Vicsmart Clause 59.04 Information-Requirements

59.04 – Building and works in a zone (except a rural zone) is the clause in local planning schemes that sets out the following for VicSmart planning applications:

• Clause 59.04-1 Information requirements – what you must provide to support your application and repeated in VicSmart Checklist 5: Construct a building or works in a zone (other than a rural zone).
• Clause 59.04-2 Decision guidelines – the decision guidelines by which the council assess your application.

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59.04 BUILDINGS AND WORKS IN A ZONE (EXCEPT A RURAL ZONE)

59.04-1 Information Requirements

31/07/2018 VC148
An application must be accompanied by the following information as appropriate:

• A copy of title for the subject land and a copy of any registered restrictive covenant.
• A description of the use of the land and the proposed buildings and works.
• A layout plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned showing:
  • The boundaries and dimensions of the site. – Adjoining roads.
  • The location, height and use of buildings and works on adjoining land.
  • Relevant ground levels. – Any contaminated soils and filled areas, where known.
  • The layout of existing and proposed buildings and works.
  • All existing and proposed driveways, car parking, bicycle parking and loading areas.
  • Existing and proposed landscape areas.
  • All external storage and waste treatment areas.
  • The location of easements and services.
• Elevation drawings to scale showing the height, colour and materials of all proposed buildings and works.
• A photograph of the building or area affected by the proposal.
• A written statement describing the proposal and if relevant:
  • The built form and character of adjoining and nearby buildings.
  • The heritage character of any adjoining heritage places.
  • Ground floor street frontages, including visual impacts and pedestrian safety.
• A written statement describing whether the proposed buildings and works meet:
  • The number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06 or in the schedule to Clause 45.09.
  • Any development requirement specified in the zone or the schedule to the zone.
• Any relevant requirement in an approved development plan or incorporated plan for the land. Any other information specified in the schedule to the zone.
• For land in a residential zone, a written statement, plan or diagram showing how the proposal meets:
  • The requirements in the following standards of Clause 54:
  • A10 Side and rear setbacks.
  • A11 Walls on boundaries.
  • A12 Daylight to existing windows.
  • A13 North-facing windows.
  • A14 Overshadowing open space.
  • A15 Overlooking.

If a schedule to the zone specifies a requirement of a standard different from a requirement set out in the Clause 54 standard the schedule to the zone applies.

 Source: Victoria Planning Provisions – VicSmart Clause 59.04 by the Department of Transport and Planning