• MELBOURNE PLANNING SCHEME I- CENTRAL CITY r PLANNING AND DESIGN GUIDELINES • • • • • • PREPARED BY THE CITY OF MELBOURNE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND HOUSING, 711 . STATE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA •• , 4099 i ) 451 JULY 1991 MEL:C (1991) r copy 1 , 1- ~ -DPUG LIBRARY ! PLANNiNG AND EPA LIBRARY , . i BUILDING 'MELBOURNE Make your developinent'proposal contribute to Melbourne bY: Showing respect for n~~rby build'ings' and other structures, whether historic' or not, - through Sympathetic buildihg forms, materials and scale .•) Using building frontages ~o .create- a formal definition of en,closure of 'the streets ~arid I , I other p~blic spaces' " - .) Provi9ing th~ greatest possible extent of"actiye frontages: to all,streets, lanes, arcade~ , and otherop~n spaces which the development ab,uts' ' Ii + Improving pedestrian convenience and amenity through provi~ion of ground level through- : , ' ,block, public pedestrian access, public access to open spaces, and minimal disruption of ,.' " footpaths by vehicular crossings ' : + Providing detail and arch'itectural interest at v~rious levels of the building; ranging from , roof-lines which contribute interest to the ~ity skyline as seen from the dista~ce, to, and 1}10st importantly, , ' treatments of the ground' and lower levels of the facade with articulation, richness of detail and interest appropriate for viewing by pedestri,ans inth~ street .. •:. Pr,oviding'pedestrian oriented activities at ground level to add to the life of the street ' !, (. Avoiding overshadowing of public spaces and providing naturall!ght to arcades and other I,,, indoor public parts of buildings _ , ' ;~ I: I (. , ' Protecting pedestrians-from' the el~merits and providing a'ppropriate set-backs and other , treatments to protect the street level from down~draftsand wind"tunner effects i ' - , I ' - .:. Providing seating, both formal and informal, drinking fountains, litter bins and other :, 'furnishings' for public 'Spac~s to encourage their use, ' ! .:. Providing civic landmark features at termination of vistas, corner sites and CAD edges, I, 'or events associated with the site or structure and using appropriate architectural forms and artwork, to express a public rather than private meaning , .) "ConservinQ and restoring 'historic' buildings .and precincts arid using them appropriately .:~ Contributing to environmental, economic and social sustaimibil!ty' CONTENTS Melboume Planning Scheme Reference Page 1 INTRODUCTION n.a 1 Illustration 1 Area covered by the guidelines 2 Illustration 2 Melboume's streetscape character 4 Illustration 3 Traditional facade divisions 4 2 MELBOURNE'S FORM n.a 5 Illustration 4.1 Traditional Street Proportions - enClosure at street level 6 Illustration 4.2 Traditional Street Proportions - enclosure at pedestrian level. 6 Illustration 5 Urban Structure of Central Melbourne 8 Illustration 6 C.A.D. Elements 9 Illustration 7 Future Directions 10 3 LANEWAYS clause 202.1 11 Illustration 8 Traditional Lane Pattern 12 • Illustration 9.1 Laneway Classifications (north-west section) 14 Illustration 9.2 Laneway Classifications (south-west section) 15 Illustration 9.3 Laneway Classifications· (north-east section) 16 Illustration 9.4 Laneway Classifications (south-east section) 17 Illustration 10 Integration of Signs with Architecture 18 •• Illustration 11 Advertising on Heritage Buildings 18 4 ADVERTISING clause 209 19 Illustration 12 Vistas to be Protected 21 Illustration 13 Areas of Special Character 22 Illustration 14 Bourke Hill 24 Illustration 15 Appropriate Sign - Bourke Hill 24 • Illustration 16 Chinatown 25 Illustration 17 Vertical Format Appropriate for Chinatown 25 Illustration 18 Lonsdale Street Greek Precinct 26 Illustration 19 Appropriate Sign - Greek PreCinct 26 , Illustration 20 Queen Victoria Market 28 Illustration 21 Appropriate Market Sign 28 Illustration 22 Swanston Street Civic Spine 29 Illustration 23 Sign Definitions 30 Illustration 24 Building Orientation 32 Illustration 25 - Typical Building Envelope 32· 5 BUILDING DESIGN clause 202-1.2,212,212·2 33 Illustration 26 ·Dominant Parapet Line· 34 Illustration 27 Construction within Setback 34 Illustration 28 Major Pedestrian Routes 36 Illustration 29 Vertical Rhythm Maintained 37 6 WIND PROTECTION clause 212-3 ·39 Illustration 30 General Dimensions 40 Illustration 31 Treatment near Trees 40 7 WEATHER PROTECTION clause 212-4 41 Illustration 32.1 Swanston Street Verandah Design 42 Illustration 32.2 Swanston Street Verandah Design 43 Illustration 32.3 Swanston Street Verandah Design 44 page III CONTENTS Melbourne Planning Scheme Reference Page 8 STREET TREES n.a. 45 9 OVERSHADOWING clause 212-6 47 10 VEHICLE PARKING AND LOADING clause 213, 217 49 , Illustration 33 Crossover Design 51 11 REFUSE DISPOSAL n.a. 53 12 RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT FRONTAGES clause 215-1, 215·2 55 Illustration 34 Fenestration Proportions 56 Illustration 35 Building Elements 56 • Illustration 36 Building Volumes - minor parts 56 13 HERITAGE clause 218 fil Illustration 37 Contributory Buildings 58 14 PLOT RATIO BONUSES clause 220 61 • Illustration 38 Design of Arcades 62 15 THROUGH BLOCK ARCADES clause 220-1 63 16 THROUGH BLOCK PASSAGEWAYS clause 220-1 65 • Illustration 39 Laneways with Priority for Upgrading 66 17 LANEWAY UPGRADING clause 220-1 01 Illustration 40 Footpaths with Priority for Upgrading 68 18 FOOTPATH UPGRADING clause 220-1 69 Illustration 41 Areas Where New Open Space is Encouraged 70 19 PUBLIC SPACES· INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL clause 220-1 71 3) LIVING IN THE CITY clause 220-1 73 Illustration 42 City Living Precincts 74 21 OTHER BONUS ITEMS clause 220-1 75 APPENDIX n.a. A1 HERITAGE PRECINCT CITATIONS A1 CONTRIBUTORY BUILDINGS A5 INDEX A7 pageiv • 1 INTRODUCTION • 1.1 PURPOSE These guidelines are intended to explain, interpret and reinforce the aims and objectives of the Melbourne Planning Scheme as it affects the Central City Development Area. They are intended for use by developers, architects and designers in the development of projects from the earliest stages and by the Responsible Authority and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in the assessment of proposals. The use of the guidelines will facilitate the • processing of development applications. The guidelines have been adopted by the Minister for Planning and Housing and the City of Melbourne for consideration when deciding a planning application under the Melbourne Planning Scheme (Central City Development Area). Any previous Central City Planning and Design guidelines are superseded by this document. • 1.2 MELBOURNE PLANNING SCHEME The Melbourne Planning Scheme is divided into:- • A State section, which is part of every planning scheme in Victoria. • A Regional section, which is part of every planning scheme in the metropolitan region. • A Local section, which is unique to this planning scheme. This Local section is divided into: • - Part 1 - outside Central City Development Area. - Part 2 - Central City Development Area (shown on Illustration 1). These planning and design guidelines are referred to in part 2 (Central City Development Area) of the planning sdllme. CLAUSE 203 OF THE SCHEME REQUIRES THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER THESE • GUIDELINES BEFORE DECIDING ON AN APPLICATION. 1.3 THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY The Minister for Planning and Housing is the Responsible AuthOrity for the administration of the scheme. The City of Melbourne is the Responsible Authority for deciding an application for: • An advertising sign. • If the building is 1lQ1 a Registered Building or DeSignated Building pursuant to the Historic Buildings Act 1981 : -An extension of an-existing building, if the extension does not increase the floor area by more than 15%. - An alteration to the external appearance of a building, including painting, rendering, sandblasting and • decorating. - A modification to the shoplront, window or entranceway of a building. An addition or modification of a verandah or canopy of a building. • A kerbside cafe. • A food or flower vending van or stall. • A subdivision of land or buildings. • • A change of land use other than a change to a public parking facility. If an application includes matters in addition to Ihose listed above, the Minister for Planning and Housing is the Responsible Authority for deciding on that application. I· '. page 1 I. l: aBed , •• t. I I • • S9Ull9PlnB 9lU,{Q paJ9AOo 89J\f • • •• • • • 1A APPLYING FOR PLANNING PERMITS. Depending on the nature of the application as set out in 1.3 above permit applications should be made to either: • The Department of Planning The City Planning and Deveiopment Division, . and Housing, City of Melbourne; 477 Collins Street, or 200 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 Melbourne 3000 • Consultation should be held at the ~ possible stage of consideration or design of a project with the planning' . and urtian design divisions at the Department of Planning and Housing and the City of Melboume. The City of - Melbourne may require appropriate buildings services, site drainage and infrastructure works to be undertaken at the developers cost. It is recommended that developers discuss such requirements in the initial concepUdesign phase with the City Engineer. Where a major development is proposed discussions should occur at all significant • stages of project development. INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE PROVIDED Information which may be required, in particular with major appl~tions, includes: . • A context report on the site and adjoining environment, including street details and urban design analysis . ' Copy of title-