Information Memorandum - 19 Wilkinson Street, Brunswick by CVA Property Consultants

INFORMATION MEMORANDUM. POINT OF INTEREST: 19 Wilkinson Street, Brunswick. HEAD OFFICE 18-20 Russell St, Melbourne

SOUTH EASTERN OFFICE 2 Brandon Park Dr, Wheelers Hill

EASTERN OFFICE Suite 2, 5 Corporate Blvd, Bayswater

WESTERN OFFICE Suite 102, 3 Little Boundary Rd, Laverton North

CONTENTS 01 POINT OF INTEREST 02 POINT OF VIEW 03 PROPERTY FEATURES 04 LOCATION 05 SUBURB PROFILE 06 PROPERTY PARTICULARS 07 CONTACT DETAILS 08 APPENDICES ▪

ZONING AND PLANNING OVERLAYS

POINT OF INTEREST

19 WILKINSON STREET, BRUNSWICK. GROUND FLOOR AREA

261 sqm*

FIRST FLOOR AREA

151 sqm*

TOTAL FLOOR AREA

412 sqm*

ZONING

Commercial 1 Zone — Schedule 1 (C1Z)

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POINT OF VIEW

“It’s not often that the North opens for vacancy, let alone spoils for choice. These two office/ retail levels are on the cusp of completing their build, but with a quality above and beyond the Brunswick standard, they’re already hard to get.”” —

LUCA ANGELICO PROPERTY EXECUTIVE

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Freshly built and brimming with flexibility, this is Brunswick’s answer to quality office space with amenities in (craft beer) barrels. The offer: There’s a ground floor office space measuring 261 sqm*, a 151 sqm* first-floor workspace, or — for the particularly savvy — occupy both for a combined floorplan of 412 sqm*.

261 sqm* ground floor space. 151 sqm* first-floor office space. 412 sqm* of combined floor space. Commercial 1 Zoning 2 secure car spaces for the ground floor, 1 space for the first floor. Both floors are self-contained with staff amenities. 100 m* from Sydney Road. 90 m* to Brunswick Railway Station.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

IMPROVEMENTS The mention of Brunswick may conjure an image of an industrial factory amongst an urban, young crowd, but only the latter is true. 19 Wilkinson is a new building on the cusp of opening, and with opportunistic residents already settled in above, these first two levels of the building are an ideal space for service-based ventures or those who value an office address in the heart of the north. The ground floor tenancy stretches across 261 sqm*, meaning that beyond the generous office potential, it could also be used for any retail or showroom purposes. The first floor measures 151 sqm* and caters to any occupier who values quality finishes and ample natural light — from NDIS businesses to architects, accountants, or lawyers. The ultimate commercial advantage would be to combine the two leases for a floor plan covering 412 sqm* of prime Brunswick real estate. As the paint dries and the inspections begin, one of the main drivers of interest will be the design of the two selfcontained floors. The kitchenettes and bathrooms within both are modern as a baseline, there’s heating and cooling across the board, and there are 2 secure car spaces allocated to the ground floor suite and 1 to the first.

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LOCATION

ALL SIGNS POINT TO: BRUNSWICK.

AND THE POINT?

Moments away from Brunswick’s best, and yet secluded from the car chaos of Sydney Road — Wilkinson Street is the ultimate tenant sweet spot. Your neighbours are a spread of local institutions like Mile End Bagels, Project 281, and Hotel Railway, and retail titans like Bunnings, Woolworths and Australia Post. There’s an Urban Athletic gym across the road, Blackhearts & Sparrows a few minutes walk, and the most enviable catalogue of food options Melbourne can offer.

Centralised. Connected. Convenient. Brunswick encourages mixing business with leisure, and this sentiment carries over to your reputation when you put 19 Wilkinson Street as your address. Don’t settle for good spaces on bland blocks, the best of both worlds is on the market (for now).

Inner-city working trumps a CBD address, particularly when commuting here is so straightforward. The 19tram stop sits only 100 m* away and covers all the way down Sydney Road and Royal Parade, while Brunswick railway station is an even shorter walk and services the Upfield line. Looking past this point, you’ll also be rubbing shoulders with Brunswick East, Carlton North, Parkville, and Coburg — four of the most sought-after residential and commercially successful neighbourhoods in Melbourne.

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SUBURB PROFILE

ON THE MAP: BRUNSWICK. Industrial on paper, a cultural hub on foot, and rapidly growing from every real estate point of view — Brunswick is firing from all cylinders. The postcode is unique in its appeal to a dynamic and growing population of educated professionals and young (albeit high-earning) families, whilst also offering a range of industrial and commercial opportunities to establish your business amongst a local and big-name crowd. From feet to wheels, traffic has increased in the City of Merri-bek — it’s the number 1 LGA in Melbourne for population growth from 2011 to 2021. Looking further into the crowd, it’s had the lowest growth of those aged over 65, but the largest in the 15-34 bracket. 41% of residents have a Bachelor’s degree, 34% are professionally employed, and the median age sits at 35. Switching to commercial, Merri-bek is also a thriving economic machine and has increased the number of jobs on offer by 17% in the past decade. It’s recognised as a Jack-of-all-trades suburb, where industrial factories sit alongside mixed-use premium workplaces and both revel in the convenience of the arterial access and outstanding lunch options. Brunswick is also a major health hub, with two hospitals operating — John Fawkner Private Hospital and Brunswick Private Hospital — and a high health labour force in the area. As a business operating within Brunswick, you’ll have access to the City of Merri-bek’s support services and initiatives. These include programs to support and promote businesses and retail, training and development workshops, networking and industry events, and dedicated investment facilitators to advance your commercial projects.

MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL PRICES HOUSE

$1,250,000

POPULATION UNDER 15 BETWEEN 15-65 OVER 65

10.3%

2,552 RESIDENTS

78.5%

19,555 RESIDENTS

11.2%

2,788 RESIDENTS

100%

24,895 RESIDENTS

WEEKLY INCOME

INDIVIDUAL

$561,500 FAMILY

$2,807

HOUSEHOLD

UNIT

SOURCES: PROPERTYDATA.COM.AU & AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS, CENSUS 2021

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$1,085

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CONTACT DETAILS

LUCA ANGELICO

PROPERTY EXECUTIVE - NORTHERN REGION

M: 0447 772 782 E: luca.angelico@cva.melbourne

HESAN MAZAHERI

POINT OF INTEREST:

POINT OF VIEW:

With an interest in commerce and experience in construction management, Luca has both the creativity and practical problem-solving skills needed to cut it in this industry. Enthusiastic. Committed. Diligent. Having joined CVA in 2017, it was 2020 that saw him become a Sales and Leasing Executive. A role in which Luca is able to showcase his enthusiastic side, fixated on even the smallest of details which make all the difference in helping both developers and investors alike. It’s all of this that will keep you interested in working with him, well beyond the point at which your transaction concludes.

“Commercial property is integral to the productivity of our society. Turning over the existing property, and similarly the construction of new property ensures innovation, creation and the further evolution of all industries. It is this collective growth that keeps me so excited to deliver for every one of my clients.”

SENIOR PROPERTY EXECUTIVE – CBD & INNER REGION

M: 0400 786 763 E: hesan.mazaheri@cva.melbourne

POINT OF INTEREST:

POINT OF VIEW:

Hesan’s inquisitive nature, industrious work ethic, and passionate drive are the backbone of his successful career in commercial property. While Hesan joined the CVA team in March 2023, his client-centred approach and deep understanding of the industry have been with him for much longer — call it strong family values and heritage. With an acute ability to tailor solutions and understand his clients’ needs and objectives, Hesan has built more than a network, but rather lasting relationships fostered by clear communication and good faith. It’s an on-going motivation that joins him daily, in a role where no two the same.

“In the dynamic world of Melbourne’s commercial property market, sound advice and strategic planning are the keys to successful investment transactions. As an expert in retail and generational assets, I see immense potential for growth and success in this market. With the right insight and guidance, we can maximise what can be achieved.”

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APPENDICES

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ZONING & PLANNING OVERLAYS

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34.01

COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE

31/07/2018 VC148

Shown on the planning scheme map as B1Z , B2Z , B5Z or C1Z .

Purpose To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. To create vibrant mixed use commercial centres for retail, office, business, entertainment and community uses. To provide for residential uses at densities complementary to the role and scale of the commercial centre.

Operation A schedule may apply under this zone to a planning scheme outside of metropolitan Melbourne. That schedule may: ■

specify the maximum leasable floor area for office

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specify the maximum leasable floor area for shop (other than restricted retail premises).

34.01-1

Table of uses

26/09/2023 VC246

Section 1 - Permit not required Use

Condition

Accommodation (other than Community care accommodation, Corrective institution and Rooming house)

Any frontage at ground floor level must not exceed 2 metres (other than a bed and breakfast and caretaker's house).

Art and craft centre Automated collection point

Must meet the requirements of Clause 52.13-3 and 52.13-5. The gross floor area of all buildings must not exceed 50 square metres.

Child care centre

Any frontage at ground floor level must not exceed 2 metres and access must not be shared with a dwelling (other than a caretaker's house).

Cinema Cinema based entertainment facility Community care accommodation

Any frontage at ground floor level must not exceed 2 metres. Must meet the requirements of Clause 52.22-2.

Education centre (other than Child care centre) Exhibition centre Home based business

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Use

Condition

Informal outdoor recreation Office

The leasable floor area for all offices must not exceed any amount specified in the schedule to this zone.

Place of worship

The gross floor area of all buildings must not exceed 250 square metres.

Railway Retail premises (other than Shop) Rooming house

Any frontage at ground floor level must not exceed 2 metres. Must meet the requirements of Clause 52.23-2.

Shop (other than Adult sex product shop)

The leasable floor area for all shops must not exceed any amount specified in the schedule to this zone.

Tramway Any use listed in Clause 62.01

Must meet the requirements of Clause 62.01.

Section 2 - Permit required Use

Condition

Adult sex product shop

Must be at least 200 metres (measured by the shortest route reasonably accessible on foot) from a residential zone or, land used for a hospital, primary school or secondary school or land in a Public Acquisition Overlay to be acquired for a hospital, primary school or secondary school.

Agriculture (other than Animal production and Apiculture) Container deposit scheme centre Grazing animal production Industry (other than Automated collection point and Container deposit scheme centre)

Must not be a purpose listed in the table to Clause 53.10.

Leisure and recreation facility (other

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Use

Condition

than Informal outdoor recreation, Major sports and recreation facility and Motor racing track) Place of assembly (other than Carnival, Cinema, Cinema based entertainment facility, Circus, Exhibition centre and Place of worship) Utility installation (other than Minor utility installation and Telecommunications facility)

Must not be a purpose listed in the table to Clause 53.10.

Warehouse

Must not be a purpose listed in the table to Clause 53.10.

Any other use not in Section 1 or 3

Section 3 - Prohibited Use Animal production (other than Grazing animal production) Corrective institution Major sports and recreation facility Motor racing track

34.01-2

Use of land

15/07/2013 VC100

A use must not detrimentally affect the amenity of the neighbourhood, including through the: ■

Transport of materials, goods or commodities to or from the land.

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Appearance of any building, works or materials.

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Emission of noise, artificial light, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products, grit or oil.

34.01-3

Subdivision

31/07/2018 VC148

A permit is required to subdivide land.

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

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Class of application

Information requirements and decision guidelines

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

Clause 59.01

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

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The general direction of the common boundary does not change.

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

Clause 59.02

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

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

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Subdivide land into 2 lots if:

Clause 59.02

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

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

The subdivision does not create a vacant lot.

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34.01-4

Buildings and works

01/12/2023 VC217

A permit is required to construct a building or construct or carry out works. This does not apply to: ■

The installation of an automatic teller machine.

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An alteration to an existing building façade provided:

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The alteration does not include the installation of an external roller shutter.

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At least 80 per cent of the building facade at ground floor level is maintained as an entry or window with clear glazing.

An awning that projects over a road if it is authorised by the relevant public land manager.

An apartment development must meet the requirements of Clause 58.

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Class of application

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

Information requirements and decision guidelines Clause 59.04

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

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

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Used for an Adult sex product shop.

Transitional provisions Clause 58 does not apply to: ■

An application for a planning permit lodged before the approval date of Amendment VC136.

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An application for an amendment of a permit under section 72 of the Act, if the original permit application was lodged before the approval date of Amendment VC136.

Maintenance All buildings and works must be maintained in good order and appearance to the satisfaction of the responsible authority.

34.01-5 16/01/2018 VC142

Neighbourhood and site description and design response An application for any of the following must be accompanied by a neighbourhood and site description and a design response as described in Clause 54.01 or 55.01, as appropriate: ■

Construction or extension of one dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres.

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Construction of a dwelling if there is at least one dwelling existing on the lot.

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Construction of two or more dwellings on a lot.

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Extension of a dwelling if there are two or more dwellings on the lot.

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Construction or extension of a dwelling on common property.

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Construction or extension of a residential building.

Clause 34.01-5 does not apply to an apartment development.

Satisfactory neighbourhood and site description before notice and decision If the responsible authority decides that the neighbourhood and site description is not satisfactory, it may require more information from the applicant under Section 54 of the Act. The responsible authority must not require notice of an application to be given or decide an application until it is satisfied that the neighbourhood and site description meets the requirements of Clause 54.01 or 55.01 and is satisfactory. This does not apply if the responsible authority refuses an application under Section 52(1A) of the Act.

34.01-6 01/07/2021 VC203

Application requirements Use

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An application to use land must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate: ■

The purpose of the use and the types of activities which will be carried out.

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The likely effects, if any, on adjoining land, including noise levels, traffic, the hours of delivery and despatch of goods and materials, hours of operation and light spill, solar access and glare.

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The means of maintaining land not required for immediate use.

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If an industry or warehouse: ■

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

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Whether a Development Licence, Operating Licence, Permit or Registration is required from the Environment Protection Authority.

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Whether a notification under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 is required, a licence under the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 is required, or a fire protection quantity under the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012 is exceeded.

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The likely effects on adjoining land, including air-borne emissions and emissions to land and water.

Buildings and works An application to construct a building or construct or carry out works must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate: ■

A plan drawn to scale which shows: ■

The boundaries and dimensions of the site.

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Adjoining roads.

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

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Relevant ground levels.

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The layout of existing and proposed buildings and works.

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All driveway, car parking and loading areas.

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Proposed landscape areas.

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All external storage and waste treatment areas.

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Areas not required for immediate use.

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Elevation drawings to scale showing the colour and materials of all buildings and works.

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Construction details of all drainage works, driveways, vehicle parking and loading areas.

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A landscape layout which includes the description of vegetation to be planted, the surfaces to be constructed, site works specification and method of preparing, draining, watering and maintaining the landscape area.

An application to construct or extend an apartment development, or to construct or extend a dwelling in or forming part of an apartment development, must be accompanied by an urban context report and design response as required in Clause 58.01.

34.01-7 31/07/2018 VC148

34.01-8

Exemption from notice and review An application to subdivide land or construct a building or construct or carry out works is exempt from the notice requirements of section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of section 82(1) of the Act. This exemption does not apply to land within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone, land used for a hospital or an education centre or land in a Public Acquisition Overlay to be acquired for a hospital or an education centre.

Decision guidelines

20/12/2021

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VC174

Before deciding on an application, in addition to the decision guidelines in Clause 65, the responsible authority must consider, as appropriate:

General ■

The Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework.

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The interface with adjoining zones, especially the relationship with residential areas.

Use ■

The effect that existing uses may have on the proposed use.

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The drainage of the land.

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The availability of and connection to services.

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The effect of traffic to be generated on roads.

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The interim use of those parts of the land not required for the proposed use.

Subdivision ■

Provision for vehicles providing for supplies, waste removal and emergency services and public transport.

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The effect the subdivision will have on the potential of the area to accommodate the uses which will maintain or enhance its competitive strengths.

Building and works ■

The movement of pedestrians and cyclists, and vehicles providing for supplies, waste removal, emergency services and public transport.

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The provision of car parking.

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The streetscape, including the conservation of buildings, the design of verandahs, access from the street front, protecting active frontages to pedestrian areas, the treatment of the fronts and backs of buildings and their appurtenances, illumination of buildings or their immediate spaces and the landscaping of land adjoining a road.

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The storage of rubbish and materials for recycling.

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Defining the responsibility for the maintenance of buildings, landscaping and paved areas.

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Consideration of the overlooking and overshadowing as a result of building or works affecting adjoining land in a General Residential Zone, Neighbourhood Residential Zone, Residential Growth Zone or Township Zone.

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The impact of overshadowing on existing rooftop solar energy systems on dwellings on adjoining lots in a General Residential Zone, Mixed Use Zone, Neighbourhood Residential Zone, Residential Growth Zone or Township Zone.

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The availability of and connection to services.

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The design of buildings to provide for solar access.

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The objectives, standards and decision guidelines of Clause 54 and Clause 55. This does not apply to an apartment development.

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For an apartment development, the objectives, standards and decision guidelines of Clause 58.

Transitional provisions The objectives, standards and decision guidelines of Clause 55 of this scheme, as in force immediately before the approval date of Amendment VC136, continues to apply to: ■

An application for a planning permit lodged before that date.

■

An application for an amendment of a permit under section 72 of the Act, if the original permit application was

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lodged before that date. Clauses 55 and 58 of this scheme, as in force immediately before the approval date of Amendment VC174, continue to apply to: ■

An application for a planning permit lodged before that date.

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An application for an amendment of a permit under section 72 of the Act, if the original permit application was lodged before that date.

34.01-9

Signs

31/07/2018 VC148

Sign requirements are at Clause 52.05. This zone is in Category 1.

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08/09/2022 C195more

1.0

SCHEDULE TO CLAUSE 34.01 COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE Maximum leasable floor area requirements

08/09/2022 C195more

Land

Maximum leasable floor area for Office (square metres)

Maximum leasable floor area for Shop (other than Restricted retail premises) (square metres)

None specified

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45.06

DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY

31/07/2018 VC148

Shown on the planning scheme map as DCPO with a number.

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

45.06-1 19/01/2006 VC37

Development contributions plan A permit must not be granted to subdivide land, construct a building or construct or carry out works until a development contributions plan has been incorporated into this scheme. This does not apply to the construction of a building, the construction or carrying out of works or a subdivision specifically excluded by a schedule to this overlay. A permit granted must:

45.06-2 19/01/2006 VC37

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Be consistent with the provisions of the relevant development contributions plan.

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Include any conditions required to give effect to any contributions or levies imposed, conditions or requirements set out in the relevant schedule to this overlay.

Preparation of a development contributions plan The development contributions plan may consist of plans or other documents and may, with the agreement of the planning authority, be prepared and implemented in stages. The development contributions plan must: ■

Specify the area to which the plan applies.

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Set out the works, services and facilities to be funded through the plan, including the staging of the provision of those works, services and facilities.

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Relate the need for the works, services or facilities to the proposed development of land in the area.

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Specify the estimated costs of each of the works, services and facilities.

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Specify the proportion of the total estimated costs of the works, services and facilities which is to be funded by a development infrastructure levy or community infrastructure levy or both.

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Specify the land in the area and the types of development in respect of which a levy is payable and the method for determining the levy payable in respect of any development of land.

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Provide for the procedures for the collection of a development infrastructure levy in respect to any development for which a permit is not required.

The development contributions plan may: ■

Exempt certain land or certain types of development from payment of a development infrastructure levy or community infrastructure levy or both.

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Provide for different rates or amounts of levy to be payable in respect of different types of development of land or different parts of the area.

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14/02/2023 C225more

SCHEDULE 1 TO CLAUSE 45.06 DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY Shown on the planning scheme map as DCPO1 .

MERRI-BEK DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY 1.0 14/02/2023 C225more

Area covered by the development contributions plan overlay This development contributions plan applies to the area within the red line shown in Map 1 below. This is all land within the City of Merri-bek.

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Map 1 to Schedule 1 to Clause 45.06 – DCP Area and Charging Areas

2.0 10/09/2015 C133

Summary of costs A summary of all costs and incomes is shown in Table 1 below.

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3.0

$40,985,000

$8,215,550

$61,856,992

$3,738,000

$126,000

$114,921,542

CI Community Infrastructure

DI Community Infrastructure

DI Roads

DI Drainage

DI Planning

TOTAL

2012-2013

2012-2020

2012-2023

Time of provision

$13,957,544

$20,864

$504,036

$9,581,125

$703,153

$3,148,365

Actual cost contribution attributable to development $ (real terms)

12.15%

16.56%

13.48%

15.49%

8.56%

7.68%

Proportion of cost attributable to development %

Industrial or Commercial development is required to pay a Development Infrastructure Levy but is not required to pay a Community Infrastructure Levy.

Residential development is subject to the Development Infrastructure and Community Infrastructure Levy.

Notes:

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Development contribution amounts are current as at 01 July 2012. They must be adjusted annually on July 1 each year in accordance with the methodology set out in the Moreland Development Contributions Plan (incorporated document).

The development contributions that apply to each charging area in the DCP Area are shown in Table 2 for Residential Development, Table 3 for Industrial Development and Table 4 for Commercial Development.

Summary of contributions

Total cost $

Facility

Table 1 – summary of dcp costs

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Brunswick East/North Fitzroy

Brunswick

Brunswick West

Coburg

Pascoe Vale South

Coburg North

Pascoe Vale

Oak Park

Area Suburb

Revised Residential

$43.65

$127.03

$18.23

$0.00

$43.97

$0.00

$62.33

$17.22

$1.50

$201.15

$571.26

$567.09

$410.32

$1.50

$1,073.46 $1.50

$174.28

$193.79

$99.28

$1.50

Per Dwelling

$0.00

$141.95

$88.65

$163.93

$104.71

$28.24

$0.00

$246.31

$699.79

$728.77

$500.47

$1,282.86

$280.49

$285.86

$118.00

Per Dwelling Per Dwelling

Per Dwelling

Drainage Road Per Dwelling

Total Development Community Infrastructure Planning Facility Charge

Development Infrastructure

Table 2 - Levies payable for residential development per dwelling

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$391.46

$609.86

$421.54

$231.27

$177.13

$65.04

$253.50

$205.64

$391.46

$609.86

$421.54

$231.27

$177.13

$65.04

$253.50

$205.64

Per Dwelling Per Dwelling

Total Community Community Infrastructure Facility Charge

Community Infrastructure

$637.76

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$1,309.65

$1,150.31

$731.75

$1,459.98

$345.53

$539.36

$323.64

Per Dwelling

Total Infrastructure Charge

Glenroy

Gowanbrae/Tullamarine $0.00

$0.00

$19.88

Hadfield

$0.00

Fawkner

Revised Residential

$288.51

$259.00

$369.47

$473.97

$1.50

$0.00

$58.82

$50.88

$0.00

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$290.01

$319.32

$441.73

$475.47

$168.80

$407.48

$203.90

$586.77

$168.80

$407.48

$203.90

$586.77

$458.81

$726.80

$645.64

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$1,062.24

Brunswick East/North Fitzroy

Brunswick

Brunswick West

Coburg

Pascoe Vale South

Coburg North

Pascoe Vale

Oak Park

Area Suburb

Revised Industrial

Road

Planning

$23.78

$69.19

$9.93

$0.00

$23.95

$0.00

$33.95

$9.38

$152.39

$432.77

$429.61

$310.85

$813.22

$132.03

$146.81

$75.21

$0.30

$0.00

$176.46

$502.26

$439.84

$311.15

$837.47

$132.33

$181.06

$84.89

Per 100 sqm Floorspace

Total Development Community Infrastructure Facility Charge

Per 100 Per 100 Per 100 Per 100 sqm sqm sqm sqm Floorspace Floorspace Floorspace Floorspace

Drainage

Development Infrastructure

$0.00

Per 100 sqm Floorspace

$0.00

Per 100 sqm Floorspace

Total Community Community Infrastructure Facility Charge

Community Infrastructure

Table 3 - Levies payable for industrial development per 100 square metres of leasable floorspace

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$176.46

$502.26

$439.84

$311.15

$837.47

$132.33

$181.06

$84.89

Per 100 sqm Floorspace

Total Infratructure Charge

Glenroy

Gowanbrae/Tullamarine $0.00

$0.00

$10.83

Hadfield

$0.00

Fawkner

Revised Industrial

$218.57

$196.21

$279.90

$359.07

$0.30

$0.00

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$218.87

$196.51

$291.03

$359.37

$0.00

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$218.87

$196.51

$291.03

$359.37

Brunswick East/North Fitzroy

Brunswick

Brunswick West

Coburg

Pascoe Vale South

Coburg North

Pascoe Vale

Oak Park

Area Suburb

Revised Commercial

Road

Planning

$28.20

$82.06

$11.78

$0.00

$28.40

$0.00

$40.27

$11.12

$788.83

$2,240.24

$2,223.88

$1,609.11

$4,209.63

$683.46

$759.95

$389.34

$1.23

Community Infrastructure

$0.00

$818.26

$2,323.53

$2,236.89

$1,610.34

$4,239.26

$684.69

$801.45

$401.69

Per 100 sqm Floorspace

$0.00

Per 100 sqm Floorspace

$0.00

Per 100 sqm Floorspace

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$818.26

$2,323.53

$2,236.89

$1,610.34

$4,239.26

$684.69

$801.45

$401.69

Per 100 sqm Floorspace

Total Total Development Community Total Community Infrastructure Community Infrastructure Infratructure Facility Charge Facility Charge Charge

Per 100 Per 100 Per 100 Per 100 sqm sqm sqm sqm Floorspace Floorspace Floorspace Floorspace

Drainage

Development Infrastructure

Table 4 - Levies payable for commercial development per 100 square metres of leasable floorspace

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Glenroy

Gowanbrae/Tullamarine $0.00

$1,131.40

$1,015.70

$1,448.91

$1,858.71

$1.23

$0.00

$1,132.63

$1,016.93

$1,462.98

$1,859.94

$0.00

$1,132.63

$1,016.93

$1,462.98

$1,859.94

reinstatement of a building which has been unintentionally damaged or destroyed provided that for a building other than a dwelling, the exemption relates only to the extent that the floor area of the new building is not greater than the damaged or destroyed building.

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This schedule sets out a summary of the costs and contributions prescribed in the Merri-bek Development Contributions Plan. Refer to the incorporated Merri-bek Development Contributions Plan, January 2015 (amended December 2022) and the 2015 DCP Addendum, December 2022 for full details.

outbuildings normal to an existing dwelling and fences; and

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Note:

demolition of a dwelling followed by construction of a replacement dwelling on the same land. The exemption applies to a single dwelling but not to a second or subsequent dwellings on the same land;

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A development that comprises:

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renovations or alterations to an existing dwelling;

Land located at 173 – 199 Elizabeth Street, Coburg being the land more particularly described as Lot D and LL on PS 646672U being the whole of the land contained in Certificates of Title Volume 11309 Folio 031 and Volume 11309 Folio 032. (the former Kodak site)

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Land developed for a non-government school as defined in the Ministerial Direction on Development Contributions Plans of 11 October 2016;

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The following land or development is exempt from the requirement to pay development contributions under the Merri-bek Development Contributions Plan, January 2015 (amended December 2022) and the 2015 DCP Addendum, August 2022 :

Land or development excluded from the development contributions plan

$0.00

$12.84

Hadfield

$0.00

Fawkner

Revised Commercial

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43.02

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY

31/07/2018 VC148

Shown on the planning scheme map as DDO with a number.

Purpose To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. To identify areas which are affected by specific requirements relating to the design and built form of new development.

43.02-1 19/01/2006 VC37

43.02-2 31/07/2018 VC148

Design objectives A schedule to this overlay must contain a statement of the design objectives to be achieved for the area affected by the schedule.

Buildings and works Permit requirement A permit is required to: Construct a building or construct or carry out works. This does not apply:

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If a schedule to this overlay specifically states that a permit is not required.

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To the construction of an outdoor swimming pool associated with a dwelling unless a specific requirement for this matter is specified in a schedule to this overlay.

Construct a fence if specified in a schedule to this overlay.

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Buildings and works must be constructed in accordance with any requirements in a schedule to this overlay. A schedule may include requirements relating to: ■

Building setbacks.

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Building height.

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Plot ratio.

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Landscaping.

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Any other requirements relating to the design or built form of new development.

A permit may be granted to construct a building or construct or carry out works which are not in accordance with any requirement in a schedule to this overlay, unless the schedule specifies otherwise.

Class of application

Information requirements and decision guidelines

Construct a fence.

Clause 59.05

Construct a building or construct or carry out works for:

Clause 59.05

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A carport, garage, pergola, verandah, deck, shed or similar structure.

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Class of application

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Information requirements and decision guidelines

An outdoor swimming pool.

The buildings and works must be associated with a dwelling. Construct a building or construct or carry out works with an estimated cost of up to $1,000,000 where the land is in an industrial zone.

Clause 59.05

Construct a building or construct or carry out works with an estimated cost of up to $500,000 where the land is in a commercial zone or a Special Use, Comprehensive Development, Capital City, Docklands, Priority Development or Activity Centre Zone.

Clause 59.05

Exemption from notice and review A schedule to this overlay may specify that an application is exempt from the notice requirements of section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of section 82(1) of the Act.

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Subdivision Permit requirement A permit is required to subdivide land. This does not apply if a schedule to this overlay specifically states that a permit is not required. Subdivision must occur in accordance with any lot size or other requirement specified in a schedule to this overlay. A permit may be granted to subdivide land which is not in accordance with any lot size or other requirement in a schedule to this overlay, unless the schedule specifies otherwise.

Information requirements and decision guidelines

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

Clause 59.01

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

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The general direction of the common boundary does not change.

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

Clause 59.02

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

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Class of application

Information requirements and decision guidelines

this scheme. ■

Subdivide land into 2 lots if: ■

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

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Clause 59.02

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

The subdivision does not create a vacant lot.

43.02-4

Signs

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Sign requirements are at Clause 52.05 unless otherwise specified in a schedule to this overlay.

43.02-5

Application requirements

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An application must be accompanied by any information specified in a schedule to this overlay.

43.02-6

Decision guidelines

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Before deciding on an application, in addition to the decision guidelines in Clause 65, the responsible authority must consider, as appropriate: ■

The Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework.

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The design objectives of the relevant schedule to this overlay.

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The provisions of any relevant policies and urban design guidelines.

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Whether the bulk, location and appearance of any proposed buildings and works will be in keeping with the character and appearance of adjacent buildings, the streetscape or the area.

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Whether the design, form, layout, proportion and scale of any proposed buildings and works is compatible with the period, style, form, proportion, and scale of any identified heritage places surrounding the site.

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Whether any proposed landscaping or removal of vegetation will be in keeping with the character and appearance of adjacent buildings, the streetscape or the area.

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The layout and appearance of areas set aside for car parking, access and egress, loading and unloading and the location of any proposed off street car parking

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Whether subdivision will result in development which is not in keeping with the character and appearance of adjacent buildings, the streetscape or the area.

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Any other matters specified in a schedule to this overlay.

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Design objectives ■

To encourage a new mid-rise built form character with lower built form at the interfaces with the adjoining low rise residential areas.

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To complement the valued built form and heritage character along Sydney Road and respect the form, design and context of buildings of individual heritage significance in the precinct.

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To ensure the street wall remains the visually dominant element of all development in Sydney Road and that any height above the street wall is visually recessive, subservient and does not dominate the streetscape appearance.

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To establish a new cohesive built form character in off-corridor locations to the east and west of Sydney Road to achieve an appropriate balance between a sense of enclosure and openness and to ensure new street walls reinforce the existing character of street walls in nominated off-corridor streets.

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To protect the amenity of existing and proposed public open spaces and key pedestrian streets, and maintain reasonable amenity for residential properties within and adjacent to the activity centre.

Buildings and works A permit is not required to: ■

Install an automatic teller machine.

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Alter an existing building facade provided that:

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The alteration does not include the installation of an external roller shutter;

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At least 80 per cent of the building facade at ground floor level is maintained as an entry or window with clear glazing.

Construct or extend one dwelling on a lot of more than 300 square metres. This exemption does not apply to: ■

Construct a dwelling if there is at least one dwelling existing on the lot;

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Construct or extend a dwelling if there are two or more dwellings on the lot;

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Construct or extend a dwelling if it is on common property; and

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Construct or extend a front fence within 3 metres of a street if the fence is associated with 1 or more dwellings on a lot or a residential building, and the fence exceeds the maximum height specified in Clause 55.06-2.

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Construct or carry out works normal to a dwelling.

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Construct or extend an outbuilding (other than a garage or carport) on a lot provided the gross floor area of the outbuilding does not exceed 10 square metres and the maximum building height is not more than 3 metres above ground level.

Building height ■

Building height should not exceed the preferred maximum building heights as shown in Overall Building and Streetwall Heights, Map 1A (North) and Map 1B (South) .

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Building height is the vertical distance between the footpath or natural surface level at the centre of the site frontage and the highest point of the building. This does not include architectural features and service equipment including plant rooms, lift overruns, structures associated with green roof areas and other such equipment provided that the following criteria are met:

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No more than 50% of the roof area is occupied by the equipment (other than solar panels);

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The equipment is located in a position on the roof so as to minimise additional overshadowing on neighbouring properties and public spaces;

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The equipment does not extend higher than 3.6 metres above the maximum building height; and

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The equipment and screening is integrated into the design of the building to the satisfaction of the responsible authority.

Buildings of individual heritage significance ■

Development on sites containing buildings of individual heritage significance where no preferred maximum height is specified on Map 1A (North) and Map 1B (South) should demonstrate: ■

How the proposed building height responds to the heritage significance of the site and its context; and

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How the design objectives of this schedule have been met.

Street walls ■

Buildings within the commercial zone and mixed use zone should be constructed to the street frontage.

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Street wall height on the following streets should be between 5 and 8 metres:

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Barkly Street (west of Black Street);

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Union Street;

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Manallack Street, Railway Place (north of Union Street);

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Charles Street; and

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Thomas Street.

Street wall heights on the following streets should be between 7 and 10 metres: ■

Little Gold Street;

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Florence Street;

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Rosser Street;

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Frith Street;

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Beith Street;

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McIver Street;

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Howarth Street;

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Wilkinson Street

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Merri Street; and

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Saxon Street.

Street wall height on Sydney Road (including parapets) must be between 8 and 11 metres. A permit cannot be granted to construct a building or carry out works which are not in accordance with this requirement. This does not include: ■

Land on Sydney Road south of Brunswick Road, where the street wall height (including parapets) should be between 8 and 11 metres;

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Alterations to an existing façade provided the existing street wall height does not change.

Street wall height on the following street should be between 8 and 11 metres: ■

Barkly Street (between Sydney Road and Black Street);

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Dawson Street;

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Victoria Street; and

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Albert Street (east of Sydney Road).

Street wall heights on the following streets should be between 9 and 12 metres: ■

Albion Street;

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Breese Street;

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West Street;

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Duckett Street;

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Hope Street;

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Ovens Street;

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Merrifield Street;

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Ballarat Street;

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Phoenix Street between Sydney Road and the Upfield Rail Line; and

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Lobb Street.

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Street wall heights on Albert Street (west of Sydney Road) should be between 11 and 14 metres.

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Street wall heights on Dods Street should be between 12 and 15 metres.

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Street wall heights on Wilson Avenue should be between 15 and 18 metres.

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Street wall heights on the following streets should be between 17 and 20 metres: ■

Brunswick Road;

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Michael Street between Sydney Road and Upfield Rail Line;

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Weston Street;

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Staley Street;

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David Street (West side); and

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Barkly Street (east of Sydney Road).

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On secondary street frontages of corner properties having the primary frontage to Sydney Road, the street wall height requirements on the Sydney Road frontage also apply to the secondary street frontage for the depth of the upper level setback.

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On the following corner properties, the street wall height at the frontage is to apply to the sideage for the depth of the upper level setback: ■

Black Street and Barkly Street;

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Black Street and Wilson Avenue;

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Saxon Street and Michael Street;

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Saxon Street and Phoenix Street;

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Henry Street and Albert Street;

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Breese Street and Victoria Street;

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Boase Street and Ballarat Street;

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Boase Street and William Street;

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Staley Street and Blyth Street (south of Blyth);

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Frith Street and McIver Street;

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Frith Street and Howarth Street; and

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Beith Street and Howarth Street.

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Street facades within the Commercial 1 Zone should extend to both sides of the property boundary.

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Development that seeks to vary the street wall heights must demonstrate how the design objectives and requirements of this schedule will be met.

Buildings of individual heritage significance ■

Development on sites containing buildings of individual heritage significance where no preferred maximum street wall height is specified on Map 1A (North) and Map 1B (South) should demonstrate: ■

Whether a street wall is appropriate having regard to heritage significance of the site and its context;

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How the design objectives of this schedule have been met.

Upper levels (Sydney Road) ■

Any part of a building (including balconies but excluding shading devices) above the street wall height should: ■

Be set back at least 5 metres from the street boundary.

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On narrow corner lots the upper level setback at the secondary street frontage may be varied. Narrow lots are generally those lots where the depth is greater than fives time the width, and where the lot size is smaller than 750m2.

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Be designed to ensure that it occupies no more than one quarter of the vertical angle defined by the whole building in the view from an eye-level of 1.7 metres on the opposite side of the street, as illustrated in Figure 1 below.

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Where an existing building with a street wall height of less than 11 metres is to be retained for heritage reasons new development may occupy more than one quarter of the vertical angle defined by the whole building outlined in Figure 1 below.

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Adopt the same street setback for at least 75% of the height of the upper levels to avoid ‘wedding cake’ built form outcomes.

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Materials at the upper levels of the building should be distinct from materials of the lower levels of the building.

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The architectural expression of the upper and lower building components should be complementary and upper levels should be visually recessive.

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Be designed to respect the form and design of adjacent civic buildings and heritage places.

Figure 1: Upper Level Setbacks along Sydney

Upper levels (other than Sydney Road)

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Any part of a building above the street wall height should: ■

Be setback at least 5 metres from the street boundary. Balconies and other architectural features may protrude into the setback by a maximum of 2 metres.

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From ground level not exceed the horizontal distance from the opposite street boundary as illustrated in Figure 2 below.

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Adopt the same street setback for at least 75% of the height of the upper levels to avoid ‘wedding cake’ built form outcomes.

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Be designed to respect the form and design of adjacent civic buildings and heritage places.

Development that seeks to vary the upper level setbacks must demonstrate how the design objectives and requirements of this schedule will be met.

Figure 2: Upper level setbacks and heights (streets other than Sydney Road)

Buildings of individual heritage significance ■

Development on sites containing buildings of individual heritage significance where no upper level setback is specified should demonstrate: ■

How the proposed upper level setback responds to the heritage significance of the site and its context; and

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How the design objectives of this schedule have been met.

Setbacks to residential land ■

Any part of a building adjacent to residentially zoned land outside the activity centre (including across a lane) should be set back from the residential boundary at that interface by a dimension equivalent to its height above 5 metres, up to a maximum setback of 10 metres, as illustrated in Figure 3 below. This equates to: ■

A maximum height of 5 metres at the boundary of the adjacent residential property.

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A maximum height of 8 metres where the site is separated from the adjacent residential property by a 3 metre wide lane.

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A maximum height of 11 metres where existing lanes are widened to 6 metres.

Figure 3: Setbacks adjacent to residentially zoned land outside the activity centre

Building layout and detailed design ■

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Development should incorporate active edges at street level fronting all streets (except rear access lanes) and the Upfield Shared Path in accordance with Building Edge Conditions Map 3A (North) and Map 3B (South) to invigorate street life and contribute to a safe and pedestrian friendly environment. The Frontage types in Map 3A (North) and Map 3B (South) are as follows: ■

Frontage Type A: Retail – A display window and/or entrance, measuring 65 - 80% of the width of the street frontage of each individual premise.

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Frontage Type B: Commercial – A display window and/or entrance, measuring at least 60% of the width of the street frontage of each individual premise.

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Frontage Type C: Residential – Individual entry doors to ground floor dwellings. Privacy is to be provided by elevating the ground floor approximately 0.5 to 1 metre above the street level and/or provide a landscaped front setback.

Development that abuts the Upfield Shared Path should be designed to avoid large areas of blank walls. Where unavoidable, large areas of blank walls should be treated with materials, artwork or in other ways that provide an

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attractive and visually interesting environment. ■

Development should incorporate windows in all upper level facades facing streets and the Upfield Shared Path.

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Development should minimise the impact of vehicle access and car parking on the public realm by: ■

Locating vehicle access at the rear of buildings where possible;

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On secondary frontages, rear access is preferred but where not possible, vehicle access should be provided to the side of corner properties away from the front façade; and

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Locating car parking where it cannot be seen from the public realm.

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In commercial and mixed use zones, development should have a ground floor ceiling height that allows for a range of commercial uses.

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Development should incorporate awnings over the footpath for the full width of the building frontage along Sydney Road and Key Pedestrian Streets indicatively shown on Open Space and Public Realm Network Map 2A (North) and Map 2B (South) .

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Services cabinets should be located at the rear of buildings wherever possible, or the side of corner buildings away from the front façade where rear access is not available. Where they can only be located in the front façade, the size of services cabinets should be minimised and they should be integrated with the overall façade design.

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Building facades on the street boundaries of Sydney Road should incorporate vertical articulation to reinforce the prevailing fine-grain pattern of subdivision and buildings.

Public realm ■

Development adjacent to Jewell, Brunswick and Anstey Railway Stations should maintain or enhance the visibility of and access to railway station buildings.

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Development should incorporate the proposed public linkages indicatively shown on Map 2A (North) and 2B (South) .

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Development should maximise permeability through the Activity Centre and the accessibility to the Upfield Shared Path.

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Development should not overshadow the opposite footpath of Sydney Road and Key Pedestrian Streets indicatively shown on Map 2A (North) and Map 2B (South) between 10.00am and 2.00pm at the equinox.

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Development should not overshadow more than 50% of any existing or proposed public space, including parks and plazas, between 10.00am and 2.00pm at the equinox.

Upfield shared path interface ■

The ground floor of development abutting the Upfield Shared Path should be set back a minimum of 1 metre.

Category 2 Employment Areas ■

Development within Category 2 – Employment Areas should achieve commercial built form outcomes, including increased floor to ceiling heights and flexible floor plates, at ground and first floor to facilitate opportunities for employment uses.

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Ground floor commercial spaces should provide for activation, for example through entrances, transparent glazing and architectural features which encourage interaction and visual interest.

Exemption from notice and review An application to construct a building or construct or carry out works is exempt from the notice requirements of Section 52(1) (a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of Section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of Section 82(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act) unless the proposal seeks to do any of the following: ■

Exceed the preferred maximum building height specified in section 2.0 of this schedule, or

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Exceed the preferred maximum street wall height specified in section 2.0 of this schedule, or

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Reduce the setbacks above the street wall specified in section 2.0 of this schedule, or

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Reduce the rear setback requirements specified in section 2.0 of this schedule.

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Exemption from notice and review An application to subdivide land is exempt from the notice requirements of Section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the decision requirements of Section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of Section 82(1) of the Act.”

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Application requirements

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The following application requirements apply to an application for a permit under Clause 43.02, in addition to those specified elsewhere in the scheme and must accompany an application, as appropriate, to the satisfaction of the responsible authority: ■

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For a development of four or more storeys: ■

A computer model of the proposal compatible with Council's software;

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A three-dimensional perspective which shows the proposed development within the streetscape in the context of adjacent development;

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Streetscape elevations showing the existing streetscape, and how the proposed development sits within the streetscape elevation;

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Three-dimensional perspective diagrams which show the form of the proposal at oblique views from neighbouring streets where any part of the proposal will be visible.

Decision guidelines The following decision guidelines apply to an application for a permit under Clause 43.02, in addition to those specified in Clause 43.02 and elsewhere in the scheme which must be considered, as appropriate, by the responsible authority: ■

The Brunswick Structure Plan Reference Document , Moreland City Council, 2018.

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How development within Category 2 Employment areas responds to the built form requirements for Category 2 Employment areas.

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The opportunities and constraints of the site.

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Whether the maximum building height is achievable having regard to lot size, dimensions (width and depth) and/or those sites within or adjoining the Heritage Overlay.

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Whether an increased upper level setback is required having regard to the heritage significance of the site or an adjoining site within the Heritage Overlay.

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Whether the preferred maximum street wall height is achievable having regard to the heritage significance of the site

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or an adjoining site within the Heritage Overlay. ■

How the development responds to the fine grain character of Sydney Road.

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How the development considers views along Sydney Road to landmark buildings of individual heritage significance.

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The extent to which development achieves the design objectives in Part 1.0 of this schedule.

Map 1A: Overall Building and Streetwall Heights (North)

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Map 1B: Overall Building and Streetwall Heights (South)

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Map 2A: Open Space and Public Realm Network (North)

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Map 2B: Open Space and Public Realm Network (South)

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Map 3A: Building Edge Conditions (North)

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Map 3B: Building Edge Conditions (South)

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Design objectives ■

To encourage a new mid-rise built form character with lower built form at the interfaces with the adjoining low rise residential areas.

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To complement the valued built form and heritage character along Sydney Road and respect the form, design and context of buildings of individual heritage significance in the precinct.

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To protect the amenity of existing and proposed public open spaces and key pedestrian streets, and maintain reasonable amenity for residential properties within and adjacent to the activity centre.

Buildings and works A permit is not required to: ■

Install an automatic teller machine.

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Alter an existing building facade provided that:

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The alteration does not include the installation of an external roller shutter;

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At least 80 per cent of the building facade at ground floor level is maintained as an entry or window with clear glazing.

Construct or extend one dwelling on a lot of more than 300 square metres. This exemption does not apply to: ■

Construct a dwelling if there is at least one dwelling existing on the lot;

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Construct or extend a dwelling if there are two or more dwellings on the lot;

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Construct or extend a dwelling if it is on common property; and

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Construct or carry out works normal to a dwelling.

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Building height ■

Building height should not exceed the preferred maximum building heights as shown in Overall Building and Streetwall Heights, Map 1A (North) and Map 1B (South) .

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No more than 50% of the roof area is occupied by the equipment (other than solar panels);

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The equipment is located in a position on the roof so as to minimise additional overshadowing on neighbouring properties and public spaces;

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The equipment does not extend higher than 3.6 metres above the maximum building height; and

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The equipment and screening is integrated into the design of the building to the satisfaction of the responsible authority.

Buildings of individual heritage significance ■

Development on sites containing buildings of individual heritage significance where no preferred maximum height is specified on Map 1A (North) and Map 1B (South) should demonstrate: ■

How the proposed building height responds to the heritage significance of the site and its context; and

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How the design objectives of this schedule have been met.

Street walls ■

Buildings within the commercial zone and mixed use zone should be constructed to the street frontage.

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Street wall height on the following streets should be between 5 and 8 metres:

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Barkly Street (west of Black Street);

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Union Street;

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Manallack Street, Railway Place (north of Union Street);

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Charles Street; and

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Thomas Street.

Street wall heights on the following streets should be between 7 and 10 metres: ■

Little Gold Street;

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Florence Street;

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Rosser Street;

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Frith Street;

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Beith Street;

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McIver Street;

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Howarth Street;

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Wilkinson Street

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Merri Street; and

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Saxon Street.

Land on Sydney Road south of Brunswick Road, where the street wall height (including parapets) should be between 8 and 11 metres;

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Alterations to an existing façade provided the existing street wall height does not change.

Street wall height on the following street should be between 8 and 11 metres: ■

Barkly Street (between Sydney Road and Black Street);

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Dawson Street;

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Victoria Street; and

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Albert Street (east of Sydney Road).

Street wall heights on the following streets should be between 9 and 12 metres: ■

Albion Street;

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Breese Street;

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West Street;

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Duckett Street;

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Hope Street;

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Ovens Street;

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Merrifield Street;

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Ballarat Street;

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Phoenix Street between Sydney Road and the Upfield Rail Line; and

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Lobb Street.

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Street wall heights on Albert Street (west of Sydney Road) should be between 11 and 14 metres.

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Street wall heights on Dods Street should be between 12 and 15 metres.

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Street wall heights on Wilson Avenue should be between 15 and 18 metres.

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Street wall heights on the following streets should be between 17 and 20 metres: ■

Brunswick Road;

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Michael Street between Sydney Road and Upfield Rail Line;

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Weston Street;

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Staley Street;

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David Street (West side); and

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Barkly Street (east of Sydney Road).

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On the following corner properties, the street wall height at the frontage is to apply to the sideage for the depth of the upper level setback: ■

Black Street and Barkly Street;

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Black Street and Wilson Avenue;

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Saxon Street and Michael Street;

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Saxon Street and Phoenix Street;

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Henry Street and Albert Street;

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Breese Street and Victoria Street;

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Boase Street and Ballarat Street;

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Boase Street and William Street;

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Staley Street and Blyth Street (south of Blyth);

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Frith Street and McIver Street;

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Frith Street and Howarth Street; and

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Beith Street and Howarth Street.

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Street facades within the Commercial 1 Zone should extend to both sides of the property boundary.

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Development that seeks to vary the street wall heights must demonstrate how the design objectives and requirements of this schedule will be met.

Buildings of individual heritage significance ■

Development on sites containing buildings of individual heritage significance where no preferred maximum street wall height is specified on Map 1A (North) and Map 1B (South) should demonstrate: ■

Whether a street wall is appropriate having regard to heritage significance of the site and its context;

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How the design objectives of this schedule have been met.

Upper levels (Sydney Road) ■

Any part of a building (including balconies but excluding shading devices) above the street wall height should: ■

Be set back at least 5 metres from the street boundary.

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Adopt the same street setback for at least 75% of the height of the upper levels to avoid ‘wedding cake’ built form outcomes.

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Materials at the upper levels of the building should be distinct from materials of the lower levels of the building.

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The architectural expression of the upper and lower building components should be complementary and upper levels should be visually recessive.

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Be designed to respect the form and design of adjacent civic buildings and heritage places.

Figure 1: Upper Level Setbacks along Sydney

Upper levels (other than Sydney Road)

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Any part of a building above the street wall height should: ■

Be setback at least 5 metres from the street boundary. Balconies and other architectural features may protrude into the setback by a maximum of 2 metres.

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From ground level not exceed the horizontal distance from the opposite street boundary as illustrated in Figure 2 below.

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Adopt the same street setback for at least 75% of the height of the upper levels to avoid ‘wedding cake’ built form outcomes.

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Be designed to respect the form and design of adjacent civic buildings and heritage places.

Development that seeks to vary the upper level setbacks must demonstrate how the design objectives and requirements of this schedule will be met.

Figure 2: Upper level setbacks and heights (streets other than Sydney Road)

Buildings of individual heritage significance ■

Development on sites containing buildings of individual heritage significance where no upper level setback is specified should demonstrate: ■

How the proposed upper level setback responds to the heritage significance of the site and its context; and

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How the design objectives of this schedule have been met.

Setbacks to residential land ■

A maximum height of 5 metres at the boundary of the adjacent residential property.

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A maximum height of 8 metres where the site is separated from the adjacent residential property by a 3 metre wide lane.

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A maximum height of 11 metres where existing lanes are widened to 6 metres.

Figure 3: Setbacks adjacent to residentially zoned land outside the activity centre

Building layout and detailed design ■

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Frontage Type A: Retail – A display window and/or entrance, measuring 65 - 80% of the width of the street frontage of each individual premise.

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Frontage Type B: Commercial – A display window and/or entrance, measuring at least 60% of the width of the street frontage of each individual premise.

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attractive and visually interesting environment. ■

Development should incorporate windows in all upper level facades facing streets and the Upfield Shared Path.

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Development should minimise the impact of vehicle access and car parking on the public realm by: ■

Locating vehicle access at the rear of buildings where possible;

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On secondary frontages, rear access is preferred but where not possible, vehicle access should be provided to the side of corner properties away from the front façade; and

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Locating car parking where it cannot be seen from the public realm.

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In commercial and mixed use zones, development should have a ground floor ceiling height that allows for a range of commercial uses.

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Building facades on the street boundaries of Sydney Road should incorporate vertical articulation to reinforce the prevailing fine-grain pattern of subdivision and buildings.

Public realm ■

Development adjacent to Jewell, Brunswick and Anstey Railway Stations should maintain or enhance the visibility of and access to railway station buildings.

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Development should incorporate the proposed public linkages indicatively shown on Map 2A (North) and 2B (South) .

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Development should maximise permeability through the Activity Centre and the accessibility to the Upfield Shared Path.

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Development should not overshadow the opposite footpath of Sydney Road and Key Pedestrian Streets indicatively shown on Map 2A (North) and Map 2B (South) between 10.00am and 2.00pm at the equinox.

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Development should not overshadow more than 50% of any existing or proposed public space, including parks and plazas, between 10.00am and 2.00pm at the equinox.

Upfield shared path interface ■

The ground floor of development abutting the Upfield Shared Path should be set back a minimum of 1 metre.

Category 2 Employment Areas ■

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Ground floor commercial spaces should provide for activation, for example through entrances, transparent glazing and architectural features which encourage interaction and visual interest.

Exceed the preferred maximum building height specified in section 2.0 of this schedule, or

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Exceed the preferred maximum street wall height specified in section 2.0 of this schedule, or

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Reduce the setbacks above the street wall specified in section 2.0 of this schedule, or

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Reduce the rear setback requirements specified in section 2.0 of this schedule.

3.0

Subdivision

21/09/2022 C212more

4.0

Signs

21/09/2022 C212more

None specified.

5.0

Application requirements

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6.0 21/09/2022 C212more

For a development of four or more storeys: ■

A computer model of the proposal compatible with Council's software;

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A three-dimensional perspective which shows the proposed development within the streetscape in the context of adjacent development;

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Streetscape elevations showing the existing streetscape, and how the proposed development sits within the streetscape elevation;

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Three-dimensional perspective diagrams which show the form of the proposal at oblique views from neighbouring streets where any part of the proposal will be visible.

The Brunswick Structure Plan Reference Document , Moreland City Council, 2018.

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How development within Category 2 Employment areas responds to the built form requirements for Category 2 Employment areas.

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The opportunities and constraints of the site.

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Whether the maximum building height is achievable having regard to lot size, dimensions (width and depth) and/or those sites within or adjoining the Heritage Overlay.

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Whether an increased upper level setback is required having regard to the heritage significance of the site or an adjoining site within the Heritage Overlay.

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Whether the preferred maximum street wall height is achievable having regard to the heritage significance of the site

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or an adjoining site within the Heritage Overlay. ■

How the development responds to the fine grain character of Sydney Road.

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How the development considers views along Sydney Road to landmark buildings of individual heritage significance.

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The extent to which development achieves the design objectives in Part 1.0 of this schedule.

Map 1A: Overall Building and Streetwall Heights (North)

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Map 1B: Overall Building and Streetwall Heights (South)

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Map 2A: Open Space and Public Realm Network (North)

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Map 2B: Open Space and Public Realm Network (South)

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Map 3A: Building Edge Conditions (North)

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Map 3B: Building Edge Conditions (South)

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45.03

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT OVERLAY

01/07/2021 VC203

Shown on the planning scheme map as EAO.

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

Application This provision applies to land in an Environmental Audit Overlay and applies whether or not a permit is required.

45.03-1 04/05/2022 VC210

Requirement Before a sensitive use (residential use, child care centre, kindergarten, pre-school centre, primary school, even if ancillary to another use), children's playground or secondary school commences or before the construction or carrying out of buildings and works in association with these uses commences: ■

A preliminary risk screen assessment statement in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 2017 must be issued stating that an environmental audit is not required for the use or the proposed use; or

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An environmental audit statement under Part 8.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 must be issued stating that the land is suitable for the use or proposed use; or

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A certificate of environmental audit must be issued for the land in accordance with Part IXD of the Environment Protection Act 1970; or

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A statement of environmental audit must be issued for the land in accordance with Part IXD of the Environment Protection Act 1970 stating that the environmental conditions of the land are suitable for the use or proposed use.

Exemption from requirement The requirement for a preliminary risk screen assessment statement, an environmental audit statement, a certificate of environmental audit or a statement of environmental audit in this provision does not apply to the construction or carrying out of buildings and works if: ■

The buildings and works are associated with an existing sensitive use, secondary school or children’s playground, included in Clause 62.02-1 or 62.02-2, and the soil is not disturbed;

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The buildings and works are required by the Environment Protection Authority or an environmental auditor appointed under the Environment Protection Act 2017 to make the site suitable for use; or

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The buildings and works are reasonably required by environmental auditor appointed under the Environment Protection Act 2017 or the Environment Protection Act 1970 to undertake a preliminary risk screen assessment or environmental audit.

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45.09

PARKING OVERLAY

31/07/2018 VC148

Shown on the planning scheme map as PO with a number.

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

45.09-1

Operation

19/04/2013 VC95

This overlay operates in conjunction with Clause 52.06. A schedule to this overlay may: ■

Vary the requirements of Clause 52.06 as allowed by this overlay.

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Specify additional requirements to the requirements of Clause 52.06 as allowed by this overlay.

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Specify requirements for the provision of a financial contribution as a way of meeting the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06 or this overlay.

45.09-2

Parking objectives

19/04/2013 VC95

A schedule to this overlay must specify the parking objectives to be achieved for the area affected by the schedule.

45.09-3

Permit requirement

25/05/2017 VC133

A schedule to this overlay may specify that: ■

The exemption from the requirement for a permit in Clause 52.06-3 does not apply. If the exemption does not apply, a permit is required for any of the matters set out in Clause 52.06-3.

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A permit must not be granted to reduce (including reduce to zero) the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 or this overlay.

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A permit must not be granted to provide some or all of the car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 or this overlay on another site.

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A permit must not be granted to provide more than the maximum parking provision specified in a schedule to this overlay.

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A permit is not required under Clause 52.06-3.

45.09-4

Number of car parking spaces required

19/04/2013 VC95

A schedule to this overlay may:

45.09-5

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Vary the car parking rate and measure for any use listed in Table 1 of Clause 52.06-5.

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Specify the car parking requirements for any use of land not listed in Table 1 of Clause 52.06-5.

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Specify maximum and minimum car parking requirements for any use of land.

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For any use listed in Table 1 of Clause 52.06-5, apply Column B in the Table to that use.

Application requirements and decision guidelines for permit applications

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VC133

Before deciding on an application under Clause 52.06-3, in addition to the relevant decision guidelines in Clause 52.067, the responsible authority must consider, as appropriate:

45.09-6 19/04/2013 VC95

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The parking objectives of the relevant schedule to this overlay.

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Any application requirements and decision guidelines specified in a schedule to this overlay.

Financial contribution requirement A schedule to this overlay may allow a responsible authority to collect a financial contribution in accordance with the schedule as a way of meeting the car parking requirements that apply under this overlay or Clause 52.06. A schedule must specify: ■

The area to which the provisions allowing the collection of financial contributions applies.

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The amount of the contribution that may be collected in lieu of each car parking space that is not provided, including any indexation of that amount.

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When any contribution must be paid.

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The purposes for which the responsible authority must use the funds collected under the schedule. Such purposes must be consistent with the objectives in section 4 of the Act.

45.09-7

Requirements for a car parking plan

25/05/2017 VC133

A schedule to this overlay may specify additional matters that must be shown on plans prepared under Clause 52.06-8.

45.09-8

Design standards for car parking

25/05/2017 VC133

A schedule to this overlay may specify: ■

Additional design standards.

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Other requirements for the design and management of car parking.

Plans prepared in accordance with Clause 52.06-8 must meet any design standards and requirements specified in a schedule to this overlay.

45.09-9 25/05/2017 VC133

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

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SCHEDULE 1 TO CLAUSE 45.09 PARKING OVERLAY Shown on the planning scheme map as PO1 .

MIXED USE, RESIDENTIAL GROWTH, COMMERCIAL AND ACTIVITY CENTRE ZONES 1.0 08/09/2022 C195more

Parking objectives to be achieved To identify appropriate car parking rates for land uses in the Mixed Use Zone, Residential Growth Zone, Commercial 1 Zone, Commercial 2 Zone and Activity Centre Zone.

2.0

Permit requirement

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None specified.

3.0

Number of car parking spaces required

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If a use is specified in the Table below, the number of car parking spaces required for the use is calculated by multiplying the Rate specified for the use by the accompanying Measure .

Table: Car parking spaces Use

Rate

Measure

None specified For all other uses listed in Table 1 of Clause 52.06-5, the Rate in Column B of Table 1 in Clause 52.06-5 applies.

4.0

Application requirements and decision guidelines for permit applications

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None specified.

5.0

Financial contribution requirement

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None specified.

6.0

Requirements for a car parking plan

08/09/2022 C195more

None specified.

7.0

Design standards for car parking

08/09/2022 C195more

None specified.

8.0

Decision guidelines for car parking plans

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None specified.

9.0

Background document

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None specified.

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