VICTORIA 1979

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING BOARD

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL YEAR 1978-79

PRESENTED TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(2) OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1961

By Authority:

F D ATKINSON, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, MELBOURNE

No. ~.., 1980

Thirty-Fourth Annual Report

150 Queen Street Melbourne, 3000

The Honourable the Minister for 500 Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Sir,

In accordance with the provisions of Section 5(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1961, the Board has pleasure in submitting to you for presentation to Parliament the following report on its activities during the twelve months ended 30th June, 1979.

Yours faithfully

Chairman, J J Bayly Deputy Chairman, M W Milburn Member, J R Baghel Member, P S Colclough

Secretary, H R Trotter

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING BOARD MEMBBRS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AS AT 30TH JUNE, 1979.

MEMBERS

J. J. BAYLY Chairman M. w. MILBURN Deputy Chairman J. R. BAGHEL (Mrs) Member P. s. COLCLOUGH Member

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

Secretary W. H. CRAIG Director of Planning (Statutory) P. J. BROWN Director of Planning (Strategic) V. R. C. WARREN TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING BOARD

HEAD OFFICE

Melbourne:

150 Queen Street, Melbourne, 3000 Tel: (03} 6020111

REGIONAL OFFICES

Bendigo:

391 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, 3550 Tel: (054} 421511

Central Gippsland:

71 Hotham Street, Traralgon, 3844 Tel: (051} 745223

Warrnarnbool:

T & G Building, Liebig Street, Warrnambool, 3280. Tel: (055} 624532

Wodonga:

Astra House, Jack Hore Place, Wodonga, 3690. Tel: (060} 244688 CONTENTS

Foreword

strategic Planning 1

Statements of Planning Policy 2 Other Studies 11

Regional Planning 19

Melton-Sunbury Growth Centre 31

Local Planning 35

Planning Control Administered by the Board 35 Planning Schemes Approved 44 Interim Development Orders 44

Statutory Review of Planning Schemes 45

Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Area 45 western Port Planning Area 47 Geelong Planning Area 49

Urban Renewal 51

Legislation 55

Committees 59

Promotion of Planning 61

Board Members and Staff 69

Appendices 73

FOREWORD

It has been customary recently for the Board's Annual Report to be introduced by a summary entitled "The Year in Review". This year, however, the statutory duty of reporting upon what has been done is confined to the body of the report, where we hope readers will find satisfactory evidence that members and staff have been active in sustaining and improving the usefulness of planning standards and procedures to State and local government, in pursuit of their many objectives related to the development and use of land.

In February, 1979, the Second Report of the Building and Development Approvals Committee was published, with many recommendations for improvement of arrangements for the consideration, determination and review of applications for planning permits in Victoria. It was not surprising that the Committee's findings expressed dissatisfaction with some aspects of a system that has been developed in response to rapid growth and change. Indeed, in the slower economic tempo of the last few years, it has been all too easy to perceive the whole planning system as just another cause of frustration.

The Board regards these problems as real and important, but capable of solution by improving the practice of planning rather than by setting worthwhile objectives aside. The Board is proud of a large measure of success in promoting sound planning practice throughout Victoria. In visits to many non-metropolitan urban and rural centres as well as in the Melbourne area, it has been gratifying for members to see at first hand how the assistance of Board officers has come to be relied upon as a welcome source of practical advice about the management of local problems and opportunities.

In different ways the Board has also been closely involved with regional authorities and committees in their efforts to reconcile local needs with State policies and the particular requirements for development and conservation of regional resources. Regional meetings of various kinds with municipal councils, local interest groups and State government agencies, have generated many of the positive initiatives described in this report in which planning is seen as a facilitative function of government rather than as an unwelcome constraint. Regional planning arrangements will always require sensitive management, as the issues with which they are concerned generally involve both the responsibility of the State and the traditional autonomy of local government. Effective processes of consultation are critical to success.

Despite the general flavour of satisfaction in its work, members and staff of the Board acknowledge that there is a need for more rapid improvement. Local controls must be more readily understandable, regional objectives must be clearer, state-level organization must be less cumbersome and ambiguous; the Board welcomes the attention that BADAC II has drawn to these needs and looks forward to co-operation from all concerned in its continuing efforts to bring about further improvements.

Some of the necessary reforms are beyond the Board's control, although they will affect its work profoundly. These include the re-writing of the Town and Country Planning Act, the review of the Appeals Tribunal system, and the re-structuring of the state-level planning organizations, to all of which the Government has announced a firm commitment in accepting the thrust of the BADAC II recommendations.

The Board notes especially the recommendation to the effect that most of its present functions should be combined with those of the Ministry for Planning in a single new organization. There can be no argument against this, although there is plenty of room for useful discussion as to the structure and functions of the new organization. Some of the present "grey areas" where there is no adequate distinction between the roles of the Board and the Ministry have become intolerably counter-productive in the eyes of both those who seek to serve within the two organizations and those who seek service from us.

The Board does not therefore resist radical change, if the Government should decide that a clean sweep is the most effective approach to improvement. But it is a central lesson of experience in any kind of planning that all major change should be approached with caution as well as with purpose, and the Board has noted the following criteria among those it regards as most important for improvement in Victoria's planning system. 1. Change should not be designed only to meet the needs of a system of control. Provision must be made for a continuation of the shift from authoritarian detailed controls to authoritative and helpful advice {an aspect of things beyond the BADAC terms of reference).

2. Change must be recognised as a continuing necessity and the next phase should therefore not be tied to inflexible administrative structures or tightly prescribed individual roles. The Board's best performances in responding to greatly increased demands with modest increases in resources {or none at all) have been achieved through the willingness of its staff to develop new groupings and procedures both among themselves and involving members of other organizations.

3. The demand that the cost of controls should be monitored and constrained is both popular and reasonable, but planning is largely justified by avoidance of the probable future cost of failure to plan. It will be essential to provide for the monitoring of trends that could prove costly without planning intervention.

The Board has noted with considerable interest the BADAC recommendation that an independent advisory body should have a place in the new arrangements. Successive Ministers have expressed their appreciation of the Board's independence and the consequential special quality of its advice. Until recently, of course, the measure of independence reflected in the Board's constitution was expressed in its role as the only statutory channel of advice available to the Minister. Whether such independence could be sustained in a departmental structure, or be effectively exercised by a relatively minor peripheral organization, is a question deserving careful scrutiny.

Finally, members and staff of the Town and Country Planning Board recognize the promotion of planning throughout the State as their primary statutory duty, and look forward to participation in the next phase of development in the system which has been given most of its form and statutory effect by their predecessors and themselves since 1945.

J, J. BAYLY CHAIRMAN

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

The strategic planning functions of the Board encompass both regional and policy planning, which are becoming increasingly interwoven.

Welding a strong connection between the State, regional and municipal levels of planning has continued to be an essential aim of the strategic programmes and has been particularly reflected in the degree of consultation and direct involvement in individual projects. There has been continued emphasis on using strategic planning to provide regional authorities and municipalities with practical support in dealing with problems such as rural subdivision and landscape protection.

Progress in each of the strategic activities has also contributed to the gradual development of a State-wide approach to planning. The Board has frequently referred to the need for a State planning strategy and so it welcomed the announcement in March, 1979 by the then Minister for Planning, the Hon A J Hunt, MLC that the Government intended to prepare a statement of planning policy for the whole State. It is important that such a policy be seen as providing a framework for future policies and for setting development priorities not as a master plan in itself. Even so, its preparation will be a lengthy process requiring a significant involvement of other government agencies particularly through the State Co-ordination Council. Design and launching of this project is expected to be a major part of the Board's programme during the next year.

Substantial progress has been made in the Rural Land Mapping Programme and with the production of design and siting guidelines for various types of landscape. Both of these programmes illustrate the way in which planning can assist regional authorities and municipalities to deal with problems of statewide concern.

Also during the year, an Investigation Area was proclaimed under the Development Areas Act - the Rialto Precinct, bounded by Collins Street, King Street, Flinders Lane and William Street in the heart of Melbourne - and the Board commenced its study of the area. • 2.

STATEMENTS OF PLANNING POLICY

Policy programmes this year have again included both the development of new statements of planning policy and the review and implementation of existing ones.

In coastal areas, the information on sites of special scientific and historic interest has been extended and a master­ file of data will be available shortly.

Urban policy programmes have produced important analyses of prospects for new development on vacant sites in the built-up parts of the metropolitan area and the trends and planning problems of retail centre developments.

The review of statements of planning policy for the Dandenong Ranges and River Yarra has been completed and the revised statements approved by the Governor in Council.

In its policy programmes, the Board is concerned mainly with resource areas or planning problems which are either of State significance or require co-ordinatianof approaches by various authorities. Sometimes these objectives can be achieved by assembling information and by discussion between authorities, sometimes by the preparation of guidelines, and where formal status is required, by the preparation of statements of planning policy.

Coastal Environments (Statement of Planning Policy No. 10)

The Board's work leading to the preparation of a draft statement of planning policy, covering the whole of the State's coastline, has been described in previous annual reports. The policy identifies the coastline as one of the State's most valuable assets, but acknowledges that the diverse demands for the use of space along the coast can create conflicts and may lead to adverse effects, sometimes of major importance, both on community life styles and the environment.

The purpose of a policy on coastal environments is to provide guidelines as to how the demands for numerous activities along the coast can be met by reconciling the wishes of the community and the need to retain the natural environmental balance. St Peter's Church at Bridgewater, one of the State's early coastal settlements.

Lime kilns, Walkerville, built c.l878. • 4.

If these guidelines are accepted, all planning authorities affected will have a consistent basis on which to make decisions regarding coastal land management and implementation programmes can then be instituted progressively.

Thus, the draft statement of planning policy establishes a basis for choice between alternatives in the planning of coastal environments and provides guidelines for the allocation and commitment of public resources. Early Government consideration is expected.

When the policy is approved, its implementation should result in a more efficiently planned, attractive,useful and stable coastal environment, benefiting the whole community.

Sites of Special Scientific and Historical Interest in the Victorian Coastal Region.

A report on Sites of Special Historical Significance in the Victorian Coastal Region was completed this year and is to be published in the near future.

This is one of a series of studies, instigated by the Board, as part of its wide-ranging research programme for the statement of planning policy on coastal environments.

The studies were initiated in 1974, when a preliminary listing was compiled by Dr. E. C. F. Bird and published by the Board as a wallchart entitled, "Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the Victorian Coast". Subsequent studies, funded by a grant from the National Estate programme, and carried out in 1975/76, updated and expanded the original information. Completed studies cover the fields of geologyjgeomorphology; botany; archaeology and zoology.

Further studies in 1978 extended the zoological work and covered sites of historical significance.

The main aims of the studies have been to identify and document all known sites of special significance in the coastal areas of Victoria.

In addition, the Board has sought to assess the relative importance of sites, and to identify present or potential threats to their stability, so that steps can be taken to protect them. .5.

The Board considers it essential for the results of the studies to be made generally available as reference material. This is being done through the publication of reports and the establishment of a master file. Comments and additional information are now being sought as part of an ongoing programme of documentation and dissemination of information.

In all these studies, the Board has been fortunate in the contributions made by a number of specialists who have devoted considerable time and effort to the project. Numerous government agencies, private organisations, and individuals have also given a great deal of assistance. The Board is grateful to all who have participated in this important work.

State Urban Policy

The Board, in consultation with the regional planning authorities of the Port Phillip District, is preparing a statement of planning policy for the Melbourne area. The approach recognises that greatly expanded personal mobility and communications coupled with employment opportunities on the periphery of built-up Melbourne, have resulted in considerable social and economic dependencies between areas of the various regional planning authorities,if notbeyond • To help co-ordinate strategies/policy and facilitate interchange of ideas, statistical information, techniques and research findings, the Board now convenes quarterly conferences of the regional planningauthorities in the District. These are expected to assist the Board in co-ordinating the influential strategic planning aspects of the work of the MMBW with related considerations beyond the statutory metropolitan area and throughout the State.

Two consultant studies were completed duringthe year. The first, by Yuncken Freeman Architects Pty. Ltd., looked at the prospects for further residential development on vacant and 'under-utilised' sites within the established parts of Melbourne.

The second by Professor R G Golledge, comprised Stage 1 of the State Retail Study.Conducted in liaison with the MMBW, other government agencies and the industry , this study reports upon the factors with a bearing on the use of land for retailing in both urban and rural areas of the State. The study has high­ lighted the virtual impossibility of reconciling new developments in retail technology, instanced by freestanding fast-food outlets and discount stores, with some of the most widely accepted notions of regional, community and street corner facilities. It has provided extensive information about retail centre developments in Australia, America and Europe and suggests some basic planning guidelines for future retail centre development. The Board will further develop these guidelines during the ensuing year.

Other facets of urban policy under examination by the Board include

(a) the interrelationship between roads and land use;

(b) a review of the Metropolitan Board of Works "Challenge of Change" and "Urban Development, Economic Development and Growth" reports; and

(c) development of advanced statistical and modelling techniques to help more clearly define urban problems.

Urban Waterways and Environs Policy

The Board began preparatory studies for a statement of planning policy for urban waterways and environs in 1976. The purpose is to set priorities for use of urban waterways and their environs throughout the State, and to provide guidelines for resolving land use issues involving conflicting proposals.

Urban waterways form an extensive natural system in the Melbourne metropolitan area and are an important natural feature in many other urban areas. Within the urban framework, they are not only part of the drainage system but also form an extensive open space network through built up areas. As such, waterway environs provide a considerable proportion of the under-developed land rema~n~ng in urban areas, and demands for their use, including transport routes and service easements, are increasing.

The future planning of urban waterways and their environs must have regard to their functions as major drainage systems and invaluable open space resources. Consideration should also be given to the definition of areas where new and extended works and development could satisfactorily be located, recreation needs met and features of landscape or conservation significance protected. .7.

The policy will apply to the immediate environs of all water­ ways within the urban areas of Melbourne and other urban areas within the State, where "waterways" are defined as being all rivers, streams, lakes and other water bodies within or bounding urban areas. The "environs" of waterways have been broadly defined as the extent of adjoining existing open space, or the flood plain, whichever is the greater.

A draft policy, together with background notes, was completed in August, 1978. Since that time staff have been primarily involved on various waterway-related committees including the EPA's Technical Advisory Committee for the Preparation of a Statement of Environment Protection Policy for the River Yarra, the Gardiners Creek Valley Study's Open Space Sub­ Committee, and the Merri Creek Co-ordinating Committe. These involvements have enabled aspects of the policy to be clarified, and a new draft of the policy is in course of preparation.

Review of Statements of Planning Policy for the Dandenong Ranges and the River Yarra (Nos. 3 and 4).

In April, 1979, a reviewed policy (No 3) for the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges and a slightly modified policy for the River Yarra (No 4 ) were approved by the Governor in Council.

While the main thrust and intent of the original policies have been retained, some important changes were made. The area to which the policies apply has been modified so that a completely rewritten Policy No 3 covers both the Dandenong Ranges and the Upper Yarra Valley while the previous Policy No 4 now applies only to the immediate environs of the River Yarra downstream from the Shire of Lillydale's western boundary.

In rewriting Policy No 3 the format has been changed and a new section introduced to define the aims of the policy more clearly. They are :

1.1 The Aims

Statement of Planning Policy No 3 aims to retain and improve, where possible:

(a) the amenity of the Policy Area for present and future residents, the farming community and other users; (b) conservation of the Area's natural resources; .B.

(c) scenic and bushland environments for recreation and conservation; (d) other landscapes of value as a feature of the State of Victoria, and more particularly the Melbourne region.

1.2 Statement of Planning Policy No 3 aims to contain urban development to a scale and type compatible with conservation of the Policy Area and with high standards of amenity. It aims at balanced planning for :

(a) hamlets and townships of a nature compatible with the physical environment; (b) primary production; (c) water harvesting, storage and diversion; (d) timber production.

The Policy sets a definite limit to urban development in the area, incorporating all existing urban zones, which allows an approximate doubling of the population. More emphasis is placed on planning for the residents of the area while maintaining recreation and nature conservation as major resource values. Other important new elements in the policy are consultation and education in the planning process and a multiple-use approach to planning and development of the region's resources.

Implementation of Statement of Planning Policy No. 8 (Macedon Ranges and Surrounds)

The Board has continued its efforts to bring about implementation of Statement of Planning Policy No. 8. The policy, approved in 1975, is directed primarily to the planning and management necessary for the conservation and utilisation of the area for water catchment, recreation and nature conservation.

The main thrust of the Board's efforts has been through the Macedon Ranges Advisory Committee. The Committee, chaired by anofficer of the Board, combines the knowledge and resources of municipalities, community interest groups and government officers, and is an effective vehicle for the co-ordination of the efforts of local and State government. The Otway Ranges, south from Elliot River to Blanket Bay.

Snow at Mt. Macedon. .10.

The major task involving the Committee this year has been the introduction of new statutory plans by the three municipalities in the policy area. A new IDO for the Shire of Romsey has now been approved, and the proposed Shire of Gisborne Planning Scheme is currently being evaluated by Board Staff, and the planning scheme for the Shire of Newham and Woodend was approved last year. In each case the Committee was involved in discussions during the preparation of the scheme/IDO, to advise the municipalities on approaches to be taken to effect implementation of the policy. The Board regards the views of the Committee as a very important influence when preparing its statutory reports to the Minister.

The Committee has also advised on major planning and development proposals in the policy area, including the upgrading of the Calder Highway and the new sewerage works for Gisborne; and has supported municipalities in attempting to solve the problems of old and inappropriate subdivisions in the area.

The Committee has established three working groups, comprised primarily of departmental and municipal officers, to report to the Committee on technical matters. During the year, one of the groups prepared a comprehensive tabulation of features of conservation significance, and others dealt with the protection of water supply catchments and prospects for urban development.

At the instigation of the Committee, the Board commissioned a major recreation study in the area in early 1978, with the Forests Commission as the primary consultant. The report contains detailed information about the types of recreational use of the area, the impact of recreation and the views of people using the area. It will be an important data base for municipalities, government agencies and other groups responsible for the planning and management of recreational uses in this critical area.

There have been several planning appeals relevant to the area during the year where the Board has made direct submissions to the Tribunal or where recommendations were made for Ministerial submissions. Such submissions have relied heavily on information compiled by the Committee. • 11 •

In all, perhaps one of the most important aspects of the Committee's work is its role as a forum where municipalities, government agencies and community groups can freely exchange ideas. As a result, there has been recently greatly enhanced co-operation and co-ordination between the various organizations with responsibilities in the area.

OTHER STUDIES

Otway Ranges

OVer the past two years a number of planning and land use conflicts in the Otway Ranges have been brought to the Board's attention. To assess the nature and magnitude of these problems, a small team, including an officer seconded from the Ministry for Conservation commenced a study in February, 1979. The work has involved a thorough examination of existing literature, interviews with special interest groups and consultation with officers from the Shire and government agencies.

Although the study is not yet complete, the existence of serious conflicts in the area has been confirmed. In part, these are due to a lack of information relating to the activities and intentions of the major land users and managers in the area. It would also seem that the lack of a common planning policy for land use in the Otways has contributed significantly to these problems. The Board will shortly be recommending to the Minister for Planning the nature of the policy it feels should be evolved for this important area.

The Role of Land Ownership in Rural Area Control

Through the administration of interim development orders for which it is the responsible authority, and in its role of advising councils, the Board has been aware of the desire, and in many cases the need, to sustain development in prime rural areas at a low density.

Two of the methods used to maintain a low density have been these :

Firstly, the use of"tenement controls".For the purposes of planning control, when contiguous parcels of land for which separate Certificates of Title are available are held in one ownership, that total "ownership" or "tenement" is regarded as one parcel.

The second method, which is in many ways a consequence of the first, is the requirement for the consolidation of Certificates of Title. ·--," ''

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An example of an agricultural quality map from the Rural Land Mapping Programme. • 1 3.

A consultant study has been undertaken with the objective of advising the Board on the feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of :

(a) the use of tenement control in rural areas; and

(b) the use of consolidation of allotments in rural areas, as a means of controlling the density of residential development. The emphasis is on rural land, but reference to fringe metropolitan land may also be appropriate.

The consultant is also required to examine literature on the transfer of development rights in relation to subdivision and construction of dwellings in rural areas, with a view to assessing itspractical relevance, and canvass possible legislation changes.

The study is almost complete, with the preparation of final drafts well under way. The final report will be distributed to rural municipalities and it is expected that it will be a major contribution to solving many of the problems which rural municipalities have encountered over the years with protection of prime rural areas and the provision. of opportunities for rural living.

Rural Land Mapping Programme

The Rural Land Mapping Programme was initiated in the Loddon­ Campaspe Region in conjunction with the Loddon-Campaspe Regional Planning Authority. This part of the programme is nearing completion, with sets of maps and draft reports having been produced for the region's eighteen rural shires. The sets of maps comprise: (i) A Land Capability Map - illustrating the physical capability of land within each shire for supporting small-lot subdivision and development and drawn up with the assistance of the Soil Conservation Authority;

(ii) an Agricultural Quality Map - classifying agricultural land in each shire on the basis of its existing use, productivity and versatility. These maps were produced jointly with the Department of Agriculture;

(iii)an Irrigation, Water Supply and Flooding Map- comprising information on floodprone areas, the extent of reticulated and irrigation water supplies and potential groundwater resources. These maps were drawn up with the assistance of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission; .14.

(iv) a Mineral and Stone Potential Map - illustrating major potential mineral and stone deposits within a selection of shires, drawn up with the assistance of the Department of Minerals and Energy.

The aim of the project has been to draw together the various physical constraints that exist within each municipality, and to encourage each council to use the information collected to help evaluate proposals for subdivision and development and to provide a basis for formulating new or amended interim development orders or planning schemes.

For the regional planning authority, the exercise has represented part of its regional planning programme leading towards the preparation of a regional strategy plan. For the Board, and the other government agencies involved, the programme has assisted in co-ordinating their approach to subdivision and development problems in rural areas and should reduce duplication of effort in the formulation of policies as well as the consideration of specific proposals.

Interest in the rural mapping exercise has not been confined to the Loddon Campaspe Region and the Board along with the other government agencies involved has undertaken similar work in a number of areas across the State. In the last year, sets of maps and draft reports have been completed for nine other municipalities. These were in the Ballarat area, the Goulburn area and in the North East. Work is also nearing completion on seven other municipalities in the North East and in Gippsland. The Shire of Myrtleford has in fact become the first rural shire to reach the stage of exhibiting an interim development order based in part upon the results of this project.

In May 1979, the Rural Land Mapping Programme was awarded a Certificate of Planning Achievement by the Town and Country Planning Association, "for its outstanding contribution as a multi-disciplinary exercise to improve rural planning". The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank the participating agencies for their co-operation and to compliment them on the excellence of their work. • 1 5.

Land

A project to produce design and siting guidelines for public distribution began last year as an extension of the Rural Land Mapping Programme. Three broadsheets were produced by the Board in conjunction with the Loddon-Campaspe Regional Planning Authority, on design and siting guidelines for small-lot sub­ division, rural houses and hobby farms within the typical landscapes of the region.

The success of these guidelines prompted the Board to undertake similar exercises and this year several brochures dealing with development in particular rural landscapes have been prepared and will shortly be printed.

A series of three brochures cover development in the following types of hilly country: rolling, cleared hill country; steeply dissected hill country, partly or wholly cleared; and cleared foothills with forested backdrop.

Three other brochures cover development in the vicinity of the following types of water bodies: inland waterbodies in hilly country; rivers and lakes in flat country; and coastal cliffs and hills.

This project forms another facet of the Board's overall programme for rural areas, designed to improve the availability of information to assist councils in their decision­ making, and to enable individuals to make the best use of their sites both in visual and physical terms.

Mallacoota Strategy Plan

Because of the pressures for development at Mallacoota and the possible detrimental consequences to the delicate natural environment, the Board has commissioned a study of the town and its environs.

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The study is well under way and includes identification of areas considered suitable for future urban growth and appropriate forms of development. Critical areas were identified and subjected to more intensive study, and environmental and conservation factors limiting development were also given particular attention.

The recommendations of the study will provide a firm basis on which to develop the area consistent with the need to retain its charm and scenic attractions.

Rialto Precinct Investigation Area Study

The Rialto Precinct, the city block bounded by Collins, King and William Streets and Flinders Lane, was in April, 1979, declared an Investigation Area under the Development Areas Act. The Board has commenced a study to enable it to report to the Minister on recommended future uses of the area which is of vital importance to Melbourne. The study is aimed to produce a viable resolution of the present development stalemate and could also provide useful lessons for dealing with other areas of historic significance.

The many factors to be studied include :

(a) the protection of the rights and reasonable expectations of owners and occupiers in the area;

(b) the need to protect and conserve buildings of historical and architectural interest;

(c) the possible government involvement in proposals for conservation, development and redevelopment of any part of the area; and

(d) the relationship of the area to surrounding land, buildings and other facilities.

Consultants have been retained to provide expert advice for the study. The Board is aware that there is already a great deal of information available which it is anxious to use and will therefore be seeking to c~nsult those who have already worked on this area. It is intended that the report will be submitted to the Minister for Planning by mid-September, 1979. .19.

REGIONAL PLANNING

Regional planning is the middle tier in the planning hierarchy in Victoria. The legislation to enable the establishment of regional planning authorities was passed in 1968 as an amendment to the Town and Country Planning Act 1961, an amendment which also provided for the Board to undertake strategic planning including the preparation of statements of planning policy. The preparation of such policies and the establishment of regional planning authorities were seen as being closely related and initially as being appropriate arrangements to plan for the future growth of Melbourne.

Some difficulties have arisen in practice because the Town and Country Planning Act gives to regional planning authorities essentially the same planning powers as it gives to municipal councils, that is, the responsibility for preparing and administering interim development orders and planning schemes. This has not only made difficult the promotion of regional planning as a valuable link between, on the one hand, statements of planning policy and other policies at State level and, on the other hand, the preparation of detailed planning schemes at the local level, but has led to a situation where in some areas more than one planning permit is required for the same development proposal.

A major step which will help to overcome this in one region was the establishment of the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Authority under separate legislation which provides for the Authority to undertake a strategic planning role, including the preparation of a regional strategy plan, and not to be directly involved in local planning other than for matters defined as being of regional significance.

Increasingly, the State Government's attention has also been drawn by the Board to the need to provide for co-ordinated plann­ ing at the regional level in the country areas of the State. In these areas, although growth may be small, there are considerable problems and pressures on the use of land and other resources. Recognising this, the Board has established regional planning authorities and provisional regional planning committees as groupings of municipal councils within the framework of the revised system of regions established by the Government in 1973.

At present, there is an authority in the Loddon-Campaspe Region and provisional committees in the Central and East Gippsland Regions, each provided with professional and administrative support by the Board. In the case of the organisations in the Loddon-Campaspe and Central Gippsland Regions, the support the Board is able to give has been considerably strengthened by the establishment of Board offices in Bendigo and Traralgon. .20.

In November, 1978 the Central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority Bill was introduced into Parliament. It is modelled very closely on the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Act, but with some modifications in the light of experience and because of the particular nature and circumstances of Central Gippsland. The Bill was sent to the Central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority Interim Committee for comment. It was also sent to the Western Port Regional Planning Authority, the Loddon-Campaspe Regional Planning Authority and the East Gippsland Regional Planning Committee and each was asked to consider whether legislation modelled on the Bill would be appropriate for their respective regions. The Board notes and welcomes this since it believes that such strategic planning legislation clarifies and strengthens the distinctive roles of planning at the State, regional and local levels.

The resources available to assist regional planning organisations are limited. Consequently, the Board has adopted the approach of establishing "task forces" to undertake intensive planning programmes in areas of major concern. By this means the Gippsland Lakes Strategy Plan was prepared and a project team is currently assisting the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Authority with the preparation of its regional strategy plan. It is proposed to provide a team to assist the Loddon-Campaspe Regional Planning Authority with the preparation of a strategy plan for the Bendigo sub-region.

The Government has decided that, although the merits of regional planning should be promoted, a regional planning authority or committee will only be established where the municipalities are unanimous that such a body be set up and generally when profess­ ional and administrative support can be made available by the Board. The Government is continuing to provide financial assistance on the basis of $2 for every $1 raised from member municipal councils. The Board welcomes this much needed practical support which it believes will increase the acceptance of regional planning.

Loddon-Campaspe Region

The Loddon-Campaspe Regional Planning Authority has been serviced by the Board since its inception in 1973, but it is only since the opening of the Board's Bendigo Office in December 1976, that the staff have lived in the Region. Those staff are responsible for providing local planning assistance and advice to municipal councils, organisations and individuals in the Region, as well as servicing the Authority.

The work of the Authority is progressing towards the preparation of a regional strategy plan. As a foundation for this, the Part of the Port Restoration Scheme, Echuca.

Barfold Gorge, Shire of Metcalfe. :C~>" .22.

Authority released a major planning document during the year, a Situation Report. This set down the background, current situation and future steps in the planning and administration of the Authority. Within a framework of the Authority's five major areas of its work programme: rural land use, water resources, conservation, population and community facilities, and economic structure and communications, a series of goals and objectives for the Authority has been put forward. The Situation Report has been widely distributed within the Region to provide a focus for discussion of regional planning issues.

The rural land mapping programme which the Board is undertaking in conjunction with the Authority, described earlier in this Report, is now nearing completion. The information is already being used in the preparation of more detailed planning controls for the rural shires. To assist in the promotion of sound rural planning, the Authority, in conjunction with the Board, has prepared three broadsheets on landscape design and siting guidelines for hobby farms, houses in rural areas and rural subdivisions.

Work on water resources has involved a variety of matters. Evidence has been presented to the Parliamentary Public Works Committee Inquiries into water Allocations in Northern Victoria and Salinity Control and Drainage. A submission has been made to the Hidden Defects in Land Committee which is currently inquiring into flood prone land which is of concern to the Authority in the areas to the north of Bendigo, in particular Echuca. Planning for land around water storages has also occupied the Authority's attention.

The Authority's work on transport matters has centred on the study of the Region's road system, culminating in the adoption of an arterial road network for the Region. Staff have been involved with the preparation of a Bendigo Bike Plan, with the Calder Highway Improvement Committee and as a member of the Northern Region Transport Consultative Committee.

The Authority administers interim development control over the Bendigo Whipstick area to the north of Bendigo, which contains flora and fauna of regional significance. Other matters of conservation significance with which the Authority has been concerned include the Barfold Gorge, in the Shire of Metcalfe and the preparation of a submission to the Land Conservation Council on its descriptive report on the North Central Study Area which covers much of the Region. .23.

The Authority's work has necessitated the formation of two new technical advisory committees. In addition to the Water Resources, Rural Land, Transport and Bendigo Whipstick Committees, a Purposes Committee and a Bendigo Sub-Regional Committee were established.

The Special Purposes Committee is principally responsible for the preparation of the Authority's estimates. In the 1978/79 financial year, the Authority's budget was $12,250 and this provided finance for, inter alia, two consultant studies: the preparation of a rural and urban cluster subdivision broadsheet and a bibliography of publications applicable to planning in the Region.

The Authority's Bendigo Sub-Regional Committee was formed to oversee the preparation of a Bendigo Sub-Regional Strategy Plan, to be prepared by a task force drawn from government agencies with an officer of this Board as convenor. The need for such a plan has arisen chiefly because of the problems being experienced in the Bendigo area by servicing authorities, particularly the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.

The Authority has encouraged extensive contact with the councils represented and with community groups and individuals. In this way, it becomes aware of the range of views within the regional community on major planning issues and the community in turn learns of the functions and work of the Authority.

Central Gippsland Region

The Central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority Interim Committee has been supported by Board officers since its inception in 1977. The staff are responsible for providing local planning assistance and advice to municipal councils, organisations and individuals in the region, as well as serving the Committee. The transfer of an Administrative Officer from the Board's Melbourne office in February to provide the necessary full-time administrative support and to act as Secretary to the Committee brought the total staff in the office to four.

The Committee is undertaking a planning role, in effect as a provisional committee, and in particular is laying the groundwork for a future Authority by discussing the nature of regional planning and of a regional strategy plan and by considering which matters in the Central Gippsland Region can appropriately be considered to be of regional significance. Staff of the Board's Central ~ippsland office with Cr. John Delzoppo and Cr. Don Ferguson (centre) of the C.G.R.P.A. Interim Committee. (By courtesy of the Mirboo North Times.) Bairnsdale Shire Pres~dent 1 Cr. Norman Alexander (right) with then Board members during an inspection tour. (By courtesy of the Bairnsdale Advertiser.) .25.

Particular attention was given during the year to consideration by the Committee of the Central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority Bill tabled in Parliament in November, 1978. It has advised the Minister for Planning of a number of amendments which it considers should be made before the Bill is re­ introduced.

Statement of Planning Policy No 9 (Central Gippsland Brown Coal Deposits in the Context of Overall Resources), adopted by the Government in 1975, emphasised the importance of the brown coal resources of Central Gippsland, the need to protect them and to enable their future use in a manner consistent with broad planning goals in the region. The Board has a long history of involvement with the brown coal resources of the Latrobe Valley and both the Board and the Committee are currently significantly involved with planning for the protection, extraction and utilization of the brown coal, in particular through the membership of the Central Gippsland Brown Coal Resources Working Committee and, as far as the Board is concerned, through the administration of the Central Gippsland (Brown Coal Deposits) Planning Scheme I.D.O.s.

The Board strongly believes that the future planning for brown coal should be undertaken within the context of planning for all the resources of the Central Gippsland Region and that such planning should be undertaken by a regional planning authority in which representativ$of the State Government, municipal councils and the regional community could work together to achieve agreed aims and objectives. The Board urges that a regional planning authority be established in Central Gippsland as soon as possible.

East Gippsland Region

The East Gippsland Regional Planning Committee has continued to operate as a non-statutory regional planning organisation during the past year with the Board's support.

The Committee has had a difficult history in recent years with two Councils resigning, and another two, Maffra and Bairnsdale Shire, advising this year of their withdrawal. At present only five of the nine councils in the region - Avon, Bairnsdale Town, Omeo, Rosedale and the City of Sale - continue to support the Committee. By contrast, support from the many government departments in the region, which have been accorded 'observer' status on the Committee, hascontinued to strengthen and two additional bodies, the Fisheries and Wildlife Department and the Department of Minerals and Energy, have recently joined. .26.

Despite its difficulty in obtaining support from all municipalities, the Committee has continued to play an important role in the planning of the region. In particular, the East Gippsland Regional Study was undertaken jointly by the Board and the Committee. The final report, recently circulated, completes a major step in the regional planning process in East Gippsland. During the year, the Committee also continued with its work on the need and priority for the provision of basic services in the region; drawing up a comprehensive list of sites, areas and features of historical significance; and finalising a list of matters of regional significance. Reports on all these are in the final draft stage and should be available shortly.

The Committee was particularly pleased that the Ministry for Conservation agreed to carry out a major study of the natural environment of East Gippsland. This work is now well underway and many aspects of the region's environment, including geomorphology, botany, zoology and archaeology, will be investigated. Upon completion of these studies, a report will be compiled to assist Councils formulate appropriate controls to protect these resources.

The Committee has fono~arded many reports and submissions to various bodies and organisations on planning in the region, including comments on: the Alpine Area proposed recommendations; low level road construction; the inquiry into planning compens­ ation; Gippsland Lakes Land Use Strategy Plan; and several significant pieces of legislation including the central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority Bill, Public Works and Planning Compensation Bill, Re-Subdivision of Land Bill and Town and Country Planning (General Amendment) Bill.

In November, 1978 the Committee organised a dinner in Bairnsdale to publicise World Town Planning Day. The dinner was well attended and prizes for an essay competition run in secondary schools in the region were presented on that evening by the Minister for Planning. A particularly successful display of historical paintings, pictures and artifacts organised by the Committee was held in the Sale Regional Arts Centre also in November with an audio-visual display of East Gippsland history being produced especially for this occasion.

Considerable debate on the merits or otherwise of forming a regional planning authority has continued during the year and it appears at this stage that the majority of Councils in the region do not wish to proceed with the formation of an authority. The Committee is at present considering its future, and the form of regional planning to be undertaken in East Gippsland is expected to be resolved in the coming months. .27.

Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Region

The Board has provided considerable assistance in the past year to the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Authority as part of its programme of promoting and co-ordinating regional planning in the State, in particular by way of "task forces". That assistance has included: secondment of up to five Board officers to the Project Team established to prepare a strategy plan for the region; advice on the format and content of the strategy plan; continuous review of the strategy plan work programme; and advice on schematic matters arising from the strategy plan and from development applications referred to the Authority for comment.

The work of Board officers has helped the Authority in formulating a position in its strategy plan on the future of the region in view of the Government's Statement of Planning Policy No 3. Board officers have also helped in the development of more detailed policies for the urban, rural and public lands and networks in the region bY designing and managing consultant studies, working with consultative committees and advisory groups established by the Authority, and presenting discussion papers to the Authority.

This extensive Board involvement in the region has enabled an understanding of the implementation issues arising from a statement of planning policy and provided a valuable opportunity to develop and test new ideas for regional strategy plans which may be applicable in other parts of the State.

Regional Studies

In addition to the support the Board is providing for regional planning organisations, it is undertaking a regional studies programme throughout country Victoria. These functions are complementary with each regional study forming part, as far as possible, of the work programme of a regional organisation, and the regional organisation using the study as the basis for the preparation of policy statements and ultimately of a regional strategy plan.

The purpose of these regional studies is to establish a framework within which regional planning authorities, the Board and other State, regional and municipal authorities can work to develop appropriate policies, plans and programmes for the future of each region. However, all regional studies undertaken in any single region reflect the particular circumstances and requirements of that region.

During the year the regional studies programme was concentrated in the East and Central Gippsland Regions. .28.

East Gippsland

In May 1979, the Board released its final report on the East Gippsland Regional Study, which it has conducted over the past two and a half years in conjunction with the East Gippsland Regional Planning Committee. The report, "Towards Strategic Policies and Plans for East Gippsland", analyses the way in which trends at the national, state and regional levels seem likely to affect East Gippsland in the period up to 1986 and assesses the implications of potential changes in the demographic, economic and social structure of the Region for a range of Government policies and programmes affecting the Region.

The report identifies four major issues with which those responsible for formulating strategic policies and plans for East Gippsland in the next decade will have to deal: promoting economic and employment opportunities; tourism and recreation; management of natural resources (especially the Gippsland Lakes, coastal areas and public land); and access to community services.

It suggests that the most effective way to cope with these issues would be through the development of a regional strategy plan comprising separate sector strategies for each of the above issues.

The report also notes the need to clarify priorities for infrastructure provision in the region to ensure that investment in such community facilities as water supply, roads and sewerage is consistent with the overall strategy being pursued.

The final report has been issued publicly and the Board has invited comments.

Central Gippsland

During the year the Board issued a working paper on Retailing in the Latrobe Valley to complement those issued last year on Transport and Communications, Basic Services, the Students' Intentions Survey, Housing, and Demographic and Economic Factors. In July, 1978, the Board pUblished the Report on the South Gippsland Social Survey undertaken by the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education. A brief summary report, "The People of South Gippsland", was also published.

Good progress was also made on the consultant study designed to identify the housing needs and preferences of Latrobe Valley residents and funded by the Board jointly with the Ministry of Housing and the State Electricity Commission. It is expected that the final report will be released in July, 1979. East Gippsland Committee members examining a regenerating experimental logging dump site near Cann River.

South Gippsland Shire President, Cr. w. Cook (second from right), with Board members during their visit to Foster. (By courtesy of the Leongatha Star.) - Western Freeway Bypass Distributor Roads - Arterial Roads Main Pedestriz Route

Suggested movement plan, Melton Town Centre. • 31 •

MELTON-SUNBURY GROWTH CENTRE

During the past twelve months, the emphasis in Melton and Sunbury has shifted from the planning of development to the implementation of planned development. This change was marked by the winding-up of the Interim Co-ordinating Committee which had its final meeting in September, 1978, and the establishment of the Melton Sunbury Management Committee, to which reference is made later.

Prior to September, the Interim Co-ordinating Committee, supported by the Board and its staff, managed and co-ordinated several studies in the course of preparation. Reports on the detailed planning of both the Melton and Sunbury Town Centres were presented to the Committee at its final meeting.

Another important task at this time was the establishment of the future planning arrangements for the management of Melton and Sunbury. A most critical factor was the desire that each local council administer its own planning scheme and avoid the need for dual planning permits.

The Committee recommended that the most effective method for the management of the area was for the Councils to become the sole responsible planning authorities with only regionally significant matters to be referred to any co-ordinating body that may be established.

The then Minister for Planning, the Hon. A J Hunt, MLC, addressed the final meeting of the Committee, reaffirming the Government's commitment to the development of Melton and Sunbury and informing the Committee that he would continue to promote assistanceand co-operation from all Government agencies. The Minister and the Committee expressed their gratitude for the efforts of the Chairman of the Committee, Mr H W Hein (the former Chairman of the Board), in their deliberations over the past four years.

The Minister also announced the formation of the Melton Sunbury Management Committee, which was to consist of seven members - two Councillors from each of the Shires of Bulla and Melton, the Chief Planner of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works or his nominee, a representative of the Ministry for Planning and a person appointed to represent local community interests. The Chairman of the Management Committee was to be elected by the Committee from its members and subsequently at the inaugural meeting in November, 1978, cr. D w Dumbrell from the Shire of Bulla was elected. .32.

The Melton Sunbury Management Committee has been established under the provisions of Section 7(4) (e) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1961 as an advisory body to the Board.

The Committee's general charter is to co-ordinate and promote the development of Melton and Sunbury in accordance with the policies and objectives of the state Government and generally the various planning reports of the two towns as adopted by the Interim Co-ordinating Committee.

The concern of the Committee extends to all matters having a significant bearing on the development of the towns or the policies and objectives of the State Government.

In addition to this overall responsibility some of the specific tasks of the Committee are to:

advise and liaise with the Bulla and Melton shire Councils, the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works and other agencies on matters of policy or of significance to the project;

keep the public informed and facilitate public involvement in policy formulation;

promote development within the towns and maintain the impetus of the project;

co-ordinate the planning and provision of public infrastructure; and

monitor the growth and development of the two towns, including the reporting on the level of commitment or investment by public and private bodies.

On the basis of the previously produced "Recommended Government Actions" reports on each town, the Minister announced the agreement of Cabinet to the allocation of $2.5 m in each of the next five financial years as a demonstration of the Government's satisfaction with the plans and proposals put forward and as a re-affirmation of its commitment to the project.

This allocation will enable the Management Committee to make substantial progress on the realisation of the adopted plans.

The funds are expected to be used, for example, to provide certain facilities in advance of need as an incentive to development. Wbere various Government departments and agencies .33.

would normally have accepted the responsibility for the provision of such facilities, it is expected that this expenditure will be recouped in the future thus establishing a substantial revolving fund that can be directed to the provision of further facilities.

This annual special allocation will be available through the Management Committee and will be in addition to other normal expenditures of Government agencies in the two towns. The finance will assist with local projects necessitated by the adoption of Melton and Sunbury as centres for accelerated growth or the up-grading of local programmes, resulting from the project.

One of the initial tasks of the Management Committee is the translation of the concept plans into statutory planning schemes. The preparation of these for both Melton and Sunbury is now well advanced.

With the funds previously allocated, the Committee has been able to assist in the purchase of critical parcels of land by each Council so as to maintain the integrity of the plan. The Committee also allocated $10,000 to each Shire for tree planting programmes throughout the towns.

A principal activity of the Management Committee has been the promotion of both towns. A successful promotional function was held in March, 1979 at Sunbury and attended by representatives of Government departments and various sectors of private enterprise. The Committee also allocated funds to the Melton Industrial Promotion Committee for the production of an industrial promotion brochure. Preliminary work for a major development promotion campaign to be mounted in the next financial year was also undertaken.

The Management Committee is looking to the future with optimism. The population of both Melton and Sunbury has continued to grow steadily despite a generally depressed housing market. The Government's backing and financial support will ensure that the Management Committee can achieve many of the immediate goals and objectives of the adopted plans and bring to fruition much of the dedicated work of the Interim Co-ordinating Committee over the last four years.

The work of the Management Committee continues to be supported by three officers of the Board, who are seconded full-time to the project. .34.

To assist in the problem of continuing heavy loads on staff resources, three short term in-house consultant positions have been created.

The Board is pleased to record its appreciation of the very valuable contribution which the Interim Co-ordinating Committee made to the planning and development of the Melton­ Sunbury GrowthCentre over the four years which it was in operation. In particular, the Board wishes to thank its former Chairman, Mr H W Hein, for his outstanding work as Chairman of the Board and Mr N Hutchinson-Brooks for his fine efforts as Executive Officer and Mr T Keenan for his excellent work as Secretary. .35.

LOCAL PLANNING

The Board is still the responsible authority for the preparation of a number of planning schemes of State significance which the Minister has requested the Board to prepare. However, the Board has continued to hand back planning controls over these areas to local municipalities wherever it is satisfied that a local council is in a position to assume the responsibility of a planning scheme consistent with the specialneeds of the area.

The Board's control over parts of the municipalities was revoked last year in the United Shire of Beechworth and the Shires of Benalla, Morwell, Winchelsea and Yackandandah and this year in the Shires of Benalla, Chiltern, Mansfield, Orbost, Rosedale, Waranga and Warrnambool. This has been achieved either by the Council assuming responsibility for administering an approved planning scheme prepared by the Board or by the Board trans­ ferring its detailed interim development order control to the Council. It is expected that the Board will recommend the handing back of further controls to municipalities in the coming year.

The effect of this will mean a change in emphasis in the Board's statutory responsibilities. Consequently, the Board will be able todirect more of its resources to advising and assisting councils in the formulation of their planning proposals. The Board confidently expects that its assistance in the early stages will streamline the whole process and, in particular, will result in a speedier consideration of planning proposals by the Board for its statutory report to the Minister.

PLANNING CONTROL ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD

Central Gippsland (Brown Coal Deposits)

The Board's interim development orders, covering the brown coal deposits, were amended in 1978 following statements by the Ministers for Planning and Minerals and Energy about the future of the Gippsland brown coalfields and the rights and entitlements of landowners. The Ministers stated amongst other things that it was now possible for the State Electricity Commission to define those areas of brown coal provisionally required for electricity production over the next 30 years or so. These areas involve approximately one third of the economically winnable brown coal in Gippsland. on the other hand, there is no certainty about when the remaining areas will be required.

Within the provisional SEC areas there are approximately 260 small lots {2-4 ha) most of which are undeveloped. .36.

It was considered that further development of these lots would undoubtedly lead to an increase in the economic costs of coal production and to considerable increase in the number of people who would be disrupted by later SEC acquisition. The Government decided that this would be undesirable and that there was a need to amend the Board's interim control to prohibit houses on these undeveloped small lots. At the same time, the Government pro­ mised that appropriate compensation would be paid by the SEC to those owners directly affected by such a decision.

In regard to the remaining areas, the Government decided that it would no longer be necessary to obtain permits from the Board for houses, with the exception of a small area on the south east edge of Traralgon in the vicinity of the proposed Princes Highway by­ pass. Therefore, in approximately two thirds of the area covered by the IDOs, a planning permit from the Board for a house is no longer required.

Industrial development and other major works (other than proces­ sing and treatment plant necessary for extraction and utilization of coal) are prohibited throughout the planning area and will be encouraged to establish in areas not required for eventual coal winning.

The interim development orders also prohibit broad scale subdi­ vision into small allotments.

In April, 1979 the operation of the IDOs was extended for a further 12 months but they should be incorporated into local planning controls by April, 1980.

Further details of the Board's involvement in Central Gippsland are given under "Regional Planning".

Clunes Swarnps The Board has continued discussions with the Shire of Talbot and Clunes regarding planning control within the municipality. It is hoped that early next year the Council will make a new interim development order to cover the whole municipality. Once this is approved, the Board will revoke its control over the Clunes Swamps area which was imposed in 1976 to protect this valuable wildlife habitat from incompatible development.

Corop Lakes During the year, the Shire of Waranga finalised a new interim development order for the municipality incorporating the Corop Lakes area. In December, 1978 the Council's IDO was approved and at the same time the Board revoked most of its planning control. Steep-sided primary dune separating the Ninety Mile Beach and the low flats bordering Lake Reeve.

Controlled access path, Gippsland Lakes area. .38.

The Board, in conjunction with local councils, government departments and agencies, and local interest groups, has completed the Gippsland Lakes Land Use Strategy Plan. The Strategy Plan sets down a series of broad policies to guide development in both township and rural areas in such a way as to ensure the retention of those features which contribute to the special character of the Gippsland Lakes. The Plan has been widely circulated for public comment and the Board has been pleased with the favourable response to it. The Shire Councils of Avon, Bairnsdale, Rosedale and Tambo are now preparing detailed planning controls for their municipalities to give statutory effect to the Plan's policies. Already, the Board has been able to revoke its interim development order over much of the Shire of Rosedale.

The Board has also been involved with other government agencies and local councils in devising appropriate planning solutions for a number of problem subdivisions in the Gippsland Lakes area. AD acceptable basis for restructuring the 11,200 small, unserviced lots along the Ninety Mile Beach has now been determined to allow low density development subject to strict conditions on the disposal of domestic wastes.

It is expected that during the coming year the Board will be able to hana over completely the administration of planning control in the area to local councils.

Lake Buffalo

The Board continues to administer interim development control over that part of the area within the Shire of Myrtleford. Council is currently finalising a new order with the Board's assistance to cover the whole municipality which will allow the Board to revoke its IDO.

Mal don

During the past year, the Board continued to administer that part of the Maldon Planning Scheme for which it is still the Responsible Authority, namely, the most historically sensitive parts: the Historical Interest, Residential 'A' and Rural 'A' Zones.

During this time, the Board received 35 applications for development permits in addition to numerous enquiries relating to the planning scheme, proposed developments and styles of FORMER ALBION HOTEL

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Examples of historical reconstruction data from the Maldon Conservation Study. .40.

buildings, materials to be used in external cladding, paint colours, fire protect. ion and streetscapes.

The number of these enquiries should be greatly reduced as the recently released Maldon Conservation Study becomes more widely circulated. This 130 page report which deals, in Part One, with Conservation Priorities and Management, and in Part Two, with Historical and Reconstruction Data, is illustrated profusely with old photographs of historic buildings and measured line drawings of the facades of buildings in the main shopping streets. The reports are available for perusal and sale at the offices of the Shire and the Board.

In the light of the Board's and Council's experience in admini­ stering the scheme for two years and the findings of the Maldon Conservation Study, it appears that a comprehensive review of the scheme would be appropriate. It is intended that this be undertaken as part of the Board's programme in the ensuing year.

The Board continues to be represented on the Maldon Restoration Fund Committee which assesses requests and allocates funds for restoration projects, consistent with the provisions and aims of the planning scheme.

Nelson Area Working Committee

A committee comprising representatives of a number of State agencies and the Shire of Portland was set up in 1976, at the request of the Ministers for Planning and Conservation to recom­ mend the best method of expediting the planning of Nelson and environs.

It was decided that the Board would proceed with the South Western Coastal Planning Scheme and would give high priority to the completion of that part of the scheme embracing the Nelson township.

Arising from the Committee's draft report entitled, "Nelson Planning Study", and the public submissions which were made thereon, broad zoning proposals for the Nelson township have been formulated. These are soon to be exhibited along with the detailed interim development order for the coastal areas of the Portland Shire. • 41 •

Ocean Road, Extension "A"

The Board is continuing to administer interim development control in this area during a review of the various planning controls operating in the Shire of Otway. The aim is to hand over this control to the local Council within the ambit of a single plan­ ning scheme for the coastal area of the municipality. See reference to "South Western Coastal" later in this report.

ovens Upper Murray

The phasing out of the Board's IDO control in the Albury/Wodonga growth centre area has continued over the past year as new planning controls were introduced by local Councils with the Board's assistance. The extent of the Board's control has been reduced each year, and eventually the local Councils will become the sole planning authorities in their respective municipalities.

In March, 1979, the Shire of Chiltern introduced two new IDOs over the townships of Barnawartha and Chiltern and at the same time the Board's control was revoked. This is the first time the Council has had planning control within its municipality and the Board's regional office in Wodonga is assisting the Council to familiarise itself with the planning procedures.

The now completed Rural Planning Study for the Shire of Tallangatta has been used to draft planning controls for the Shire's new IDO. The draft order has been accepted in principle by the Council and after final exhibition and hearing of objec­ tions, this will replace the Council's existing order. A similar study carried out for the Shire of Rutherglen is presently being used to draft similar planning controls for that Council. As these orders are approved, the Board's control will be revoked within these municipalities and planning control will be then solely in the hands of the Council.

The Board late last year completed a Rural Land Mapping Project for the Shire of Myrtleford. The project indicated the agri­ cultural quality of the land, the capability of the land for small lot development and land liable to flooding. The Board has used this information to assist the Council in preparing a new Rural Area IDO and once this is approved, the Board's control will be revoked.

The Board's regional office is presently carrying out a Rural Land Mapping Project over the remainder of the area under the Board's control, with the assistance of other government agencies. As this work is progressively completed, the results .42.

will be used by the Board and the Councils concerned to formulate and introduce new planning controls in the area, to be administered solely by the local Councils.

Within the Shire of Yackandandah, the Board still administers planning control over a small area within the townships of Kiewa and Tangambalanga. The Board is currently formulating a new IDO to meet the Council's needs and to guide the future development of these townships as the growth centre expands.

The planning area for the proposed initial development of the growth centre complex is still being administered by the Albury/ Wodonga Development Corporation and the Council of the Rural City of Wodonga. The Ministry for Planning, the Department of State Development, the Corporation, the Council and the Board are presently meeting on a regional basis to determine appropriate future planning controls for the development of this area.

Simpson

The Board continues to administer interim development control over the Simpson township. However, this will be revoked upon approval of the Council's new interim development order covering the whole municipality.

The Board was originally requested in 1966 to prepare a planning scheme for the township to accommodate the additional facilities required by the proposed expansion to the Rural Finance and Settlement Commission's Heytesbury Land Settlement. The development was subsequently curtailed.

South Western Coastal

The South Western Coastal planning area comprises a narrow coastal belt averaging five kilometres in width and extending almost continuously from the South Australian border eastwards to the approved Ocean Road Planning Scheme near Apollo Bay, through the Shires of Portland, Belfast, Heytesbury and Otway.

The Board is progressively phasing out its interim development control over the area as detailed interim development orders are approved for the coastal municipalities.

The Shire of Warrnambool assumed detailed controls for the whole of its municipality including the coastal areas in July, 1978 and the Shires of Otway, Portland, Heytesbury and Belfast are soon to follow with detailed coastal area controls. Staff and students from the Wangaratta Technical College, with the Board's North-Eastern Regional Planning Officer (second from left) making an audio-visual on the problems of flooding in the Wangaratta area. Blacknose Point, Portland, site of William Dutton's landing in 1828. .44.

PLANNING SCHEMES APPROVED Two principal schemes, prepared by the Board, were approved during the year. A third scheme, Cranbourne (Western Port), is reported on under "Western Port Planning Area". The dates of approval are contained in Appendix II. Lake Nillahcootie Following public exhibition of the planning scheme and its sub­ sequent review, the Board forwarded copies of the scheme incorporating minor changes to the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and the Shires of Benalla and Mansfield for final conunent. Further minor changes were made and the scheme was finally approved in October, 1978. At this time, the two Councils became the responsible authorities for those parts of the scheme within their respective municipalities. The Board is pleased to record its satisfaction of the approval of another planning scheme which has as its main purpose the protection of a State water resource and its surrounding land. Lake Tyers to Cape Howe Coastal The coastal area between Lake Tyers and Cape Howe is still largely unspoilt and the planning scheme is designed to protect the delicate natural features but at the same time recognising the importance of the various settlements within the area. In September, 1978 the major part of the scheme was approved with administration being vested in the Shire of Orbost. The Board retained control over the broad areas of Crown Land within the municipality, although these will be added to the scheme once the Land Conservation Council reconunendations are endorsed by the Government. INTERIM DEVELOPMENT ORDERS Interim development orders to be administered·by the local authorities were approved for the Shires of Alber~on (Inland Areas), Chiltern (Townships of Chiltern and Barnawartha), Creswick, Dundas, Orbost, Numurkah {Rural Areas), Romsey, Talbot and Clunes, Tambo, Traralgon, Waranga, Warrnambool and Winunera. Dates of approval are contained in Appendix 1. PROGRESS Appendix 1 gives a complete list of schemes in the course of preparation and the stage that each has reached. Appendix II lists approved planning schemes. .45.

STATUTORY REVIEW OF PLANNING SCHEMES

MELBOURNE METROPOLITAN PLANNING AREA

The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works continued the established practice of submitting amendments comprising many separate items. After public exhibition, these amendments are adopted in parts: Part 1 consisting of those items to which there are no objections, and later parts following hearing and determination of objections.

The Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme was the subject of a considerable number of amendments or parts of amendments during the year. While some of these were of a routine review nature or, while of importance to those immediately involved, were not of wide significance, others involved complex ordinance amendments or extensive map changes. The most significant of these are as follows and the complete list is contained in Appendix II.

Amendment No. 21 (Rural Areas)

The major part of this amendment, giving statutory effect to the "green wedge" concept in Melbourne's growth strategy, was approved in August, 1978, as Part SA.

The amendment as submitted incorporated changes from the exhibited scheme of such a nature that the Minister, on the recommendation of the Board, required further exhibition of the proposed amend­ ment. Accordingly, it was exhibited late in 1978, and objections were received by the Minister, who appointed a panel to hear objections and make recommendations.

The bulk of these outstanding items was approved as Part BB in April, 1979. The zoning of land near Moorabbin airport was omitted and will be considered in a later amendment.

There are still minor areas to be dealt with where, for technical reasons, Amendment 21 zonings have not been approved, but in practical terms Amendment 21 is virtually complete. However, in dealing with this large, complex amendment, the Board found some aspects of its provisions which require review. This is procee­ ding, and will be incorporated in later amendments.

Amendment No. 3 (Extended Metropolitan Area)

The ordinance provisions for this amendment, and the major part of the zonings in the municipalities of Werribee, Whittlesea, Eltham, Croydon, Knox, Cranbourne and Frankston, were approved in December, 1978 as Amendment 3, Part lA. .46.

Certain zoning changes were considered to require further exhibition before approval, and these areas were not included in Part lA.

As in the case of Amendment No 21, certain provisions are under review.

Amendment No 30 (Residential Planning Standards)

Amendment No 30 to the Metropolitan Planning Scheme was approved in May, 1979, and is to be gazetted in July, 1979. The later gazettal date will enable Councils, developers and other interested parties a period to familiarize themselves with the amendment prior to its coming into operation.

The Amendment introduced standards designed to ensure a satisfactory degree of amenity in the site planning of apartment houses, flats and residential buildings, as defined in the Metropolitan Planning Scheme.

In 1968, the then Minister for Local Government requested the Board of Works to prepare draft proposals for the control of flats " .•• with a view to promoting reasonable ttniformity of concept and terminology by the various councils ... ".

Following publication of a discussion document, "Residential Planning Standards" in 1969, the Board of Works formed a Technical Advisory Committee to review the report. The Committee produced a report (also entitled "Residential Planning Standards") in September, 1970 and there followed a period of wide public discussion of its contents.

Amendment 30, prepared on the basis of the Technical Advisory Committee report and the subsequent comments, was exhibited in August, 1973. The current amendment incorporates significant revisions following the formal objection hearings, consultation with councils and developers, and a review of the amendment by this Board. Subsequently further consultations were held with Parliamentary Counsel and the Building Regulations Committee.

Major changes made as a result of the review and consultation process are the inclusion of a statement of objectives in the ordinance, the introduction of greater flexibility and the deletion of provisions relating to detached houses. .47.

The Amendment sets down basic standards for daylighting, privacy, open space and a revised scale of car parking provision. Consent may be given for any development which, while not meeting all the specific controls, satisfies the objectives to an equal degree as would a proposal designed completely in accordance with the specific controls.

After gazettal of the Amendment, the relationship between the site requirements in the planning scheme and the Uniform Building Regulations in relation to flats in the metropolitan area will be as follows:

(a) if councils take no further action, then flats shall comply with the siting requirements of both the planning scheme and the building regulations;

(b) to avoid dual controls, it is recommended that councils exercise their powers under Section 925A(l) of the Local Government Act. By so doing, the relevant flat siting provisions of the building regulations in that municipal district may be revoked, in which case only the planning scheme provisions will apply.

WESTERN PORT PLANNING AREA

Western Port Region Interim Development Order - Amendment No lA (Conservation Plan)

In June 1978, following a preliminary examination of the Amendment, the Board considered that matters of regional significance should be controlled by the Authority, and of local significance by the relevant Councils under powers of delegation from the Authority.

Coincident with this was the matter of the complexity of the Plan, and the then Minister for Planning established a Working Party to simplify the document. In so doing, the Working Party had regard to a detailed report by the Board on its examination of the Plan.

The revised format of the Amendment, incorporating recommended changes by the Board, was accepted by the Government, The extensive alterations were designed to make the Plan more flexible, simpler and easier to understand and administer. At the same time, however, the major objectives of the Plan - protecting the environmental, scenic and recreational features of the southern Mornington Peninsula - had been maintained. A new feature of the Plan permitted a provision to be waived if a proposal was advertised, the local municipality supported it and the Regional Authority decided unanimously that the proposal would not prejudice the main aims of the Plan. .48.

The Amendment, which brought into operation the Conservation Plan, became effective in October, 1978.

Following this, the task of defining those matters of regional and local significance and the means of implementing their administration was undertaken.

When the Amendment was approved, it was proposed that it would be administered by the Regional Authority but with defined powers and matters of local significance being delegated to the Shires of Flinders, Hastings and Mornington. Revocation of the local planning controls within the Conservation Plan area (approved schemes in the case of the Shires of Flinders and Mornington and an interim development order in the Shire of Hastings) would follow to avoid dual control.

On consideration of this, only the Shire of Hastings agreed to accept delegation, while the Shires of Flinders and Mornington elected to maintain the identity of their own schemes. Accordingly it was decided that the latter two schemes would be amended to incorporate the provisions of the Conservation Plan, but that defined uses or classes of uses of regional significance would be rnandatorily referred by the Councils to the Authority. At the same time, to avoid dual control, it was decided that the Conservation Plan would be suspended in so far as it related to the Shires of Flinders and Mornington and that the Shire of Hastings order would be suspended over land subject to the Conservation Plan. Legislation to enable the necessary referral powers and suspensions was passed in the Town and Country Planning (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act in 1978.

The necessary instruments to provide for the transfer of responsiblilities and the elimination of dual control were approved in March, 1979.

Shire of Mornington Planning Scheme, Amendment No lOO

Amendment No 100 to the Shire of Mornington Planning Scheme was approved in May, 1979. This amendment, together with Amendment No 124 which introduced the relevant provisions of Amendment No lA to the Western Port Region Interim Development Order (Conservation Plan) into the Mornington Planning Scheme, constitutes an overall review and updating of the 1961 planning scheme.

The planning scheme provides for a future concentration of urban development within the three main townships: Mt Eliza, Mornington and Mt Martha. The residential zones provide for a range of densities and allotment sizes and therefore for choice of living conditions. With the exception of the Mornington township and parts of Mt Eliza, most of the .49.

urban development is to be restricted to the west of the Nepean Highway, to ensure the protection of the rural character in the remainder of the Shire. A "green belt" has been retained between Mt Eliza and Mornington. A number of non urban zones have been designed to protect the rural areas for agricultural, conservation and recreation purposes for the benefit of the local and regional population.

The Shire's proximity to Melbourne and its landscape attributes and recreational opportunities have led to increasing pressures for development in recent times. The amendment will channel this development into the most appropriate locations.

Shire of Cranbourne (Western Port) Planning Scheme

The Shire of Cranbourne (Western Port) Planning Scheme was approved in December, 1978 and applies to that part of the Shire within the Western Port Region.

The scheme contains a number of rural zones designed to cater for the wide range of farming activities in the area such as market gardening, sheep and cattle grazing, dairy and poultry farming. The minimum allotment size varies from 8-40 hectares in these zones. The scheme also provides for the establishment of .specific intensive uses such as dog boarding and breeding.

Urban development is provided for in several inland and coastal villages and provision has been made for rural residential development adjacent to these areas. Reservations are included for the widening and duplication of the South Gippsland Highway.

The scheme also contains special policy areas designed to protect locations of high conservation and scenic importance such as the Western Port coastal area and the hills landscape in the south eastern part of the shire.

GEELONG PLANNING AREA

The Geelong Regional Planning Scheme was submitted for statutory report in June, 1978.

Examination of the scheme has been substantially completed but a number of issues require resolution between the Board and the Geelong Regional Commission before the scheme can be recommended for approval.

During the year, several amendments to the Regional Interim Development Order have been approved, and it is expected that these will generally be incorporated into the planning scheme. .50.

A major amendment, supported by environmental effect studies, provided for an industrial zone, to allow for the establishment of a petro-chemical complex at Point Wilson. The inter-relationship between planning and environmental approvals will be of increasin~ importance, and the Point Wilson amendment provides a useful prototype for major industrial developments elsewhere.

The one remaining control which pre-dated the present Geelong Regional IDO was revoked in December, 1978 when the Geelong Planning Scheme in the Shire of Bellarine, and the Shire of Bellarine IDO, were revoked. Development in the Geelong region is now controlled under the Geelong Regional IDO, the administration of which is delegated to Councils.

OTHER

Principal schemes were also submitted for review for the Shires of Gisborne and Morwell and the Borough of Eaglehawk, • 51 •

URBAN RENEWAL

Under the provisions of the Urban Renewal Act 1970, the Town and Country Planning Board is required to report on any notice by a Renewal Authority that it intends to recommend to the responsible Minister that it be authorised to prepare an urban renewal proposal for a particular area. Following the authorisation of the preparation of a renewal proposal and the Preparation, exhibition and adoption of a proposal by a Renewal Authority, the Board is required to prepare a report on the proposal and any objections thereto.

Reports on Notices

During the year the Board completed reports on a number of notices by the Victorian Housing Commission that it intended to recommend to the Minister of Housing that it be authorised to prepare an urban renewal proposal. The notices related to areas located within the townships of Neerim South and Drouin (both in the Shire of Buln Buln), Trafalgar- Area 2 (Shire of Narracan) , Orbost, the City of Northcote, the City of Nunawading, and the Town of Camperdown.

The relevant areas in Neerim South, Drouin, Orbost and Trafalgar - Area 2 are all similarly located on the periphery of the townships. The renewal procedure was in each case considered an appropriate means of realizing the full potential of the areas by allowing the amalgamation and re-subdivision of landholdings, where necessary, providing access, aiding in the beautification and reclamation of land and providing loans for renovation where needed.

The proposed area in Nunawading is located between the Maroondah Highway and the railway line, and is characterised by a mixture of uses, including residential, industrial, public purpose and commercial activities. It is aimed to overcome problems of traffic congestion, parking and access, to aid in the beautification of the area, to preserve and protect buildings of historic significance and to revitalise the presently under~tilised portions of the area.

The proposed Northcote renewal a~ea encompasses a brickworks, quarry, cemetery, vacant land, commercial, light industrial and residential land uses. The objectives in this area are similar to those listed above in relation to traffic, access, beautification and vacant land problems, but a primary aim is to investigate the most desirable solution in relation to the existing mixture of land uses. • 52.

The proposed renewal area in Camperdown includes the town centre and some of the adjacent residential area. In this case the aim of renewal is to consolidate commercial development, to assemble and make better use of vacant and under-utilized land, to solve traffic and parking problems and to preserve street­ scapes of historic significance.

The Board also reported on a notice by the City of Heidelberg seeking authorisation to prepare an urban renewal proposal for The Mall shopping centre in West Heidelberg. The Mall is located on tl1e north side of Bell Street and the objective of renewal is to create a more comfortable and attractive shopping environment.

Authorisation of Proposals

The preparation of urban renewal proposals was authorised by the Governor in Council for areas in Drouin and Neerim South (Shire of Buln Buln), the City of Echuca, Trafalgar (Shire of Narracan), the City of Northcote, the City of Nunawading, Orbost (Shire of Orbost) and the Town of Camperdown.

Reports on Proposals

The Board completed reports on urban renewal proposals prepared by the Victorian Housing Commission for areas within the Cities of Traralgon and Hawthorn, the township of Werribee (Shire of Werribee) and the township of Leongatha (Shire of Woorayl).

The 7.7 hectare renewal area in Traralgon is located south of the railway line and encompasses predominantly residential land, with some scattered vacant allotments. A major problem is the ageing building stock and the poor drainage on almost half of the subject area. The renewal proposal makes provision for the rehabilitation of the area through the treatment of roads, the cleaning up of vacant allotments, the development of under­ utilised portions of the area and the provision of loans for the renovation of dwellings.

The thirteen hectare area in Leongatha is located immediately north west of the town centre.

!1ajor components of the proposal include the relocation of incompatible land uses, including two cattle sale yards and a fertilizer depot, away from residential areas and the assembly of vacant and under-utilized land for future residential development. .53.

The renewal area within the City of Hawthorn is located 600 metres north west of Camberwell Junction and comprises fifteen hectares of mixed land uses dominated by the Council operated tip, which occupies the former site of a clay quarry and brick works. The proposal includes provision for elderly persons housing, improvements to roads, drains and traffic circulation and anticipates the provision of open space on the present tip site which is planned to be filled in within the next decade.

The renewal area in the township of Werribee is approximately four hectares and abuts the southern side of Watton Street, the main retail street in Werribee. A mixture of land uses, ranging from commercial and light industrial establishments to residences, characterises the area. The proposal is directed primarily towards the consolidation of commercial activities within the area. Provision is therefore made for the extension of a variety of commercial and service facilities and associated car parking requirements.

Proposals Approved

Urban renewal proposals were approved by the Governor in Council for areas in Avoca (Shire of Avoca), City of Collingwood (Little Charles Street), City of Hawthorn, Trafalgar (Shire of Narracan), City of Traralgon, Werribee (Shire of Werribee) and Leongatha (Shire of Woorayl).

The general objective of renewal proposals is to provide a frameworkfor the resolution of problems and the rehabilitation of areas in the interests of ratepayers, residents and property occupants.

BY-PASS PROPOSALS

During the year the Board commented on proposals by the Country Roads Board for a Princes Freeway by-pass of the city of Morwell and a Hume Freeway by-pass of the town of Euroa.

The Board agreed in principle with the southern by-pass route favoured by the Country Roads Board for Morwell.

However, the Board opposed the route described as the modified southern route favoured by the Country Roads Board for Euroa, primarily on the grounds that a freeway following that route would have an adverse effect on the amenity of the Balmattum Hill and Seven Creeks area immediately adjacent to Euroa. .54.

The Board favoured the northern route, and in forming this view, noted its higher construction costs but emphasised that such costs should be seen in the context of the total Hume Freeway project as well as in the context of the Euroa by-pass itself.

PROPOSALS TO CREATE SHOPPING MALLS

Under Section 539B (9) of the Local Government Act, the Minister for Local Government is required to obtain a report by the Board on proposals to create shopping malls and any objections thereto.

During the year the Board reported on proposals to create malls in Tuck Street, Moorabbin and Little Malop Street, Geelong.

Both proposals were subsequently approved by the Governor in Council.

Tuck Street Mall

The proposed mall is located between two sections of the "Moorabbin Link" shopping centre. The conversion of Tuck Street to a mall is envisaged to cause little, if any, disruption to traffic circulation in the area, while safety and pedestrian movement will be significantly improved.

Little Malop Street Mall

The proposed Little Malop Street Mall is in the heart of the Geelong central business area. It forms a side street off Moorabool Street and comprises the second stage of closure in Little Malop Street, part of which is already a successfully functioning mall.

The Premier at the opening of Stawell's Gold Reef Mall in November, 1978. (By courtesy of the Stawell Mail Times.) .ss.

LEGISLATION

The Board was pleased that the Minister was able to bring before Parliament the Town and Country Planning (General Amendment) Bill. The Bill encompasses a wide range of matters, with some amendments introducing a number of important new approaches to planning procedures, whilst other amendments will improve or facilitate administration of the Act. After its introduction late in the Spring Parliamentary Session, the Bill was then left to lie over the recess to enable comments to be made by interested parties.

While it has been noted that the Bill was not proceeded with in the Autumn Session, it is expected that the Minister will be able to finalize his review of comments received on the draft legis­ lation to allow enactment at the earliest possible date.

Late in the Spring Session, the Central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority Bill was also introduced into Parliament and was then left to lie over the recess for receipt of comments by interested parties. This Bill proposes the establishment of a Central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority, the prime role of which will be to prepare regional strategy plans. The Board fully supports the introduction of regional planning into this region and believes that the establishment of a regional planning authority will be a major step in the co-ordination of land use activities for this most important area of the State.Further reference to the Bill is made under "Regional Planning".

Following receipt of legal advice of a lack of legal competency of local councils to amend planning schemes prepared by the Board, the Board requested that the Town and Country Planning Act be amended to rectify this situation. Consistent with Government policy that local planning matters be administered by local authorities, such an amendment would transfer to a local responsible authority the right to prepare an amendment to a planning scheme administered by that authority but which ini­ tially had been prepared by the Board. In view of this, the Board hopes the Minister will bring before Parliament, at an early date, legislation to provide an appropriate amendment to the Town and Country Planning Act. .56.

Town and Country Planning (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1978

This legislation amended the Town and Country Planning Act 1961 in three main respects.

Firstly, in view of difficulties encountered in the enforcement of planning controls, the Act provided for procedures to allow responsible authorities to act more expeditiously and effectively in the event of contravention of planning controls, together with the provision for increased penalties for such contraventions.

Secondly, in conformity with Government policy that day-to-day decisions should be made at the local level wherever possible, the Act provided for a facilitation of the operation of planning controls by municipal councils in the specified areas of regional planning authorities. The legislation now enables municipal councils to become single permit issuing authorities, but with a requirement for reference to regional planning authorities in regard to matters considered to be of regional significance.

The third aspect concerns prov~s~ons of the legislation relating to appeals to the Town Planning Appeals Tribunal involving the determination of major issues of Government or planning policy. The Act provides that, where it appears to either the Tribunal or to the Minister for Planning that an appeal involves the determination of a major issue of Government or planning policy likely to contain implications beyond the vicinity of the subject land, that i~ an issue of State or regional significance for which there is no clearly defined policy, the Tribunal is not to make a determination but is to advise the Minister of its opinion. The Minister will then refer the appeal to the Government in Council for determination.

Town and Country Planning Regulations

During the year under review, three amendments were made to the Regulations.

Amendment No 23 introduced modifications required to the Twelfth Schedule to the Regulations as a consequence of the Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act 1978.

This Act deleted from the Town and Country Planning Act 1961 a requirement for publication of an advertisement, relating to the exhibition of a proposed planning scheme, to describe the purport of the scheme. In the light of experience particularly having regard to the complexity of some planning schemes it was considered that this requirement was no longer practicable. .5?.

Amendment No 24 provided for an increase in fees for planning certificates from $4.00 to $4.50.

As a consequence of the Town and Country Planning (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1978, Amendment No 25 was made, introducing a new Regulation No 47 and three new Schedules, Nos. 19, 19A and 20. The Regulations and Schedules replace former Regulation No 47 and former Schedules Nos 19 and 20. The necessity for the Amendment arose from the provision in the Town and Country Planning (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1978 which enables a responsible authority to issue a notice ordering a use or development to cease when such use or development appears to contravene the Town and Country Planning Act, a planning scheme, interim development order or the conditions of a planning permit.

Outdoor Advertising Regulations

Following the preparation of a set of draft outdoor advertising regulations, details of the proposed administrative framework were circulated to appropriate government agencies. After replies were received, including a response from the outdoor advertising industry, the framework was modified slightly and then forwarded to all municipalities and regional authorities within the State for further comment. Replies are currently being received.

It was initially thought that control would be implemented under the Town and Country Planning Act, but as the Act may be subject to major changes, it could be advantageous for separate legislative controls to be enacted. The Board will be working to this end following receipt of comments and possible subsequent modifications to the draft regulations.

Delegation

During the year, the Minister approved four further delegations of the Board's functions.

Delegation No 17 authorizes the delegates to deal with the granting of permits for certain applications made under interim development orders for which the Board is the responsible authority.

Delegation Nos 18 and 20 concern approval by the Minister for delegation by the Board of its powers, functions and authorities in respect of Sections 17, 26, 32 and 44{1) of the Town and Country Planning Act to the Chairman. These responsibilities may .58.

only be exercised where the Chairman finds an urgent need to take action and it is not practical to hold a formal Board Meeting within the time constraints applying in the particular circumstances. On the recommendation of the Board, the delegation was agreed to by the Minister on the basis that the Chairman would report to the Board as soon as practicable on the action he had taken and that before taking action he had contacted Board members as to the action he proposed.

Delegation No 19 delegates the Board's powers, functions and authority to the Secretary in regard to the administration of those staff regulations prescribing the granting of leave and allowances in certain circumstances. .59.

COMMITTEES

The Board is represented on and/or services a number of committees related directly or indirectly to the many facets of its work.

Substantial assistance is provided for the State Co-ordination Council, the Melton/Sunbury Management Committee, the Loddon­ Campaspe Regional Planning Authority, the East Gippsland Regional Planning Committee, the Central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority Interim Committee, the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Authority and related groups.

Committees convened and serviced by the Board include the Advisory Committee on the Preservation of Places of Historic Interest and the Macedon Ranges Advisory Committee.

The only joint Federal/State Government committee on which the Board is represented is the Joint State/Commonwealth Committee on Airports Planning in the Port Phillip District.

Other Committees on which the Board is represented cover such subjects as education, urban studies, historic preservation, regional planning, ~ecreation, natural resources, transportation, outdoor advertising, place names, airfields, mapping, coastal management, flood and erosion prone land, rural land use and social planning.

STATE CO-ORDINATION COUNCIL

The Chairman of the Board is a member of the State Co-ordination Council and of thePolicy&Priority Review Group, which acts as a central core or co-ordinating unit of the Council. There is a direct link between this group and the Board in the development and preparation of statements of planning policy. The Chairman is also an ex-officio member of the Works and Services, Natural Resources and Social Resources Groups. s.c.c. Co-ordinating Groups/Task Groups

The Board's staff continued to be involved with the co­ ordinating groups - for Albury/Wodonga, Geelong, Melton/Sunbury, Western Port Catchment and statistics - which act as advisers to the Council.

In addition to these, the Council has several special task groups in which Board staff are involved: a Special Task Group for Investigation of a Land Data Classification System for Victoria, a Task Force Group on Forecasts, a Special Task Group on Airports Planning in the Port Phillip District, a .60.

Special Task Group investigating Waste water Disposal for the Western Port Catchment and Mornington Peninsula and an Inter-departmental Committee on Liquid waste Disposal. • 61 •

PROMOTION OF PLANNING

Because planning affects everyone it is important that people be involved. Effective participation however is dependent upon an adequate supply of information - information that brings planning to life and enables people to react constructively to the facts and ideas put before them.

For many reasons people generally are becoming more aware of the importance of planning and this increased public interest has revealed a lack of basic knowledge, widespread misconceptions and thus a need for far more planning promotion and education in all sections of the community. This is costly and time-consuming, and because of the Board's slender resources, it has not been able to accomplish all that it would wish. However, much has been done.

Each year Board members and staff visit many areas to discuss and explain to councils and the public the advantages of planning and assist municipalities contemplating planning control or preparing interim development orders or planning schemes. In this respect the establishment of the regional offices and the Board meetings in country centres have been particularly valuable.

In the past year, the Board has dealt with numerous enquiries of a general or specific nature and as a result, several more municipalities have resolved to prepare planning schemes.

The growing awareness of the importance of planning is also reflected in other ways, among them the increasing number of requests for speakers, articles, project material and general information.

Board members and staff have been invited to speak at many Seminars and conferences and to prepare articles for publication in various journals.

PUBLICATIONS

The Board has continued with its programme of publishing material to stimulate interest and develop an understanding of planning and of its goals, uses, achievements and potential.

Particularly important are the broad guidelines published to assist planning authorities and the public with planning problems. This year, three broadsheets on design and siting guidelines for "Houses in Rural Areas", "Hobby Farms" and .62.

"Rural Subdivision Principles" were produced in conjunction With the Loddon-Campaspe Regional Planning Authority. These have been highly sought after and much appreciated, particularly by local councils to whom they are made available in bulk. Similar guidelines for areas around water bodies and in hill country are being prepared.

The earlier manuals, "A Guide to Administrative Procedures under the Town and Country Planning Act", "Motels- A Planning Guide", "Caravan Parks -A Planning Guide" and the discussion paper, "Pedestrian Malls" are also extremely popular.

The two brochures, "Steps in the Planning Process" and "Permits and Appeals" are still much in demand. They are also free of charge and are made available in bulk to councils and interested organisations to ensure a wider distribution. Many councils have assisted by actively distributing them within their municipalities and many thousands of each brochure are finding their way into the community.

Major study reports such as the "Gippsland Lakes Land Use Strategy Plan" and the "Maldon Conservation Study" are referred to under the relevant section.

In the regional planning area, several reports and discussion papers have been produced for the Loddon-Campaspe, East and Central Gippsland regions.

In addition to this, the Board has produced numerous small reports, pamphlets, seminar proceedings, handouts and general promotional material, Many of these are also referred to elsewhere. There is now a considerable amount of information freely available to help meet the increasing demand from all sections of the community. The relocation of the Publications Section beside the Plan Inspection and Public Enquiry Counter, on the 5th floor at 235 Queen Street has proved of great benefit to the public.

The publications are also available through the Community Services Centre, with which the Board has a permanent liaison officer.

In all, considerable interest has been shown in the Board's publications and requests and sales are steadily increasing. A list of major publications available and prices can be found in Appendix III. • 6 3.

SEMINARS, PUBLIC MEETINGS AND DISPLAYS

World Town Planning Day

World Town Planning Day is celebrated internationally on 8th November to draw attention to the aims, objectives and progress of planning. To mark the day in 1978, and to give added weight to its promotional planning, the Board organised a series of activities throughout the State, each designed to meet a need that was thought to exist in that particular area at that time.

These included:

1. Melbourne - "The Inner Suburbs: Past, Present and Future". An afternoon and evening seminar, designed for a cross­ section of the community, to present points of view other than those of the responsible authorities - organised in conjunction with five other organisations.

2. Melbourne - public screening of four films on ideas for cities - organised in conjunction with the State Film Centre.

3. Bairnsdale - an essay competition for secondary school students in the East Gippsland Region and a dinner at which the Minister for Planning, as guest speaker, also presented the awards - organised in conjunction with the East Gippsland Regional Planning Committee.

A display of the work of the Committee was held in the same venue and attracted considerable interest.

4. Hamilton- "Planning for Rural Subdivision" - an afternoon seminar designed partly for technical officers and partly for the public.

5. Wangaratta - "Coping with Flooding" -an all-day seminar, designed for a cross-section of the community - organised in conjunction with the City of wangaratta.

Displays were provided by several groups and attracted considerable interest.

6. Bendigo/Loddon-Campaspe Region - a supplement, "Planning in our Region", was published in the Bendigo Advertiser and reproduced later as a wall-chart.

7. Macedon area- a poster competition for primary school students - organised for the Macedon Ranges Advisory Committee and the three shires. sat the Hamilton Seminar, "Planning Subdivision". (By courtesy of the Hamilton

Winners of the East Gippsland essay compet.i..tion with the Minister for Planning, the Hon A.J. Hunt, M.L.C. (By courtesy of the Maffra Spectator.) • 65.

The proceedings of the seminars in Melbourne, Hamilton and Wangaratta were published.

The publicity in the press and on radio was extensive and extremely good before and after the functions.

Overall the media publicity statewide would have reached many thousands of people; several thousand would personally have received some form of literature by mail or otherwise; and several hundred have either attended seminars or seen the displays. In short the functions proved to be extremely valuable educational and promotional exercises.

In addition to the Board's own activities, encouragement and support were given to other qroups,which organised activities within Victoria and interstate, directly as a result of the Board's promotional circulars.

Each year, more and more organisations are participating in the promotion of planning on World Town Planning Day, either in conjunction with the Board or independently. The interest shown by councils and the press, and the increased involvement of schools, has been particularly rewarding.

Seminars and Public Meetings

Two seminars were held in November: one in Foster to discuss the implications of the South Gippsland Social survey and another in Mirboo North in conjunction with the Central Gippsland Regional Planning Authority Interim Committee on "Planning for Rural Areas".

Public meetings were held in September in Lilydale to review the revised statements of planning policy for the Dandenongs/ Upper Yarra area (discussed elsewhere) and in April in Mallacoota to seek people's ideas for the future of the township and to discuss the proposed study programme for a strategy plan.

Public lectures have been organised for July on "Overseas Trends in Retail Centre Development" by the Board's consultant on retailing, Prof Reg Golledge; and on "New Uses for Old Buildings", by Mr Geoffrey Holland, consultant for the Rialto Precinct Study.

Displays

A display on "Regional Planning in Victoria" was prepared for a related seminar and is being shown in various venues. .66.

Another, illustrating the Short and Medium Term Action Plans for Melton and Sunbur~ was prepared as part of the promotional work for the project.

A third on "Sites of Special Historic Significance in the Victorian Coastal Region" has been designed to accompany a report of the same name. The report has not yet been published because of the shortage of funds but the display has attracted considerable interest and been seen by a broad range of people.

The Board feels that these promotional activities are a vital part of its work and it is intended to sponsor more such projects as funds permit.

Robin Boyd Environmental Award

The Board submitted its "Maldon Historic Conservation Project", in the Robin Boyd Environmental Award category of the Royal A~stralian Institute of Architects (Victorian Chapter) 1979 awards programme.

The awards are yet to be announced but already particularly valuable opportunities have been provided to explain the work and role of the Board to professional groups in a different context from that in which it is usually seen.

EDUCATION

The Board recognises the importance of maintaining close contact with planning educators and students. It has had representation on the Board of studies of the Department of Town and Regional Planning at Melbourne University, since the inception and now, with the re-organisation of the Faculty, the Board maintains its interest in the Department as a member of the Advisory Board.

The Board is also involved with the Colleges of Advanced Education and is represented on Committees for the Footscray Institute of Technology, the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

Members and staff of the Board are invited regularly to lecture to various groups of students, who are, along with others, invited to visit the Board's offices to gain an insight into the Board's work and into practical planning- technical and administrative.

There is also an increasing demand from schools for speakers and educational material. Frederick Charles Cook Memorial Award

The Frederick Charles Cook Memorial Award was this year awarded to Mrs Raewyn Hansen, formerly a planner with the City of Berwick.

The award was instituted in 1976, to commemorate Mr F C Cook, a Past Chairman of the Board, who died in 1972. Mr Cook was one of the pioneers of planning in the State and rendered outstanding public service which commenced with his association with the Metropolitan Town Planning Commission in the 1920s and continued through to his period as Chairman of the Board from 1951 to 1966"

The award is presented annually for high scholastic achievement to the best student over the final four years of the Town Planning Course at RMIT. It consists of a commemorat1ve scroll and a selection of books. Mr H W Hein, Chairman of the Board, 1976-1979. .69.

BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF

In March, 1979, the Governor in Council approved the appointment of Mr J J Bayly as Chairman of the Board. Mr Bayly had been Deputy Chairman since May, 1977.

Mr Bayly succeeded Mr H W Hein, who had made a major contribution to planning in Victoria over his period as Chairman and Deputy Chairman.

The Board's minutes record:

"Hans Werner Hein is only the fourth person to occupy the Position of Chairman of the Town and Country Planning Board in the thirty-two years of its existence. He ceases active duty on Friday, 15th September, 1978, and proceeds on accrued recreation leave until his term of office expires on 25th March, 1979. He reaches the age of 65 on the 26th September, 1978. His retirement sees the end of a very fine and dedicated period of public service to planning, the last ten years being spent in Victoria and we congratulate him on his achievements for planning in this State.

Mr Hein came to Australia from Germany in January, 1951, and in his own words his main assets were his qualifications and enthusiasm with which to set about establishing himself in his new country. The fact that he was subsequently able to show by outstanding ability that he was worthy of appointment to the position of Chairman of this Board, speaks for itself of his capability.

On 15th July, 1969, Mr Hein took up his appointment as Deputy Chairman of the Board and on 26th December, 1976, he was appointed Chairman of the Board. He was the Board's first Deputy Chairman, the position having been created by an amendment to the Town and Country Planning Act which came into operation in July, 1969.

After his arrival in Australia, he was employed as supervising architect with a major construction company on the State Electricity Commission project at Morwell from 1951-53. He joined the South Australian Housing Trust as Architect Planner from 1954-1961. He was then appointed as Senior Planner and Special Planner, respectively, with the Cumberland County Council, 1961-1964, and the State Planning Authority, New South Wales, 1964-1969. While Deputy Chairman of the Board, Mr Hein was involved in the significant changes which followed the Government's acceptance of the recommendations contained in the Board's report entitled "Organisation for Strategic Planning" presented to the Minister in July, 1967. To implement these changes the Board's staff was progressively increased over a period of ten years from 38 in 1968 to its present strength of 117 covering as it does a wide and diverse spectrum of the planning field.

One of the most important tasks to which he was appointed during his period as Deputy Chairman and carried on later as Chairman, was his role as Chairman of the Interim Co-ordinating Committee for the Melton/Sunbury project. This project was a new concept in planning in this State and therefore was a challenging one which Mr Hein undertook with zeal and enthusiasm. There is no doubt that this project would not have reached the successful stage it has, without the leadership of Mr Hein with his initiative, drive, foresight and hard work. He has been instrumental in setting a fine and practical basis on which the project can be developed to the benefit of the State and the people.

During his period of service in Victoria, he has travelled extensively throughout the State discussing with Councils their planning problems and their development plans. He has also been continuously in contact with regional planning authorities, Government Departments and agencies. In his dealings with these bodies, he has always enjoyed the respect of all for his knowledge, help and guidance.

Two innovations made during his term as Chairman are worthy of special mention. Firstly, the setting up of decentralised offices of the Board in country areas. Already, with Mr Hein's initiative and drive, offices have been established at Warrnambool, Bendigo, Traralgon and Wodonga with others to follow as resources permit. Secondly, the holding of the Board's formal meetings in country locations commenced in May, 1977 with the Board holding its first meeting in the Bendigo City Council Chambers. Other meetings have subsequently followed in various country cities and towns. On each occasion advantage has been taken of the opportunity not only to meet the Council of the municipality visited but also representatives of surrounding municipalities. All municipalities have welcomed the Board's visits which give Councils an opportunity to discuss at first hand with Board members the planning matters which are of concern to them.

There is no doubt that Mr Hein has served the State with distinction both in his terms as Deputy Chairman and as Chairman. • 71 •

The Board has greatly appreciated his leadership and friendship. He has always taken a keen interest in the Board's staff and they have asked that in recording this tribute mention be made of their thanks for his personal and continued interest in them and their work.

The Board is proud to have been associated with Mr Hein in the emergence of planning as a major force in the conservation and development of this State and it is certain that his contribution will be long remembered.

We wish him a long and happy retirement".

Mr M W Milburn was appointed Deputy Chairman to succeed Mr Bayly. At the time of his appointment, Mr Milburn was Chief Planner,Government of the Northern Territory.

The Board noted with pleasure that the Governor in Council had approved the re-appointment of Mrs J R Baghel, part-time member, for a further period of three years.

The Board also noted with pleasure that in the Queen's Birthday Honours Her Majesty the Queen had bestowed upon a former part-time member of the Board, Mr P B Ronald, the honour of becoming a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.

Decentralisation of Offices and Activities

The Board continued with its progressive plan to decentralise its activities so as to be in closer contact with local OQmmunities. One facet of this has been the establishment of offices in country centres. The four offices opened over the last two years in Bendigo, Traralgon, War.rnambool and Wodonga, are now fully operationad. and the resident sta.ff have settled happily into the local communities. The offices have proved invaluable in providing on-the-spot assistance to councils and the public and in promoting an understanding of planning throughout their areas.

Another facet of the decentralisation programme is the holding of Board meetings in centres outside Melbourne. These are held three or four times a year in various parts of the State to enable Board members to gain a first-hand knowledge of particular areas and to meet informally with Councillors and council staff to discuss local planning problems.

Such meetings were held this year in Bairnsdale, Stawell, Foster, Geelong and for the first time in an outer metropolitan municipality, Frankston. .72.

Accommodation

As the result of the expansion and re-arrangement of certain government departments and the Board's own expansion needs, the Board was offered accommodation by the Public Works Department on two floors at 150 Queen Street, Melbourne. While the Board felt it was wise to accept this more modern accommodation as a temporary measure, the move has proved thoroughly unsatisfactory in that the Board's Melbourne activities are now spread over parts of buildings in three locations. This is a most inefficient use of resources and the Board has urgently requested that arrangments be made in the very near future for the Board's Melbourne offices to be consolidated into one central location.

Staff

In spite of the difficulties created by the additional split in accommodation and the uncertainties arising from the current governmental review of the planning structure, the staff have continued to carry out their duties with dedication and efficiency for which the Board is most grateful.

OVer recent years the turn-over of staff has reduced considerably which has greatly assisted the Board in expediting the many projects with which it is involved. As a corollary, the Board has been able to build up a staff of considerable experience and expertise of which it is very proud.

The Board thanks the staff for their continued enthusiasm, loyalty and support. APPENDIX I

PLANNING SCHEMES IN COURSE OF PREPARATION

Date of IDO Report to Commence- Planning Scheme Approved I Minister ment I E:::::d ! Report Cities +Berwick (Berwick Riding) 21.5.56 9.2.60 1.6.67 castlemaine 21.11.46 23.3.47 Castlemaine 9.4. 79 *Coburg 26.3.56 27.2.68 19.2.59 22.2.61 *E1tham (part) 20.ll.72 13.11.73 +Eltham (part) 27.10. 58 27.2.63 *Keilor (part) 3.12.74 20.12.74 *Kew 22.7.75 *Malvern 20.4.53 9.6.53 27.2.58 8.3.63 *Melbourne (Central Business District) 17.10.61 1. 6. 76 16.3.65 *Melbourne (Market Area) 30.6.70 27.10.70 *Melbourne (balance) 15.10.73 23.10.73 *Melbourne (whole) 11.12.78 *Oakleigh (flats) 1.12.68 *Port Melbourne (part) 14.1.74 30.4.74 *Preston 18.2.52 5.12.67 31.7.63 11.8.64 *South Melbourne (whole) 21.11. 77 *South Melbourne (part) 15.7.74 4.12.73 Swan B.ill 7.3.50 4.4.50 Warrnambool 1.6. 70 27.10.70 11.1. 79 *Waverley 16.8.51 30.4.68 2.6.55 9.6.58 26.5.59 Wodonga 16.2.67 23.5.67 11.8.67 13.2.68

Towns

Camperdown 12,1.66 7.2.78 St Arnaud 21.5.73 19.2.74 Stawell (Mall) 30.6.70 20.10.70 5.2.71 8.4.71 21.2.72

Boroughs

Eaglehawk 3.8.72 24.10.72 28.12.77 7.12.78 Kerang 10.7.68 23.5.72 Wonthaggi (balance) 25.10. 77 7.2.78

Shires

Alberton (Inland Areas) 9.9.65 13.2.79 Arapi1es (balance) 11.9.73 19.3.74 Ararat (balance) 19.3.73 28.8.73 Avon 3.7.72 15.7.75 Bairnsdale 8.10.70 28.9.71 Ballan 4.10.71 21. 3. 72 Ballarat (balance) 8.7.74 29.7.75 Bass 10.8.62 16.10.62 19.1.67 20.12.67 8.2.72 Beechworth (part) 2.8.68 8.10.68 26.2.70 25. 2. 72 Beechworth (Extended Area) 2.3.73 7.11.73 Beechworth (whole) 1.4. 77 Be1larine (balance) 4.12.58 7.6.60 Benalla (part) 20.12.76 Benalla (balance) 16.4.73 23.7.74 Date of IDO Exhibition Received Report to Planning Scheme Commence- Approved Period for Minister ment Expired Report

Bet Bet 24.10.73 25.6.74 Birchip 15.9.75 5.11.75 Bright 1.1.72 25.7.72 Broad ford 1.1. 71 3.2.76 Buln Buln 17.3.64 13.10.64 Bungaree (balance) 4.12.72 11.6.74 Buninyong (balance) 7.4.72 5.2.74 Chiltern (Townships of Chiltern and Barnawartha) 7 .11. 77 6. 3. 79 Cob ram (balance) 19.1.76 14.12.76 14.3.78 Cohuna (part) 19.9.63 19.11.63 Colac (balance) 11.2.74 21.12. 76 + Cranbourne (part Cranbourne and Tooradin Ridings) 11.12.59 1. 3.60 24.10.63 5.3.65 Cranbourne {Lang Lang, Koo-wee- rup and part 'l'ooradin Ridings} 17.4.64 13.10.64 Creswick 12.8.74 14.3.79 Daylesford and Glenlyon 12.11.73 17.12.74 De akin (balance) 15.1.68 9.4.68 Deakin (Tong ala Township) 19.9.60 11.7.61 Dimboola 16.12.75 11.3.76 Donald 21.11.73 25.6.74 Dundas 4.10.73 10.10.78 Dunmunkle 26.7.77 4.10.77 East Loddon 11.4.74 25.2.75 + Eltham (part) 27.10.58 27.2.63 Euroa 19.11.73 25.6.74 Flinders (flats) 4.2.70 22.4.70 Gisborne 3.10.61 14.2.78 24.11. 77 20.10.78 Glenelg 24.6.74 Gordon 5.3.76 11.5. 76 Goulburn 16.9. 71 30.11.71 Grenville (balance) 8.12.72 31.7.73 Hampden 20.12.71 28.9.77 Hastings 1.11. 60 21.12.60 24.9.67 28 .11. 68 Hastings (Somerville and Environs) 23.1.79 I Healesville 1.6.60 I 9.1.62 22.7.70 Heytesbury (whole) 16.2.78 Heytesbury (balance) 16.8.76 19.10.76 Huntly (balance) 9.11. 77 10.1. 78 Kaniva (part) 19.7.72 12.9.72 Kaniva (balance) 23.4.74 8.10.74 Kara Ka.ra 8.8.74 29.6.76 Kerang 9.7.74 2.11.77 Korong 5.2.74 13.4.76 Kowree (Edenhope Township) 5.9.72 12.12. 72 Kyneton 14.1.71 29.6.71 I.eigh 20.10.72 22.5.73 Lex ton 1.8. 73 4.12.73 Lillydale {flats) 9.9.68 7.4.70 Lillydale (Mt Dandenong Ridge Area) 28.5. 73 4.12.73 Low an 14.9.76 5.4.77 Mcivor (balance) 16.6. 70 4.. 5. 71 Maffra (balance) 9.5.72 25.6.74 Maldon (Rural) 9.1.74 26.2.74 Mansheld (balance) 27.7.72 21.11. 72

I I I loate Exhibition IDO Received Report t 0 Planning Scheme Commence- Approved Period for r-tinister ment I Expired Reoort I

Marong (part) 5.8.70 8.12.70 + Melton (part) 14.8.62 27.8.63 12.8.63 17.12.68 Metcalfe (balance) 31.3.71 16.5.78 Mildura (No. 4) 3.4.75 27.5.75 Mirboo 14.2.74 23.7.74 Mornington (flats) 21.5.69 22.4.70 Mortlake 19.6.79 Morwell (whole) 16.3.77 4.10. 77 17.8.78 21.5. 79 ¥.aunt Rouse {Grampians Area) 14.11. 73 26.2. 74 Myrtle ford (balance) 13.4.76 Narracan (Trafalgar-Yarragon) 6.6.66 12.7.66. 6.10.67 18.11.68 10.2. 72 Narracan (balance) 12.8.74 20.7.76 Nathalia (Nathalia Township) 20.1. 64 5.5.64 Nathalia (balance) 17.9.73 15.1. 74 Newstead (balance) 14.2.74 13.5.75 Numurkah (Rural Areas) (balance) 19.9.78 13.2.79 Omeo 18.1. 72 JS. L 74 Orbost (Extended Area) 14.8.70 9.2.71 Orbost (balance) 9.10.70 1.8. 78 Otway (balance) 1.3.75 9.12.75 Otway (Apollo Bay Township) 1. 2. 66 22.10.68 6.8.70 Otway (Coastal Areas) 20. 7. 77 Oxley (balance) 1.12.76 8.2.77 Pakenham 9.12.74 14.4.75 21.5. 79 Portland (Rural Areas) 9.4.76 4.5.76 Portland (:Rural Areas) (balance) 9.9.77 J?yalong 9.4. 70 28.7.70 Ripon 1.6.72 19.9.72 Rochester (Rural Areas) (balance) 1.8.74 2.3. 76 Rodney (Merrigum Township) 26.3.62 19.6.62 Rodney {Mooroopna ToWlishi,p) 26.3.62 22.1.63 Rodney (Tatura Township) 26.3.62 19.6.62 Rodney 30.4.73 31.8. 76 Rorosey 2.ll.67 8.5.79 Rutherglen 8.11.71 9.8.72 Seymour (balance) 9.3.71 29.6.71 Shepparton (balance) 19.10.71 8.2.72 25.5.76 Shepparton (part) 1.7.63 12.5.64 Sherbrooke (Urban Areas) 21.5. 79 Sherbrooke (Rural Areas} 5.2.79 South Gipps1and (Inland Areas) 13.3.75 27.5.75 Stawell (Panrock Creek Reservoir) 5.12. 72 16.7.74 Stawell (balance) 4.9.73 25.6.74 Strathfieldsaye (part} 1. 8.67 14.10.69 Strathfialdsaye (balance) 1.7.72 17.5.77 Swan Hill (balance) 5 .10. 77 20.12.77 Talbot and Clunes 4.10.76 8.5.79 Tallangatta (Bethanga-Talgarno) 19.10.64 7.2.67 Tallangatta (balance) 18.8.70 29.8.72 Tambo (balance) 21.6. 77 14.3.79 Traralgon (balance) 6.12.77 10.10.78 Trara1gon (whole) 7. 9. 78 Tullaroop (balance} 11.8. 70 11.4.78 Upper Hurray (balance) 6. 3. 73 25.6.74 Upper Yarra 6.8.63 7. 3. 78

I Received Date of I IDO Exhibition Report to Planning Scheme Commence- for Approved Period Minister ment Report 1 ExPired Violet 'fown 8.10.73 12.2.74 Walpeup 11.11. 76 2.11.77 Wangaratta (balance) 15.12.71 17.10.72 Wannon 4.8.75 6.9.77 Waranga 20.9.77 13.12.78 Warragul (balance) 13.6.72 13.11.73 Warrnambool (balance) 10.8.77 11.7.78 +Whitt1esea 1.10. 66 6.12.66 Wimmera (Grampians and adjacent area) 16.10.72 28.11.72 Wimmera (balance) 15.7.74 10.10.78 Winche1sea (balance) 12.4.72 11. 9. 72 Wycheproof 10.8.71 19.9.72 Yackandandah (Rural Areas) 12.12.68 6.9.77 Yarrawonga (part) 11.6.74 6.11.74 17.3.76 Yarrawonga (Yarrawonga Township) 6.7.65 20.9.66 Yea 5.7.73 11.2.75

Joint Committees

Ararat and DiStrict (City of Ararat and part Shire of Ararat) 15.12.60 11.4.61

Reg!onal Planning Authorities

Geelong (Cities of Geclong, Geelong West and Newtown, Shires of Bannockburn, Barrabool Bellarine, Corio and South Barwon and Borough of Queenscliffe) 31.7.69 23.5.72 9.2.76 16.6.78

Loddon Campaspe (Cities of Bendigo Castlemaine, Echuca and Maryborough, Borough of Eaglehawk, Town of St Arnaud, Shires of Bet Bet, Charlton, East Loddon, Gordon, Huntly, kara Kara, Korong, Maldon, Marong, Metcalfe, Rochester, Strathfieldsaye and Tu1laroop and the western Riding of the Shire of Waranga) 23.11.73

Loddon Campaspe (Bendigo Whipstick 28.1.77 10.5.77 Western Port (Shires of Flinders, Hastings, Mornington and Phillip Island and part Shires of Bass and cranbourne and Parish of French Island) 12.6.69 6.10.70

Part I (Hastings Port Industrial Area) 28.7.79 Date of IDO Exhibition Received I Report to Commence- Planning Scheme Approved Period for Minister ment Expired Report

Development Corporations

Albury/Wodonga Development Corporation - Albury/Wadonga ! (Victoria) 24.10.74 14.10.75

Board of Works

Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 3 (Extension Scheme} 11.6.68 30.11. 71 3.7.72 Part 1 12.3.76 3.5.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 16.3.71 3.7.72 Part 8 12.3.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 23 14.9.71 6.1. 72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 27 6. 7. 71 10.11.72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 29 7.12.71 1.2. 72 s .12. 73 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendn<>nt No 30 17 .10. 72 22.11. 73 4.7.75 27 .4. 79 Melbourne Metropolitan .Amendment No 34 17 .10. 72 22 .11. 73 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 35 11.7.72 10.10.74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 36 6.12.72 19.12.72 20.1.73 Part 1 20.3.75 Part 2 20.10.78 27 .11. 75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 49 11.6. 74 26.5.75 Part 2A 22.11. 76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 54 22.10.74 20.2.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 55 8.11. 74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 56 28.8.75 Part 2 18.5.76 15.11.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 57 29.7.75 24.12. 75 Part 4 4.5.77 27.6.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 60 8.7.75 25.5.76 Part 1 14.10.76 5.12.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment NO 62 7.10.75 25.5.76 Part 1 9.8. 76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 63 5.12.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 64 17.2.76 26.8.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendn<>nt No 68 27.4.76 22.12.76 Part 2 3.8.77 Date of Planning Scheme IDO Exhibition Received Commence- Approved Period for Report to -- ment Expired Report Minister Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 69 30.3.76 13.10.77 Part 2 15.6.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 70 14.9.76 23.3.77 Part 4 14.11. 77 1.6.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 71 30.3.76 5.6.76 6.7.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 72 18.5.76 25.8.77 Part 2 21.2.78 26.7.78 Part 3 11.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment I No 76 27.6.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 77 26.4.77 21.10. 77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 81 14 .6. 77 21.12. 77 Part 4 29.3.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 82 4.10.77 15.3.78 Part 3 20.12.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 83 4.10.77 15.5.78 Part 3 12.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 87 7.2.78 21.9. 78 Part 2 20.12.78 3.5.79 Part 3 12.4.79 28.6.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 88 7.2.78 2.11.78 Part 1 26.2.79 7.6.79 Part 2 12.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 89 18.4.78 21. 9. 78 26.2.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 90 16.5.78 Part 1 29.3.79 Part lA 31.5.79 Part 2 15.6. 79 Part 3 29.6. 79 Part 4 29.6.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 91 5.12.78 14.3.79 Part 1 22.5.79 Part 2 15.6. 79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 92 16.5.78 21.9.78 Part 2 26.2.79 Part 3 29.3.79 14.6.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 94 4.7.78 23.11.78 12.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 96 30.9.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 103 8.5.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 104 25.7.78 14.5.79 l ·, of Exhibition f IDO Received Report to Planning Scheme Commence~ Period Approved for Minister ment Expired I L Report Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 110 6.2.79 9.6.79 Melbourne Metro}?Oli tan Amendment No 111 6.2.79 11.7.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 112 1. 5. 79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 113 19.6.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 115 3.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 116 6.3.79 9.8.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment NO 120 19.6.79 Certain Portions 20.10.78 Town and Country Planning Board

Central Gippsland (Brown Coal Deposits) Area 'A' (part Shires of Alberton, !-1orwell, Rosedale, Traralgon and the Yallourn Works Area) 7.4. 78 11.4.78 Central Gippsland (Brown Coal Deposits) Area 'B' (part Shires of Rosedale and Traralgon) 7.4.78 11.4. 78 Central Gippsland {Brown Coal Deposits) - Area 'C' (part shire of Rosedale) 7.4.78 11.4. 78 Central Gippsland (Brown Coal Deposits) Area 'D' (part Shire of Morwell) 7.4.78 11.4.78 Central Gippsland (Brown Coal Deposits) - Area 'E' (part Shire of Alberton) 7 .4. 78 11.4.78 Central Gipps~and {Brown Coal. Deposits) - Area 'F' (part Shires of Alberton and South Gippsland) 7.4.78 11.4. 78 Clunes Swamps (part Shire of Talbot and Clunes) 2.7.76 13.7.76 Corop Lakes (part Shire of Waranga) 14.3.69 20.10.69 Gipps1and Lakes (part Shires of Bairnsdale, Tambo, Avon and Rosedale) 6.7.73 3.2.76 Lake Buffalo (part Shire of Myrtle ford) 10.5.63 18.6.63 Latrobe Valley Sub-Regional Extension 11 A 11 (part Shire of Traralgon) 16.9.64 13.10.64 10.10.66 !.Drne (part Shire of Winchelsea) 30.4. 69 20.12.74 7.7.76 Ocean Road, Extension "A 11 (part Shire of Otway) 1.9.72 14.8.73 OVens-Upper Murray (Shire of Chiltern, part Rural City of Wodonga and part Shires of Myrtleford, Rutherglen, Tallangatta and Yackandandah) 8.3.73 16.9.75 Date of Exhibition IDO Received Report to Planning Scheme Commence- Period Approved for Minister Expired roent Report

Simpson (part Shires of Heytesbury and Otway) 20.12.67 23.1.68 South Western Coastal (part Shire of Belfast) 7.1.65 27.1.65 South Western Coastal {part Shire of Heytesbury) 7 .1.65 27.1.65 south western Coastal (part Shire of Otway) 7 .1.65 27 .l. 65 South Western coastal (part) Shire of Portland) 7 .1.65 27.1.65 ·-·---· These schemes are within the area of the approved Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme + These schemes are within the extended planning area of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works APPENDIX II

PLANNING SCHEMES APPROVED

Planning Scheme Date of Date of Approval Gazettal by (Scheme Governor became in Council effective) Cities

Ararat 15.11.55 24.10.56 Benalla 24.12.74 8.1.75 Bendigo 13.5.70 20. 5. 70 *Box Hill (part) 7.5.68 8.5.68 *Camberwell 8.10.57 30.10.57 Colac 25.6.68 26.6.68 +Croydon 30.11. 65 1.12.65 Echuca 11.10.71 13.10.71 +Franks ton 26.10.71 3.11.71 Hamilton 13.7.71 21.7.71 Hors ham 12.6.73 27 .6. 7 3 -t-Knox 24.8.65 25.8.65 Maryborough 6.2.68 7. 2. 68 Mildura 24.8.71 1.9.71 Moe 12.10.54 20.10. 54 sale 2.2.77 4.2. 77 Shepparton 17.5.55 25.5.55 Traralgon 20.9.60 5.10.60

Boroughs

Kyabram (part) 23.5.67 24.5.67 Port Fairy 25.6.68 26.6.68

Towns

Bairnsdale 23.11. 76 1.12. 76 stawell 28.10.69 5.11.69

Shires

Alexandra 10.5.77 18.5.77 Alberton (Coastal) 27.2.68 28.2.68 Arapiles (Horsham Boundary) 10.7. 7 3 18.7.73 Ararat (Willaura) 14 .12. 71 22.12.71 Bacchus Marsh 8.7.75 16.7.75 Date of Date of Approval Gazettal Planning Scheme by (Scheme Governor in became Council effective)

Benalla (part) 11.1.55 19.1. ss +Bulla (part) 11.1.66 19.1.66 Cobram (Cobram Township) 19.12.50 20.12.50 Colac (Colac Environs) 22.10.74 30.10. 74 +Cranbourne (Cranbourne Township) 27.8.63 28.8.63 Cranbourne (Western Port) 19 .12. 78 20.12. 78 Flinders 5.5.65 12.5.65 Kilmore 3.7.73 11.7.73 Korumburra 14.12.76 22.12.76 Lillydale 30.11.65 1.12.65 Maffra (Heyfie1d Township) 25.3.75 4.4.75 Maffra (Maffra Township) 26.3. 74 3.4.74 Mornington 30.5.61 14.6.61 Morwe11 (Morwell Township) 15.1. 57 20.2.57 Morwell (Boo1arra) 27.5.58 4.2.59 Morwell (Yinnar) 27.5.58 4.2.59 Myrtleford (Myrtleford Township) 20.1.76 28.1. 76 Newham and Woodend 7.6.78 14.6.78 Numurkah (Numurkah Township) 23.8.60 31.8.60 Portland (Heywood Township) 14.12.76 22.12.76 Rochester (Parish of Wharparilla) 24.8.71 1.9.71 Rochester (Rochester Township) 10.7. 73 18.7.73 Rosedale (part) 21.12.76 22.12.76 Rosedale (part 2) 12. 9. 78 20.9.78 Seymour (Seymour Township) 3.11.71 10.11. 71 Sherbrooke 24.8.65 25.8.65 South Gippsland (part) 16.1. 73 24.1.73 Swan Hill (Castle Donnington) 29.10.63 30.10.63 Swan Hill (Nyah•Nyah West) 14.12.71 22.12.71 Swan Hill (Robinvale) 11.4.61 17.5.61 Tambo (Lakes Entrance) 3 .11. 76 10.11. 76 Upper Murray (Corryong) 29.10.63 30.10.63 Warragul (Warragul Township) 4.2.58 21.5.58 +Werribee (part) 5.9.67 6.9.67 Wimmera (Horsham Boundary) 12.6.73 27.6. 7 3 Woorayl (balance) 19.2.74 27.2. 74 Yackandandah (Kiewa and Tangambalanga Townships) 30.3.71 7.4.71 Yackandandah (Yackandandah Township) 30.3.71 7.4.71 Date of Date of Approval Gazettal Planning Scheme by (Scheme Governor in became Council effective)

Prepared by the Board pursuant to Section 14 of the Act

Club Terrace (part Shire of Orbost) 24.5.55 l. 6. 55 Eildon Reservoir (part Shire of Mans field 10.8.65 11.8.65 Eppalock (part Shires of Metcalfe, Mcivor and Strathfieldsaye) 17 .1. 67 18.1.67 French Island 24.2.65 3.3.65 Lake Bellfield (part Shire of Stawell) 9.4.68 10.4.68 Lake Cairn Curran (part Shires of Maldon, Newstead and Tullaroop) 11.1. 77 19.1.77 Lake Glenmaggie (part Shire of Maffra) 11.1. 77 19.1.77 Lake Nillahcootie (part Shires of Benalla and Mansfield) 17.10.78 25.10.78 Lake Tyers to Cape Howe Coastal (part Shire of Orbost) 29.8.78 6.9.78 Latrobe Valley Sub-Regional (part Shires of Morwell, Narracan, Rose­ dale and Traralgon) 24.7.51 25.7.51 Lorne (part Shire of Winchelsea) 5.7.77 13.7.77 Maldon (part Shire of Maldon) 11.10. 77 19.10.77 Ocean Road (part Shires of Barrabool, Otway, South Barwon and Winchelsea) 15.4.58 30.4.58 Phillip Island 17.12.74 18.12.74 Tallangatta (part Shire of Tallangatta) 25.6.58 9.7.58 Tower Hill (part Shires of Warrnambool Belfast and part Borough of Koroit) 17.5.67 24.5.67 Tyers Township (part Shire of Traralgon) 14.2.56 22.2.56 Wangaratta Sub-Regional (City of Wangaratta and part Shires of Oxley and Wangaratta) 30.11. 76 15.12.76 Waratah Bay (part Shires of Woorayl and South Gippsland) 26.4. 72 3.5.72 Wonthaggi Coastal (part Borough of Wonthaggi) 30.9.75 8.10.75 Yallourn Nort~ (part Shires of Morwell and Narracan) 24.5.55 29.6.55 Date of Date of Planning Scheme Approval Gazettal by (Scheme Governor in became Council effective) Board of Works Melbourne Metropolitan 30.4.68 22.5.68 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 1 23.12.69 9.1. 70 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 2 3.2.70 11.2.70 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 3 {Part lA) 19.12.78 20.12.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 4 26.11.68 4.12.68 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 4A 24.12.68 24.12.68 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 5 18.3.69 26.3.69 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 6 17.12.68 18.12.68 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 7 3.2.71 10.2.71 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 8 15.4.69 23.4.69 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 9 15.12.70 16.12.70 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 10 28 .10. 69 5.11.69 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 11 9.12.69 19.12.69 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 12 1.8. 72 2.8.72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 13 22.12.70 23.12.70 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 14 15.9.70 23.9.70 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 15 6.7.76 14.7.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 16 27.7.71 4.8.71 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 17 17 .10. 72 25.10.72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 18 22.12. 70 8.1.71 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 18A 12.12.72 20.12. 7 2 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 19 18.8. 70 26.8.70 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 19A 20.10.70 28.10.70 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 19B 20.10.70 28.10.70 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 19C 15.4. 7 3 19.4.73 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 20 21.12.71 22.12.71 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 (Part 1) 16. 9. 7 5 24.9.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 {Part 2) 6.4.76 14.4.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 (Part 3) 24.12. 75 7.1.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 (Part 4) 25.11.75 3.12.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 (Part 5) 24 .12. 7 5 7 .1. 76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 (Part 6) 25.11.75 3.12.75 Date of Date of Approval Gazettal Planning Scheme by (Scheme Governor in became Council effective)

Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 (Part 7) 1.4. 76 7.4.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 (Part 8A) 22.8.78 23.8.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 21 (Part 8B) 19.4.79 26.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 22 24.8.71 1.9.71 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 23 (Part 1) 25.9.74 2.10.74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 24 24.10.72 1.11. 72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 25 27.4.71 5.5.71 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 26 (Footscray Business District 27.11.73 5.12.73 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 27 (Part 1) 9.10.73 17 .10. 73 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 27 (Part 2) 16.7.74 24.7.74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 27 (Part 3) 6.8.74 14.8.74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 27 (Part 4) 29.4.75 7.5.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 27 (Part 5) 7 .10. 7 5 15.10.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 27 (Part 6) 3.2.76 11.2. 76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 28 10.4.73 11.4. 7 3 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 29 (Part 1) 30.10.74 6.11. 74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 31 26.4.72 10.5.72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 32 11.4. 72 12.4.72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 33 15.8.72 23.8.72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 34 (Part 1) 30.10.74 6.11. 74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 34 (Part 2) 27.5.75 11. 6. 75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 34 (Part 3) 5.8.75 13.8.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 34 (Part 4) 14.9.76 22.9.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 34 (Part 5) 23.11. 76 1.12.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 35 (Part 1) 24.6.75 2.7.75 Date of Date of Approval Planning Scheme Gazettal by (Scheme Governor in became Council effective)

Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 35 (Part 2) 25.5.76 2.6.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 35 (Part 3) 3.11.76 10.11. 76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 35 (Part 4) 3.2.76 11.2.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 35 (Part 5) 11. 3. 76 17.3.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 35 (Part 6) 3l.B.76 8.9.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 36 (Part lA) 29.4.75 7.5.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 36 Part lB) 5.8. 75 13.8.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 37 8.11. 72 15.11. 72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 38 19.12.72 20.12.72 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 39 6.6.73 13.6. 73 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 41 19.8. 75 27.8.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 42 14.10.75 22.10.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 43 20.11. 73 28 .11. 7 3 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 44 19.2.74 27.2. 74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 45 26.4.78 3.5.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 46 19.3.74 27.3.74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 47 25.2.75 5.3.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 48 2.4.74 10.4.74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 49 (Part 1) 13.4.76 23.4.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 4 9 (Part 2) 13.7.76 21.7. 76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 49 (Part 3) 10.8.76 18.8.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 50 29.10.75 5.11. 75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 51 25.2.75 5.3.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 52 30.9.75 8.10.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 53 17.9.74 25.9.74 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 54 (Part 1) 30.9.75 8.10.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 54 (Part 2) 25.8.76 1.9.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 54 (Part 3) 2.3.76 10.3.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 56 (Part 1) 3.3.76 24.3.76 Date of Date of Approval Gazettal Planning Scheme by (Scheme Governor in became Council effective)

Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 56 (Part 2A) 24.5.77 1.6.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 56 (Part 2B) 8.5.79 16.5.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 57 (Part 1) 10.8.76 18.8.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 57 (Part 2) 3.11.76 10.11. 76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 57 (Part 2A) 15.2.77 16.2.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 57 (Part 3) 14.12.76 22.12.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 57 (Part 5) 5.12.78 13.12.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 58 7 .10. 75 8.10.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 59 15.2.77 23.2.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 61 2.9.75 3.9.75 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 62 (Part lA) 21.9. 76 22.9.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 62 (Part lB) 19.10.76 27.10.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 62 (Part 2) 13.6.78 21.6. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 62 (Part 3) 14.12.76 22.12.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 62 (Part 4) 5.4.77 15.4.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 64 (Part 1) 1.3.77 9.3.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 64 (Part lA) 6.3.79 14.3.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 64 (Part 2) 21. 2. 78 1. 3. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 64 (Part 2A) 23.5.78 31.5.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 64 (Part 3) 20.9.77 28.9.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 65 7.12.76 15.12.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 66 15.11.77 23.11.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 67 5.10.76 13.10.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 68 (Part 1) 7. 6. 77 15.6.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 68 (Part 2A) 2.2.78 8.2.78 Date of Date of Approval Gazettal Planning Scheme by (Scheme Governor in became Council effective)

Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 68 (Part 2B) 21.11. 78 29.11. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 69 (Part 1) 6.2.79 14.2.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 70 (Part 1) 13.12.77 14.12. 77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 70 (Part 2) 12.7.77 13.7.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 70 (Part 3) 2 .11. 77 9 .11. 77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 70 (Part 4A) 22.8.78 20.8.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 7 0 (Part 4B) 12.9.78 20.9.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 70 (Part 4C) 16.1. 79 17.1.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 72 (Part 1) 21.3.78 5.4. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 72 (Part 2A) 12. 9. 78 20.9. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 7 2 (Part 2B) 5.12.78 13.12.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 73 19.10.76 27.10.76 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 74 5.4.77 15.4.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 75 6.12. 77 14.12.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 76 (Part 1) 22.8.78 23.8.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 7 7 (Part 1) 27.6.78 5.7.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 77 (Part 2) 1.8. 78 9.8.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 77 (Part 3) 5.12.78 4.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 77 (Part 4) 10.4.79 20.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 78 27.4.77 4.5.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 79 2.8.77 10.8.77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 80 23.8.77 31.8. 77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 81 (Part 1) 27.6.78 5.7.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 81 (Part 2) 8.5.79 16.5.79 !Date of Date of Planning Scheme Approval Gazettal by {Scheme Governor in became Council effective)

Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 81 {Part 3) 19.12.78 20.12.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 82 {Part 1) 29.8.78 6.9.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 82 {Part 2) 21.11.78 29.11.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 8 3 {Part 1) 8.11.78 15.11. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 83 {Part 2) 23.1.79 14.2.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 83 {Part 3A) 20.6.79 27.6.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 84 2.11. 77 9.11. 77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 85 2.11. 77 9.11. 77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 86 2 .11. 77 9 .11. 77 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 87 {Part 1) 23.1. 79 31.1. 79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 87 {Part 2A) 8.5.79 16.5.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 88 {Part lA) 20.6.79 27.6. 79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 9 2 {Part 1) 14.3.79 21.3. 79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 93 20.12. 77 6 .1. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 95 1.8. 78 9.8.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 97 19.9.78 27.9.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 98 21.3.78 22.3.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 101 20.2.79 28.2.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 102 17.10. 78 18.10.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 105 11.7. 78 19.7.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 106 7.6.78 14 .6. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 107 12.9.78 20.9.78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 108 10.8.78 11.8. 78 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 109 9 .1. 79 17 .1. 79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 117 19.4. 79 20.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan PJllendmen t No 118 13.2.79 21.2.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 119 3.4.79 4.4.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 121 20.3.79 28.3.79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 122 10.4.79 11.4. 79 Melbourne Metropolitan Amendment No 123 8.5.79 16.5.79 Date of Date of Planning Soheme Approval Gazettal by (Scheme Governor in became Council effective)

Joint Committees Ballaarat and District (City of Ballaarat, Borough of Sebastopol and part Shires of Ballarat, Bungaree, Buninyong and Grenville) 15.8.72 23.8.72 Geelong (part Shire of Bellarine) 28.8.62 29.8.62 Hazelwood (part Shire of Morwell) 17.11.64 25 .11. 64 Portland (Town of Portland and part Shire of Portland) 3.5.60 29.6.60

* These schemes are within the area of the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Sche e

+ These schemes are within the extende planning Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of orks APPENDIX III

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Statements of Planning Policy (with Cost Postage accompanying reports) $ Cents

No. 1 - Western Port (as varied) 1.20 35 No. 2 - Mornington Peninsula (as varied) 1. 20 35 No. 3 - Dandenong Ranges (as varied) 1.20 35 No. 4 - River Yarra (as varied) 1.20 35 No. 5 - Highway Areas 1.20 35 No. 6 - Land Use and Aerodromes 1.20 35 No. 7 - Geelong .]..20 35 No. 8 - Macedon Ranges 1.20 35 No. ~ - Central Gippsland: Brown Coal Deposits. . 1.20 35 All Statem~nts w~thout accompany~ng explanatory reports are available free of charge. Reports

Maldon Conservation Study 3.00 90 Land Requirements and Recommended Designated Areas (Melbourne Investigation Area Study) 8.00 1.00 Coast Road Studies (Peterborough- Warrnambool; Mallacoota-Wingan Inlet) 3.00 70 City of Melbourne Investigation Area Report 4.00 70 Central Gippsland Social Survey 4.50 70 Life in the Latrobe Valley (a companion report to the Central Gippsland Social Survey) 3.50 70 Report on General Concept Objections, 1974 1.20 45 A Guide to Administrative Procedures ;.mder the Town and Country Planning Act 4.50 70 Motels - A Planning Guide Free 35 Caravan Parks - A Planning Guide Free 35 Pedestrian Malls - A Discussion Paper Free 70 Sites of Scientific Interest on the Victorian Coast (wall chart) 1.20 35 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the Victorian Coastal Region - Four Reports - A Report on the Zoological Aspects Free 70 A Report on the Archaeological Aspects Free 70 A Report on the Geological Aspects Free 70 A Report on the Botanical Aspects Free 70 Coastal Appraisal - South Western Coastal Planning Scheme 1977 (Summary and Main Report) Free 70 South Gippsland Social Survey - A Study of the Use of Community and Information Services, 1978 Free 1.00 The People of South Gippsland - Summary of the South Gippsland Social Survey Free 70 Annual Reports Free 45 Research Papers (Free)

No. 1 - Towards a Planning Philosophy by R. H. Arnot 45 No. 2 - Population and Resources: A National Spatial Ordering Concept Plan by R. H. Arnot 45 No. 3 - Approaches to the Conduct of Regional Economic Studies by L. Benzler 45 No. 4 - The Place of Zoning in the Planning Process by A. s. Ongan 45 No. 5 - Inappropriate Rural Subdivision - A Review by R. C. Spragg 45 No. 6 - Whither Planning? by R. H. Arnot 45

Transcripts (Free)

"Overcoming Salt in North Victoria" - seminar proceedings, 1977 70 Proceedings of World Town Planning Day Seminars: "From Urban Spaces to People Places" 70 "Positive Planning Produces Progress" 45 "Putting Plans into Action" 45 "Planning - Who Needs It?" 45 "The Inner Suburbs - Past, Present and Future" 70 "Planning for Rural Subdivision" 45 "Coping with Flooding" 70

Pamphlets (Free)

The Preparation of a Planning Scheme 25 Requirements for the Preparation and Examination of Planning Schemes 25 Permits and Appeals 25 Steps in the Planning Process 25 Design and Siting Guidelines: Houses in Rural Areas 25 Design and Siting Guidelines: Rural Subdivision Principles 25 Design and Siting Guidelines: Hobby Farms 25 Numerous other small pamphlets are also available free of charge.

Maps

Planning in Victoria as at 30th June, 1979 Free 25 Regional Boundaries for Government Activities in Victoria 45 25 PLANNING SCHEMES APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL

Ararat Arexandra Sherbrooke Ballaarat (Joint Scheme) Alberton (Coastal Areas) South Gippstand (part) PLANNING I N VICTORIA Benalla Arapites (Horsham Bounda ry) Swan Hill (Castle Donnington) Bendigo Ara ra t (Willaura) Swan Hill (Nyah- Nyah West ) 30th JUNE 1979 ' Box Hill (part) Bacchu s Mars h Swan Hill (Robinvale Townshrp) · arunswick Ballarat (Jor nt Scheme) Tambo (Lakes Entr ance) ·camberwell Bellarrne (Joint Scheme) Upper Murray (Corryong Town sh>p) Colac Benalla (pari) Wa ngaratt a (part-Sub-Regiona l) tCroydon tBulla (p art) Warrag ul (Warragul Townshrp) Echuca Bungaree (Joint Scheme) tWerribee (part ) t Frankston Bunonyong (Joint Scheme) Wimmera (Horsham Boundary) Ham ilton Cobram (Cobram Townshrp) Woorayl Hors ham Colac (Colac Environs) Yackandandah (Kiewa and Tangambalanga Township) tKnox t Cranbou rne (Cranbourne Township) Yackandandah (Yackandandah Township) Maryborough Cranbourne (Western Pan) Mildura Ffinders Moe Grenvi lle (Joint Scheme) Sa le Kdm ore Shepparto n Korumburra s c A L [ Tra ral gon Lrl lyd ale Wangaratta (Sub-Regional) Maflra (Heyfi eld Township) KI~O MJHU 5 ,. ~ Maffra (Maflra Township) Morni ngton • •l U " • " Morwell (Boolarra Township) Bairns date Morwell (Hazelwood Scheme-Churchil l Township) LA TAOIIE VIILLEY ENLARGeMENT Portland (Joint Scheme) Morweii(Morwell Townshr p) Stawell Morwe ll (Yinnar Towns h•p) Myrtlelord (Myrtleford Townshi p) BOROUGHS Newham and Woodend Numurka h (Numurkah Towns hr p) Kya br am (part) Ox ley (part-Sub-Regional) Port Fwy Portland (Joint Scheme) Sebastopol (Joint Scheme) Portla nd (Heywood Township) Rochester (P ar ish of Wharparill a) BOARD OF WORKS Roch ester (Rochester Township) Rosedale Mel bourne Melropolitan Seymour (Seymour Tow nsh rp)

"These Scnemes are wi hin ;he a• ea of t & approved MnlOOur e Metropol •tiln PIDJlrung Scnome tiht~S~ SCncmes are within the extendeo planntng area ol tM MEllbOtJJne and MEll ropot~tan Boanl Ql Works

1. WE STERN PORT RE GIONAL PLANNING AUTHORITY AREA 2. GEELONG REGIONAL PLANNING AUTHORITY AREA 3. LODDON CAMPASPE REGI ONAL PLANNING AUTHORITY AREA 4. UP PER YARRA VALLEY AND DANDENONG RANGES AUTHORITY AREA 5. AREA COVERED BY GI PPSLAND LAKES INTERIM DEVEL OPMENT ORDER 6. AREA COVERED BY OVEN S-UPPER MURRAY INTERI M DEVELOPMENT O RDER 7. AREA COVERED BY CENTRAL GIPPSLAND (BROWN COAL DEPOSITS) INTERIM DEVEL OPMENT OR DERS

A PPR OVED PLANNING SCHEMES PREPARED BY THE SCHEMES IN COURSE OF PREPARATI ON BY THE T OWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING BOARD TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING BOARD (B) Latrobe Valley Sub- Regional Sht re ol Morwell Shire of Narracan (R ) Lake Buflalo Shrre of Myrt teford Shrre of Rosedale (T) Latrobe Va lley Sub-Regronal Sh1re of Trar ai gon Exten sron 'A' Shire ot Morw eJI (C ) Tye rs Towns hrp Shrre of Traralgon Shrre of Tr ar algon (D) Ya llo rn North TaY nship S h~re ol M or •1ell (V) South Wes tern Coastal Sh 1re of Otway Sh ~r e of Narr acan (W) Sou th Western Coastal Shrre of Heyt esbury (E) Club Terrace Township Shrre of Orbost (Y ) South Western Coastal Shire of Belfast (F) Ocean Road Si"ure of Barrabool (Z) South Western Coastal Shire of Portland Shire ol Otway (AC) Simpson Shire ol Heylesburt Shtre of South Barwon Shtre ol Otway Sht re of Winchelsea (AG) Corop Lakes Shor e of Wa ranga (G) Talla ngatta Township Shire ol Ta llangatta [AK) Ocean Road Ex tension 'A Shtre ol Otway (H) Elldon Reservorr Shire ol Mansfi e d (AM) Clunes Swamps Sh ire ol Talbot (l) French Isl and (Outlying Distrr cts- and Clunes Town and Country Plannmg Board Re sponsrble Auth Oflty) REFEHHE (M) Ph1ilip Isla nd Shire of Phillip Island (N) Waratah Bay Shir e of South Gipps land Shire of Woorayl MUNIC IPALITIShire of Benalla Shrre of Mansfield REGIONAL PLANNIN G AUTHORIT Y AREA k:c:c:c:c:c:c:c:c:c,c'c' l (AF) Lake Cairn Curran Sh ire of Maiden Shire of Ne.wstead Shire ol Tullaroop ""fi"AMO 1Y Tl1f TOWN AN O CCXJNT II Y PLANN ING BOARD B ARE A COVERED BY SPECIAL s PL ANNI NG CON TROL c:=J (AH ) Maldon Shtre of Maldon S T R A T (AI ) Lor ne Sh1re of Winchelsea 989 3 / 7 9-P L