Local planning policy
Rural land policy
This policy applies to all land in agricultural areas and rural protected areas.
Policy basis
This policy applies the objectives of the Agricultural National Planning Policy Framework in Article 14.01 to local conditions.
MSS objectives established in Articles 21.05-2 and 21.06 on agricultural and rural landscapes;
Apply the findings of the 2007 Surf Coast Shire Rural Strategy;
Property unit provisions applicable in rural areas to protect rural and environmentally sensitive land for future generations;
Provisions for assessing rural subdivisions and housing applications;
Recognizing that there is no link between subdivisions in rural areas and housing.
In the past 20 years, property terms have been an important rural land use tool for Charles.
The tenure clause effectively limits the number of houses built in rural areas and encourages the retention of rural land and continues to be used for rural production.
Where the definition of a tenement in Article 72 (General Terms) is not restricted, the tenement is a single lot or a group of lots held by the same title; and the ‘property terms’ are used to limit the quantity
These assignments may or may not include separate headings for homes that will be approved in the tenement rather than separately.
aims
To help achieve long-term conservation of rural land in Surf Coast Shire for agricultural use and rural landscape quality.
Provide a consistent and fair basis for considering permit applications for residential and suburban housing in rural areas
Policy – Residential
Residential below the minimum lot size specified in the Schedule of Agricultural Areas or Rural Protected Areas
If a permit is required to allow land to be used in a minimum number of dwellings below the agricultural area or rural protected area schedule, the policy of disapproval is not allowed unless all of the following requirements are met:
The parcel includes and retains part of the tenement or tenement within the categories listed in section A below; and
The maximum number of dwellings in the above property units does not exceed the relevant quantities listed in Section B below; and meets any of the conditions listed in Section C below.
There is more than one place of residence. If the permit requires the use of many residences for multiple homes, the policy does not approve additional homes unless the competent authority believes that the operation requires additional accommodation. A productive rural activity that will generate marketable rural goods.
Policy – Segmentation
If the segment requires a license, the policy is:
If applicable, a written report is required that covers decision-making guidelines for rural protected areas or agricultural areas.
A land management plan is needed to demonstrate how the proposal can achieve good land management practices.
Land management plans should be prepared in accordance with the “Whole Farm Plan” guidelines, as described in “Whole Farm Planning, Principles and Choices”, edited by BK Garrett, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Ministry of Agriculture, 1993.
In the relevant case, it is required to implement the land management plan as a permit condition within the stipulated time.
Neglecting subjective considerations, such as the infeasibility of agricultural purposes, personal difficulties or family circumstances, does not form part of the statutory decision guide.
Subdivisions need to be subdivided, taking into account the continued protection and enhancement of any environmental assets within the property, ensuring adequate buffer zones (50 m from wetlands/waterways, 30 m from small waterways and 10 m from important trees)
Provide 30 meters of significant under-level cleaning around the assets to ensure protection against current or future land use or development.
The owner is required to sign an Article 173 agreement to protect any environmental value determined by the responsible authority.
If a license is required to re-segment an existing batch to create a new batch or batch that does not meet the minimum batch in the regional schedule, the policy is: when calculating the number of resegmentable batches, due to their shape, configuration, and In the way of the passage, only a lot of legally positive roads are calculated and suitable for the residence.
If a license is required to subdivide the land into an existing home to create a license, the policy is not approved unless all of the following requirements are met:
The residence must have existed since December 18, 1997 and has been occupied or can be occupied since December 18, 1997.
Since December 17, 1975, no other dwellings have been removed from any tenement consisting of land.
Larger tenements after the breakdown should meet the minimum batch requirements in the regional timetable.
reference document
Whole farm planning, principles and options, BK Garrett, Ministry of Conservation and Natural Resources and Ministry of Agriculture, 1993; (eg land management plan).
Street View and Landscape Policy
This policy applies to all developments throughout the Shire.
Policy basis
This policy:
Built on MSS goals related to urban and rural community characteristics and landscapes.
Specify the beautification plan requirements.
The landscaping of the entire streetscape and public spaces helps to create and enhance the character and appeal of the town for residents and visitors. The urban landscape is shaped by vegetation.
Infrastructure, signs, and the design and location of buildings adjacent to streets and public spaces.
Landscape of street trees and urban areas:
Strengthen the street network as a public place to slow traffic flow.
Reduces the heat island effect of hard surface areas and stores carbon dioxide.
Create a pedestrian-centric street and provide shade
Capture and use rainwater.
Strengthen the neighborhood and beautify the area.
Native, a mixture of native and exotic species will be used in streetscapes and public spaces, and will be selected for achieving the objectives of this policy.
The native vegetation will be planted in nature reserves and open spaces associated with environmental assets, as they are well adapted to the local soil and climatic conditions, with minimal irrigation requirements, helping to create unique local landscape features and providing wildlife Habitat.
aims
Protect and enhance the individual landscape characteristics of each town by investing in and protecting indigenous vegetation and environmental targets into infrastructure design
Early stage.
Avoid increasing the risk of community bushfires.
Encourage the creation and ongoing management of defensive spaces.
Promote the development of coordinated, visually pleasing streetscapes in residential, commercial and industrial areas.
Encourage ecologically and economically sustainable streetscapes and landscapes.
Soften hard surface areas such as parking lots and public spaces.
Create a public open space with user shadows and provide a visual connection to the local environment through landscaping.
Policy – Landscaping
The policy is:
A landscaping plan that requires a license:
– Business and industrial development.
– Develop or modify existing public parking lots.
– Use and develop land for multiple homes.
Land development in rural protected areas in townships such as Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven, Moggs Creek and Lorne, and land development and development in accordance with Schedule 1 of the important landscape and Schedules 1, 13, 20, 21 and 22 of the design
Overlay (excluding small buildings and works related to existing buildings).
– Primary vegetation removal.
Landscape planning for a single home must:
– At the location covered by the Bushfire management overlay, determine all the indigenous vegetation to be removed and retained in the zone determined to be defensive.
– Determine the location of any native vegetation removed or retained within 10 meters of any proposed building.
Landscape planning for all other applications must:
– At the location covered by the Bushfire management overlay, identify all native vegetation to be removed and retained within the identified defensive space.
– Display all existing native vegetation and shady trees on a 4,000 square meter site.
– Display all existing native vegetation within 20 meters of all recommended buildings, works or vegetation removals on sites over 4,000 square meters.
– Determine the location and type of any native vegetation or shady tree to be removed.
– Provide details of the proposed planting and landscaping works, including the number, location and type of plants proposed.
– Suggesting buildings, works (including mesh utility services) or hard surfaces in the canopy or root area of existing trees, including reports of arborists, confirming the location of any proposed buildings, works and hard surfaces and The design does not compromise the long-term viability of this tree.
– Identify issues related to climate, soil, rainfall, buildings, engineering or any other developments and long-term health that may affect existing or proposed native vegetation.
– Areas that are visually prominent, or where potential problems are identified, including maintenance plans to assist in the sound establishment and long-term health of existing and proposed native vegetation.
– Display all hard surface areas.
– Shady trees in the play area, event area and car park. In parking areas (including street parking lots), the proportion of trees planted is from one tree to four spaces.
Encourage low-maintenance, low-water demanding vegetation species that provide shade and are suitable for the local area.
Encourage the use of indigenous, historical themes or native shades in parking lots, playgrounds, event centers and community spaces.
Species listed in the combined document “Weeds in Surf Coast Shire (2013)” are prohibited.
Require the owner or developer to pay a deposit to ensure the establishment and maintenance of new or replaced vegetation and to retain existing trees in accordance with approved plans, where important trees need to be removed, visually prominent locations or
Landscape planning where specific problems are identified.
Encourage the location and design of new development projects to avoid or reduce the loss of native vegetation or trees, thereby increasing the landscape characteristics of the town.
Landscaping on private land should focus on removing environmental weeds and protecting and strengthening native species.
Policy – Street View
The policy is:
A Street View master plan is required, which requires a license to develop or subdivide to create a new public street.
Encourage a unified visual image, shade and shelter in the development landscape of commercial, community and industrial areas.
The master plan for Street View must:
– Display detailed information on the proposed street planting, lighting and furniture (lighting and furniture should comply with City Council standards).
– Follow the guidelines for each town or region.
– Prioritize the use of historical theme trees in recognized historical heritage areas.
– Avoid using the species listed in the merged file “Weeds on the Surf Coast”
Charles (2013)”.
– Protect and manage residual shady trees and historic vegetation in natural strips and roadsides.
Species selection must be;
– With sufficient height and extension to provide shade for pedestrians, cyclists and the built environment.
– Help reduce urban heat island effects.
– Do not provide continuous planting corridors to connect high-risk forest fire-prone areas to high-activity areas.
– Suitable for use as a mixed street environment for both native and non-native species, using native species on streets directly connected to areas of high ecological value.
– Species selection will vary by location, as shown below;
Torquay and Torquay / Jan Juc Urban Growth Area – a mixture of indigenous, native and exotic species,
Winchelsea – a mixture of indigenous, native and exotic species, including heritage-themed species, Jan Juc, Lorne, Aireys Inlet – Eastern View, Anglesea – native (native or exotic species can be used to provide shade for selected areasto),
Deans Marsh, Bellbrae, Moriac – Native (local, exotic or heritage-themed species may be suitable for providing shade and enhancing existing access in certain areas).
– Design and locate infrastructure to minimize ecological disturbances and visual impact. This includes structures such as roads, parking lots, roads, utility lines, power substations and telecommunications towers, as well as underground services that require clearance of easements.
– Design and position signs to minimize ecological disturbances and visual impact.
The owner or developer is required to pay a deposit to ensure that new or alternative vegetation is established and maintained in accordance with the approved plan.
reference document
Weeds at Surf Coast Shire (2013)
Landscaping your surf coast garden in the forest fire (2012)
Surf Coast Shire Soil Planting Guide (2003)
Surf Coast Shire City Tree and Vegetation Guide (2006)
Anglesea Great Ocean Road Study (2013)
Winchelsea Urban Landscape Study (1995)
Selection criteria for tree species in the “North of Torquay” development planning area (2010)
Pathway Strategy (2012)
2016 – 2025 Open Space Strategy (2016)
Playground Strategy (2011)