dwelling Drainage $213.99 $348.58 / 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace TOTAL $2,506.21 $5,549.54 $1,150 per dwelling per per - -- dwelling 100sqm floorspace

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Roads and Traffic $807.58 $4,061.10 - management / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace works

Streetscape & $253.43 $1,274.45 / 100sqm - environment / dwelling floorspace Parks $1,096.62 / dwelling - - Community $900/dwelling - - facilities Drainage $348.58 $213.99 - / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace TOTAL $3,406.21 $5,549.54 - per dwelling per 100sqm floorspace

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3.5 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 5

19/03/2015 C130 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Infrastructure Community infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $6,432.57 $1,176.19 / Traffic - 100sqm --- management / 100sqm floorspace works floorspace Streetscape & $415.88 / $76.04 / environment - 100sqm 100sqm --- floorspace floorspace Parks ------Community ------facilities

Drainage $213.99 $189.86 / - / 100sqm 100sqm --- floorspace floorspace TOTAL $7,062.44 $1,442.09 per per - 100sqm 100sqm --- floorspace floorspac e

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Roads and Traffic $6,432.57 $1,176.19 / 100sqm - management / 100sqm floorspace floorspace works Streetscape & $415.88 / 100sqm $76.04 / 100sqm - environment floorspace floorspace Parks - - - Community --- facilities

Drainage $213.99 $189.86 / 100sqm - / 100sqm floorspace floorspace TOTAL $7,062.44 $1,442.09 per - per 100sqm floorspace 100sqm floorspace

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3.6 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 6

09/11/2017 GC75 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Infrastructure Community infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $4,061.10 Traffic $807.58 / 100sqm ---- management / dwelling works floorspace

Streetscape & $253.43 $1,274.45 / environment 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace Parks $1,096.62 / ----- dwelling Community $1,150 / --- -- facilities dwelling Drainage $213.99 $348.58 / 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace TOTAL $2,506.21 $5,549.54 $1,150 per dwelling per per - -- dwelling 100sqm floorspace

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Roads and Traffic $807.58 $4,061.10 - management / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace works

Streetscape & $253.43 $1,274.45 / 100sqm - environment / dwelling floorspace Parks $1,096.62 / dwelling - - Community $900/dwelling - - facilities Drainage $348.58 $213.99 - / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace TOTAL $3,406.21 $5,549.54 - per dwelling per 100sqm floorspace

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3.7 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 7

09/11/2017 GC75 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Infrastructure Community infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $7,018.69 Traffic $1,395.71 / 100sqm ---- management / dwelling works floorspace

Streetscape & $253.43 $1,274.45 / environment 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace Parks ------Community $1,150 / --- -- facilities dwelling Drainage $540.14 $879.90 / 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace TOTAL $2,529.04 $8,833.29 $1,150 per dwelling per per - -- dwelling 100sqm floorspace

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and Traffic $1,395.71 $7,018.69 - management / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace works

Streetscape & $253.43 $1,274.45 / 100sqm - environment / dwelling floorspace Parks - - - Community $900/dwelling - - facilities Drainage $879.90 $540.14 - / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace TOTAL $3,429.04 $8,833.29 - per dwelling per 100sqm floorspace

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3.8 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 8

09/11/2017 GC75 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Infrastructure Community infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $8,138.11 Traffic $1,618.32 / 100sqm ---- management / dwelling works floorspace

Streetscape & $315.84 $1,588.27 / environment 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace Parks $1276.74 / ----- dwelling Community $1,150 / --- -- facilities dwelling Drainage $326.16 $531.31 / 100sqm ---- / dwelling floorspace TOTAL $3,742.21 $10,052.54 $1,150 per dwelling per per - -- dwelling 100sqm floorspace

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Roads and Traffic $1,618.32 $8,138.11 - management / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace works

Streetscape & $315.84 $1,588.27 / 100sqm - environment / dwelling floorspace Parks $1276.74 / dwelling - - Community $900/dwelling - - facilities Drainage $531.31 $326.16 - / dwelling / 100sqm floorspace TOTAL $4,642.21 $10,052.54 - per dwelling per 100sqm floorspace

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3.9 Summary of contributions for DCP Charge Area 9

19/03/2015 C130 Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

Development Community Infrastructure infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and $3,894.23 $712.05 / Traffic - 100sqm --- management / 100sqm floorspace works floorspace Streetscape & $1,274.45 / $233.03 / environment - 100sqm 100sqm --- floorspace floorspace Parks ------Community ------facilities

Drainage $326.16 $289.39 / - / 100sqm 100sqm --- floorspace floorspace TOTAL $5,494.84 $1,234.47 per per - 100sqm 100sqm --- floorspace floorspac e

Facility LEVIES PAYABLE BY THE DEVELOPMENT

All infrastructure

Residential Commercial Industrial

Roads and Traffic $3,894.23 $712.05 / 100sqm - management / 100sqm floorspace floorspace works Streetscape & $1,282.33 / 100sqm $233.03 / 100sqm - environment floorspace floorspace Parks - - - Community --- facilities

Drainage $326.16 $289.39 / 100sqm - / 100sqm floorspace floorspace TOTAL $5,502.72 $1,234.47 - per 100sqm floorspace per 100sqm floorspace

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payable under this Development Contributions Plan (DCP)

Section 46L of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 sets the maximum CIL amount that can be collected under an approved DCP If the maximum amount of the CIL which may be collected under an approved DCP is varied under section 46L of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the collecting agency

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may adjust the amount of the CIL payable under this DCP in accordance with section 46L of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. If the collecting agency adjusts the amount of the CIL payment under this DCP, the collecting agency will publish the adjusted amount of the CIL payable under this DCP on its website.

4.0 Land or development excluded from development contributions plan

19/03/2015 C130 Development in a Public Use Zone that is associated with a use described in the table to Clause 36.01-6 which corresponds to the notation on the planning scheme map is excluded from the Epping Central Development Contributions Plan, provided it is carried out by or on behalf of the public land manager. Development in a Public Park and Recreation Zone that is associated with a use conducted by or on behalf of a public land manager or Parks Victoria under the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act 1989, the Reference Areas Act 1978, the National Parks Act 1975, the Fisheries Act 1995, the Wildlife Act 1975, the Forest Act 1958, the Water Industry Act 1994, the Water Act 1989, the Marine Act 1988, the Port of Melbourne Authority Act 1958, or the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 is excluded from the Epping Central development contributions plan. Development of social housing undertaken by a registered Housing Association or government agency is excluded from the Epping Central development contributions plan. A development contribution is not payable where the buildings or works comprise the re- development of an existing building and the redevelopment does not add any additional demand unit(s) to the land. Note: This schedule sets out a summary of the costs and contributions prescribed in the Development Contributions Plan. Refer to the incorporated Epping Central Development Contributions Plan for full details.

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Purpose To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. To facilitate an appropriate provision of car parking spaces in an area. To identify areas and uses where local car parking rates apply. To identify areas where financial contributions are to be made for the provision of shared car parking.

45.09-1 Operation 19/04/2013 VC95 This overlay operates in conjunction with Clause 52.06. A schedule to this overlay may: Vary the requirements of Clause 52.06 as allowed by this overlay. Specify additional requirements to the requirements of Clause 52.06 as allowed by this overlay. Specify requirements for the provision of a financial contribution as a way of meeting the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06 or this overlay.

45.09-2 Parking objectives 19/04/2013 VC95 A schedule to this overlay must specify the parking objectives to be achieved for the area affected by the schedule.

45.09-3 Permit requirement 25/05/2017 VC133 A schedule to this overlay may specify that: The exemption from the requirement for a permit in Clause 52.06-3 does not apply. If the exemption does not apply, a permit is required for any of the matters set out in Clause 52.06-3. A permit must not be granted to reduce (including reduce to zero) the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 or this overlay. A permit must not be granted to provide some or all of the car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 or this overlay on another site. A permit must not be granted to provide more than the maximum parking provision specified in a schedule to this overlay. A permit is not required under Clause 52.06-3.

45.09-4 Number of car parking spaces required 19/04/2013 VC95 A schedule to this overlay may: Vary the car parking rate and measure for any use listed in Table 1 of Clause 52.06-5. Specify the car parking requirements for any use of land not listed in Table 1 of Clause 52.06-5. Specify maximum and minimum car parking requirements for any use of land. For any use listed in Table 1 of Clause 52.06-5, apply Column B in the Table to that use.

45.09-5 Application requirements and decision guidelines for permit applications 25/05/2017 VC133 Before deciding on an application under Clause 52.06-3, in addition to the relevant decision guidelines in Clause 52.06-7, the responsible authority must consider, as appropriate:

Page 1 of 2 The parking objectives of the relevant schedule to this overlay. Any application requirements and decision guidelines specified in a schedule to this overlay.

45.09-6 Financial contribution requirement 19/04/2013 VC95 A schedule to this overlay may allow a responsible authority to collect a financial contribution in accordance with the schedule as a way of meeting the car parking requirements that apply under this overlay or Clause 52.06. A schedule must specify: The area to which the provisions allowing the collection of financial contributions applies. The amount of the contribution that may be collected in lieu of each car parking space that is not provided, including any indexation of that amount. When any contribution must be paid. The purposes for which the responsible authority must use the funds collected under the schedule. Such purposes must be consistent with the objectives in section 4 of the Act.

45.09-7 Requirements for a car parking plan 25/05/2017 VC133 A schedule to this overlay may specify additional matters that must be shown on plans prepared under Clause 52.06-8.

45.09-8 Design standards for car parking 25/05/2017 VC133 A schedule to this overlay may specify: Additional design standards. Other requirements for the design and management of car parking. Plans prepared in accordance with Clause 52.06-8 must meet any design standards and requirements specified in a schedule to this overlay.

45.09-9 Decision guidelines for car parking plans 25/05/2017 VC133 Before deciding whether a plan prepared under Clause 52.06-8 is satisfactory, in addition to the decision guidelines in Clause 52.06-10, the responsible authority must consider, as appropriate, any other matter specified in a schedule to this overlay.

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19/03/2015 SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PARKING OVERLAY C130

Shown on the planning scheme map as PO1.

EPPING CENTRAL

1.0 Car parking objectives to be achieved 19/03/2015 C130 To provide on-site parking in accordance with the parking demand generated in Epping Central. To significantly reduce the visual dominance of on-site parking to improve the amenity and functionality of the centre. To support sustainable transport objectives in the Epping Central activity centre, including to increase the proportion of trips taken by walking, cycling and public transport to 40% by 2030.

2.0 Number of car parking spaces to be provided

19/03/2015 C130 The required number of car parking spaces to be provided for the uses listed in Table 1 below is the product of the minimum rate and the measure.

Table 1: Car parking spaces

Use Rate Measure

Convenience restaurant 3.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea Convenience shop if the 3.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea leasable floor area exceeds 80 sq m Education centre 0.3 toeachstudentthatispartofthe maximum number of students on the site at any time Food and drink premises 3.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea other than listed in this table Home occupation 0 toeachpersonwhoworksinthehome occupation who is not a resident of the dwelling Hotel 3.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea Medical centre 3.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea Office other than listed in 3 toeach100sqmofnetfloorarea this table Restaurant 3.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea Restricted retail premises 2.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea Shop other than listed in 3.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea this table Supermarket 5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea Tavern 3.5 toeach100sqmofleasablefloorarea

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3.0 Permit requirement 19/03/2015 C130 A permit may be granted to reduce the requirement for car parking spaces specified in Table 1 above.

4.0 Application requirements 19/03/2015 C130 Before a new use commences or any buildings or works associated with that use or an existing use is constructed, plans must be prepared to the satisfaction of the responsible authority. In addition to the application requirements set out in Clause 45.09-8, the plans must show: . Pedestrian access ways through parking areas. . The location of electricity supply points within residential developments to enable electric cars to be charged. . Details of how the parking spaces will be allocated to individual dwellings or tenancies and whether the parking spaces will have their own Certificate of Title. This information may be included in other plans submitted with an application. In addition to the above, a Green Travel Plan must be prepared for all applications for development comprising: . 5,000 square metres or more of commercial or industrial floorspace and / or . 30 or more dwellings, . that demonstrates design and behaviour-change initiatives to be implemented over the life of the development that will assist to achieve the sustainable transport objectives for the Epping Central activity centre. . A Green Travel Plan may be required for smaller developments, depending on the location of the site and the proposed use.

5.0 Design standards for car parking

19/03/2015 C130 In addition to the design standards at Clause 52.06-8, the design of car parking spaces should meet the following: . Locate car parking to the rear of developments and avoid the use of street frontages for car parking, where possible. . Where possible, parking areas should be located in basement, screened undercroft and / or multi-level parking arrangements. . Ensure parking areas are designed to maximise pedestrian and cyclist permeability and facilitate safe, direct, attractive, well-lit and dedicated pedestrian routes through the parking area from the public realm to defined building entrances. . Ensure car parks are located at least 1.5 metres from the windows of habitable rooms in residential or mixed use developments. . Ensure the following design outcomes for at-grade car parks where basement or undercroft parking is not feasible:  Where possible, sleeve at-grade car parks with built form or screen them with extensive, high quality landscape treatments that reduce the visual dominance of the car park while contributing to the built form quality and active surveillance opportunities;  Provide trees at the rate of one for every eight spaces in surface car parks with engineered soils where required to ensure proper tree growth;

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 In at-grade parking areas of six or more parking spaces, provide stormwater treatment measures in accordance with Best Practice Environmental Management objectives irrespective of any additional treatment measures within catchments.  Provide adequate lighting for both pedestrians and vehicles; and  Provide a directory sign for shared car parks that provides for effective wayfinding. . Ensure the following design outcomes for car parking in multi-level developments:  Provide electricity supply points for internal car parking spaces within residential developments to enable electric cars to be charged.  Where possible, consider flexible design initiatives that enable multi-level parking areas to be transformed into office or residential space at a later time when it can be demonstrated that the on-site parking demand of the development has reduced.  Where possible, consider flexible design initiatives that enable parking areas to be used on a temporary basis for alternative uses such as community gatherings or markets.  Avoid large expanses of blank walls on multi-level parking developments and create visual interest by using innovative façade design techniques.

6.0 Decision guidelines 19/03/2015 C130 In addition to the decision guidelines and application requirements at Clause 52.06-6 and Clause 52.06-9, before deciding that a plan showing the location and provision of car parking is satisfactory, or whether a permit should be granted to vary any dimension or requirement, the responsible authority must consider as appropriate: . How the proposed number of car parking spaces will respond to the anticipated parking demand to be generated on the site. . Water sensitive urban design measures to achieve stormwater runoff quality in accordance with best practice environmental management levels, i.e. 80% reduction in suspended solids, 45% reduction in total phosphorous and 45% reduction in total nitrogen. . The ability of the car parking area/s to be used and adapted for alternative uses. . The subdivision of on-site car parking spaces into separate Certificates of Title and allocation arrangements to users of the site.

7.0 Reference documents 19/03/2015 C130 Epping Central Parking Precinct Plan (Whittlesea City Council, 2011) Epping Central Sustainable Transport Requirements (Booz & Co., January 2011) Epping Central Structure Plan (Whittlesea City Council, December 2011 – amended December 2013)

PARKING OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1 PAGE 3 OF 3 45.12 SPECIFIC CONTROLS OVERLAY 31/07/2018 VC148 Purpose To apply specific controls designed to achieve a particular land use and development outcomein extraordinary circumstances.

45.12-1 Use or development 31/07/2018 VC148 Land affected by this overlay may be used or developed in accordance with a specific control contained in the incorporated document corresponding to the notation on the planning scheme map (as specified in the schedule to this overlay). The specific control may: Allow the land to be used or developed in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited or restricted. Prohibit or restrict the use or development of the land beyond the controls that may otherwise apply. Exclude any other control in this scheme.

45.12-2 Expiry of a specific control 31/07/2018 VC148 If a specific control contained in an incorporated document identified in the schedule tothisclause allows a particular use or development, that control will expire if any of the following circumstances applies: The use and development is not started within two years of the approval date of the incorporated document or another date specified in the incorporated document. The development is not completed within one year of the date of commencement of works or another date specified in the incorporated document. The responsible authority may extend the periods referred to if a request is made in writing before the expiry date or within three months afterwards. Upon expiry of the specific control, the land may be used and developed only in accordance with the provisions of this scheme.

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AMENDMENT C[insert amendment number]

EXPLANATORY REPORT Who is the planning authority? This Amendment has been prepared by the Minister for Planning who is the planning authority for this amendment. The Amendment has been made at the request of Kaufland Australia Pty Ltd. Land affected by the Amendment The Amendment applies to part of the land at 592-694 High Street, Epping, formally referred to as part of Lot 1 on PS 413977W. What the Amendment does The Amendment seeks to facilitate the development of a proposed Kaufland supermarket store via planning approval in the form of an incorporated document. This is sought as part of a coordinated planning and assessment process for an initial network of Kaufland stores across Victoria. The Amendment proposes the following changes to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme: . Apply the Specific Controls Overlay to the above land and update the schedule to the Specific Controls Overlay accordingly. . List the proposed “Kaufland supermarket development, 592-694 High Street, Epping” incorporated document in the schedule to clause 45.12 and clause 72.04 as an incorporated document to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme. Why is the Amendment required? A number of planning scheme amendments are proposed in order to facilitate planning approval of an initial tranche of Kaufland stores across Melbourne. The proposed stores are an initial network that will enable Kaufland’s entry to the Victorian market. Overall the proposal is expected to deliver significant net community benefit. An Amendment to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme is required to facilitate development of the subject land for the use and development of a supermarket with associated retail uses and a commercial office building. The Amendment will enable the coordinated consideration and assessment of this specific site proposal as part of Kaufland Australia’s broader Victorian entry proposal. How does the Amendment implement the objectives of planning in Victoria? The Amendment seeks to implement the objectives of planning in Victoria by: . Providing for the fair, orderly, economic and sustainable use, and development of land. s4(1)(a) the Act. . Securing a pleasant, efficient and safe working, living and recreational environment for all Victorians and visitors to Victoria. s4(1)(c) the Act. . Facilitating development in accordance with the objectives set out above. s4(1)(f) the Act. . Balancing the present and future interests of all Victorians. s4(1)(g) the Act. How does the Amendment address any environmental, social and economic effects? Environmental effects The Amendment is not expected to create any undue environmental effects, with the potential for efficiency benefits to be gained generally from the efficient use of land. Social effects The Amendment is expected to facilitate social benefit through improved competition and associated pricing pressures, access to a greater range of groceries, and creation of local employment opportunities. Economic effects The Amendment is expected to facilitate economic benefit arising from additional investment in Victoria, and additional employment generation across Melbourne, as quantified in economic assessment. Does the Amendment address relevant bushfire risk? This area is not prone to bushfire risk and bushfire planning provisions are not likely to be relevant. Does the Amendment comply with the requirements of any Minister’s Direction applicable to the Amendment? Ministerial Direction No.1 Potentially Contaminated Land Environmental site investigations have been undertaken by Kaufland and the Amendment, which does not seek to facilitate any sensitive uses, complies with this direction. Ministerial Direction No. 9 Metropolitan Planning Strategy The Amendment has been prepared with regard to Ministerial Direction No. 9 – Metropolitan Strategy and is generally consistent with Plan Melbourne, including in relation to objectives for employment generation in and around existing Metropolitan Activity Centres. Ministerial Direction on the form and content of Planning Schemes The Amendment will comply with the Ministerial Direction on the form and content of Planning Schemes. How does the Amendment support or implement the Planning Policy Framework and any adopted State policy? The Amendment supports the Planning Policy Framework including in the following ways. Clause 11 - Settlement Clause 11 provides strategic guidance for responding to the needs of existing and future communities through the provision of appropriately zoned and serviced land for commercial, retail, and industrial uses, among other considerations. In addition, clause 11.01 seeks to promote growth, attract investment and create jobs. The Amendment supports clause 11 by seeking to facilitate a commercial development complementary to the mix of land uses in the surrounding area and the Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre that will seek to service the current and future needs of the local community through creating jobs and investment in the area, in addition to convenient access to daily shopping needs. Clause 15 – Built Environment and Heritage Clause 15 seeks to create urban environments that are liveable, safe, functional and provide a sense of place whilst minimising detrimental impact on neighbouring properties. The Amendment seeks to support this clause by facilitating a development layout and building design reflective of a contemporary and appropriately activated and articulated commercial design. Clause 17 – Economic Development Clause 17 encourages development which meets community needs for retail, office and other commercial services. It also seeks to avoid out-of-centre development for single use unless there is a net community benefit, which is anticipated in light of the economic assessment work undertaken, noting also the multi-use aspect of this proposal for the co-location of the Kaufland Australia national headquarters. The Amendment seeks to facilitate a development outcome that is highly supportive of planning objectives for economic development. How does the Amendment support or implement the local Planning Policy Framework, and specifically the Municipal Strategic Statement? The Municipal Strategic Statement (‘MSS’) identifies Epping Central as the municipality’s established Metropolitan Activity Centre, particularly in view of its capacity to build on the existing assets. It includes strategies to implement the objectives of the Epping Central Structure Plan (‘Structure Plan’), which has since been implemented through the rezoning of land to the Activity Centre Zone. The MSS further outlines Council’s aim to increase employment opportunities in the Epping Activity Centre and to encourage the establishment of attractive and activated street addresses in the key employment corridors such as Cooper Street and High Street. The proposed Amendment responds to this policy direction by reinvigorating a key site within the Epping Central Activity Centre. This redevelopment will bring new jobs to the area, and with the proposed building exhibiting quality architecture and finishes, will improve the public realm and enhance the attractiveness of the area. By seeking to facilitate the proposed use and development, the Amendment specifically supports local planning objectives including in the following ways: . Consistent with clause 21.04, creating investment, employment and growth in the Epping Central Activity Centre in line with the objectives of the Epping Central Structure Plan (‘Structure Plan’) and the Activity Centre Zone. . Supporting local investment and job creation within the Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre in line with clause 21.13. . Responding to clause 21.10 by promoting good urban design through the design of a building with an activated and articulated frontage to the public realm, for safety and the perception of safety reasons. Does the Amendment make proper use of the Victoria Planning Provisions? The proposal makes proper use of the Victoria Planning Provisions by updating the schedule to clause 72.04 and applying the Special Control Overlay. The Amendment enables the existing zoning framework to be retained. How does the Amendment address the views of any relevant agency? The views of relevant agencies will be incorporated through appropriate engagement and participation through the planning approval process. Does the Amendment address relevant requirements of the Transport Integration Act 2010? Based on technical review and assessment undertaken by consultants engaged by Kaufland, the Amendment is not expected to have a significant impact on the transport system, as defined by section 3 of the Transport Integration Act 2010. What impact will the new planning provisions have on the resource and administrative costs of the responsible authority? It is not anticipated that the planning provisions proposed by the Amendment would have any significant impact on the administrative costs of the responsible authority. Where you may inspect this Amendment The Amendment is available for public inspection, free of charge, during office hours at the following places: . Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. . Whittlesea Municipal offices. The Amendment can also be inspected free of charge at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection.

KAUFLAND INCORPORATED DOCUMENT

Incorporated document pursuant to section 6(2)(j) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This document is an incorporated document in the schedule to clause 45.12 and clause 72.04 of the Whittlesea Planning Scheme (‘Planning Scheme’) pursuant to section 6(2)(j) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

The land identified in clause 3.0 of this may be used and developed in accordance with the specific control in clause 4.0 of this incorporated document.

If there is any inconsistency between any of the provisions of this document and the provisions of the Planning Scheme, the control at clause 4.0 of this document shall prevail over any contrary or inconsistent provision in the Planning Scheme.

2.0 PURPOSE

To facilitate efficient land use for the purposes of supermarket and retail uses in the areas affected by this control.

3.0 LAND

The control in this document applies to the land defined as 592-694 High Street, Epping, formally referred to as Lot 1 on PS 413977W.

4.0 CONTROL

4.1 EXEMPTION FROM PLANNING SCHEME REQUIREMENTS

Any requirement in the Planning Scheme which:

• Prohibits use and/or development of land; or

• Requires a permit for use and/or development of land; or

• Requires use or development of land to be carried out in a particular manner, does not apply to the use and development of the land identified in clause 3.0 of this document undertaken either for or in connection with the use or development of land where such use or development is carried out by or on behalf of Kaufland Australia Pty Ltd (or a related entity) for the purposes of use of that land as ‘supermarket’ or ‘retail’.

4.2 PLANS

The use and development of the land must be undertaken generally in accordance with the following plans but as modified by clause 4.3 of this document:

SHEET NUMBER SHEET NAME REVISION TP-02 SITE CONTEXT PLAN TP-03 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN TP-04 PROPOSED SITE & GROUND FLOOR PLAN TP-05 ROOF PLAN TP-06 OVERALL ELEVATIONS TP-07 STREET ELEVATIONS TP-08 OVERALL SECTIONS TP-09 SIGNAGE DIAGRAMS

4.3 CONDITIONS

The exemption from Planning Scheme requirements outlined in clause 4.1 of this document is subject to the following conditions:

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Submission and approval of architectural plans

1. Prior to the commencement of any development (including demolition, bulk excavation works and site preparation/retention works), detailed architectural plans must be prepared and submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval and endorsement. The plans must be drawn to scale, and be generally in accordance with the plans listed in clause 4.2 to this incorporated document but modified to show:

a. if applicable.

Layout not altered

2. The use and development as shown on the endorsed plans must not be altered without the written consent of the Minister for Planning.

Use conditions

3. Noise levels emanating from the premises must not exceed noise levels as determined by the State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and Trade) No. N-1.

Waste

4. Prior to the commencement of use, a waste management plan for the development must be prepared to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

5. Provision must be made on the land for the storage and collection of garbage and other solid waste.

Loading and unloading

6. Prior to the commencement of development, a loading management plan must be submitted to and be approved by the Responsible Authority.

7. Any loading and unloading of goods and all manoeuvring of vehicles must only be carried out within title boundaries of the land.

Landscaping

8. Prior to commencement of development, a landscape plan must be submitted and approved by the Responsible Authority. The plan must be dimensioned and drawn to scale, and must show:

a. the location of all existing vegetation to be retained and/or removed; b. the location of buildings and trees on neighbouring properties within 3 metres of the title boundaries; c. details of surface finishes of pathways and driveways; and d. a planting schedule of all proposed trees, shrubs, and ground covers, including botanical names, common names, pot sizes, sizes at maturity and quantities of each species.

Car parking

9. Prior to the commencement of development, a car parking and traffic management report by a recognised traffic consultant must be submitted to and be approved to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. 10. All traffic mitigation works and management measures as recommended in the car parking and traffic management report must be implemented at no cost to the Responsible Authority, and must be maintained to the reasonable satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

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Materials, finishes and design integrity

11. Prior to the commencement of development, a facade and materials strategy must be submitted to and be to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. The facade and materials strategy must include a detailed schedule of materials and finishes including the colour, type of materials (and quality), construction and appearance.

ESD

12. Prior to the commencement of development, an ESD report must be submitted to and be approved by the Responsible Authority. The measures included in the ESD report must be implemented prior to occupation of the building, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

Construction Management Plan

13. Prior to the commencement of development, a detailed construction and demolition management plan must be submitted to and be approved by the Responsible Authority. The plan must be prepared in accordance with any municipal construction management plan guidelines (where applicable), and should include the following:

a. public safety, amenity and site security; b. construction hours, noise and vibration controls; c. air and dust management; d. stormwater and sediment control; e. waste and materials reuse; f. traffic management; and g. site services and amenities during construction.

Signage

14. The type, location, size, lighting and material of construction of the signs shown on the endorsed plans shall not be altered without the written consent of the Responsible Authority.

15. The signs, including their structure, as shown on the endorsed plans must at all times be maintained in good order and condition, to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

16. The signs must only contain a logo or name which identifies the business conducted on the site unless otherwise approved by the Responsible Authority.

4.4 EXPIRY

The control in this document expires in respect of land identified in clause 3.0 and Appendix A of this document if any of the following circumstances apply:

a. development of that land has not commenced 2 years after the approval date of Amendment X; or b. use of that land has not commenced 4 years after the approval date of Amendment X; or c. development of that land is not completed 4 years after the approval date of Amendment X.

The Minister for Planning may extend these periods if a request is made in writing before the expiry date or within six months afterwards.

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KAUFLAND INCORPORATED DOCUMENT

Incorporated document pursuant to section 6(2)(j) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This document is an incorporated document in the schedule to clause 45.12 and clause 72.04 of the Whittlesea Planning Scheme (‘Planning Scheme’) pursuant to section 6(2)(j) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

The land identified in clause 3.0 of this may be used and developed in accordance with the specific control in clause 4.0 of this incorporated document.

If there is any inconsistency between any of the provisions of this document and the provisions of the Planning Scheme, the control at clause 4.0 of this document shall prevail over any contrary or inconsistent provision in the Planning Scheme.

2.0 PURPOSE

To facilitate efficient land use for the purposes of supermarket and retail uses in the areas affected by this control.

3.0 LAND

The control in this document applies to the land defined as 592-694 High Street, Epping, formally referred to as Lot 1 on PS 413977W.

4.0 CONTROL

4.1 EXEMPTION FROM PLANNING SCHEME REQUIREMENTS

Any requirement in the Planning Scheme which:

• Prohibits use and/or development of land; or

• Requires a permit for use and/or development of land; or

• Requires use or development of land to be carried out in a particular manner, does not apply to the use and development of the land identified in clause 3.0 of this document undertaken either for or in connection with the use or development of land where such use or development is carried out by or on behalf of Kaufland Australia Pty Ltd (or a related entity) for the purposes of use of that land as ‘supermarket’ or ‘retail’.

4.2 PLANS

The use and development of the land must be undertaken generally in accordance with the following plans but as modified by clause 4.3 of this document: (To be amended in accordance with City of Whittlesea Submission)

SHEET NUMBER SHEET NAME REVISION TP-02 SITE CONTEXT PLAN TP-03 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN TP-04 PROPOSED SITE & GROUND FLOOR PLAN TP-05 ROOF PLAN TP-06 OVERALL ELEVATIONS TP-07 STREET ELEVATIONS TP-08 OVERALL SECTIONS TP-09 SIGNAGE DIAGRAMS

4.3 CONDITIONS

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The exemption from Planning Scheme requirements outlined in clause 4.1 of this document is subject to the following conditions:

Submission and approval of architectural plans

1. Prior to the commencement of any development (including demolition, bulk excavation works and site preparation/retention works), detailed architectural plans must be prepared and submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval and endorsement. The plans must be drawn to scale, and be generally in accordance with the plans listed in clause 4.2 to this incorporated document but modified to show: a. if applicable

Layout not altered

2. The use and development as shown on the endorsed plans must not be altered without the written consent of the Minister for Planning.

Use conditions

3. Noise levels emanating from the premises must not exceed noise levels as determined by the State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and Trade) No. N- 1. 4.

Waste

4. Prior to the commencement of use, a waste management plan for the development must be prepared to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

5. Provision must be made on the land for the storage and collection of garbage and other solid waste.

Loading and Delivery Management Plan

6. Prior to the commencement of development, a Loading and Delivery Management plan must be submitted to and be approved by the Responsible Authority.

7. Any loading and unloading of goods and all manoeuvring of vehicles must only be carried out within title boundaries of the land.

Engineering Plans and Public Works

Before the use and/or development starts, civil works must be provided and three copies of engineering plans must be submitted to and approved by the Responsible Authority. The engineering plans must be to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and must incorporate details of all public works within and outside the site as required by the incorporated document. All public works are to be at no cost to Council.

Landscaping

8. Prior to commencement of development, a landscape plan must be submitted and approved by the Responsible Authority. The plan must be dimensioned and drawn to scale, and must show:

a. the location of all existing vegetation to be retained and/or removed; b. the location of buildings and trees on neighbouring properties within 3 metres of the title boundaries; c. details of surface finishes of pathways and driveways; and a planting schedule of all proposed trees, shrubs, and ground covers, including botanical names, common names, pot sizes, sizes at maturity and quantities of each species. e. trees at the rate of one for every eight spaces in surface car parks.

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Car parking and Traffic Management 9. Prior to the commencement of development, a car parking and traffic management report by a recognised traffic consultant must be submitted to and be approved to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

10. All traffic mitigation works and management measures as recommended in the car parking and traffic management report must be implemented at no cost to the Responsible Authority, and must be maintained to the reasonable satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

Materials, finishes and design integrity

11. Prior to the commencement of development, a facade and materials strategy must be submitted to and be to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. The facade and materials strategy must include a detailed schedule of materials and finishes including the colour, type of materials (and quality), construction and appearance.

ESD

12. Prior to the commencement of development, an ESD Management Plan must be submitted to and be approved by the Responsible Authority. The measures included in the ESD Management Plan must be implemented prior to occupation of the building, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

Construction Management Plan

13. Prior to the commencement of development, a detailed construction and demolition management plan must be submitted to and be approved by the Responsible Authority. The plan must be prepared in accordance with any municipal construction management plan guidelines (where applicable), and should include the following:

a. public safety, amenity and site security; b. construction hours, noise and vibration controls; c. air and dust management; d. stormwater and sediment control; e. waste and materials reuse; f. traffic management; and g. site services and amenities during construction.

Signage

14. The type, location, size, lighting and material of construction of the signs shown on the endorsed plans shall not be altered without the written consent of the Responsible Authority.

15. The signs, including their structure, as shown on the endorsed plans must at all times be maintained in good order and condition, to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

16. The signs must only contain a logo or name which identifies the business conducted on the site unless otherwise approved by the Responsible Authority.

Green Travel Plan

17. Before the use and/or development starts, a Green Travel Plan must be prepared for the site and submitted to and approved by the responsible authority. The Plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person and must encourage the use of non-private vehicle transport modes by the users of the development. When approved, the Green Travel Plan will be endorsed by the Responsible Authority.

The Green Travel Plan must include the following:

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a. an introduction to the site, a description of the location and the objectives for the Green Travel Plan; b. A site audit report, including an assessment of the available alternative modes of transport; c. an action plan outlining methods used to implement the objectives of the Green Travel Plan including targets and measures; and d. a monitoring and evaluation strategy outlining how the ongoing performance and success of the Green Travel Plan will be assessed.

Provision of Services

18. Prior to the occupation of the building hereby approved, the Permit Holder is required to construct at no cost to Council, drainage works between the subject site and the Council nominated point of discharge. Such drainage works must be designed by a qualified engineer and submitted to and approved by Council. Computations will also be required to demonstrate that the drainage system will not be overloaded by the new development. Construction of the drainage system must be carried out in accordance with Council specifications and under Council supervision.

19. Prior to the occupation of the building hereby approved, reticulated (water, sewerage, gas and electricity) services must be constructed and available to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

20. The Permit Holder shall be responsible to meet all costs associated with reinstatement and / or alterations to Council or other Public Authority assets deemed necessary by such Authorities as a result of the development. The Permit Holder shall be responsible for obtaining prior specific written approval for any works involving the alteration of Council or other Public Authority assets.

Amenity

21. At all times during the construction phase of the development, the permit holder shall take measures to ensure that pedestrians are able to use with safety any footpath along the boundaries of the site.

22. Upon completion of all buildings and works authorised by this Permit, the Permit Holder must notify the Responsible Authority of the satisfactory completion of the development and compliance with all relevant conditions.

23. Any litter generated by building activities on the site shall be collected and stored in an appropriate enclosure which complies with Council’s Code of Practice for building / development sites. The enclosures shall be regularly emptied and maintained such that no litter overspills onto adjoining land. Prior to occupation and / or use of the building, all litter shall be completely removed from the site.

24. During the construction phase, a truck wheel washing facility or similar device must be installed and used to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority so that vehicles leaving the site do not deposit mud or other materials on roadways. Any mud or other materials deposited on roadways as a result of construction works on the site must be cleaned to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority within two hours of it being deposited.

25. No air conditioning equipment, plant or the like must be installed on the roof of the building such that it would be visible to the public.

Stormwater Management Plan

26. Before the use and/or development hereby permitted starts (including any demolition, excavations, tree removal, delivery of building/construction materials and/or temporary buildings), a Stormwater Management Plan showing the stormwater works to the nominated point of discharge must be prepared to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. The Stormwater Management Plan must be prepared by a qualified person and show all details of the proposed stormwater works including all existing and proposed features that may have impact (e.g. trees to

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be retained, crossings, services, fences, abutting buildings, existing boundary surface levels, etc.).

Landscaping completion and maintenance

27. Unless with the prior written consent of the Responsible Authority, before the occupation of the development and/or use hereby permitted commences and/or within 6 months and/or 12 months of the completion of the development, the landscaping works shown on the endorsed plans must be carried out, completed and maintained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.

28. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Responsible Authority, the landscaping areas shown on the endorsed plans must be used for landscaping and no other purpose and any landscaping must be maintained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority, including that any dead, diseased or damaged plants are to be replaced.

Universal Access

29. A report and additional plan prepared by a suitably qualified and accredited person demonstrating that access to and throughout the commercial part of the building (including the public toilets) must be provided in accordance with the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 and applicable Australian Standards: AS 1428.1 – 2009, AS/NZS 1428.4.1 – 2009 and AS/NZS 2890.6 – 2009 and conforms with the objectives of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth).

Development contributions 30. Prior to the completion of the development or issue of a Statement of Compliance for any stage, development contributions must be paid to the responsible authority in accordance with the approved Epping Central Development Contributions Plan, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the responsible authority.

4.4 EXPIRY

The control in this document expires in respect of land identified in clause 3.0 and Appendix A of this document if any of the following circumstances apply:

a. development of that land has not commenced 2 years after the approval date of Amendment X; or b. use of that land has not commenced 4 years after the approval date of Amendment X; or c. development of that land is not completed 4 years after the approval date of Amendment X.

The Minister for Planning may extend these periods if a request is made in writing before the expiry date or within six months afterwards.

NOTE: It appears that the development now requires the signalisation of the access road and Cooper Street. Therefore, conditions are to be added that satisfy the requirements of relevant agencies including Vic Roads.

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21.02 MUNICIPAL PROFILE 11/05/2017 C197 21.02-1 General Overview 11/05/2017 C197 The City of Whittlesea has been traditionally characterised by its rapidly expanding residential areas and its continuing focus as an urban growth area. Although the City will continue to be an urban growth area in the future it also needs to manage the challenges of existing urban areas undergoing change. Located on the urban rural fringe, the City of Whittlesea is fortunate to have the full spectrum of urban and rural land uses. The diversity in land use, including significant employment areas and activity centres, residential communities, farming activities, township communities and educational and other community uses is matched only by the diversity in landscape character. Existing diversity in land use categories and the potential for new development is a strength of the City of Whittlesea. The allocation of growth areas and the relationship between areas reserved for other purposes will continue to require careful management to ensure there is an overall level of compatibility. Incorporation of elements of the natural environment within future growth area planning is of vital importance to enable the City to enhance its image in all land use categories.

21.02-2 Locational and Regional Context 11/05/2017 C197 The City of Whittlesea is located on Melbourne’s metropolitan fringe, approximately 20km north of the CBD. Covering 490 square kilometres, it is a large municipality containing established urban, growth and rural areas. The City includes the major rural centre of Whittlesea, the rural localities of Beveridge, Donnybrook, Eden Park, Humevale, Kinglake West, Wollert, Woodstock and Yan Yean as well as the established and growing urban suburbs of Bundoora, Doreen, Epping, Lalor, Mernda, Mill Park, South Morang (including Quarry Hills) and Thomastown. The adjoining municipalities are the Shire of Nillumbik to the east, the City of Hume to the west, the Cities of Banyule and Darebin to the south and the Shires of Murrindindi and Mitchell to the north. The City of Whittlesea is the third fastest and largest growing municipality in Victoria and the sixth largest in Australia. It has been endorsed by the Victorian State Government as a growth area of metropolitan significance. The population is expected to reach 300,000 by 2030, with growth concentrated in the developing areas of Mernda-Doreen, South Morang, Epping North, Wollert and Donnybrook/Woodstock. Growth has been rapid in the newer, developing suburbs, since 2001. In 2015, the City’s population is approximately 194,500 and is expected to grow by 69% over the next 20 years. The Wurundjeri Willum people were the original inhabitants of the area and are the traditional owners of this land. Today the City of Whittlesea has the fourth highest Aboriginal population in metropolitan Melbourne. Plenty Road and High Street/Epping Road form the major north-south transport routes through the City and a series of routes such as Mahoneys Road, Settlement Road, McDonalds Road, Findon Road, Cooper Street and Donnybrook Road cut cross the City in an east west direction. These routes link the City of Whittlesea to the adjoining municipalities and the remainder of the metropolitan area. The Metropolitan Ring Road traverses the southern section of the City and provides an important passenger vehicle and freight link to the Hume Highway, Craigieburn Bypass, Central Business District, Melbourne Airport and the Port of Melbourne. The major transportation corridors and convenient access to central Melbourne and other employment centres has provided incentives to locate major state infrastructure projects in the City. The relocation of the Melbourne Wholesale Market to Epping and the proposed Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal will be significant infrastructure and employment generators for the municipality.

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The three highest industry sector employers in the municipality are manufacturing, retail trade and health care and social assistance. More than 50% of local residents work outside of the municipality. The Yan Yean and Tourourrong reservoirs and water supply catchment areas occupy a substantial portion of the north eastern part of the City. These areas, apart from supplying much of Melbourne with water, incorporate sites of flora and fauna significance. In conjunction with the Kinglake National Park, Mount Disappointment State Forest and the Plenty Gorge Parklands they provide significant environmental benefits and provide opportunities for recreation and tourism where controlled visitor access is possible.

21.02-3 Key Issues 11/05/2017 C197 Settlement

As one of Melbourne’s fastest growing municipalities, meeting the demands of a rapidly expanding population is one of Whittlesea’s greatest challenges. In addition to meeting the needs of new residents and expanding population in growth areas, the City also puts in place strategies to combat the changing demographic trends in established areas. The provision of physical and social infrastructure in a cost effective and timely manner is of paramount importance. Growth area planning in this context often relies on individual developments contributing to infrastructure. As such, the City continually strives to set in place mechanisms to require, apportion and administer funds that are appropriate to ensure that infrastructure is provided and maintained in a sustainable manner. In particular, the City requires resolution of long term strategies to ensure that land reserved for residential, industrial and commercial development is suitably serviced. Activity Centres play a vital role in the provision of access to a range of goods, services, employment and, housing choice, and depending on their size and location, a range of community activities. Activity centres often also have an important part to play in the development of public transport routes and interchanges and the establishment of associated land uses. It is essential that existing and future residents of the City of Whittlesea are provided with a range of accessible activity centres which fulfil their employment, social and recreation needs. With changes to the Urban Growth Boundary in 2010, detailed planning is occurring for a number of future precincts which will accommodate a population of over 150,000. These future precincts will either be largely self-contained or be in close proximity to nearby Metropolitan or Major Town Centres. Rapid population growth has also required careful management and delineation of the boundaries between land reserved to accommodate growth and land set aside for rural or conservation purposes. Approximately 60% of the land in the municipality is within the identified “Green Wedge”, which is the non-urban land within the municipality and is intended to be protected from urban encroachment. Bushfire hazard is a significant characteristic across much of the northern part of the municipality due to the settlement pattern, hilly landscapes, the type, extent and structure of vegetation cover, and climatic conditions and summer weather patterns. In these areas the risk to human life is considered a priority consideration.

Environment and Landscape Values

The City of Whittlesea is characterised by an abundance of natural features that contribute greatly to the attractiveness and amenity of the region. The northern parts of the municipality comprise state forests, national parks, grasslands of national significance, recreation areas, water catchments, extensive rural areas, red gum woodlands, elevated

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landscapes and a network of rivers, creeks and drainage lines which extend into the urban areas. The City of Whittlesea contains many diverse and rich urban and environmental features which have been identified for preservation and enhancement in order to retain the character of the municipality in the face of rapid urban development. Particular emphasis has been placed upon the identification of the ‘values’ of the non– urban areas which contain these features both in the Whittlesea context and the wider northern region. Incremental incursion into these areas beyond the boundaries of land reserved for future urban development must be avoided to ensure long term preservation and enhancement of the character of the City of Whittlesea. A key visual landscape feature of the municipality is the extent of mature River Red Gums. Many of the River Red Gums within the urban areas have been estimated to be between 200-800 years of age. Maximising the protection of River Red Gum habitat in the urban, future urban and non-urban areas is a key feature in the design and development in the City. The City advocates for growth to not physically encroach into significant environmentally sensitive areas so that environmental assets are retained for future generations. Continual effort is required to ensure the identification of environmental values, including consideration of on-going management requirements. Key areas where continued improvement is required are in the treatment of waterways, both from a water quality and abutting development perspective. Additionally, ongoing objectives include minimisation of vegetation removal, the impacts of pest plants and animals and emphasising the benefits to be gained through energy efficient design.

Natural Resource Management

Water Management

The City is contained within the catchments of three major watercourses; the Plenty River, the Darebin Creek and the Merri Creek. These watercourses and their tributaries require careful management, particularly in urban areas where stormwater can cause risks to water quality, and flooding. Of increasing importance is the establishment of the water management infrastructure to retard and treat stormwater and sewerage in a manner which is both environmentally and economically sustainable. Increasingly, Melbourne Water as the main authority responsible for water management is favouring the establishment of wetlands systems to control water quality prior to discharge. While this type of drainage control can be accommodated within growth areas on the basis of a drainage scheme, existing areas where there are known drainage problems including lack of capacity and water quality issues require on-going site specific measures to improve performance. Where integrated water management solutions are identified in association with drainage schemes, the City carefully consider impacts on the surrounding development and spatial allocation of other land uses and activities, in particular open space. It is accepted that drainage facilities often incorporate some capacity for opportunistic and incidental leisure activities. However, it is important that these areas are not included within open space contributions attributable to the development as this undermines the principal purpose of the land and creates shortfalls in useable unencumbered open space.

Built Environment and Heritage

Housing character and variation in built form is closely linked to the period of development and cultural background of residents. There are a variety of building styles ranging from the timber and brick homes characteristic of the 1950s and 60s through to the larger

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mission brown houses characteristic of the 1970s to early 80s. More recent housing development includes a mix of more contemporary design and period reproduction homes. Housing provision in newer estates is increasingly required to become more varied to meet the needs of a diverse and changing population. Alternative forms of housing such as row houses or terraces, multi-unit development and various house sizes can be found throughout the older suburbs where redevelopment opportunities are available. Newer estates also present opportunities where diversity is increasingly being incorporated in subdivision design. These alternative forms of housing add interest and vitality to existing and new urban areas and reflect a ‘maturity’ of the Whittlesea housing market. Whittlesea’s cultural heritage contributes greatly to the identity of the City. It is essential that significant heritage places are protected, retained and integrated as the City develops. As an identified Growth Area the municipality faces a number of challenges as it seeks to protect and manage heritage places in unique contexts including established, rural and greenfield areas. The City of Whittlesea is committed to conserving and enhancing heritage and recognises that it is an integral part of all planning processes.

Housing

While the City continues to attract a large proportion of young families, there is also a growing ageing population. As a result, it is essential that the housing needs of a more diverse cross section of the population are planned for. This will help cater for the needs of new residents but also to accommodate the needs of existing residents looking to move within the City, or age in place. Movements within the City account for a substantial proportion of all housing demand. Residents have a strong tendency to move in an outward direction along the major transport corridors. The City acknowledges the vital role that it can play in influencing the type of residents that are attracted to the municipality through housing provision. Diverse housing forms bring long term diversification in demographic composition and create interest and identity within urban areas. Council faces the challenge to accommodate a variety of housing in growth areas and to accommodate change in existing areas to match future demographic changes. Character is an important element in all urban areas. In this context the City places a strong emphasis on ensuring that redevelopment and infill development proposals respect and add to the character of existing urban areas. At the same time, in “high change” precincts nominated for more intensive infill development, such as in activity centres and along public transport routes, it may be appropriate to nominate a preferred urban character in order to achieve increased development densities, whilst ensuring that amenity impacts to existing residents are minimised. Planning for developing urban areas must also be respectful of, and incorporate elements of, the natural environment where ideally housing forms and styles of subdivision should be influenced by, rather than being imposed upon the natural environment. Complete and vibrant communities require a holistic response to affordability, amenity and quality of life. Affordable living should encompass the provision of infrastructure (including quality leisure and open space assets) and services in addition to easily accessed social and economic opportunities. High quality design should provide attractive and walkable neighbourhoods that use spaces to encourage recreation and social gathering.

Economic Development

The City of Whittlesea is fortunate to have large tracts of land which have been developed, or reserved for employment generating purposes and other areas that have been set aside for the development of future employment uses. The City is well represented in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution activities. Industrial and other employment generating activities, however, are currently spread disproportionately across the City. The traditional industrial estates in Thomastown and Lalor have been progressively developed

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with few remaining infill opportunities. Generally these areas are focussed on declining sectors of the economy and have a poor visual amenity. Prospects for future development are good based on anticipated levels of population growth and other locational advantages and increasing levels of home based business and telecommuting. The location of significant State Infrastructure, such as the Melbourne Wholesale Market in Epping and the proposed Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal will also generate economic opportunities for the local economy. To foster increased growth in employment generating activities the City has supported the reservation of land for employment purposes in the following major locations: . Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre, . Cooper Street Employment Area, including the Melbourne Wholesale Market, . Plenty Valley Town Centre, . Mernda Town Centre, . University Hill, . Wollert Town Centre and Wollert Employment Area, . Beveridge Interstate Freight Terminal, . Lockerbie Metropolitan Activity Centre, and . Thomastown Industrial Area. Planning for identified growth areas aims to achieve a high level of self-containment with employment land being provided where appropriate and as identified in Precinct Structure Planning and Development Plans. Further opportunities for future employment areas are located within the Northern Quarries Investigation Area which was identified as part of the North Growth Corridor Plan. Proximity and access to Melbourne Airport provides competitive advantages for the municipality. Planning for urban growth and employment aims to safeguard the on-going operation of Melbourne Airport and curfew free operations. The City sustains long-term employment growth within a diversity of sectors through progressively upgrading the appearance of employment centres and increasing the choice and location of land available for employment generating activities. In keeping with wider objectives to diversify the demographic profile of residents the City also ensures that there is diversification in employment opportunities, including home based employment in home businesses and telecommuting. Planning for employment growth with easy access to future residential areas and activity centres is essential for the City to continue developing effective focuses for the establishment of higher order goods and services. An opportunity exists to expand upon education and health facilities including, RMIT University, Melbourne Polytechnic, Northern Hospital as well as within Precinct Structure Plan areas as opportunities arise. Additionally, there may be opportunities in the future to leverage off the proposed La Trobe National Employment Cluster by maximising the synergies between similar uses along Plenty Road. Similarly there are substantial leveraging opportunities that could strengthen and link the existing competitive advantage of the Cooper Street Employment/Melbourne Wholesale Market area and the Thomastown Industrial Area and adjoining employment areas in the City of Hume. These areas could provide new opportunities within the food industry, including the wholesaling, packaging, distribution, food technology and food manufacturing.

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Transport

The road network within the City of Whittlesea consists of a grid of north-south and east- west main roads. These roads are spaced approximately two to five kilometres apart and are predominantly two lane contra flow roads, however a number have been planned to accommodate duplication in the future. The municipality is also serviced by the Hume Freeway which is a major strategic transport corridor (part of the Auslink National network) providing access for road freight to Sydney, Canberra, Albury-Wodonga and Brisbane. Proximity to Melbourne Airport, the main gateway to Victoria also provides access to air freight and other growth opportunities. North–south road capacity is currently severely limited beyond the City and east–west road links are discontinuous particularly at their eastern and western terminuses due to natural land features such as the Plenty River and the Merri Creek. The network of internal collector and lower order roads offers a varying level of connectivity throughout the municipality. To a large extent the level of connectivity is influenced by approaches to subdivision design and models of urban development. Notably, connectivity in the eastern half of the urban areas in Mill Park, and to a lesser extent Bundoora, is constrained by a curvilinear road design which causes movements to become indirect and overly reliant on the arterial road network. Public transport within the municipality includes heavy rail along the South Morang Line (which is planned to be extended to Mernda in the next few years) and light rail along Plenty Road which extends to McKimmies Road. These high capacity networks are complemented by a series of bus services, including two SmartBus routes. Public transport services in existing residential growth areas of Epping North and Mernda-Doreen have not kept pace with urban development. The lack of north-south road capacity and continuous east-west routes in the established parts of the municipality pose a significant constraint on the future growth and development of the City. The allocation of future residential growth opportunities and their relationship to land reserved for short and long term employment growth continually increases the need for, and incidence of, east–west movements across the municipality and to neighbouring municipalities. These movements are important for private car based travel, freight movements and public transport routes. Improving the capacity and connectivity of east-west and north-south transport routes is a priority. Planning for the extension of the existing heavy and light rail services remains essential to the ultimate successful integrated development of the City. While it is accepted that extensions to the metropolitan heavy and light rail systems do not occur ahead of demand, the likelihood of extensions can be enhanced by two principle factors. Firstly, land must be set aside to accommodate the extension and, secondly, planning for beneficial land uses in proximity to interchanges and routes must occur. Subdivision design and land use patterns must also incorporate opportunities for the introduction of public transport. Efforts are being directed toward the introduction of a public transport corridor to Wollert, trunk bus services, along our east-west and north-south corridors and aligning public transport services with community needs and with other forms of transportation such as bicycle routes. Similarly, a high level of connectivity within and between subdivisions is endorsed by the City to enhance the effectiveness of transportation networks generally.

Community Wellbeing

Many factors influence community wellbeing and make a location a place where people want to live, including personal, social, physical, economic and environmental factors. As a growth and interface municipality there are wide-ranging liveability challenges as a result of rapid population growth. This places increasing pressure on existing infrastructure and services and creates a strong demand for new infrastructure and services.

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Council is committed to enhancing community wellbeing through building social and physical infrastructure that facilitates community connections, generates social capital and enables residents of all ages to undertake daily activities. Council is committed to fostering partnerships with community services and business organisations to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for the whole community. Council has identified a deficiency in the provision of justice related facilities in the northern region, which should be appropriately accommodated in the proposed Plenty Valley Town Centre Civic Precinct. The logical and orderly staging of development is crucial to ensure the timely delivery of affordable infrastructure and services. Council recognises the need to support community infrastructure in other locations within Precinct Structure Plan areas, including the provision of tertiary education facilities and community health facilities. Given the scale and importance of the Lockerbie Metropolitan Activity Centre within the context of the northern growth corridor, it is the preferred location for higher order regional facilities such as a hospital and tertiary education/university. Opportunities for the provision and location of other regional health and education facilities should also be investigated as part of the planning and implementation of future precinct structure plan areas.

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21.03 COUNCIL VISION AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 11/05/2017 C197 The City of Whittlesea recognises the need for strong leadership and is accepting of the challenges that a growth area on the metropolitan fringe brings. By necessity the City of Whittlesea has adopted a long-term outlook in working toward sustainable outcomes in housing provision, employment generation, preservation and enhancement of rural areas and features of environmental significance. The City acknowledges the specific characteristics that contribute to and define the municipality as a unique housing and employment location within the northern region. It is also acknowledged that the preservation of these very characteristics ensure that the City’s attractiveness as a housing destination and employment centre is enhanced.

21.03-1 Community Plan 11/05/2017 C197 Land use planning objectives are linked to community expectations as expressed within the Community Plan. The “Shaping Our Future” Community Plan 2030 provides our community’s vision for the City of Whittlesea. It is a plan that articulates the type of municipality that the community envisages in the future. The Community Plan recognises that the municipality is diverse in terms of population characteristics, housing, urban and rural lifestyles. The key strategic directions of the Community Plan are: . inclusive and engaged community; . accessibility in, out and around our City; . growing our economy; . places and spaces to connect people; . health and well-being; . living sustainably; and . good governance.

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21.04 SETTLEMENT 11/05/2017 C197 21.04-1 Activity Centre Planning 11/05/2017 C197 Defined activity centres are the focus for a range of shopping, employment and entertainment activities. The effectiveness of activity centres in retaining local expenditure, attracting associated services and increasing local employment is boosted by ensuring that they and their trade areas are linked by quality transport and communications infrastructure. The City is well- located with its access to the Metropolitan Ring Road which provides direct freeway links to airports, docks and central Melbourne. The City’s established Metropolitan Activity Centre is Epping Central. The centre has significant capacity to build on its existing commercial, service and infrastructure assets including Epping Station, the Northern Hospital, Melbourne Polytechnic and the Pacific Epping Shopping Centre. The development of Epping Central provides a significant opportunity to respond to the City of Whittlesea’s housing, employment and service needs at a regional scale within an established urban context. A future Metropolitan Activity Centre is also planned in Lockerbie further north. The Plenty Valley Town Centre is a growing sub-regional centre servicing the eastern half of the municipality. A key challenge will be to distinguish the role and function of Epping Central from the Plenty Valley Town Centre. Additional large centres are planned in the future at Mernda and Wollert. Two State Significant Industrial Precincts include: . the Northern Industrial Precinct (which also spans parts of the City of Hume (and includes the Melbourne Wholesale Markets) and . the proposed Beveridge Interstate Freight Terminal. Additionally University Hill (including RMIT University) is a significant specialist centre that is providing a source of office based development not typically seen in growth areas. Given the strategic location of Lockerbie and its designation as a Metropolitan Activity Centre within the northern growth corridor, it will provide a range of services to the local and regional catchment, including: education, health, employment, aged care and civic service. It is intended that the Lockerbie Metropolitan Activity Centre: . will support higher order government, community, civic, education and health services; . will support regional facilities for leisure, recreation, sporting, art, cultural and tourism uses. The Lockerbie Framework Plan for the future Metropolitan Activity Centre identifies two large sites as Future Investigation Area for uses such as regional health, education and employment uses. Objective1: To provide for a number of major and neighbourhood activity centres each with its own role and function. Strategy 1.1 Continue to reduce the amount of escape expenditure by incorporating a range of other employment and entertainment activities in higher order centres. Strategy 1.2 Allocate unmet potential for the provision of retail floor space in locations which are accessible to existing and future population and which contribute to or promote opportunities for employment generation and provision of public transport. Strategy 1.3 Support the strategic allocation of employment nodes.

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Strategy 1.4 Limit the extent of commercial incursion into residential and industrial areas by allocating suitable amounts of industrial and commercial land in appropriate locations. Strategy 1.5 Support the continued viability of lower order centres. Strategy 1.6 Facilitate transport and telecommunications services between activity centres and their trade areas. Strategy 1.7 Provide for activated street based environments which are pedestrian friendly, incorporating a mix of retail, commercial and community facilities with opportunities for residential or business uses on upper levels. Objective2: To support the development of Epping Central as a Metropolitan Activity Centre. Strategy 2.1 Implement the objectives of the Epping Central Structure Plan to achieve a more sustainable, higher-density, high-amenity urban form. Strategy 2.2 Build upon the presence of the Northern Hospital and Epping Specialist Medical Clinic by supporting hospital, ancillary health related services, education, and specialist industries. Strategy 2.3 Plan for the delivery of a Health and Wellbeing Hub within the Epping Metropolitan Activity Centre in a location that facilitates a relationship with the existing health services in Epping Central. Objective 3: To establish Plenty Valley Town Centre as a higher order centre servicing the existing and future population growth in the south- eastern half of the City. Strategy 3.1 Create a focus for civic and community purposes in Plenty Valley. Strategy 3.2 Differentiate the Plenty Valley Town Centre by retaining existing vegetation, particularly River Red Gum native species trees, and measures to create a strong sense of local character.

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21.04-2 Urban Growth 11/05/2017 C197 The City of Whittlesea has abundant natural features which contribute to the definition, character and extent of land reserved to accommodate urban growth. A key element of forward planning exercises has been to recognise the value of these assets and advances the concept of designated growth areas interspersed with non–urban breaks. It is essential that these non–urban breaks are permanently preserved to maintain the character of the municipality and to contribute to the overall attractiveness of the City of Whittlesea. Rapid urban growth requires continued careful management to ensure that: . Environmental assets are not lost. . Non–urban areas are not threatened by uncontrolled or ill–defined limits to urban expansion. . Longer term strategic approaches to the allocation of land uses are not compromised by incremental decision making. In this regard it is critical that development is appropriately managed. The City seeks to ensure opportunities for light and heavy rail extensions and other forms of public transport throughout the municipality. The construction of roads and the provision of mixed use employment generating centres are of key importance. Furthermore, housing development must continue to be appropriately planned in locations where infrastructure planning can be undertaken effectively and where suitable measures are provided to minimise adverse amenity impacts from industry and future rail infrastructure. Management of growth pressures in this manner avoids inappropriate incursions into non– urban areas which are under intense pressure for rural residential and other types of subdivision. Objective 1: To effectively manage urban growth Strategy 1.1 Maximise beneficial relationships between compatible land uses. Strategy 1.2 Avoid inappropriate incursions into non-urban or environmentally sensitive areas. Strategy 1.3 Protect the non-urban breaks between South Morang, Mernda/Doreen and Whittlesea Township and between Wollert and Donnybrook/Woodstock with a focus on the Quarry and Whittlesea Hills and linking key watercourses. Strategy 1.4 Protect rural and environmentally sensitive areas, including habitat linkages from the incursion of urban development. Strategy 1.5 To reinforce the Urban Growth Boundary. Strategy 1.6 Provide for suitable separation of new residential areas from industry, to minimise the potential for adverse amenity impacts. Strategy 1.7 Provide for suitable measures to protect the amenity of new residential areas in close proximity to future rail infrastructure, to minimise the potential for noise impacts.

21.04-3 Managing Growth in our Established Suburbs 11/05/2017 C197 The City of Whittlesea is experiencing significant housing growth and change and will continue to do so in the future. Although much of this growth is directed towards the City’s new growth areas, there is increasing pressure to manage housing growth within the established urban areas of the municipality.

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Increasing the availability of housing options within the established suburbs of the municipality will be important to address the changing demographic profile and the general decline in household size in the city. To accommodate the changing demographic trends and housing needs of the community Council has developed a Housing Diversity Strategy that provides the strategic approach to planning for residential growth and change in the established suburbs of the municipality. The established suburbs of the municipality include Lalor, Thomastown, Bundoora, Epping, Mill Park, part of South Morang and Whittlesea Township. More diverse housing in terms of size, type, tenure, cost and style within the established suburbs, in particular well located medium and higher density housing, will ensure greater housing choice for residents as their housing needs change and will enable residents to ‘age in place’ close to established social networks, family support and services. A diverse range of housing can also help to encourage greater housing affordability within the municipality. The Housing Diversity Strategy is detailed further in Clause 21.09 Objective1: To manage housing growth and change within the established suburbs of the municipality to ensure there is a diverse mix of housing that meets the needs of the local community and reflects demographic changes and trends. Strategy 1.1 Implement the Housing Diversity Strategy. Strategy 1.2 Provide diverse housing size, type, tenure, cost and style. Strategy 1.3 Provide well located medium and higher density housing. Strategy 1.4 Encourage developments which support “ageing in place”. Strategy 1.5 Support housing affordability by providing a range of housing types.

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21.04-4 Open Space Network 11/05/2017 C197 Open spaces within urban areas offer the opportunity to develop interest and identity and contribute significantly to the development of a sense of community through the provision of spaces which cater for a range of active and passive activities. Open spaces are valuable assets for recreation, conservation, visual amenity, health and well-being. The City of Whittlesea contains a wide reaching open space network which includes Council owned formal and informal parks and reserves, sports grounds, playgrounds, conservation areas, waterway corridors, wetlands and water detention areas and linear links. The municipality is also home to several State significant parks which are managed by external agencies, such as the Kinglake National Park, the Plenty Gorge Parklands, Yan Yean Reservoir and Toorourang Reservoir. Open space networks incorporate features of local environmental and cultural significance in order to protect and enhance them, and elevate them as key focal points throughout the municipality. Features of environmental and cultural significance include River Red Gums, Aboriginal and European cultural heritage, and natural features are taken into consideration when planning for future open space. In addition, unencumbered land also needs to be set aside for a range of leisure and sporting purposes. Generally, the extent of significant

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natural features requires open space to be provided in excess of minimum entitlements. However, early development of these spaces and preservation of existing features such as vegetation contribute significantly to the image and quality of new estates in fringe locations and ensure that the on-going leisure needs of residents are progressively met. Despite possessing natural features of State and metropolitan significance such as the Plenty Gorge, National Park areas, the Yan Yean Reservoir and open landscape qualities within easy reach of Melbourne, the City of Whittlesea has an underdeveloped tourism industry. There is capacity to further develop local tourism. The Quarry Hills Regional Parkland is the key regional open space project for the Northern Growth Corridor. Broadly, the area is centrally located between the growth areas of South Morang, Mernda, Epping North and Wollert and provides a green break within these development areas. Once fully assembled, the parkland will provide for up to 1100 hectares of contiguous regional parkland that has the opportunity to link directly into future large scale conservation reserves identified within the Victorian Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. These links also have the potential to create linear open space links and habitat corridors between the Plenty River, Darebin Creek and Merri Creek. The parkland will provide for a mix of passive and active open space, the protection of wildlife corridors, the protection of Aboriginal and European cultural heritage, and the protection of regionally significant biodiversity.

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Objective 1 To provide an appropriate range and proportion of open space types to reflect community expectations for nature conservation, informal recreation and sporting opportunities. Strategy 1.1 Provide for east-west open space corridors in the region, specifically between the Darebin, Merri Creek and Plenty River for trail users and also for native fauna movement. Strategy 1.2 Support the establishment of tourism enterprises relating to open space that are compatible with the local environment. Strategy 1.3 Provide accessible open space and facilities to people with disabilities. Strategy 1.4 Establish links between open spaces as a network to encourage access and recreation on foot or by bicycle, and to provide for fauna movement, within and beyond the municipality. Strategy 1.5 Design and develop public open spaces to high standards of useability, sustainability, attractiveness, sensitivity to site and safety for users. Strategy 1.6 Secure and protect strategically important sites for recreation or nature conservation. Strategy 1.7 Provide growth areas with adequate, good quality open space as they develop. Strategy 1.8 Consider the opportunity to redesign and develop selected sportsgrounds and surrounds for informal recreation (while retaining the sporting facilities). Objective 2: To comprehensively plan for the leisure and recreation needs of existing and future residents. Strategy 2.1 Advocate for open space and recreation needs assessments as part of the forward planning process. Strategy 2.2 Protect the open space values of watercourses such as the Plenty River, Darebin and Merri Creeks and their various tributaries. Strategy 2.3 Provide a regional open space network by progressively developing Quarry Hills as a regional open space area in association with the Plenty Gorge Parklands and Merri Creek Parklands. Strategy 2.4 Provide for river parklands within Whittlesea Township. Strategy 2.5 Provide a range of open space types and sizes. Strategy 2.6 Provide opportunities for shared public and school use of sports grounds. Strategy 2.7 Promote an increased range of outdoor recreation opportunities for the community. Strategy 2.8 Encourage design features that make open space attractive for use and cost effective to maintain. Strategy 2.9 Provide open space along waterways with activated frontages for amenity and safety. Strategy2.10 Ensure that areas reserved for open space on encumbered and unencumbered land is fit for purpose. Strategy 2.11 Encourage the design of open spaces and Council facilities which meets the needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities (CALD).

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21.04-5 Habitat Creation and Revegetation 11/05/2017 C197 There are many creek valleys, aqueducts/pipe tracks, servicing easements, road reserves and disused railway reserves that traverse the City of Whittlesea. These offer opportunities for nature conservation and pedestrian, bicycle and habitat links between open spaces and other destinations. Habitats within protected conservation sites can be supplemented by habitat creation and revegetation. Objective 1: To create habitat areas and links which supplement significant conservation sites and provide for passive recreation in a natural or semi-natural environment. Strategy 1.1 Incorporate water management infrastructure into parkland design to retain and filter stormwater, and to maximise habitat values, where appropriate. Strategy 1.2 Increase conservation bushland through the revegetation of waterway corridors, undeveloped open space and significant conservation sites. Strategy 1.3 Provide off-road pedestrian, bicycle and habitat links between areas of open space and other destinations. Strategy 1.4 Link the municipality’s trail and green corridor links to the wider metropolitan trail and open space network. Strategy 1.5 Protect and conserve places of nature conservation significance or cultural heritage value in open space areas. Strategy 1.6 Revegetate the open space system with locally indigenous species and provide other forms of flora and fauna habitat where appropriate. Objective 2: To protect River Red Gums and integrate habitat areas Strategy 2.1 Set aside parts of parks and open space with River Red Gums as regeneration areas in each precinct, and re-establish understorey vegetation. Strategy 2.2 Encourage subdivisions to be designed and constructed to protect existing River Red Gums where possible in open space or road verges. Strategy 2.3 Use Plains Grassy Woodlands (Ecological Vegetation Class) species where River Red Gums are known to prosper as the dominant revegetation planting theme in public open space areas. Strategy 2.4 Retain and restore natural landscape character where possible, with special emphasis on River Red Gum.

21.04-6 Green Wedge Areas 11/08/2017 C197 The Green Wedge Area (refer to Plan 4 in this Clause) supports a diversity of land uses including: . Farming activities; . Rural living and small settlements; . Recreation and tourism opportunities; . Scenic landscapes; . Aboriginal and European heritage places; . Water storage catchment areas; . Significant flora and fauna habitats; and . Extractive industries.

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The Green Wedge is characterised by its diversity of landforms, soil types and land uses. Almost half of the Green Wedge is public land used for closed water catchments, national parks and state forests. The northern elevated section, the Plenty Ranges is characterised by strongly dissected slopes and valleys which surround cleared rural land and contain the forested areas of the Mt Disappointment State Park and the Kinglake National Park. This area has important habitat values and contributes to the Toorourrong and Yan Yean water catchment systems. It also comprises the south-western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. The Plenty Valley, nested beneath the Plenty Ranges, extends to include the Whittlesea Township and Plenty Gorge. This valley is characterised by a relatively flat central area which has been extensively cleared for agricultural purposes and a steeply defined gorge in the south-eastern portion of the municipality. Objective 1: To conserve and enhance the rural and natural landscape character Strategy 1.1 Ensure that new development has regard to the visual characteristics of the landscape and its ability to sustain change without compromising visual integrity. Strategy 1.2 Ensure new dwellings have regard to the landscape character and access ways are located below ridgelines and have regard to the contours of the land. Strategy 1.3 Maintain the rural land resource to preserve the opportunity for alternative forms of agriculture to be established within the rural areas. Strategy 1.4 Limit rural residential subdivision to those precincts approved in association with the Whittlesea Township Local Structure Plan. Objective 2: To ensure biodiversity and environmental values are identified, protected and enhanced on public and private land. Strategy 2.1 Link remnant patches of vegetation to larger core areas of habitat in urban and urban fringe parklands. Strategy 2.2 Create habitat corridors including using native roadside vegetation, along creeks, drainage lines and disused railway corridors. Strategy 2.3 Protect habitat links and wildlife corridors. Strategy 2.4 Manage and eradicate weeds throughout the Green Wedge Areas. Strategy 2.5 Protect rocky knolls from soil dumping, soil removal and rock removal. Strategy 2.6 Ensure habitat corridors are planned at the early stages of development and land use proposals. Strategy 2.7 Encourage River Red Gum regeneration. Strategy 2.8 Minimise prescribed pest plants and animals. Strategy 2.9 Support and promote sustainable agriculture methods and resource utilisation in rural areas. Objective3: To reduce land use conflict between the Green Wedge Areas and urban and rural communities. Strategy 3.1 Provide for defined boundaries that preserve the integrity of both rural and urban areas. Strategy 3.2 Preserve the scenic landscape qualities derived from the natural and rural character of the Green Wedge. Strategy 3.3 Protect significant habitat areas adjoining any Urban Growth Boundary.

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Strategy 3.4 Support a natural landscape based boundary to urban growth, including the use of identified open space, such as Quarry Hills Regional Parkland Interest Area. Objective 4: To protect identified viewing corridors which offer important visual access to rural and natural areas. Strategy 4.1 Protect the identified significant viewsheds and visually significant roadside corridors including: . Epping/Merriang Road visual line; . Donnybrook Road, especially through the River Red Gum woodland onto Barkers Creek and She Oak Hill near the Growling Frog Golf Course; . Whittlesea/Wallan Road along the eastern gateway to the municipality; . Glenburnie Road; . Yan Yean Road between Whittlesea Township and Kinglake; . Arthurs Creek Road. Strategy 4.2 Protect critical visual quality areas including: . The non-urban break between Masons Road and the Whittlesea Township along the Plenty Road corridor; . The views to the Plenty Ranges, the Great Dividing Range and Quarry Hills. Objective5: To protect and improve the environmental health, social and economic values of waterways, wetlands and aquifers. Strategy 5.1 Ensure that development does not adversely affect the water quality or quantity of the municipality’s watercourse or groundwater. Strategy 5.2 Promote and encourage opportunities to restore, revegetate or utilise waterways for incidental recreation opportunities and active modes of transport. Strategy 5.3 Discourage unrestricted access to water resources via the sinking of bores, installation of farm dams or access by stock to waterways. Strategy 5.4 Encourage water sensitive urban design in new developments. Objective 6: To support natural, cultural and landscape values for tourism and recreation. Strategy 6.1 Encourage tourism that maintains the integrity of the natural environment, provides social benefits for local communities and visitors and contributes to the local economy. Strategy 6.2 Support suitable tourism activities which do not have adverse impacts on existing or future agriculture within the Green Wedge areas. Strategy 6.3 Create linkages through the Green Wedge, such as bicycle, walking and equestrian trails within rural areas and between urban areas. Objective 7: To protect cultural heritage Strategy 7.1 Facilitate opportunities for geotourism and ‘whole of place’ tourism that focus on local character, historic structures, living and traditional cultures, landscape, cuisine and arts, as well as local flora and fauna. Strategy 7.2 Create a network of multiuse trails, including opportunities for heritage interpretation.

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21.04-7 Gaming 11/05/2017 C197 The City has numerous electronic gaming machines (EGMs). While these are legitimate for recreation purposes, evidence has shown that they can lead to adverse consequences for users, their families and friends, and for the community as a whole. Many residents face vulnerabilities, including financial stress, social isolation, family violence and being time poor. This is accompanied by barriers to accessing services and support. Problem gambling may cause or exacerbate circumstances, resulting in significant personal and community harm. Careful and considered planning is required to ensure that any proposed new gaming venues or increase in EGMs takes these issues into account and recognises the possible health, social and economic consequences for community wellbeing. Objective 1 To reduce the negative, social, economic and health impacts of gambling. Strategy 1.1 Consider the possible health, social and economic implications of gambling when considering applications for electronic gaming machines.

21.04-8 Implementation 11/05/2017 C197 Policy Guidelines

When deciding on an application for use, development or subdivision the following matters will be considered, as appropriate: . The objectives and actions of the City of Whittlesea Open Space Strategy, 1997. . The City of Whittlesea Housing Diversity Housing 2013-2033 . The open space objectives and actions in the following:

 Epping Central Structure Plan (2013)

 Lockerbie Precinct Structure Plan (2012)

 Lockerbie North Precinct Structure Plan (2012)

 Green Wedge Management Plan 2011-2021 (2011)

 Epping North East Local Structure Plan (2008)

 Mernda Town Centre Comprehensive Development Plan (2006)

 Aurora Comprehensive Development Plan (2007)

 Mernda Strategy Plan (2004)

 Epping North Local Structure Plan (2002)

 Harvest Home Local Structure Plan (2002)

 South Morang Local Structure Plan (1997)

 Whittlesea Township Local Structure Plan (1995)

Reference Documents

. Epping North Strategic Plan 2002 and associated Local Structure Plans . Epping Central Structure Plan 2013 . Epping North-East Development Plan

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. Gambling Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2024 . Green Wedge Management Plan 2011-2021 . Open Space Strategy 1997 . Playspace Planning Framework and Policy 2013-2016 . South Morang Structure Plan Local Structure Plan 1997 . Mernda Local Structure Plan 1998 . Whittlesea Township Local Structure Plan 1994 . Housing Diversity Strategy 2013-2033

. Social and Affordable Housing Policy and Strategy 2012-2016

Further strategic work

. Prepare design guidelines for developments in visually sensitive areas. . Investigate ways to protect linear corridors of open space along all major waterways as urban development proceeds. . Progressively review the performance, supply and demand for rural residential development in and around the Whittlesea Township. . Investigate innovative options that support sustainable land use and management in the Green Wedge area, especially at the urban-rural interface. . Investigate planning provisions to address environmental hazards and the protection of significant landscapes and vistas. . Develop local policy to provide guidance and direction on native vegetation retention and net gain offsets. . Strengthen planning provisions for the protection and improvement of the environmental health of waterways. . Support options for strengthening local planning provisions to protect Melbourne Airport and manage the impacts on the community. . Research and prepare a local gaming planning policy for the Whittlesea Planning Scheme that has regard to the Gambling Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2024 which guides the location and design of venues. . Conduct an infrastructure needs analysis and develop design principles to ensure Council facilities and open spaces meet the needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities (CALD).

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21.05 ENVIRONMENTAL AND LANDSCAPE VALUES 11/05/2017 C197 21.05-1 Environmental Assets 11/05/2017 C197 Environmental assets within urban and rural areas play a range of vital roles in relation to open space provision, habitat and fauna links, visual and landscape relief and in providing essential life support systems. The City of Whittlesea endeavours to adopt a holistic approach to land management and recognition of sites of sensitivity. Recognition of the specific characteristics, roles and sensitivity of waterways, land capability and natural systems is critical to gaining an understanding, of development impacts, which must be viewed within the context of the wider catchment. Council is committed to the protection of biodiversity and native vegetation; to do this key areas of ecological significance will be protected, native vegetation conditions will be improved and connectivity between key habitat sites will be maintained and enhanced. Significant environmental and landscape features of the municipality are shown on Plan 4 in this Clause and include: . the Plenty River and Plenty Gorge Parklands; . the Merri Creek, and the Craigieburn Grasslands; . the Darebin Creek; . the Bald Hills Grasslands; . Hernes Swamp; . Toorourong Reservoir; . the Great Dividing Range; . TheYan Yean Reservoir and its Catchment; . The Kinglake National Park; . Mt Disappointment State Forest . Quarry Hills and . Whittlesea Hills. The Whittlesea Green Wedge Management Plan provides a framework for the sustainable management of the municipality’s non-urban (green wedge) areas and identifies a range of actions in protecting and managing the City’s environmental assets in non-urban areas.

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Objective 1: To protect environmental assets and landscape values. Strategy 1.1 Provide appropriate buffers along waterways, wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas Strategy 1.2 Enhance the landscape values by retaining the identified natural features in new developments. Objective 2: To increase the connectivity of key local and regional habitat areas Strategy 2.1 Protect existing habitat corridors and remnant vegetation. Strategy 2.2 Pursue strategic acquisition of key parcels of land linking key regional habitat corridors. Strategy 2.3 Avoid and limit the removal of native vegetation when undertaking strategic planning and assessing applications and where appropriate pursue replacement strategies in close proximity to loss. Strategy 2.4 Implement replacement strategies for cleared native vegetation to minimise and offset the impact on local landscapes. Objective 3: To improve the environmental water quality and the health of river and creek waterways. Strategy 3.1 Utilise the principles of water sensitive urban design. Strategy 3.2 Achieve best practice stormwater management. Strategy 3.3 Minimise the effects of urban stormwater on the environmental health of waterways. Strategy 3.4 Support sustainable agricultural practices, including those that reduce the runoff of pollutants and sediment into waterways. Strategy 3.5 Undertake stormwater treatment works along Darebin and Edgars Creeks to achieve significant improvement to the quality of runoff entering the waterways.

21.05-2 Biodiversity 11/05/2017 C197 There are over 40 species of native fauna within the City that are recognised as species of State significance and there are 11 species recognised by the Federal Government as nationally significant, including the: . Golden Sun Moth (critically endangered) . Growling Grass Frog (vulnerable) . Striped Legless Lizard (vulnerable). These animals are all found within the nationally significant Victorian Volcanic Plains Grassland. Unfortunately, extensive clearing and development has reduced the native flora found in the area. Of the 350 native plant species, 20 are recognised as having state significance. River Red Gums are a particularly important part of the landscape, have heritage value and provide habitat and food for native fauna. Three nationally significant ecological communities (under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC)) are found in the City of Whittlesea: . Victorian Volcanic Plains Grassland (critically endangered). . Grassy Eucalypt Woodland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain (critically endangered). . Seasonal Herbaceous Wetlands (Freshwater) of the Temperate Lowland Plains (critically endangered).

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The vegetation and biodiversity under greatest threat in the City of Whittlesea are the flatter Victorian Volcanic Plains Ecological Vegetation Community (EVC) of the Western Basalt land form. Accordingly, local priorities for vegetation offsets are areas of Red Gum Woodlands beyond the urban fringe. Priorities for environmental improvements include the Grasslands of the Merri Corridor, Plenty River, the Plenty Gorge Parklands, Quarry Hills and conservation areas protected for urban growth areas. Objective 1: To protect biodiversity values Strategy 1.1 Facilitate the provision of buffers along waterways and between sites of biodiversity value and urban infrastructure. Strategy 1.2 Facilitate greater habitat connectivity between key habitat areas. Strategy 1.3 Protect and improve remnant native vegetation. Strategy 1.4 Improve biodiversity outcomes and habitat connectivity in newly developing areas. Strategy 1.5 Create local faunal movement in new growth areas. Strategy 1.6 Protect areas of important biodiversity in perpetuity through the execution of appropriate title protection agreements or covenants.

21.05-3 Rural Land Character Areas 11/05/2017 C197 The rural parts of the City of Whittlesea are extensive and can be divided into four basic land character areas: The Plenty Valley (Rural Land Character Area), The Plenty Ranges, The Hills and The Western Plains (refer to Plan 5 in this Clause). These landscape character areas contain significant productive qualities, natural features and examples of the City’s cultural heritage which contribute to the establishment of the identity of the City of Whittlesea. Significant features within the rural areas include: . the Whittlesea Hills, . Plenty River Floodplain, . Quarry Hills, . Merri Creek, . the River Red Gum Woodlands Investigation Area, . Eden Park and . the Northern and Eastern Foothills of the Plenty Ranges.

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Objective 1: To ensure new development respects the identified Visual Character Area values of Plenty Valley (Rural Land Character Area), the Plenty Ranges, The Hills and Western Plains. Strategy 1.1 Protect the identified Visual Character Area of Plenty Valley with its historic homesteads, hedgerows, pastoral qualities and River Red Gum woodlands in proximity to farming properties and Whittlesea Township. Strategy 1.2 Protect the identified Visual Character Area of Plenty Ranges with its strongly dissected steep slopes and valleys associated with the southern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, the protected water catchment and the natural areas. Strategy 1.3 Protect the identified Visual Character Area of The Hills with its visual sensitivity due to topography, slope, major ridgelines and viewing corridors. Strategy 1.4 Protect the remaining elements of the Western Plains in the Green Wedge Area and the identified visual character values of open native grasslands, pastures, dry stone walls, stony rises and knolls, and farm buildings. Strategy 1.5 Maintain the existing low density rural character of the Plenty Valley (Rural Land Character Area), Plenty Ranges, the Hills and the Western Plains.

21.05-4 Implementation 11/05/2017 C197 Policy Guidelines

When deciding on an application for use, development or subdivision the following matters will be considered, as appropriate: . The recommendations of the North East Region of Councils (NEROC) Report 1997. . Merri Creek Environs Strategy 2009-2014. . The requirements of the ‘Rural Land Character Areas – Siting Use and Development Guidelines’. . Whittlesea Green Wedge Management Plan 2011-2021.

Reference Documents

. Epping Central Structure Plan 2013 . Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2012-2022 . Green Wedge Management Plan 2011-2021 . Local Conservation Strategy 2000 . Merri Creek Environs Strategy 2009-2014 . River Redgum Protection Policy Guidelines 1998 . Roadside Management Strategy 2014 . Stormwater Management Plan 2012-2017 . Open Space Strategy 1997

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Further strategic work

. Strengthen policies and controls relating to new dams in rural areas so that stream flows in local waterways can be maintained and enhanced. . Develop an Integrated Water Cycle Management local planning policy to include best practice integrated water cycle management and water sensitive urban design to cover development of non-residential land uses including mixed use, industrial and commercial. . Establish a comprehensive and reliable database of ecological assets and develop a local biodiversity plan. . Develop a Climate Change Adaption Plan.

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21.08 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE 18/10/2018 GC110 21.08-1 Urban Design

11/05/2017 C197 The City of Whittlesea contains many diverse and rich environmental and constructed features, which must continue to be identified, preserved and enhanced in order to retain the character of the municipality in the face of rapid urban development. All forms of development and elements of the rural landscape contribute to the character of the City of Whittlesea. Quality urban design and built form also contributes to a City’s image, amenity and community well-being. Well-designed urban environments contribute to building connection to place and the community. High quality urban design outcomes are sought for existing and future urban areas with a particular focus for Activity Centres and major gateways. Areas of rural, natural character that have been excluded from urban development are of vital importance and need to be maintained. Designated non-urban breaks and visually exposed hilltops and ridgelines are also significant and contribute to the character of the municipality. Objective 1: To support places and spaces that connect people. Strategy 1.1 Provide open spaces and recreation facilities that are welcoming and safe for public gathering, incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and are accessible to all and respond to local need. Strategy 1.2 Provide community hubs that combine services and recreation and bring people together. Strategy 1.3 Utilise urban design principles to support built outcomes which encourage connection to place and the community. Objective 2: To progressively upgrade the image and appearance of the City of Whittlesea focussing on retention of local environmental features, landscape qualities and urban and landscape design improvements. Strategy 2.1 Protect and enhance urban and rural waterways and associated open space opportunities. Strategy 2.2 Protect sensitive landscapes and vistas. Strategy 2.3 Ensure that dwellings and other buildings are sited below ridgelines, and in areas that minimise visual intrusion. Strategy 2.4 Protect and facilitate the assembly of Quarry Hills as a regional open space area in South Morang, Mernda, Epping and Wollert. Strategy 2.5 Reduce the adverse impacts of visual clutter associated with signage on land or buildings which adjoin or have exposure to major gateways and important transport corridors. Strategy 2.6 Require frontage treatments and landscape setbacks along existing and planned arterial roads except where they are in a designated activity centre. Strategy 2.7 Avoid rear or side fences on major roads to encourage activation and passive surveillance. Strategy 2.8 Avoid visually intrusive industrial uses from locations where high quality urban and landscape design outcomes are sought in and around Activity Centres along main roads and gateway sites. Strategy 2.9 Improve the appearance of streetscapes in existing urban areas and new growth areas. Strategy 2.10 Protect the visual qualities of the Whittlesea Hills and Quarry Hills by limiting development to below designated height contours and protect

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significant hill tops in accordance with the South Morang and Whittlesea Townships Local Structure Plans. Strategy 2.11 Strengthen the appearance of the municipality at its major entrances. Strategy 2.12 Encourage the planting of large canopy trees in new developments. Strategy 2.13 Avoid visually dominant car parks in new developments. Objective 3: To ensure new development in Activity Centres achieves high quality urban design outcomes. Strategy 3.1 Incorporate visually distinctive urban design treatments, inclusive of public art, as part of streetscape improvements within the Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre. Strategy 3.2 Support new centres that are designed with street based-activity along main streets. Strategy 3.3 Encourage high quality building design within the Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre that contributes to the amenity of the public realm. Strategy 3.4 Support the urban design outcomes identified in the approved plans for Plenty Valley Town Centre, Mernda Town Centre, University Hill, the Aurora Town Centres and other activity centres. Objective 4: To support a universally accessible built environment. Strategy 4.1 Provide universal provision of access for users, including people of all abilities, through the adoption of best practice standards. Strategy 4.2 Design places, spaces and community facilities which facilitate community connection and are gender inclusive. Objective 5: To design walkable communities. Strategy 5.1 Utilise Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to guide strategic planning and planning assessments. Strategy 5.2 Create walkable neighbourhoods defined by a 400-800 metre walk to facilities and open space. Strategy 5.3 Create a permeable, direct and well-connected pedestrian and cycling network between destinations including public transport stops, homes, services, schools and recreation spaces. Strategy 5.4 Support a wide variety of transport modes. Objective 6: To provide shade and shelter in the public realm. Strategy 6.1 Encourage the use of built and natural shade in developments. Strategy 6.2 Encourage canopy trees in urban streetscapes. Strategy 6.3 Plant trees along cycling and walking tracks to enhance shade provision.

21.08-2 Subdivision

11/05/2017 C197 Appropriate site responsive subdivision design can greatly impact upon the attainment of a number of planning objectives. Objective 1: To ensure that subdivision design is site responsive. Strategy 1.1 Require new subdivisions to integrate with the surrounding environment and land use. Strategy 1.2 Provide a hierarchy of road cross-sections within new subdivisions. Strategy 1.3 Ensure that important site features are meaningfully incorporated in to subdivision design. Strategy 1.4 Design neighbourhoods that feature interconnected grid based road networks that maximise connectivity, accessibility, choice, and legibility, and are aligned to take advantage of views and create vistas to important buildings and spaces.

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Strategy 1.5 Design streets that facilitate appropriate solar orientation of lots.

21.08-3 Environmentally Sustainable Design

18/10/2018 GC110 The City of Whittlesea is committed to creating an environmentally sustainable city. The design and construct of environmentally sustainable buildings plays a key role in achieving this. Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) is a key element of this objective. It requires development to consider layout and construction techniques, building operation and design elements such as: . Building energy performance, . Water resources and Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM), . Waste management, . Indoor environmental quality, . Transportation, . Urban ecology, Objective 1: To promote and facilitate development that incorporates best practice environmentally sustainable design. Strategy 1.1 Encourage the design of new and retrofitted buildings to incorporate high standards of energy efficient design. Strategy 1.2 Promote the integration of land use and sustainable transport including walking, cycling and public transport. Strategy 1.3 Encourage the design and landscaping of new developments to include landscaping techniques that assist in heat control and protect and enhance biodiversity. Strategy 1.4 Encourage the preparation of sustainability design assessments (SDAs) and sustainability management plans (SMPs) for developments, where required, which minimise use of non-renewable resources, waste, emissions and energy. Objective 2: To apply Integrated Water Management principles. Strategy 2.1 Consider stormwater management in parallel with demand for water and the available supply of other water classes, such as wastewater, recycled water and potable water. Strategy 2.2 Make use of opportunities for fit-for-purpose water reuse where possible. Strategy 2.3 Improve water quality in receiving waters. Strategy 2.4 Encourage the use of water sensitive urban design in new developments. Objective 3: To minimise the environmental impact of construction. Strategy 3.1 Ensure sediment, construction materials and litter are managed in order to constrain them within construction sites and prevent them impacting the drainage network, natural environment or public assets. Strategy 3.2 Dispose of excess soil from developments at an appropriately licensed facility.

21.08-4 Heritage Conservation

11/05/2017 C197 The cultural heritage of existing and past inhabitants of the municipality contributes greatly to the identity of the City of Whittlesea. It is essential that the significance of heritage places and artefacts continue to be documented and measures continue to be put in place to ensure they are retained and incorporated within the development process. Objective 1: To identify, protect and enhance the City’s Aboriginal and European heritage. Strategy 1.0 Pursue heritage advice on key applications which involve sites of heritage significance.

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Strategy 1.1 Recognise and incorporate heritage significance as an integral component of all planning processes.

21.08-5 Implementation

18/10/2018 GC110 Policy Guidelines

When deciding on an application for use, development or subdivision the following matters will be considered, as appropriate: . Guidelines for Urban Development (2015) . The River Redgum Protection Policy and Guidelines 1998. . The Epping Central Structure Plan strategies and actions. . The Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process framework. . Thomastown and Lalor Master Plan . Mernda Town Centre Development Plan . University Hill Development Plan . The City of Whittlesea Heritage Study Volumes 1-3(Context Pty Ltd, 2013) . Environmentally Sustainable development (ESD) local planning policy

Reference Documents

. Disability Action Plan 2013-2016 . Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2012-2022 . Gender Equity Strategy 2014 . Guidelines for Urban Development (2015) . Housing Diversity Strategy 2013 . Municipal Development Guidelines 2010 . Social and Affordable Housing Policy and Strategy 2012-2016 . Sports Stadium Feasibility Study 2014 . Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process 2012 . The City of Whittlesea Heritage Study Volumes 1-3(Context Pty Ltd, 2013) . Whittlesea Walking Strategy 2009

Further Strategic Work

. Prepare and progressively implement the recommendations of a Municipal Street Tree Masterplan. . Prepare gateway strategies for Cooper Street, Mahoneys Road, Plenty Road and other important gateways. . Develop planning principles on the built environment that achieve the inclusion of people of all ages in planning indoor and outdoor places and spaces. . Prepare Urban Design Frameworks for key sites. . Prepare local residential, commercial and industrial design development guidelines. . Prepare a Structure Plan for the Plenty Valley Town Centre. . Undertake a cultural mapping exercise for existing urban areas. . Prepare a Parking Strategy . Investigate the feasibility of preparing Green Travel Plan guidelines

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21.10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 11/05/2017 C197 21.10-1 Employment Opportunities 11/05/2017 C197 The greatest asset of the local economy has traditionally been a strong manufacturing base, which has focused primarily on the established industrial areas to the south of the municipality in Thomastown. In order to create additional jobs and greater diversity in employment sectors within the City, focus has been directed into strategies which: . maximise retention of as much of the local resident industrial owner occupier market as possible in the short term, . attract the maximum number of local industries to service the growing local population, . substantially increase the range and quality of sites and the quality of services to them, . optimise the potential of appropriate home based employment, and . differentiate future large scale industrial estates based on local conditions and other comparative advantages. The challenge remains to provide sustainable economic development opportunities and support economic activity which is responsive to the investment and employment needs of the community, has respect for the environment and is resilient to changes in the economic climate. Objective 1: To provide greater balance between housing supply and employment opportunities Strategy 1.1 Continue to support the allocation of employment growth in Thomastown, Epping, Bundoora and South Morang. Strategy 1.2 Encourage a more equal distribution of employment opportunities and types throughout the municipality with particular emphasis on Epping and South Morang. Strategy 1.3 Progressively increase the supply of land zoned for employment purposes. Strategy 1.4 Pursue a greater diversity in economic investment in the municipality by supporting the following: . Advanced Technology / Research and Development Industry within University Hill, . Increased employment densities with commercial and industrial development in the Epping Metropolitan Activity Centre and Plenty Valley (South Morang) Activity Centre, . Employment generating industries within the Cooper Street Employment Area (including the Melbourne Wholesale Markets, Cooper Street South-West and Cooper Street West) with an emphasis on the food industry, freight, logistics, office, research and development, high technology, manufacturing and industrial uses, . Commercial, industrial and office development and employment generating uses within the Thomastown Industrial Area and other designated areas, . Designated employment areas for Wollert and Beveridge.

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Strategy 1.5 Provide for a continued supply of serviceable employment land within growth areas that meets the needs of new industry and the local workforce. Strategy 1.6 Continue to provide high quality physical infrastructure to new commercial and industrial development. Strategy 1.7 Protect future industrial activity within the Cooper Street Employment Area by ensuring non-industrial land uses that would adversely affect industry viability are discouraged from encroaching on the area. Strategy 1.8 Provide adequate separation and buffer areas between sensitive land uses and high impact industries such as extractive industry and land fill. Strategy 1.9 Optimise the potential of appropriate home based businesses and telecommuting as key employment growth sectors. Strategy 1.10 Continue to pursue an ongoing enforcement programme in all industrial areas to ensure that existing and new industrial developments are complying with the requirements of the relevant planning approval, particularly with regard to planting and maintaining landscaping, screening of storage areas and provision of adequate car parking. Strategy 1.11 Encourage the establishment of attractive and activated street addresses to key employment corridors such as Cooper Street, High Street and McDonalds Road. Strategy 1.12 Support a greater diversity of employment uses within the Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre and other designated activity centres, including office-based employment.

21.10-2 Implementation 11/05/2017 C197 Policy Guidelines

When deciding on an application for use, development or subdivision the following matters will be considered, as appropriate: . Applying Clause 22.09 Industrial Development Policy to the assessment of new developments in industrial areas. . Applying the existing planning guidelines for Industrial Development Guidelines (1997) to the assessment of new developments in industrial areas.

Reference Documents

. Cooper Street Precinct Strategy 1996 . Epping Central Structure Plan 2013 . Plenty Valley Employment Strategy 1992, . Whittlesea Retail Review 1999

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21.11 TRANSPORT 11/05/2017 C197 21.11-1 Integrated Transport 11/05/2017 C197 The City of Whittlesea supports the development of liveable, prosperous and sustainable communities where people and businesses are connected within the municipality and with the rest of Melbourne to access jobs and opportunities in ways that meet their access needs. The need for integrated transportation systems is heightened within the municipality where there is currently a lack of north south road capacity beyond the municipal boundaries and few options for uninterrupted east west travel. Successful implementation of an integrated transport system requires land to be set aside in the early stages of development to provide for long term roads and public transport to be established. This imperative applies to all scales of development and is fundamental to the successful attainment of the transportation network. Provision of public transport is a key municipal objective. Objective 1: To establish an efficient, interconnected multi-modal transportation system which increases the level of accessibility and choice within and beyond the City of Whittlesea. Strategy 1.1 Reduce dependence on car based transport and provide improved public transport and pedestrian/cycle options within existing urban and growth areas of the municipality. Strategy 1.2 Provide new and improved arterial roads to enable the provision of trunk public transport services between activity areas, railway stations and public transport interchanges. Strategy 1.3 Ensure the future light rail extension maximises opportunities for integrated multi-modal connections. Strategy 1.4 Plan and advocate an interchange at O’Herns Road to the Hume Highway and Edgars Road extension to improve access to the Epping North growth corridor and reduce through-traffic pressure and congestion in the Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre. Strategy 1.5 Support improvements to major north-south and east-west roads including Plenty Road widening, Epping Road widening, O’Herns Road widening, Findon Road extension and Bridge Inn Road widening and upgrade. Strategy 1.6 Ensure the future Mernda Railway Line stations are well-located and integrated with town centres. Strategy 1.7 Support transit orientated development which provides opportunities for higher density development, intermodal transport connections, public buildings and spaces. Strategy 1.8 Ensure the railway corridor is designed such that it enhances movement, linkages across and along the rail corridor. Strategy 1.9 Minimise the impacts of rail infrastructure and rail noise on adjacent land uses and environmental values. Strategy1.10 Implement the strategies and actions of the Epping Central Structure Plan to prioritise transport modes such as walking, cycling and public transport over private vehicle use within the Epping Central Principal Activity Centre. Strategy 1.11 Provide local road networks which facilitate the operation of public transport, walking and cycling.

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Strategy 1.12 Improve the level of accessibility to services and facilities within growth areas so that individual communities are more self-sufficient and do not rely on access to existing services and facilities in existing communities. Strategy 1.13 Reduce dependence on the arterial and main road network by establishing a high level of connectivity and accessibility for all forms of transport within and between subdivisions. Strategy 1.14 Require Developer Contributions to support the delivery of essential infrastructure in the growth areas and in established areas undergoing renewal. Strategy 1.15 Increase residential densities within walking distance of the Principal Public Transport Network. Objective 2: To facilitate the safe and efficient movement of freight in a manner that minimises the impact on sensitive land uses. Strategy 2.1: Facilitate freight movements onto routes which minimise impacts on the amenity of sensitive uses. Strategy 2.2: Plan and design industrial areas to meet current and emerging freight vehicle demands.

21.11-2 Sustainable Modes of Travel 11/05/2017 C197 A move towards sustainable modes of transport will deliver economic, social, and environmental outcomes sought by the community. The principles for sustainable transport include early delivery of infrastructure and its contribution to affordability, universal access, a mix of land uses, well designed public realm, built form and walkability. The transport networks should reflect the needs and function of the activity centres. The higher order Activity Centres of Epping, Plenty Valley (South Morang), University Hill, and in the future Mernda, Wollert and Donnybrook should be serviced by high capacity rail and have good access to the arterial road network. Smaller neighbourhood centres serve an important focal point for local communities and should be located to be served by local public transport services. Objective1: To improve transport options and accessibility outcomes for residents. Strategy 1.1 Provide a safe urban environment for walking through appropriate infrastructure and a built environment that encourages walking. Strategy 1.2 Deliver walking paths and supporting infrastructure to improve access to activity centres, employment areas, schools, community facilities and public transport interchanges. Strategy 1.3 Provide a safe urban environment that enables cycling to be a viable mode for a wide variety of trips in the municipality and to neighbouring municipalities. Strategy 1.4 Deliver cycling paths and appropriate supporting infrastructure, such as signage and bicycle parking, in key locations across the cycling network. Objective 2: To provide a frequent, fast and reliable public transport network that meets the diverse needs of users throughout the municipality. Strategy 2.1 Support residential intensification around stations. Strategy 2.2 Provide infrastructure in new subdivisions which can accommodate efficient bus movements. Strategy 2.3 Protect the dedicated railway corridor between South Morang, Mernda and Whittlesea Township, and facilitate the reservation of a public transport corridor between Lalor and Wollert.

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Strategy 2.4 Ensure that development is integrated with, and does not prejudice the future viability of heavy rail between Mernda and Whittlesea Township, or between Lalor and Wollert. Strategy 2.5 Protect the dedicated light rail corridor between Bundoora and South Morang.

21.11.-3 Implementation 11/05/2017 C197 Further Strategic Work

. Investigate the location of stops along the Wollert public transport corridor to maximise patronage, pedestrian accessibility and land use integration. . Investigate more detailed planning of the dedicated light rail corridor between Bundoora and South Morang in the Plenty Valley Structure Plan. . The Plenty Valley Structure Plan will identify the location of the dedicated light rail corridor between Bundoora and South Morang.

Other Actions

. Plan for the ultimate northern alignment of the E6. . Reserve land for strategic transport corridors. . Facilitate the implementation of direct, fast and frequent bus services along Council’s north-south and east-west trunk corridors between activity centres, employment areas, railway stations and public transport corridors. . Facilitate improvements to public transport services to effectively align services to community needs. . Integrate the delivery of bus routes with urban development expansion in Council’s growth areas.

Reference documents

. Bicycle Strategy 2005 . Epping Central Structure Plan 2013 . Integrated Transport Strategy 2014 . Mernda Local Structure Plan 1998 . Mernda Rail Extension Design Guidelines . Plenty Valley Transport Strategy 1989 . South Morang Structure Plan Local Structure Plan 1997 . Whittlesea Walking Strategy 2008

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21.12 INFRASTRUCTURE 11/05/2017 C197 21.12-1 Community Facilities 11/05/2017 C197 There is a need to provide community facilities to meet the needs of the growing population. Council supports the development of multi-purpose community facilities which are adaptable and encourage integrated service provision. The size and function of community facilities are designed and located to reflect its role in the hierarchy. Objective 1: To design multipurpose community facilities Strategy 1.1 Include meeting and social spaces within sports and recreation facilities. Strategy 1.2 Co-locate facilities close to other community assets such as retail precincts, arts facilities, and libraries to maximise accessibility and convenience to users. Strategy 1.3 Develop hubs and precincts with the aim of facilitating an integrated service provision. Strategy 1.4 Encourage commercial components (such as cafes, health services, retail outlets) to provide services for community facilities. Strategy 1.5 Support the establishment of well-located, youth-centred facilities and youth inclusive multipurpose community facilities. Strategy 1.6 Support the development of well-located education precincts. Strategy 1.7 Support the establishment of community gardens. Strategy 1.8 Undertake strategies for playspaces, community meeting spaces, Living and Learning Neighbourhood Houses. Objective 2 To provide for Local, Neighbourhood, District, Regional playspaces Strategy 2.1 Locate and design playspaces to serve the needs of people in their walkable catchments. Strategy 2.2 Utilise landscape features, including rehabilitated landscapes to provide natural outdoor spaces to improve the quality and distribution of outdoor playspaces. Strategy 2.3 Consider the inclusion of playspace and the opportunities for landscaped outdoor areas as play spaces when preparing a masterplan. Strategy 2.4 Design and equip play spaces to reflect the nominated position in the play space hierarchy. Strategy 2.5 Provide for regional playspaces. Objective 3: To provide visually attractive sporting facilities which address the surrounding context. Strategy 3.1 Design pavilions that are responsive to their site and appropriate for their level, standard, quantity and frequency of use.

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21.12-2 Health Facilities 11/05/2017 C197 No content.

21.12-3 Development Infrastructure 11/05/2017 C197 Rapid urban expansion requires the provision of a range of physical and social infrastructure. This infrastructure must be provided in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner, which is responsive to the needs of existing and future residents. Objective 1: To provide physical infrastructure for growth areas by planning for and identifying means to fund the establishment and maintenance of social and physical infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner. Strategy 1.1 Provide adequate infrastructure (physical and social) to all new developments. Strategy 1.2 Improve the level of accessibility to services and facilities to provide a high level of self-containment for individual communities. Strategy 1.3 Ensure that any new development which is proposed to proceed in an ‘out-of-sequence’ manner contributes proportionately to additional items of infrastructure brought about or brought forward by needs generated by the development.

21.12-4 Implementation 11/05/2017 C197 Further Strategic Work

. Develop strategies for playspaces, community meeting spaces and Living and Learning facilities. . Investigate all methods of funding for items of infrastructure and select the most appropriate method. Examine the requirement for development contributions for major activity centres.

Reference Documents

. Community Gardens Policy 2013 . Municipal Lifelong Learning 2013-2016 . Playspace Planning Framework and Policy 2013 . Shaping our future Whittlesea 2030 Strategic Community Plan . Sports Stadium Feasibility Study 2014 . Youth Plan 2030

Other Actions

. Plan for and identify means to fund the establishment and maintenance of social and physical infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner. . Develop on-going partnerships with the State Government to determine priorities and funding mechanisms for the provision of key items of infrastructure.

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. Continue to seek State and Federal Government funding for major infrastructure items such as public transport. . Investigate opportunities for tertiary education facilities and community health facilities within Precinct Structure Plan areas, as opportunities arise.

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21.13 LOCAL AREAS 11/05/2017 C197 21.13-1 Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre 11/05/2017 C197 Epping Central has been designated as one of two Metropolitan Activity Centres in the City of Whittlesea. In order to build on its existing assets, including the presence of regional- level shopping and health facilities, and location on the South Morang rail line, the Epping Central Structure Plan sets out objectives for land use, development, design and investment in the centre for the next twenty years. This document provides guidance to the community, the development industry, Council and the State Government on how the activity centre should be developed into the future, in accordance with State Government objectives for metropolitan activity centres. Objective 1: To develop Epping Central Metropolitan Activity Centre as a vibrant, attractive and sustainable hub for housing, employment and community services for the municipality and wider region. Strategy 1.1 Support increased housing densities in close proximity to transport infrastructure, shops and services, and increase the diversity of homes to improve housing choice. Strategy 1.2 Increase the proportion of trips taken by sustainable modes of transport such as walking, cycling and public transport to reduce car use. Strategy 1.3 Increase employment densities by supporting the development of diverse office, retail and industrial uses in appropriate locations. Strategy 1.4 Facilitate the development of entertainment and leisure opportunities, appropriate to all age groups, to provide local entertainment options for residents and promote night-time activity in the activity centre. Strategy 1.5 Increase the provision of new community services and facilities, including health and wellbeing, information and learning, and active recreation facilities to meet the needs of existing and future residents. Strategy 1.6 Improve Epping Central’s public realm by enhancing the amenity, attractiveness and functionality of streetscapes, parks and creek zones. Strategy 1.7 Ensure that physical infrastructure, including drainage, stormwater treatment, and telecommunications, are provided in accordance with projected development in the activity centre. Strategy 1.8 Ensure that all new buildings in Epping Central, including residential, commercial, and community developments, achieve a high degree of environmentally sustainable design performance. Strategy 1.9 Promote high quality design in all new development, appropriate to Epping Central’s higher-density context, to complement improvements to the public realm, stimulate investment and contribute to a high-amenity street interface.

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21.15 SCHEME IMPLEMENTATION

27/03/2014 C177 The Whittlesea Planning Scheme is reviewed by the Planning and Major Project Directorate of Council in line with statutory requirements every four years, unless otherwise determined by the Minister for Planning. The review not only monitors and reflects changes in the strategic direction of Council but also ensures that the provisions and local policies within the scheme are appropriate to enable suitable decisions to be made on planning applications. The review involves the following key components:

Review of Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Decisions

All decisions by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) are examined. Where insufficient policy justification is highlighted by VCAT, the Local Planning Policy Framework may need to be modified or an additional local policy introduced.

Built Outcomes Survey

Council’s Strategic Planning & Design Department endeavours to carry out a built outcomes survey on a regular basis. The survey includes an assessment of key planning decisions once the specific development is complete or under construction. The types of proposals which are assessed include new subdivisions, multi-unit developments, industrial developments and commercial precincts. The survey includes a tour of identified sites by internal planning staff, representatives from other relevant Council directorates (such as Community Services and Infrastructure & Technology) and external professionals such as planning consultants. The primary objective of the survey is to: . Identify what improvements could have been made to the proposal; . Suggest alterations to policies based on the types of development which are occurring; . Outline alterations to Councils Strategic Direction; . Review the effectiveness of the Planning Scheme in supporting decision making. The results of the built outcomes survey are utilised in the four year review of the new scheme.

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22.11 DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN POLICY 27/03/2014 C177 This policy applies to new residential and non-residential subdivisions in the Municipality.

Policy Basis

Development contributions are seen as one funding source to meet the infrastructure required by communities as a result of new, infill and rural residential and non-residential development. For residential development the policy outlines what is required for viable communities and lists items required at local, sub-regional and regional levels. For both policies principles are articulated which set out the approach Council would use. Items that may be subject to development contributions are listed, along with criteria for their prioritisation. Detailed assessments are required for individual development proposals within the context of the policy. Such proposals will be considered according to specified geographic precincts. Development Contributions Plans will be prepared and incorporated into the planning scheme. This policy is supported by the MSS direction for future communities and economic investment

Objective

To ensure the provision of basic infrastructure in a timely fashion to meet the needs generated by new development.

Policy

It is policy to: . Ensure that the basis for calculating development contributions is the same for all residential development whilst recognising that the needs generated by and the types of items expected for infill development or rural residential development are likely to be different from traditional suburban development. The particular needs and expectations will be the subject of each development plan. . Ensure that the apportionment of costs for required items of infrastructure are calculated across an identified planning unit, with some specified exceptions. . Have regard for the viability of the project and the potential impacts on housing affordability. . Ensure that development contributions are seen as one funding source. Council will recognise its own responsibility in contributing to effective servicing of communities. . Ensure that priority is given to items that are required to provide basic services and amenity at the local level. . Ensure that contributions are mainly made for capital items. . Ensure that items expected to be provided by developers as a matter of course are not included as development contributions. . Ensure that contributions are levied for both development infrastructure and community infrastructure. Council’s preferred method of funding community infrastructure will be via negotiated agreement with developers.

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. Ensure that costs are fairly apportioned between developments, landowners, new and existing development in relation to the degree to which each is assessed as contributing to the need for each item of infrastructure. . Calculate the land value based on the type of development or use for which land is suitable and the potential for such use or development to be realised. . Index contributions annually as at 30 June by the Melbourne CPI. . Encourage payment to be provided by direct provision or cash contribution by agreement with Council. . Encourage the use of thresholds, rather than dates, as triggers for required infrastructure. . Ensure that all transactions are clearly accounted for in Council’s records. . Ensure that direct provision of infrastructure complies with Council requirements and specifications, and is provided in a manner and at a time most appropriate to the needs of the community. This is to be determined by Council in consultation with the developer and the local community.

Decision Guidelines

Criteria for prioritising items to be subject to Development Contributions may include: . To allow for flexibility of service provision. . To assist with ease of access. . To maintain or enhance the amenity of the surrounding area. . To meet a need generated by people employed as a result of development. . To meet the needs of the surrounding community to which the development contributes. . To prevent existing infrastructure from being overtaxed as a result of new development. . To provide for the protection of natural and cultural habitats and features. . To lay the groundwork for further provision of needed infrastructure.

Policy Reference

Development Contributions Guidelines Residential Development Development Contributions Guidelines Non-Residential Development

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Page 1 of 1 23.01 RELATIONSHIP TO THE PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK 31/07/2018 VC148 Clauses 21 and 22 of this planning scheme (the Local Planning Policy Framework) form part of the Planning Policy Framework. Where a provision of this planning scheme requires consideration of the Planning Policy Framework, that consideration must include Clauses 21 and 22. A reference in this planning scheme, including any incorporated document, to the: State Planning Policy Framework or the Local Planning Policy Framework is to be taken to be a reference to the Planning Policy Framework. Planning Policy Framework is to be taken to include the Local Planning Policy Framework.

Page 1 of 1 23.02 OPERATION OF THE MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT 31/07/2018 VC148 The Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) is a concise statement of the key strategic planning, land use and development objectives for the municipality and the strategies and actions for achieving the objectives. It furthers the objectives of planning in Victoria to the extent that the State Planning Policy Framework is applicable to the municipality and local issues. It provides the strategic basis for the application of the zones, overlays and particular provisions in the planning scheme and decision making by the responsible authority. The MSS provides an opportunity for an integrated approach to planning across all areas of council and should clearly express links to the corporate plan. The MSS is dynamic and enables community involvement in its ongoing review. The MSS will be built upon as responsible authorities develop and refine their strategic directions in response to the changing needs of the community. When preparing amendments to this planning scheme and before making decisions about permit applications, planning and responsible authorities must take the MSS into account.

Page 1 of 1 23.03 OPERATION OF THE LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES 31/07/2018 VC148 Local Planning Policies are tools used to implement the objectives and strategies of the Municipal Strategic Statement. A Local Planning Policy is a policy statement of intent or expectation. It states what the responsible authority will do in specified circumstances or the responsible authority’s expectation ofwhat should happen. A Local Planning Policy gives the responsible authority an opportunity to state its view of a planning issue and its intentions for an area. A Local Planning Policy provides guidance to decision making on a day to day basis. It can help the community to understand how the responsible authority will consider a proposal. The consistent application of policy over time should achieve a desired outcome. When preparing amendments to this planning scheme and before making decisions about permit applications, planning and responsible authorities must take any relevant Local Planning Policy into account.

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