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21 MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT

21.01 VISION AND APPROACH

21.01-1 Vision

Port Phillip’s vision is to create:

A city that produces low greenhouse gas emissions and is responsive to climate change issues;

A city that provides a healthy and safe environment for residents, workers and visitors;

A city where community diversity and harmony are sustained and encouraged;

A city where all members of our community feel connected through a strong sense of place, and can enjoy the benefits of the city and participate in community life;

A city that promotes affordable, accessible and diverse housing types to meet the needs of all current and future residents;

A city that promotes sustainable economic growth, high accessibility to goods and services, and prosperous conditions for all residents and businesses;

A city that manages traffic and transport in a way that maximises use of environmentally sustainable modes of travel;

A city of distinct neighbourhoods where an understanding of local character and heritage is an important element of a sustainable future;

An diverse and creative city that is reaching out to the future with innovative design and development, high environmental awareness and a vibrant culture; and

A city that respects and values its past, its diversity and its link with traditional owners.

21.01-2 Strategic Approach

To achieve the vision for Port Phillip, Council will make ecologically sustainable decisions which:

Respond to the issue of climate change by working towards achieving (by 2020):

A 50% reduction in per capita greenhouse gas emissions.

A 50% reduction in per capita potable water use.

A 75% reduction in per capital waste to landfill.

Foster a liveable and attractive urban environment that uses fewer finite resources.

Encourage environmentally sustainable design in all new development.

Contribute to a more sustainable environment through increasing housing and employment densities in locations closest to public transport.

Create an integrated and sustainable transport network which supports the use of public transport, cycling and walking above private car travel.

Reduce the impact of private cars on the liveability of the City.

To achieve the vision for Port Phillip, Council will manage land use across the municipality to:

Create attractive residential areas which are desirable places to live, and where the impacts of new land uses on residential amenity are minimised.



Provide significant opportunities for housing growth within designated strategic locations which offer greatest accessibility to shops, services and public transport.

Limit development within established residential areas to that which respects existing neighbourhood character and heritage values.

Build on Port Phillip’s competitive strengths to maximise job opportunities in a changing economy through:

⋅ Protecting the core industrial hub of Fishermans Bend and its association with the Port.

⋅ Maintaining the role of St Kilda Road as the City’s premier commercial strip.

⋅ Facilitating the transition of key business clusters to capitalise on the proximity to the CAD, and the emerging demand for advanced business services and knowledge based industries.

Provide for a broader land use mix within Port Phillip’s highly accessible Major Activity Centres, which support economic viability, local access to goods and services, and the social and cultural role of centres.

Support a vibrant, well managed local tourism industry that co-exists harmoniously with local residents, businesses, traders and the natural environment.

Facilitate the clustering and co-location of relevant community facilities and services in accessible community hubs across the city.

Support the development of high quality open space network that is safe, accessible, and diverse, and can support the increasing demands of a growing resident and worker population.

Maximise public access to and enjoyment of the foreshore, through creating a series of activity destinations connected by quality walking and cycle links, whilst protecting its core environmental values.

Support the capital city function of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne Foreshore precincts.

Ensure that the viable and efficient operation of the Port of Melbourne (and associated freight corridors) occurs in a sustainable manner, which includes minimising the potential environmental and amenity impacts on the local area and its communities.

To achieve the vision for Port Phillip, Council will manage the built form of the municipality to:

Protect and reinforce the key elements of Port Phillip’s urban structure including; the foreshore, places and precincts of heritage significance, traditional linear retail strips, key boulevards, and the network of parks and open spaces.

Reinforce the diverse character of individual residential neighbourhoods and the distinct place identity of retail strips across Port Phillip.

Protect the natural environment and its heritage values.

Offer a high level of amenity, good transport connections, and convenient access to services for residents, workers and visitors.

Protect and revitalise our special places and precincts of cultural and tourism significance.

Provide a high quality, safe public realm which encourages street-life and supports the cultural vitality of the city.

Ensure an appropriate level and standard of physical infrastructure to support the community’s needs and new development.



21.01-3 Organisational planning framework

Council Plan

The Council Plan 2009-2013 articulates the vision and current priorities for the City of Port Phillip, which are to be reflected and delivered by this Municipal Strategic Statement:

Taking Action on Climate Change through:

- Promoting transport modes that minimise energy use

- Facilitating community action in reducing the use of potable water and non-renewable energy

Strengthening Our Diverse and Inclusive Community through:

- Maintaining and seeking new emerging opportunities for affordable housing that meets community needs

Enhancing Liveability through:

- Maintaining and building upon the unique character of the city’s neighbourhoods

- Improving the interface between residential and visitor impact (including minimising the negative impact of licensed venues)

- Preserving our heritage, valuing the past and planning for the future

- Leading in sustainable urban design and development

- Facilitating economic development that strengthens and supports a diverse and sustainable community

- Ensuring the integrated planning and management of the foreshore

- Striving to ensure major projects enhance liveability

An Integrated Planning Framework

The Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) forms an important part of an integrated planning framework for the City of Port Phillip.

The Community Plan is an overarching planning document prepared by the community of Port Phillip every ten years. A new Community Plan was in development during 2007, and the community needs and aspirations articulated in the consultation for the Community Plan are reflected in this MSS.

The Council Plan, MSS and Municipal Health Plan form a trilogy of planning documents that Council is required to prepare and which collectively guide decision making in the municipality. Many other strategic plans and policies prepared by Council inform the preparation of these three documents.

An annual plan, capital works budget and operational budget are prepared yearly based on the priorities and goals established in the Council Plan, MSS and Municipal Health Plan.

Ongoing community input, input from other policies and frameworks of Council and monitoring and review drive the integrated planning framework for Council.

21.01-4 Structure of the Municipal Strategic Statement

The MSS is structured around three key themes within which all of the overarching objectives and strategies for the municipality are laid out:

Ecologically Sustainable Development (Clause 21.03)



- Sustainable Land Use and Development

- Sustainable Transport

Land Use (Clause 21.04)

- Housing and Accommodation

- Activity Centres

- Office and Mixed Use Areas

- Industry

- Public Open Space and Foreshore

- Tourism and the Arts

- Subdivision

- Social Impact Assessments

Built Form (Clause 21.05)

- Heritage

- Urban Structure and Character

- Urban Design and the Public Realm

- Physical Infrastructure

Clause 21.06 contains specific strategies for each neighbourhood to be considered in addition to the three overarching themes. The neighbourhoods are:

East St Kilda and Balaclava (Clause 21.06-1)

Elwood and Ripponlea (Clause 21.06-2)

Middle Park and Albert Park (Clause 21.06-3)

Port Melbourne and Garden City (Clause 21.06-4)

South Melbourne (Clause 21.06-5)

St Kilda (Clause 21.06-6)

St Kilda Road and Queens Road (Clause 21.06-7).

Incorporated and Reference documents for the MSS are found at Clause 21.07.

All applications for land use and development, and amendments to the planning scheme, must consider Clause 21.03 – Environmental Sustainability, as a starting point and, as applicable to the proposal, Clause 21.04 – Land Use, and Clause 21.05 – Built Form. Proposals should then be assessed against the relevant neighbourhood in Clause 21.06. Strategies in Clause 21.06 take precedence where they contain more specific detail than Clauses 21.03, 21.04 and 21.05.



21.02 MUNICIPAL CONTEXT AND PROFILE

21.02-1 Port Phillip in context

State and Regional Context

Within the state context, planning and development of the City of Port Phillip is guided by the Victorian Planning Provisions in general and Melbourne 2030 – planning for sustainable development in particular.

The City of Port Phillip continues to play an important role in providing well designed additional housing to accommodate population growth and this is one of the primary ways in which the city can contribute to reducing the effects of climate change, by providing alternatives to urban sprawl. A major challenge related to this is ensuring housing choices remain diverse, affordable and easy to access by sustainable means of transport.

Port Phillip also makes an important contribution to the economic prosperity of the state, through the provision of significant tracts of land suitable for industrial and employment uses, supporting the activities of the Port of Melbourne, supporting a strong tourism industry, and hosting major sporting and cultural events. Station Pier acts as a major national and international gateway to Melbourne.

The foreshore of Port Phillip is the major defining feature of the municipality and is a regional attractor.

The City of Port Phillip, along with the Cities of Melbourne, Yarra and Stonnington (west of Kooyong Road), forms part of the Inner Melbourne Region and much strategic planning for the region has been done collaboratively. It is within the context of this planning that this Municipal Strategic Statement has been written.

Local Context

Port Phillip is a remarkably varied municipality serving diverse communities of residents, workers and visitors.

People who live in Port Phillip tend to experience the city as a series of neighbourhoods and relate strongly to their local area. For this reason, neighbourhoods are planned and managed separately.

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21.02-2 Municipal Profile

A growing population

The number of residents has increased by 7.98%, or 6,785 people, since 2001. This rate of growth is higher than the Melbourne Statistical Division (MSD) of 7.3% over the same period and is largely the result of major higher density housing developments.

In 2006 the resident population was 85,012 people and according to forecast data, is projected to increase to 100,605 people by 2016 – an average annual growth rate of 1.3% and an additional 1,208 people per year.

Fewer children and elderly people

There are a large number of people aged 25-49 in Port Phillip (52% of the total population in 2001 compared to the MSD of 38.5%). There are comparatively few children – in 2006 only 4.6% of the total population were under 11 years of age, which signifies low birth rates for the adult population.

In 2006, 10.6% of the population were over 60 years of age, slightly lower than the MSD of 16% for the same age group. By 2016, it is estimated that 15.8% of the population will be aged 60 years or over.

Diversity of people

In 2006, 27.1% of residents were born overseas, with 16.6% of this group born in non-English speaking countries. In 2006, 59.2% of the population were born in Australia, slightly lower than the MSD of 65.7%.

Port Phillip is diverse in terms of advantage and wealth. In 2006, 54.7% of households were high income households (i.e. a weekly household income of $1,000 or more) compared to the MSD of 21.8%. At the other end of the spectrum, 13.9% of the total population are low income households (i.e. a weekly household income of $350 or less).

Smaller households and household type

In 2006, the average household size was 1.9 persons per household, substantially lower than the average household size for the MSD of 2.7 persons. This trend is expected to continue over the next 10 years, with couples without dependents and lone person households making up over two thirds (66.3%) of household types.

Flats and apartments house the largest number of people. In 2006, 60.6% of all households occupied flats or apartments, while 24.4% occupied semi-detached properties and 14.7% occupied detached houses.

Employment

In 2001, the labour force consisted of 46,886 persons (67% of the resident population) compared to 61.7% of the resident population in the MSD labour force.

There are an estimated 8,500 businesses in Port Phillip. The biggest employers are the ‘population driven’ sectors such as Property and Business Services, Retail Trade, Cultural and Recreational Services, Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants. The majority of workers (83.1%) employed in these businesses do not reside in the municipality.

Main Economic drivers:

Retail: Port Phillip has four major activity centres, six neighbourhood activity aentres and four smaller local centres.



Commerce: Port Phillip has joint responsibility over one of the largest commercial areas outside of the Central Business District – St Kilda Road.

Industry: The key industrial node is in Fishermans Bend. This area is used for a range of industrial uses, with a high proportion of manufacturing, transport and storage operations.

Tourism: Port Phillip is a major tourist destination, estimated to attract 4 million visitors per year, injecting $438 million into the local economy, and providing around 5,000 local jobs. Port Melbourne’s waterfront and St Kilda’s foreshore are key tourist attractors.

Significant Features:

There are over 12,000 individually significant heritage places which greatly contribute to the attractiveness of the area as a place to live, work and visit.

There is a wide variety of parks and open spaces serving regional, local and neighbourhood roles. Many parks and gardens were created in the 19th Century and are historically significant public open space areas.

Port Phillip’s 11km of beaches and foreshore are a vital resource for the local community. It is a valued place for a wide range of leisure activities. It also provides habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Natural Environment

Port Phillip is a highly modified urban environment and the municipality’s natural systems have been altered by the impact of human occupation of the area.

Since European arrival, native vegetation clearance has altered the landscape and has led to a substantial reduction in biodiversity in the area. Surviving flora and fauna species have adapted to living in an urban environment and reconstructed natural heritage areas have been developed to aid in their continuing survival.

Indigenous Cultural Heritage

The people and elders of the Eastern Kulin Nation have traditional connections and responsibilities for the land the City of Port Phillip now occupies. There are three known sites of aboriginal heritage significance within the city: the corroboree tree at St Kilda Junction, Ormond Point midden site, and Cleve Gardens.

Access and Movement

The municipality is ideal for walking: it is built on a walking scale with shopping, parks and local facilities within walking distances of most residential properties.

The city’s off-road and on-road bicycle network connects the majority of areas within the municipality and the wider region. There are approximately 70km of existing on-road routes and more than 20km of existing off-road routes.

The municipality has an extensive public transport infrastructure network which includes one heavy rail, two light rails, six tram lines (15 services) and thirteen bus routes.

In 2006, 42.3% of all households owned 1 car, 21.7% owned 2 cars and 3.9% owned 3 or more cars. Compared to 2001, the 1 car and 3+ car ownership rate reduced by 0.2% and 0.3% respectively, while the 2 car ownership rate marginally increased by 0.1%.



21.03 ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABILE DEVELOPMENT

This section details objectives and strategies for Ecological Sustainability under the themes of:

21.03-1 Sustainable Land Use and Development

21.03-2 Sustainable Transport

21.03-1 Environmentally Sustainable Land Use and Development

Key Issues

The built environment has a significant impact on the wider natural environment and most current development practices are not sustainable in the long term. Council’s aim is to create a City and region with the smallest possible ecological footprint. To achieve this goal, Council considers sustainable land use and development as essential, including the promotion of a built environment that:

Moves towards the elimination of the use of non-renewable resources (such as fossil fuel based energy, mains water and materials).

Moves towards the elimination of solid waste production.

Moves towards the elimination of air, soil and water pollution.

Creates healthy indoor environments.

Protects and enhances natural eco-systems and cycles.

Designing and managing built form and physical infrastructure to better respond to a changing climate will contribute to improving the liveability and sustainability of local buildings and public spaces for the benefit of the wider community.

Objectives and strategies

1. To promote sustainable design and development.

1.1 Encourage resource-efficient design, material selection and construction techniques, that minimise negative and maximise positive environmental impacts.

1.2 Promote ecologically sustainable development through the use of industry standards and environmental performance assessment tools.

1.3 Encourage innovative landscape design that minimises water consumption and maximises biodiversity, including greater use of indigenous and drought tolerant plant species, recycled materials and water re-use and recycling, subject to heritage and urban character considerations.

1.4 Encourage water sensitive urban design in all new developments, to increase on-site stormwater retention and treatment to improve water quality to the bay, and to facilitate water conservation.

1.5 Encourage the retention of buildings or building elements that have significant potential for on-site reuse or and can be adapted to a variety of uses.

1.6 Ensure industrial, commercial and retail uses are planned to allow environmental best practice methods of operation, including waste recycling, water-wise use and reuse, and more renewable sources of power.



1.7 Promote improved environmental performance and heritage conservation as mutually supportive planning considerations, including through the retention of building fabric, and the sensitive installation of sustainable building elements.

Planning Scheme Implementation

The strategies will be implemented by:

Policy and the exercise of discretion

Assessing all planning permit applications for new development against the objectives and strategies for ecological sustainable design and development, and encouraging all developments to incorporate best practice sustainable design principles and techniques.

Applying the Urban Design Policy for Non-Residential Development and Multi-Unit Residential Development (Clause 22.06) to ensure that energy and resource efficiency is considered in the design of new non-residential development and residential developments over four storeys.

21.03-2 Sustainable Transport

Key Issues

Council’s four principles of sustainable transport are to:

⋅ deliver priority (i.e. give preference to sustainable transport modes),

⋅ increase connections,

⋅ improve safety, and

⋅ raise the profile of sustainable transport.

Walking is the most sustainable mode of transport and Council’s goal is to encourage more people to walk more often.

Commuter and recreational cyclists have different needs which must be recognised in planning for, and upgrading on road and off road, bicycle routes.

Port Phillip has a well established public transport network that adequately serves the needs of most residents, however there are some parts of the municipality where convenient access to public transport is more limited.

It is important that all road users are catered for and that the allocation of road space is fair and equitable. Council’s aim is to reduce non-essential car travel where there is an alternative transport choice, as a means to reduce issues associated with contested and congested road space.

Freight traffic needs to be directed to designated routes to maximise the efficiency of the transport network and minimise impacts on established residential areas.

Port Phillip has a high rate of private vehicle ownership, which places pressure on the road infrastructure and creates high parking demand. Council is committed to sustainable transport initiatives that encourage alternative modes of transport and reduces the dependence on cars.




1. To facilitate the use of sustainable transport modes in preference to private vehicle use.

1.1 Ensure new use and development supports the prioritisation of transport modes in the following order:

Walking

Cycling

Public transport

Freight

Multiple occupancy vehicles

Single occupancy vehicles

1.2 Facilitate integrated, and direct walking, cycling and public transport links in association with new development.

2. To create a walking network that is integrated, safe and accessible and encourages more people to walk more often.

2.1 Establish priority walking routes within and / or to:

Major, neighbourhood and local activity centres

Key facilities such as schools, community services / facilities and shops

Key visitor destinations including St Kilda foreshore and Station Pier / Port Melbourne foreshore.

Employment nodes including St Kilda Road and the Port Melbourne industrial area

Public transport nodes including Balaclava Train Station

Key open space areas including the foreshore and Albert Park Reserve

2.2 Ensure that walking routes are located and designed to:

Increase permeability throughout local neighbourhoods.

Be wide enough for comfort and to have a comfortable surface to walk on.

Make road crossing safe, easy and reduce delays for pedestrians.

Be uncluttered, safe and well-lit.

Incorporate Crime Prevention Through Design Principles.

Incorporate clear signage.

Provide legible links to and from major destinations.

2.3 Provide support infrastructure for pedestrians (such as footpaths, street furniture, lighting, and toilet facilities) in the development of public streets and spaces.

2.4 Ensure that land use and development which generates a high number of trips are located within activity centres and are easily accessible by walking

2.5 Ensure that priority is given to pedestrian access to, through and within new developments, including ‘mid block’ links through key development sites.



2.6 Apply Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles to all new development.

2.7 Encourage vehicle access to be provided from the rear of lots, via laneways. Where vehicle crossovers are supported on street frontages, ensure that they are designed to minimise any reduction in the continuity of the footpath.

3. To create a cycling network that is integrated, safe and accessible and encourages more people to cycle more often.

3.1 Support the extension of the existing network of dedicated cycle routes to improve the connections for on-road and off-road cyclists.

3.2 Ensure cycle routes are continuous and connected to key locations in Port Phillip including St Kilda Foreshore, Station Pier, Albert Park Reserve, St Kilda Road, and the activity centres.

3.3 Ensure that adequate end-of-trip facilities (showers, change rooms and secure bicycle lock up facilities) are provided, as appropriate.

3.4 Ensure new development provides passive surveillance of the bicycle network identified on the Sustainable Transport Framework Plan.

3.5 Minimise the impact of new development, including vehicle crossovers, on the bicycle network identified on the Sustainable Transport Framework Plan.

4. To facilitate an increase in the use of public transport.

4.1 Support improvements to the overall convenience, accessibility and safety of public transport, including public transport stops and interchanges.

4.2 Ensure major entertainment, recreation, retail, education and employment uses are accessible by public transport.

4.3 Direct land use and development which increases housing density, employment and visitation to locations which offer greatest access to public transport.

4.4 Support new route connections and extensions to address network gaps, in particular:

South Melbourne to Docklands

Port Melbourne to St Kilda

Link between the Route 112 tram and St Kilda Esplanade – Balaclava Road

Link between the Park Street tram and the St Kilda Road tram.

4.5 Advocate for road space changes to reduce the travel time of buses and trams relative to private vehicles on key routes.

5. To reduce the impact of vehicles on local areas.

5.1 Facilitate a reduction in travel demand by ensuring that activity centres provide access to a concentrated and diverse mix of goods and services.

5.2 Require all new use and development to be self-sufficient in on -site parking.

5.3 Allow for a reduction in the required number of on-site parking spaces where the provision of sustainable transport facilities / initiatives can reduce the demand



for parking through increased use of alternative modes of transport: walking, cycling, and public transport.

5.4 Support shared parking facilities in retail shopping strips.

5.5 Ensure that the cumulative traffic and parking impact of developments on an area is considered.

5.6 Encourage vehicle crossings to be located at the rear, via laneways, as the preferred location. Where this is not possible, encourage vehicle crossings to be shared between 2 or more dwellings.

5.7 Support traffic calming and parking management measures to improve safety and amenity.

6. To minimise the impact of heavy freight vehicles on the local road network.

6.1 Encourage heavy freight vehicles to use over-dimensional routes or identified freight routes.

6.2 Discourage heavy freight vehicles from using residential streets unless a specific destination applies to that area.

Exercise of Discretion:

Require all applications in retail shopping strips, commercial areas and industrial area that will result in an increase in through traffic in the surrounding residential area, or that seek a dispensation in car parking, to be accompanied by a traffic and parking analysis prepared by a suitably qualified consultant. The analysis should identify:

What the increase in car parking demand will be.

What impact this will have upon car parking demand in the area.

Whether the car parking can be accommodated on site, and what the impact of this will be upon street parking.

Where applicable, how the site will be accessed by heavy vehicles including the likely type and frequency of such vehicles, and the routes that they may use to access the site.

What the increase in traffic volume will be.


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21.04 LAND USE

This section details objectives and strategies for Land Use under the themes of:

21.04-1 Housing and Accommodation

21.04-2 Activity Centres

21.04-3 Office and Mixed Activity Areas

21.04-4 Industry

21.04-5 Public Open Space and Foreshore

21.04-6 Tourism and the Arts

21.04-7 Subdivision

21.04-8 Social Impact Assessments

Refer to the Landuse Framework Plan showing land uses across the municipality.

21.04-1 Housing and Accommodation

Key Issues

The City of Port Phillip’s resident population is projected to increase to 118,589 residents by the year 2026, which is a 31.1% increase from 2006 and an additional 28,131 people (Victoria in Future-2008).

The Inner Regional Housing Statement (2005) identified that Port Phillip has the capacity to accommodate approximately 16,300 new dwellings by the year 2030.

Meeting the demand for new housing must be carefully managed to protect the heritage, neighbourhood character and amenity of established residential areas, and the economic capacity of activity centres.

Strategic redevelopment sites and precincts (such as former industrial areas now zoned for mixed use) provide the key opportunity to accommodate a large proportion of Port Phillip’s new housing growth. These precincts are well-located in relation to shops, services and public transport.

Increased residential densities can also be provided within activity centres as part of shop-top housing or as larger mixed use developments on strategic sites. The intensity and scale of such developments will need to be in keeping with the scale and heritage qualities of these centres.

It is important that new residential development in established residential areas, including around activity centres, is sympathetic to the valued heritage and / or neighbourhood character of these locations.

As a part of housing growth, provision must be made for a variety of dwellings to target the needs of diverse households, lifestyles, income levels and lifecycle stages.

Future housing development must respond specifically to the need for more affordable housing, for housing which is accessible and adaptable for people with disabilities and for older persons (to enable ‘aging in place’), and larger dwellings suited to households



with children. The private housing market is currently not adequately providing for all of these housing types.

Backpackers’ lodges, which are classified as a residential building, have become an integral feature of the City of Port Phillip, however they have a tendency to generate off-site impacts on local residential amenity. It is important that they are appropriately managed to minimise their impact.


1. To provide significant opportunities for new residential development in designated locations which have the capacity for change, and which offer highest accessibility to public transport, shops, and social infrastructure.

1.1 Direct the majority of new residential development to preferred housing growth areas, as shown on the Housing Opportunities Framework Plan, to achieve:

Substantial residential growth within strategic sites and precincts located within or in close proximity to a Major Activity Centre. New housing will generally be in the form of higher density development. The height, scale and massing of new development must be in accordance with any Design and Development Overlay for the area, or must respect the surrounding built form context.

Moderate residential growth within the established retail / commercial strips of the Major Activity Centres, the Glen Huntly Road / Ormond Road Neighbourhood Activity Centre and the St Kilda Road Business 2 Zone. New housing will generally be in the form of shop-top housing above or to the rear of retail / commercial premises, or as part of more intensive mixed use developments on selected* larger sites. The intensity and scale of new development must respect the existing streetscape character and commercial context of the centre.

*As identified in Activity Centre Structure Plans.

2. To ensure that new residential development does not compromise the heritage, neighbourhood character and amenity values of established residential areas.

2.1 Limit new residential development within established residential areas, as shown on the Housing Opportunities Framework Plan, to achieve:

Incremental residential growth through well designed medium density infill development:

On sites with frontage to a Main Road adjacent to the (fixed rail) Principle Public Transport Network (PPTN).

Within areas proximate (approx 400m distance) to a Major Activity Centre, which have been identified by an approved Structure Plan or Urban Design Framework as having capacity for development based on a diverse neighbourhood character. All new development must be in accordance with the preferred character statement for the area.

On sites fronting Ormond Road and Glen Huntly Road, proximate to the Elwood Junction and Elwood Village activity centres. The height, scale and massing of new development must be in accordance with the Design and Development Overlay and, where applicable, the Heritage Overlay.

Limited residential growth in remaining residential areas (outside a Heritage Overlay), being locations which have a consistent neighbourhood character, or areas which do not offer proximity to a major activity centre or the fixed rail PPTN. New medium density housing will not be encouraged within these areas. All new development shall respect the prevailing neighbourhood character of the area.



Minimal residential growth in areas where an existing heritage overlay applies. All new development shall be in accordance with the Port Phillip Heritage Policy at Clause 22.04.

2.2 Ensure that the form and density of new residential development within established residential areas is determined by neighbourhood character considerations and not urban consolidation objectives.

Definition of Housing Growth Areas:

Substantial Residential Growth Areas

Strategically appropriate locations for higher density residential development (being proximate to major activity centres and / or the PPTN) which provide new housing opportunities as part of the renewal of precincts and large sites. They offer the potential for more intensive development through the creation of a new built form character.

Moderate Residential Growth Areas

Established retail / commercial strips within larger Activity Centres, which have the capacity to absorb some increase in development intensity. The location of development and level of intensification will vary across centres depending on the streetscape and heritage character, and lot size. New use and development must not compromise the economic function of the centre.

Incremental Residential Growth Areas

Established residential areas where there is justification for some further medium density infill housing, based on proximity to the PPTN and / or proximity to a Major Activity Centre, and where there is an existing diverse neighbourhood character capable of accommodating change.

Limited Residential Growth Areas

Established residential areas (outside a Heritage Overlay) where future medium density infill development is not encouraged based on: limited proximity to the PPTN and any Major or Neighbourhood Activity Centre, or the areas highly consistent neighbourhood character.

Minimal Residential Growth Areas

Established residential areas within a Heritage Overlay where new development will be minimised in order to retain recognised heritage values.

3. To support a diverse range of housing types to suit the needs of Port Phillip’s community.

3.1 Support private, public and community sector involvement in the provision of housing to ensure that a range of housing choices is available.

3.2 Support the retention and provision of affordable housing (public, community and private) for lower income households, including the provision of rooming / boarding houses, single bedroom and bed-sit flats, and crisis accommodation.

3.3 Discourage the conversion of registered rooming houses into other forms of residential buildings, such as backpackers’ lodges.

3.4 Ensure the provision of universally accessible and adaptable housing for people of all abilities and ages.

3.5 Encourage flexible housing design which enables adaptation as household needs change over time, and to enable people to work from home.

3.6 Encourage the retention of larger dwellings that are suitable for households with children.

4. To ensure a high level of amenity for existing residents.

4.1 Ensure that the reasonable expectations of amenity for existing residential uses are maintained, including privacy, access to sunlight and adequate open space.

5. To minimise potential amenity conflicts between residential and non-residential uses.



5.1 Discourage non-residential land uses from locating within established residential areas, except where a net community benefit to the local community can be demonstrated and the amenity of the area will not be adversely affected.

5.2 Ensure new housing within Business 1, Business 2, Business 5 and Mixed Use Zones takes into account the amenity impacts of existing and potential future non-residential uses, through appropriate design and management measures including acoustic attenuation.

5.3 Encourage new housing adjacent to industrial areas, main roads and rail lines to incorporate appropriate design measures to minimise amenity impacts, including acoustic attenuation.

5.4 Require backpackers’ lodges to incorporate measures to minimise their impact on the amenity of the area, including noise mitigation.

5.5 Support a caretaker’s dwelling only where it can be demonstrated that is a necessary ancillary use to a building or business operation (existing or proposed) on the site.


These strategies will be implemented by:


Applying the Heritage Policy (Clause 22.04) to manage new development in all areas covered by a Heritage Overlay.

Applying the Urban Design Policy for Non Residential Development and Multi-Unit Residential Development (Clause 22.06) to ensure new development responds to the site and its context, contributes positively to neighbourhood character, is energy efficient and minimises detrimental impacts on neighbouring properties.

Applying the Accessible Buildings Policy (Clause 22.05) to ensure new residential development is accessible and adaptable.

Applying the Non-Residential Uses in the Residential Zone Policy (Clause 22.01) to ensure that the amenity of existing residential areas is protected from non-residential uses.

Applying the Backpackers’ Lodges Policy (Clause 22.02) to ensure that backpackers’ lodges are appropriately located.

Applying the Caretaker’s Dwellings in Industrial and Business Zones Policy (Clause 22.03) to ensure that caretaker’s houses are appropriately located.

Applying Neighbourhood Policies at Clause 21.06 in the assessment of planning applications, to implement approved Structure Plans for Major Activity Centres.

Zones and overlays

Applying the Residential 1 Zone to established residential areas.

Applying the Mixed Use Zone to former industrial areas on the periphery of major activity centres to provide opportunities for new well located residential development at increased densities.



Applying the Business 2 and Business 5 Zones to areas where a mix of residential and office uses is encouraged.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to manage the design and built form of new higher density housing, in line with preferred character statements.

Applying the Heritage Overlay to identified heritage places to ensure new development respects the significance of the place.

Applying the Environmental Audit Overlay to ensure that potentially contaminated land that may be used for a sensitive use is identified.

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PREFERRED HOUSING GROWTH AREA

Substantial Residential Growth Areas

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Incremental Change Areas*

Limited Change Areas

Minimal Change Areas

Non Residential Areas

Primary Public Transport Transport Network (Fixed Rail) on Main Road

* Other areas that will be considered for incremental change include:

• Residentially zoned areas within 400m of a Major Activity Centre which have been identified by an approved Structure Plan or Urban Design Framework as having capacity for development.

• Sites with a frontage to a Main Road and the PPTN as identified on the Housing Opportunities Framework Plan.

Note: This map is indicative only. Boundaries are generally in accordance with land use zoning. Refer to the Port Phillip Planning Sheme Maps for

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21.04-2 Activity Centres

Key Issues

Activity centres are centres for business, shopping, working and leisure. Some centres also contain community facilities related to public administration, education, health and emergency services and are important locations for the development of different types of housing, including forms of higher density housing. Port Phillip has four Major Activity Centres and six Neighbourhood Activity Centres, as designated under Melbourne 2030.

Port Phillip has four smaller local centres – Inkerman / Grey Streets, St Kilda; Inkerman Street, East St Kilda; Brighton Road, Elwood; and Graham Street, Port Melbourne. These centres serve a limited convenience goods and services role (e.g. provision of milk and bread).

It is important to retain a diverse business mix within Port Phillip’s activity centres to ensure that they remain economically viable and continue to support the needs of the local and wider community. This, coupled with the projected retail demand in each of the centres, means that available built form capacity within existing commercially zoned areas will need to be maximised.

Whilst retail and hospitality have traditionally featured strongly in the composition of Port Phillip’s activity centres, it is important to explore means by which further office and employment-generating uses in activity centre can be fostered.

The distinctiveness and diversity of individual centres are an important part of Port Phillip’s identity and need to be protected and reinforced. Replacing these characteristics with more homogenous and generic offerings is undesirable.

Port Phillip’s activity centres play an important role in supporting and hosting visitation, including local and regional entertainment uses, which have local links and celebrate the creativity and diversity of the local community. Cultural tourism should continue to be provided for within activity centres and managed to minimise adverse affects on the amenity of the area.

Port Phillip’s activity centres are at a mature stage of development and perform a complex range of retail, commercial and entertainment functions. Many are subject to extensive heritage controls. Detailed structure plans will be required to determine where, and how much, housing can be accommodated whilst ensuring the viability of economic functions and protection of heritage character.

Port Phillip has a number of established ‘Community Hubs’ located within the Major and Neighbourhood Activity Centres – related community facilities and services located together or close to each other in order to share resources, audiences and target groups. It is important that access to these services and facilities is maintained and improved and that new services and facilities are clustered or co-located wherever possible.


1. To maintain and enhance a network of sustainable and viable activity centres.

1.1 Support land uses which contribute to Major and Neighbourhood Activity Centres being self sufficient in the provision of daily and weekly retail goods and personal services to the local community.



1.2 Provide opportunities for retail growth within Major Activity Centres, in accordance with approved Structure Plans, to support the projected increase in population and retail spending across Port Phillip.

1.3 Accommodate retail growth through intensification of development within existing retail strips (Business 1 Zones) rather than expansion of retail strips, subject to heritage and character considerations.

1.4 Consider the extension of existing retail strips only where this would:

Contribute significantly to an improvement in the integration of the established activity centre with the surrounding area, and/or create improved interface conditions;

Facilitate a correction of known retail gaps or shortfalls, or

Provide for an additional or improved public space.

1.5 Achieve a continuous retail edge within the core retail areas of Major and Neighbourhood Activity Centres by encouraging office and other non-core retail uses to locate above and/or behind ground the floor frontage.

1.6 Ensure new housing in activity centres takes into account the amenity impacts of established and future non-residential uses, through appropriate design and management measures, including noise attenuation.

2. To reinforce the distinctiveness and diversity of individual activity centres across Port Phillip.

2.1 Ensure new uses support the future strategic role and function of each activity centre, as defined in Table 1.

2.2 Develop and implement Structure Plans for all Major Activity Centres to guide the future use and development of these centres.

3. To support cultural tourism in the activity centres that reflects the role and function of individual centres whilst minimising adverse amenity impacts.

3.1 Direct larger scale regional entertainment uses to the Port Melbourne Activity Centre (Bay Street), Port Melbourne and the St Kilda Activity Centre, as specified in Clause 21.06.

3.2 Support smaller scale local entertainment uses in the Major and Neighbourhood Activity Centres identified in Table 1, where they do not adversely affect residential amenity, or displace the provision of retail goods and services.

3.3 Discourage new bar or tavern uses, except in association with existing food and drink premises located on the ground floor.

3.4 Minimise the exposure of residential uses to the negative impacts of tourism activities such as late night noise generated by entertainment and restaurant premises and traffic and parking congestion.

3.5 Discourage the location of entertainment uses outside designated activity centres. Where located outside activity centres, only consider applications for entertainment uses where:

The amenity of adjoining properties will not be adversely affected by way of noise, hours or operation, and traffic and car parking issues.



There is adequate access to public transport or other transport means (e.g. taxi ranks).

Table 1: Activity Centres in Port Phillip.

Refer to relevant neighbourhood in Clause 21.06 for more specific guidance on land uses.

Strategic role and function – future direction

Activity Centre Type

Location

The boundaries of each centre are generally defined by the Business 1 Zone boundaries, or in accordance with an approved Structure Plan.

Specialty retail goods / services (regional catchment)

Daily/w

eekly retail goods and services (local catchment)

Convenience goods and services only (e.g. m

ilk and bread)

Regional entertainm

ent/tourism (includes taverns/nightclubs)

Local entertainment (includes restaurants and cafes)

Retail show

rooms / restricted retail / bulky goods

Increased residential use (subject to heritage/amenity considerations, or as

guided by Structure Plans)

Focus for comm

unity services / facilities.

Bay Street, Port Melbourne ● ● ● ● ●

South Melbourne Central ● ● ● ● ● ●

Carlisle Street, Balaclava ● ● ● ● ●

Major

Fitzroy / Acland Streets, St Kilda ● ● ● ● ● ●

Centre Avenue, Garden City ●

Bridport / Victoria Streets, Albert Park ● ●

Armstrong Street, Middle Park ● ●

Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea ● ●

Tennyson Street, Elwood ● ●

Neighbourhood

Ormond / Glen Huntly Roads, Elwood ● ● ● ●

4. To ensure residential development within activity centres does not compromise the primary commercial and cultural role of these centres.

4.1 Ensure new residential development within activity centres does not diminish future opportunities for retail expansion, particularly within core retail areas.

4.2 Facilitate new residential development within Major Activity Centres and on key sites and precincts, as defined by Structure Plans.

4.3 Encourage residential use and development above and/or behind the ground floor frontage in the Major Activity Centres and the Ormond Road / Glen Huntly Road Neighbourhood Activity Centre.



4.4 Ensure residential development in the Neighbourhood Activity Centres of Bridport Street / Victoria Avenue, Albert Park; Armstrong Street, Middle Park and Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea respects the heritage scale and form of these centres, recognising that the heritage controls may limit the ability to develop at higher densities.

4.5 Limit residential development in the Neighbourhood Activity Centres of Tennyson Street, Elwood and Centre Avenue, Port Melbourne, being locations which do not offer direct access to the Principle Public Transport Network.

5. To ensure new uses in activity centres do not adversely affect the amenity of adjacent residential areas.

5.1 Clearly define the activity centre boundaries in Structure Plans.

5.2 Support opportunities to improve the interface of activity centres with surrounding residential areas by encouraging greater consistency in land use and built form intensity.

5.3 Discourage new uses that are incompatible with surrounding residential land use by way of the proposed level of activity, generation of traffic, hours of operation and car parking.

6. To ensure the location of community services and facilities are equitable and accessible, and meet community needs.

6.1 Support new community facilities and services in locations where there are existing clusters (see Table 1), or other locations identified on the Neighbourhood Maps at Clause 21.06.

6.2 Support the development and redevelopment of flexible community facilities that respond to changing service needs and uses.

6.3 Ensure that community facilities are concentrated in activity centres which are well serviced by public transport.





Zones and overlays

Applying the Business 1 Zone to retail strips within activity centres.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to guide the intensity of new development within activity centres.

Applying the Heritage Overlay to ensure that the scale and heritage qualities of the traditional retail strips within activity centres are maintained.

21.04-3 Office and Mixed Activity Areas

Key Issues



Port Phillip's office and mixed activity areas are those areas that accommodate either predominantly office uses, or a mix of residential and business uses.

St Kilda Road has traditionally provided a location for office and related commercial uses that support the capital city function, however this area is under increased pressure for housing. Albert Road in South Melbourne is also under increased pressure for housing, given its premier location adjacent to Albert Park reserve.

Port Phillip's Mixed Use Zones provide for a range of residential, commercial, industrial and other uses that complement the mixed use function of the locality. It is important that the range of uses is managed appropriately to ensure that residential amenity is protected and at the same time ensuring that commercial opportunities are not unreasonably constrained.

A number of Port Phillip’s Mixed Use Zones are identified as key locations for increased housing growth. These areas are strategically located within / adjacent Major Activity Centres and therefore provide good access to retail goods and services and public transport infrastructure. The potential degree of change for these areas needs to be clearly defined and managed appropriately.


1. To ensure new uses support the future strategic role and function of the office and mixed activity areas, as defined in Table 2.

1.1 Support the consolidation of the Business 5 zone areas as vibrant office and higher density residential precincts.

1.2 Encourage uses within the Business 5 zone areas that cater for the daily convenience needs of people who live and work in these areas, including take away food premises, convenience shops and personal services.

1.3 Support increased residential densities, generally in the form of higher density development, in all Mixed Use zones.

1.4 Discourage retail uses (shops) in the Mixed Use and Business 2 zones, unless it can be demonstrated that that they do not compete with the primary retail function of an adjacent major activity centre and they do not adversely impact on the amenity of adjoining areas, including car parking impacts.

1.5 Ensure retail showrooms and restricted retail uses to locate only in the precincts identified in Table 2.

1.6 Allow new industrial uses in the Mixed Use zone, only where they do not adversely impact on residential amenity.

2. To facilitate viable and vibrant business activity in office and mixed-use precincts.

2.1 Encourage businesses that cater for growing demand in the property and business services, cultural and recreation services, printing, publishing and media sectors.

2.2 Ensure that the nature and intensity of office and commercial activity is appropriate to its location.

2.3 Maintain and promote active land uses at ground floor that encourage pedestrian activity.



2.4 Encourage residential uses above the ground floor in the Business 2 and Business 5 zones, to ensure that commercial functions are not lost.

2.5 Maintain a variety of subdivision layouts and lot sizes to accommodate a range of commercial uses.

2.6 Encourage the provision of generous ground level floor-to-ceiling heights to provide for current or future commercial land uses.

2.7 Ensure new use and development provides appropriate car parking, storage and loading facilities.

Table 2: Office and Mixed Use Activity Areas in Port Phillip

Refer to relevant neighbourhood in Clause 21.06 for more specific guidance on land uses.


Activity Area (by zone)

Location

The boundaries of each centre are defined by the Zone boundaries, or in accordance with an approved Structure Plan

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ployment node

Com

mercial / office role

Intensification of housing (subject to heritage and am

enity considerations)

Active ground floor uses

Retail show

rooms / restricted retail

Light industrial / warehouse role.

St Kilda Road, South Melbourne P P P S Business 5 Zone

Albert Road, South Melbourne P P P S

St Kilda Road South P P S P S Business 2 Zone

Wellington Street, St Kilda P P P

Bay Street, Port Melbourne S P P S

Kings Way / Dorcas Street, South Melbourne P P P

Kings Way Mixed Use Corridor, South Melbourne S S P S

City Road Wedge Precinct, South Melbourne S P P S

Greeves Street, St Kilda S P S

Inkerman/Pakington Street, Balaclava S P S S

Mixed Use Zone

Chapel Street, Balaclava S P S

P = Primary function; S = Secondary / supporting function.

3. To ensure uses do not adversely impact on residential amenity.

3.1 Require all non-residential uses to manage off-site impacts such as noise, traffic generation and parking to limit the effect on residential amenity.



3.2 Discourage an industrial or warehouse use if it will have an adverse amenity impact upon surrounding residential uses, or if the site is currently used for a dwelling.

3.3 Ensure residential development addresses the amenity impacts of established and potential future non-residential uses, including noise attenuation measures in dwellings to protect future occupants.





Zones and overlays

Applying the Business 2 Zone and Business 5 Zone to existing office and commercial precincts.

Applying the Mixed Use Zone to encourage a mix of office/commercial and residential uses.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to facilitate increased residential and commercial / office densities.

Applying the Development Contributions Plan Overlay to the Port Melbourne Mixed Use Growth Area.

21.04-4 Industry

Key Issues

The industrial areas of Port Phillip represent one of the largest concentrations of industrial land in inner Melbourne and play an important role in generating employment, production and economic activity.

Protecting the future viability and efficiency of Port operations and the associated rail and road network are crucial, but must be achieved in a sustainable manner. The potential impact of a growing Port and related freight transport corridors on the local environment and on local communities needs also needs to be carefully managed.

A significant portion of older industrial building stock is under pressure for upgrading as technology and the requirements of industry change.

Traditional land uses in the industrial zones are being replaced by new uses including offices, small-scale warehousing and high-tech industries.

There is increasing tension between industry and surrounding residential areas due to traffic, noise and other amenity-related issues.

The integrity of industrial and commercial areas should not be compromised by residential uses and in particular, by caretaker's dwellings being used solely for residential purposes unrelated to the industrial or commercial activities on the same site.



The gradual but cumulative loss of industrially zoned land through “spot rezoning” of land is an issue that needs to be monitored carefully.


1. To ensure new uses support the future strategic role and function of the industrial areas, as defined in Table 3.

Table 3: Industrial Areas in Port Phillip (refer to relevant neighbourhood in Clause 21.06 for more specific guidance on land uses).


Industry Type (by zone)

Location

The boundaries of each area are generally defined by the Business 3 Zone, the Industrial 1 Zone and the Industrial 3 Zone

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ployment R

ole

Core Industrial / M

anufacturing Role

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arehouse role

Office / com

mercial role

High technology/know

ledge based industry cluster

Port Melbourne (Fishermans Bend) ● ● ● ● Industrial 1 Zone

South Melbourne (Fishermans Bend) ● ● ● ●

South Melbourne West ● ● ●

William Street, Balaclava ● ●

Industrial 3 Zone

Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne ● ●

Eastern Business District, SMC ● ● ● ●

Western Business District, SMC ● ● ● ●

Boundary Street, South Melbourne ●

Crockford Street, Port Melbourne ●

Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne ● ●

Business 3 Zone

Bertie Street, Port Melbourne ●

2. To protect and enhance the economic viability and sustainability of Port Phillip’s industrial areas, including the Port.

2.1 Support the ongoing role of Fishermans Bend, Port Melbourne, as the industrial hub of Port Phillip.

2.2 Limit the expansion of commercial and office uses within Fishermans Bend, Port Melbourne, which are not ancillary to a primary industrial use on the site.

2.3 Encourage Port activities and operations which are commercially, environmentally and socially sustainable.

2.4 Protect industrial areas from encroachment by sensitive land uses.

2.5 Maintain a variety of subdivision layouts and lot sizes to accommodate a range of industrial uses.

2.6 Support uses that cater to the workers in the area.



2.7 Ensure new uses provide appropriate car parking, storage, and loading facilities.

2.8 Ensure that commercial operations are environmentally sustainable, particularly in relation to resource use and waste management.

2.9 Discourage caretaker’s dwellings in the Industrial 1, 3 and Business 3 zones, unless it can be demonstrated that is a necessary ancillary use to a building, operation or place proposed or existing on the site.

3. To minimise the impacts of Port growth and related freight transport corridors, on the local environment and on local communities.

3.1 Implement an efficient road and rail freight network which reduces the dependence on road freight, addresses road congestion and redirects freight traffic away from residential areas.

3.2 Enhance road freight access from Webb Dock to the Westgate Freeway via improvements to Todd Road and implementation of the Plummer Street bypass.

3.3 Seek to establish buffer areas around the Port to protect the amenity at the Garden City residential interface.

4. To ensure that industrial areas co-exist harmoniously with adjoining residential and other land-use precincts and do not compromise the amenity of surrounding areas.

4.1 Encourage all industries to adopt Environmental Management Plans.

4.2 Ensure new industrial uses incorporate measures to minimise environmental impacts including air, water, noise and soil pollution.

4.3 Ensure sufficient buffer distances between industrial and non-industrial land uses to minimise the potential for conflict.




Applying the Subdivision Policy (Clause 22.09) to ensure the retention of a range of lot sizes that can accommodate a range of industrial uses.

Applying the Caretaker’s Dwellings in Industrial and Business Zones Policy (Clause 22.16) to ensure that caretaker’s dwellings are appropriately located and do not adversely affect the commercial / industrial functions of an area.

Using the South Melbourne Central Structure Plan, 2007 in the assessment of planning applications in South Melbourne.

Zones and overlays

Applying the Industrial 1 Zone to the core industrial area.

Applying the Industrial 3 Zone to appropriate areas to promote a range of light industrial / commercial uses.

Applying the Business 3 Zone to appropriate areas to promote a mixture of light industrial and commercial / office uses.



Applying the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 9 Docklands Buffer Overlay) to areas within proximity to Docklands.

Applying the Environmental Audit Overlay to former industrial sites which are now within residential and mixed use areas.

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21.04-5 Public Open Space and Foreshore

Key Issues

Public open space refers to outdoor space that is in the public realm and is freely accessible. Port Phillip’s vision for public open space is ‘A city where public open spaces define the city’s character and respond to its people’s need for places to rest, recreate and be inspired’. The Open Space and Foreshore Framework Plan shows the public open space areas within Port Phillip.

There is a range of programmed activities in public open space areas in Port Phillip, including beach and foreshore events, supervised playground activities, horticultural activities and arts programs. The impacts of these events upon public access to open space needs to be monitored and managed.

As the population increases, the public open space areas in Port Phillip will experience greater demand for use by residents and visitors alike. Existing public open space areas will need to be optimised, and new open space created where possible, to address this demand.

The public realm is more inclusive, useable, safe and enjoyable if it is accessible to everyone. Changes to the physical environment which create access and equity are the key to inclusion of people with a disability in the community.

Streetscapes provide opportunities for public use, particularly for communal meeting and exercise. The design and treatment of streetscapes should respond to these uses.

Many of Port Phillip’s parks and gardens were created in the 19th century and are of cultural heritage significance, particularly those with formal landscapes such as St Kilda Botanical Gardens and St Vincent Gardens in South Melbourne. The significance of these areas needs to be protected and balanced with their role as a place for leisure.

The foreshore, from Webb Dock in Port Melbourne to Head Street in Elwood, is Port Phillip’s most outstanding natural and cultural asset and plays a very important social and recreational role for the local and wider population. Sensitive environmental management is essential in ensuring that the foreshore remains an attractive destination and continues to support a range of local flora and fauna.

The foreshore and Albert Park reserve are significant public open space assets and host a wide range of entertainment, sport and recreational activities. This influences the infrastructure needs of these areas and can impact on access to open space for local users.


1. To create a public open space network that caters for a diverse range of users and is accessible to all.

1.1 Aim to provide all residents with access to high quality open space within walking distance of their home (400-500 metres).

1.2 Ensure that public open space offers a diversity of functions and experiences and continues to host a range of leisure, tourism, recreation, cultural, social and sporting activities to meet the needs of all users.

1.3 Ensure public open space areas and facilities are accessible for use by people of all ages and abilities.



1.4 Maximise public safety within all public open space areas, through applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles to the design of all spaces and connections.

1.5 Encourage facilities at key locations to provide information and signage about accessing key tourist/open space areas.

1.6 Identify and support the establishment of new open space linkages, and the improvement of existing linkages, to connect public open space areas throughout Port Phillip and to the regional open space network.

2. To ensure the retention and optimum provision of high quality public open space.

2.1 Secure the future of existing open space sites through applying either a Public Park and Recreation Zone or Public Conservation and Resource Zone.

2.2 Ensure that there is no loss of land currently used for public open space, unless all of the following can be demonstrated:

The available land offers poor amenity for public open space use (the criteria for poor amenity of public open space is that it is under utilised; offers poor connection to other spaces or streets; is unsafe for users; offers poor accessibility, and has little potential for improvement as functional public open space).

Alternative sites of higher quality can be identified for acquisition.

Net community gain can be guaranteed by an alternative land use.

2.3 Pursue opportunities to acquire land in appropriate locations to increase the amount of useable open space, including adjacent to existing open space areas, to offset increases in population and the decline in the provision of private open space.

2.4 Prioritise the acquisition of new public open space in neighbourhoods identified as being currently deficient: Ripponlea, south of Glen Eira Road; East St Kilda, especially east of Hotham Street; South Melbourne, especially north of Park Street.

2.5 Require a minimum 5% open space contribution (as either land or cash) in association with the future subdivision of all land, to support enhancement of the open space network through acquisition or the development of existing spaces.

2.6 Seek opportunities to develop public open space with other land managers such as schools, Parks Victoria and VicTrack.

2.7 Ensure the environmental or recreational value of any surplus Government land is considered prior to its sale or disposal.

2.8 Ensure that the buildings and private space within new developments adjacent public open space areas are clearly delineated and do not degrade the values of the existing public open space.

3. To protect and enhance the physical and cultural heritage values, and environmental attributes of public open space.

3.1 Support commercial facilities in public open spaces only where:

The facility is located in an existing building or an existing building is replaced with one of a scale and character which is sympathetic to the surrounding landscape or built form.



The facility will enhance the range of facilities available and not disadvantage existing users.

Environmental issues such as waste management, traffic movement and parking can be satisfactorily addressed.

3.2 Protect public open space from overshadowing by private development.

3.3 Protect the identified significant heritage features and qualities of Port Phillip’s gardens and parks, including identified natural heritage areas.

3.4 Protect environmentally sensitive sites (particularly sites that are important havens for native and introduced species), flora and fauna, water quality and ecosystems that make up public open space.

3.5 Support innovative and environmentally sustainable design approaches to landscape design and construction, including the greater use of indigenous plant species, recycled materials, low water use and recycling.

3.6 Retain and enhance the established mature trees that line Port Phillip’s streets and attractive landscape elements in the public realm.

3.7 Enhance the landscape quality of Port Phillip’s key boulevards including St Kilda Road, Brighton Road, Queens Road, The Boulevard, Beach Street, Beaconsfield Parade, Kerferd Road, Jacka Boulevard, The Esplanade, Marine Parade, Ormond Esplanade, Bay Street and Fitzroy Street.

3.8 Require all development proposals involving works and building within historic parks and reserves to be considered in accordance with the relevant Management Plan.

3.9 Consider any relevant Management Plans when assessing applications for new use or development.

4. To achieve a sustainable balance between preserving public open space, including the foreshore, and meeting the needs of users.

4.1 Ensure that new uses make a positive contribution to the public open space area and offer a net community benefit.

4.2 Consider the competing demands and potential conflicts of foreshore users, visitors and residents, and implement appropriate management measures.

4.3 Support measures to improve the coordination between various state and local authorities responsible for management of the foreshore and waters of Port Phillip Bay.

5. To protect, manage and enhance the foreshore as an important natural, recreational and tourism asset.

5.1 Facilitate widespread use and visitation along the foreshore, through reinforcing a series of activity destinations including at Elwood, St Kilda and Port Melbourne, connected by high quality pedestrian and cycle links.

5.2 Ensure use and development on the foreshore:

Maintains and contributes to the continuity of public access to the foreshore.

Supports active year round use of the foreshore.



Is located in an existing building or in a new building that replaces an existing building.

Is sympathetic to the surrounding coastal landscape and built environment and does not disrupt important views and vistas.

Does not reduce the net volume of public open space available to the general public on the foreshore.

Compliments and enhances the prevailing land uses in the area and does not disadvantage existing foreshore users.

Does not increase traffic congestion, parking, pedestrian or cyclist circulation problems.

Does not increase air, water or noise pollution, result in the removal of significant vegetation, or pose any other threat to the sensitive natural environment.

Incorporates a waste management plan if the use involves the sale and consumption of food and drink.

Is appropriate in the context of the impacts of climate change.

5.3 Enhance the physical environment of the foreshore to provide a range of services and facilities to meet the needs of users and to maintain a high quality setting for recreation.

5.4 Consider any proposed expansion of Webb Dock and any other Dock activities or other water based activities against the potential impact on local residents and the needs of businesses.

6. To maintain an active waterfront of relevant coastal dependant uses.

6.1 Discourage uses that do not rely on the foreshore for the operation of their activities.

7. To recognise the economic value and contribution of the foreshore to both the local and regional economy.

7.1 Manage and enhance the foreshore as an important tourism asset which appeals to local, national and international visitors.

7.2 Support environmentally sustainable tourism services and facilities.




Applying the St Kilda Foreshore Area Policy (Clause 22.10) to ensure that new use and development achieves the objectives and strategies set out in the St Kilda Urban Design Framework 2002.

Zones and overlays

Applying the Design and Development Overlay (Schedules 1, 5, 6, 7, 11 and 12) which specifies absolute maximum heights to all areas within the view shed of, and which may impact on, the foreshore, and to protect foreshore areas from overshadowing in mid-winter.



Applying the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 10) to the Port Phillip Coastal Area to manage all development to respect identified foreshore values.

Applying the Environmental Significance Overlay to identify areas where the development of land may be affected by environmental constraints and to ensure that any development is compatible with identified environmental values.

Applying the Public Acquisition Overlay in appropriate locations to facilitate the expansion of existing public open space areas.

Applying the Special Use Zone to the St Kilda Triangle Site to facilitate the renewal of this strategic location as a cultural, recreational and entertainment node.

Applying the Public Park and Recreation Zone to all areas of open space and parklands.

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21.04-6 Tourism and the Arts

Key Issues

Port Phillip is a major metropolitan, regional and national tourist destination with a range of entertainment uses, facilities and festivals. They are an important part of the local economy and contribute to the municipality’s strong cultural identity.

The social and cultural benefits of tourist and entertainment uses need to be balanced with the amenity impacts associated with such uses, to ensure that Port Phillip continues to be a desirable place to visit and to live.

Tourism and entertainment uses evolve over time. It is important to recognise the changing nature of these uses in order to plan for their appropriate management.

Council acknowledges the entertainment role of the existing gaming venues in the municipality, however gaming venues need to be appropriately sited and managed to ensure that the amenity, social and economic impacts of gaming on the community are minimised.

Port Phillip is committed to facilitating the community’s capacity to develop, appreciate and express creativity and vitality through arts and cultural activities.

Objectives and Strategies

1. To promote Port Phillip as a premier tourist destination.

1.1 Support festivals and cultural events which appeal to local, national and international visitors and deliver benefits to the local community.

1.2 Encourage attractions and local tourism ventures in areas with capacity to accommodate visitation without amenity or environmental impacts.

1.3 Encourage ecologically focussed tourism.

2. To improve access to Port Phillip’s attractions.

2.1 Encourage the provision of a range of facilities and infrastructure to support tourism needs.

2.2 Encourage the development of public transport links and alternatives to private motor vehicle transport to gain access to and around Port Phillip’s major tourist nodes.

2.3 Encourage ‘way-finding’ amenities, including signage in appropriate locations, to support Port Phillip’s major tourist nodes and attractions.

3. To minimise the impact of tourism and entertainment uses.

3.1 Ensure harm minimisation and safety and amenity management is considered in tourism and entertainment uses.

3.2 Require all festivals and cultural events to minimise adverse amenity impacts on the surrounding land use and the environment.

3.3 Late night entertainment uses must not be concentrated to the extent that there are significant adverse cumulative impacts on the amenity of the surrounding area, including (but not limited to):

- Noise emitted from the premises



- Noise and disturbance from patrons arriving at and departing the premises

- Real and perceived impacts on community safety

- Alcohol-related harm and anti-social behaviour in and around the premises

- Littering, street fouling and vandalism

- Congestion and noise from on-street, over-flow parking or vehicles accessing off-street car parking

3.4 Applications for an entertainment use operating after 10pm must submit a ‘Noise and Amenity Action Plan’ which demonstrates how amenity impacts will be prevented and, where necessary, addressed.

4. To minimise the impact of gaming venues.

4.1 Discourage new gaming venues from locating within the municipality, especially when an adverse social impact can be anticipated.

4.2 Ensure that existing gaming venues are appropriately managed to minimise their impact on surrounding residential and / or commercial areas.

5. To create an environment in which the arts can flourish.

5.1 Support and encourage independent artist-managed exhibition spaces.

5.2 Support and encourage the development of affordable housing / commercial spaces suitable for use as artist residencies / studios.

Planning Scheme Implementation These strategies will be implemented by:


Applying the Gaming Policy (Clause 22.07) to ensure that gaming venues are appropriately located and minimise their impact on the community.

21.04-7 Subdivision

Key Issues

Port Phillip’s population is projected to increase to 112,897 residents by the year 2030, which is a 40% increase since 2001 and an additional 32,345 people. This, combined with the reduction in the provision of private open space, will place significant pressure on the existing public open space in Port Phillip.

The lot size and dimensions, or ‘grain’ (frontage and depth), of a subdivision is an integral part of the urban character of an area. Any new lots that are created need to be similar in size to those in the surrounding area to assist in maintaining the urban character of the streetscape.

Car parking is at a premium within the municipality, therefore any proposed subdivision needs to consider, and make adequate provision for, car parking to minimise the impact on the supply and demand for on-street car spaces.

Objectives and Strategies

1. To ensure that the subdivision of land is appropriate in terms of its location, preferred land use and requirements for car parking provision.



1.1 Require the subdivision of land to respond to its context in terms of the size of lots and their layout in relation to the surrounding area.

1.2 Ensure the subdivision of land supports any strategic land use direction identified for the site and / or locality.

1.2 Ensure that the subdivision of land makes adequate provision for car parking, having regard to the use (existing and proposed) of buildings on the land.




Applying the Subdivision Policy (Clause 22.09) to facilitate the appropriate subdivision of land.

21.04- 8 Social Impact Assessments

Objective and Strategy

1. To ensure major land use and development proposals deliver a positive social benefit to the community.

1.1 Consider and address the social impacts of major land use and development

proposals, through requiring the preparation of a Social Impact Assessment in association with planning applications which meet one or more of the following criteria:

- Proposals for a residential development where the form or density is not anticipated by existing planning scheme policy and provisions, or by supporting strategic plans (including Activity Centre Structure Plans or Housing Strategy).

- Proposals for a residential development expressly aimed at accommodating over 20 residents of a specific age cohort or with high needs.

- Where a planning permit or rezoning is required for a new venue or a change to an existing venue where gambling occurs.

- Proposals for new Taverns, Nightclubs and Hotels, or where an increase in the patron numbers to such Licensed Venues is proposed.

- Rezoning of land from an Industrial, Business or Public Use zone which enables residential use for the first time.

- Rezoning of public open space.



21.05 BUILT FORM

This section details objectives and strategies for Built Form under the themes of:

Heritage

Urban Structure and Character

Urban Design and the Public Realm

Physical Infrastructure

21.05-1 Heritage

Key Issues

Port Phillip’s heritage places are among the most significant in Melbourne and include both built form elements and the natural environment.

All heritage places need to be recognised and protected, and new development in heritage areas needs to be sympathetically integrated with existing buildings so that it makes a positive contribution to the heritage value of the municipality.

The incremental loss of contributory buildings (through demolition) within heritage areas has and will continue to affect the integrity of these places.

Port Phillip’s cultural heritage encompasses buildings, public places and spaces, and heritage landmarks and icons, and the way in which they interact creates a ‘sense of place’. The elements which make a place unique need to be protected and enhanced.

The City of Port Phillip has an important pre-European settlement history, including sacred sites, places and objects. New use and development needs to be appropriately managed to ensure it does not adversely affect its heritage significance.


1. To conserve and enhance the architectural and cultural heritage of Port Phillip.

1.1 Protect, conserve and enhance all identified significant and contributory places, including buildings, trees and streetscapes.

1.2 Protect the original subdivision patterns within heritage places.

1.3 Support the restoration and renovation of heritage buildings and discourage their demolition.

1.4 Encourage high quality design that positively contributes to identified heritage values.

1.5 Ensure that new development respects and enhances the scale, form and setbacks of nearby heritage buildings.

1.6 Encourage urban consolidation only where it can be achieved without affecting heritage significance.

1.7 Protect the identified significant heritage features and qualities of Port Phillip’s gardens and parks.



1.8 Ensure that development in public spaces is consistent with the identified heritage characteristics of Port Phillip’s heritage places.

1.9 Maintain the visual prominence of historic buildings, local landmarks and icons.

1.10 Conserve, enhance and recover the traditional character of laneways and narrow streets.

1.11 Preserve significant heritage bluestone kerb and channelling, bluestone laneways and significant concrete kerb and channelling.

1.12 Discourage new vehicle crossings in Heritage Overlay areas.

2. To protect and sensitively manage indigenous cultural heritage.

2.1 Protect sites of identified indigenous cultural heritage significance by requiring the preparation of a Cultural Heritage Management Plan, where a proposed development is:

A High Impact Activity as defined in the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007.

Located in an area of cultural heritage sensitivity identified in the Aboriginal Heritage Register or the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007.

Located in an area that has not been subject to significant ground disturbance as defined in the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007.

2.2 Encourage the installation of high quality interpretive infrastructure for sites and areas of Aboriginal cultural heritage.

2.3 Encourage the use of indigenous plant species in rehabilitation works on Aboriginal archaeological sites.




Applying the Heritage Policy (Clause 22.04) to manage new development in all areas overed by the Heritage Overlay.

Zones and overlays

Applying the Heritage Overlay to protect all heritage places including buildings, trees, monuments and sites.

Applying the Heritage Overlay and Environmental Significance Overlay to protect areas and features of special aboriginal cultural heritage significance.

21.05-2 Urban Structure and Character

Key Issues

The City of Port Phillip’s urban structure is made up of a distinct built form that varies across the City and includes:

⋅ Places and precincts of cultural heritage significance

⋅ Established low rise residential areas



⋅ Traditional retail strips

⋅ Industrial built forms in mixed use areas

⋅ Boulevards

⋅ Laneways and small streets

⋅ Foreshore and significant open space areas

The diversity of the built form makes a valuable contribution to the attractiveness of Port Phillip as a place to live, work and visit.

The established residential areas in Port Phillip are distinguished by their low rise urban form. These areas are experiencing pressure from new development due to strong demand for new dwellings, and in particular for medium and higher density housing. This needs to be carefully managed to ensure that the established neighbourhood character is not eroded.

Retail and commercial growth and change within Port Phillip’s Major and Neighbourhood Activity Centres, along with the demand for new residential development, needs to be carefully managed to ensure that the unique and valued character of each centre and the surrounding residential areas is protected and enhanced.

There opportunities in some areas of Port Phillip to develop a new built form character, based on an identified preferred future character. Development at increased densities needs to be appropriately managed to ensure that the scale and amenity of adjoining low scale buildings is protected.


1. To reinforce key elements of the City’s overall urban structure.

1.1 Protect Port Phillip’s distinctive physical character, in particular:

Identified places and precincts of heritage significance

The distinctive low rise scale of the established residential areas

The human scale and fine grain heritage streetscapes of traditional retail strips

Industrial building forms and styles within the mixed use areas

Boulevards, including Brighton Road, Queens Road, St Kilda Road, Kerferd Road, Beach Street, Beaconsfield Parade, Jacka Boulevard, The Esplanade, Marine Parade, Ormond Esplanade, Bay Street and Fitzroy Street

Laneways and small streets

Foreshore and significant open space areas

1.2 Retain and enhance key landmarks that terminate important vistas, accentuate corner sites and provide points of interest and orientation. including:

The Shrine of Remembrance

Panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and the coastline

Distant views of high rise buildings in Melbourne’s CAD

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1.3 Ensure development reflects the change in topography from the rise at St Kilda Hill to the flatness of South Melbourne and Port Melbourne to the northwest and Elwood to the south.

1.4 Retain the contrast of central Melbourne’s higher-rise ‘city form’ against the traditional low-rise built form of Port Phillip and the role these distant high rise towers play in defining the edge of the municipality.

1.5 Retain the long stretches of sandy beach combined with the seaside resort and maritime architecture of its environs to reflect Port Phillip’s traditional role as a seaside destination, and a major metropolitan recreational and environmental resource.

2. To protect and enhance the varied, distinctive and valued character of neighbourhoods across Port Phillip.

2.1 Require new development to respect the character of the local area, having regard to the neighbourhood character descriptions in the Design Manual, or preferred character statements in a Design and Development Overlay or approved Urban Design Framework.

2.2 Require design responses to show how contributory heritage buildings outside the Heritage Overlay have been considered, where they form part of the neighbourhood character (these buildings are identified on the City of Port Phillip Neighbourhood Character Policy Map).

3. To ensure that the height and scale of new development is appropriate to the identified preferred character of an area.

3.1 Identify areas where a new built form character will be created and areas where the existing built form character should be maintained.

3.2 Retain the differentiation in building scales between areas, consistent with any preferred built form character.

3.3 Require new development to respect the preferred character of an area, having regard to preferred character statements in a Design and Development Overlay or approved Urban Design Framework.

3.4 Ensure that the scale, massing and bulk of new development respects the scale and form of nearby buildings in areas where the existing built form character is to be retained.

3.5 Require new development to respect and not detract from the scale, form and setbacks of nearby heritage places in the Heritage Overlay.

4. To retain Port Phillip’s fine grain street pattern.

4.1 Protect and enhance the built form, character and function of laneways and the laneway system as a significant element of the City’s built form.

4.2 Ensure new development reinforces or reinstates and extends the fine grain pattern of streets and lanes.



5. To maintain significant trees and vegetation as a key element of Port Phillip’s character.

5.1 Ensure the retention of all significant trees within Port Phillip, including the established mature trees that line Port Phillip’s streets and the significant trees in the private realm, where they form part of the neighbourhood character. A significant tree is:

a tree with a trunk circumference greater than 1.5 metres when measured 1 metre from its base; or

a multi-stemmed tree where the circumference of its exterior stems equals or is greater than 1.5 metres when measured 1 metre from its base.

5.2 Ensure adequate protection is provided to significant trees through the appropriate siting and design of new development.

5.3 Encourage opportunities for planting large trees and landscape areas in new development.

6. To protect and enhance the distinctive and valued character of the traditional retail strips across Port Phillip.

6.1 Ensure that the higher built forms directed to Major Activity Centres and the Ormond / Glen Huntly Road (Elwood) Neighbourhood Activity Centre, respects and does not dominate the heritage values and human scale of the traditional retail strip.

6.2 Ensure new development in Neighbourhood Activity Centres is consistent with the existing scale and character of the centre.

7. To protect streetscape characteristics of the established residential areas.

7.1 Retain the low-rise scale of established residential areas.

7.2 Ensure facades that are detailed to provide visual interest and reduce the visual bulk of the building.

7.3 Encourage door, window openings and building detailing to respond to the streetscape character.

7.4 Encourage roof forms, which may include roof pitch, materials, scale and height, to respond to the streetscape character:

In a streetscape with consistent roof forms, new residential development generally incorporates a similar roof form if visible from the front (principal) street.

7.5 Encourage residential development to respect and be consistent with the prevailing streetscape scale:

In a streetscape with a consistent building scale, the height of any new residential development is the same or no more than 1 storey higher than the lower of the adjoining dwellings, with a maximum building height of 3 storeys. The additional storey should be sited and massed so that it does not dominate the streetscape or cause any adverse amenity impacts.

In a streetscape with a diverse building scale, the height of any new residential development is generally no more than 1 storey above the height of the lower adjoining buildings, with a maximum building height of 3 storeys.



7.6 Retain established trees and vegetation in the front and side setbacks where these are important elements of the neighbourhood character.

7.7 Ensure car parking spaces and structures are sited and designed to minimise their impact on the streetscape.

7.8 Where a new cross over is considered appropriate, generally allow one crossover per property provided there is no loss or disturbance of a street tree, where they form part of the streetscape character.

7.9 Ensure the formal road and subdivision patterns that help characterise the neighbourhoods are reflected in new development.

8. To ensure new higher density development is responsive to the existing scale and form of neighbouring sites,

8.1 Achieve a graduation in building scale and massing between areas of medium and higher density development within activity centres, to the traditional low-rise, fine grain scale of established residential areas.

8.2 Ensure that new development at increased densities provides a transition in scale to any adjoining lower-rise development.

9. To ensure new development minimises any detrimental impacts on neighbouring properties.

9.1 Ensure new development does not unreasonably affect the amenity of adjoining properties by way of overshadowing, privacy, or visual bulk.

9.2 Ensure new development does not unreasonably affect the environmental performance of adjoining properties (e.g. overshadowing of solar panels).

10. To ensure the built form of development along the foreshore enhances its significance as a natural, recreational and tourism asset.

10.1 Ensure that new development preserves and enhances the predominant low-rise scale of the foreshore, excepting where higher built forms are consistent with any approved Design and Development Overlay or Urban Design Framework.

10.2 Ensure there is no overshadowing of any part of the foreshore between 10.00am and 4.00pm on 22 June (Winter Solstice).

10.3 Ensure all development within the view shed of the foreshore is designed to respect the established cultural, heritage, recreational and environmental values of the foreshore public realm.

10.4 Protect flora and fauna, water quality and ecosystems on the foreshore.

10.5 Explore innovative approaches to landscape design and construction, including greater use of indigenous plant species and recycled materials.




Applying the Heritage Policy (Clause 22.04) to manage new development in all areas covered by the Heritage Overlay.



Applying the Urban Design Policy for Non-Residential and Multi-Unit Residential Development (Clause 22.06) to encourage new development to respond to the site and its context, contribute positively to neighbourhood character, be energy efficient and minimise detrimental impacts on neighbouring properties.

Applying the St Kilda Foreshore Area Policy (Clause 22.10) to ensure that new use and development achieves the objectives and strategies set out in the St Kilda Urban Design Framework 2002.

Zones and overlays

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to areas of local and regional significance such as the foreshore, residential growth areas, and key activity centres to ensure that the design and built form of new development achieves strategic objectives for these areas.

21.05-3 Urban Design and the Public Realm

Key Issues

New development should make a positive contribution to the overall character of Port Philip through the design and setting of private buildings and public spaces, parks and gardens, infrastructure provisions and maintenance of civil infrastructure assets. These factors impact on the general appearance and attractiveness of an area, and Port Phillip relies upon the attractiveness of all parts of its city to ensure a pleasant living, working and recreation environment.

It is important to ensure that Port Phillip’s public environment, buildings and infrastructure are accessible to all people.


1. To ensure the design of new development is of a high quality and enhances the amenity, comfort, safety and visual amenity of the public realm.

1.1 Ensure buildings present an appropriate human scale and detail to the street frontage.

1.2 Ensure that the design of buildings and public spaces supports a safe and attractive public environment.

1.3 Encourage the provision of weather protection in retail and commercial areas.

1.4 Encourage active street frontages at ground floor level in retail areas.

Retail areas, through predominantly clear glazing from footpath level to a height of 2 metres with pedestrian entries at least every 15 metres.

Commercial and mixed use areas, through at least 50% clear glazing between a height of 1 metre and 2 metres above footpath level with pedestrian entries at least every 30 metres.

1.5 Encourage integrated urban art in the design of all new development.

1.6 Require all new development to be universally accessible.

1.7 Require solar panels, satellite dishes, air conditioning units and other building equipment to be located so that they are as visually unobtrusive in the public realm as possible.



2. To ensure new development provides a positive contribution to the public realm.

2.1 Encourage developers to make a contribution towards streetscape improvements.

2.2 Encourage opportunity for social interaction at interfaces between the public and private realms, and spaces and facilities within multi-storey residential developments.

2.3 Protect important public realm areas from overshadowing in mid winter including the foreshore, Bay Street and Rouse Street in Port Melbourne and the Esplanade and Fitzroy Street in St Kilda.

2.4 Ensure that new development minimises impacts on the public realm in terms of overshadowing, wind tunnelling and appearance.

2.5 Improve the quality, consistency, efficiency and application of lighting in the public realm.

2.6 Retain and increase street tree planting.

2.7 Ensure an integrated approach to the future development of the St Kilda Foreshore area, through improvements to the public domain and managing the interface of the public domain and private realm.




Applying the Urban Design Policy for Non-Residential and Multi-Unit Residential Development (Clause 22.06) to encourage new development to respond to the site and its context, contribute positively to neighbourhood character, be energy efficient and minimise detrimental impacts on neighbouring properties.

Applying the Outdoor Advertising Policy (Clause 22.08) to ensure that signage is appropriate to its setting.

Applying the St Kilda Foreshore Area Policy (Clause 22.10) to ensure that new development and use achieves the objectives and strategies set out in the ‘St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework 2002’.

Zones and overlays

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to areas of local and regional significance such as the foreshore, residential growth areas, and key activity centres to ensure that the design and built form of new development achieves the strategic objectives for these areas.

21.05-4 Physical Infrastructure

Key Issues

Physical infrastructure includes roads, footpaths, cycle-ways, kerbs and channels, street furniture, signage, street trees, bridges, Council-owned buildings and open space areas, drainage, playgrounds, and waste and recycling facilities.



Planning for the provision of new infrastructure will need to consider the impacts of an increasing population in order to meet the needs of the current and future population of all abilities, as well as visitors.

It is important that infrastructure is carefully designed to minimise environmental impacts on the bay and waterways. It is also important that damage to physical infrastructure is minimised through the appropriate design and siting of new development.

The primary goal for stormwater management in the City of Port Phillip is to develop and maintain ecologically sustainable waterways including Albert Park Lake and the Bay, and protect recognised values associated with these waterways whilst minimising adverse flooding. On-site retention of stormwater is therefore important.


1. To ensure existing and new infrastructure is sustainable and meets the needs of residents, workers and visitors –current and future.

1.1 Provide quality physical infrastructure that is appropriate, accessible, responsive and sustainable to the community.

1.2 Encourage the use of sustainable materials, including recycled materials, in the design and construction of physical infrastructure.

1.3 Require new development to contribute to or provide new infrastructure, or improve existing infrastructure:

identify the land, works, facilities and services required by new development and set out the arrangements for their funding and provision in regard to the impact of proposed development on existing infrastructure, Council’s policies and the policies of the Victorian Government, accepted standards of service provision, and the type and capacity of infrastructure already in place.

1.4 Ensure that the planning and maintenance of physical infrastructure is accessible to people of all abilities.

2. To improve the quality of all stormwater discharged into Port Phillip Bay.

2.1 Reduce stormwater run-off in the design of new developments by measures including limiting the extent of impervious area and managing both stormwater quality and quantity from the site.

3. To reduce the effects of stormwater discharge, in terms of pollution and flooding.

3.1 Promote water sensitive urban design principles in the design of public infrastructure.

3.2 Require Environmental Management Plans for large developments.

4. To minimise damage to physical infrastructure (including trees) from new development.

4.1 Ensure that new development is appropriately designed and sited to minimise damage to existing and proposed physical infrastructure.

4.2 Ensure works, including road works and footpath treatments, minimise the impact on tree roots.






Applying the Urban Design Policy for Non-Residential and Multi-Unit Residential Development (Clause 22.06) to encourage new development to retain stormwater for reuse on the site.

Applying the St Kilda Foreshore Area Policy (Clause 22.10) to ensure that new development minimises the impact on the environment, in relation to stormwater management and sediment control.



21.06 NEIGHBOURHOODS

The following sections detail the key planning challenges, vision and strategies that relate to particular neighbourhood areas within the municipality.

21.06-1 East St Kilda and Balaclava

21.06-2 Elwood and Ripponlea

21.06-3 Middle Park and Albert Park

21.06-4 Port Melbourne and Garden City

21.06-5 South Melbourne

21.06-6 St Kilda

21.06-7 St Kilda Road and Queens Road

21.06-1 East St Kilda and Balaclava

Key Planning Challenges

Implementing the Carlisle Street Activity Centre Structure Plan.

Reinforcing the convenience and weekly shopping role of the Carlisle Street retail strip, whilst managing the increasing number of cafes / restaurants, bars and taverns.

Maximising access to safe and direct pedestrian routes, recognising high rates of walking and the specific cultural needs of the Jewish community.

Facilitating increased use of Balaclava Station, and improved integration with tram routes and other sustainable transport modes.

Maximising opportunities for new affordable and social housing.

Addressing the shortage of public open space, especially between Hotham Street and Orrong Road.

Addressing the viability of smaller sized pockets of public open space and expanding them where possible.

Vision

Carlisle Street Activity Centre retains its eclectic, bohemian and distinctly local character, and its range of independent businesses.

The centre provides weekly retail goods and services and retains its civic and community focus, and continues to evolve by respecting and responding to the variety of cultures, ethnicities and community aspirations.

The mixed architectural character and diverse housing stock of the area is enhanced through new development.



Local Strategies

In addition to the objectives and strategies contained in 21.03, 21.04 and 21.05, the following local strategies must be considered and – where more specific detail is provided - take precedence:

In areas zoned Residential 1

6.1.1 Encourage new development to respond to the following character elements:

The prevailing low rise (1 and 2 storey) development throughout most residential streets, with the exception of pockets of 2 and 3 storey flat development along main roads such as Alma Road, and Chapel, Hotham and Inkerman Streets.

The consistent single storey scale, small setbacks, architectural style and ‘fine grain’ subdivision pattern of development in streets generally located between the railway line and Chapel Street, and on the north side of Inkerman Street between the railway line and Hotham Street, which represent some of the earliest areas of development.

The larger setbacks and lot size and inter-war architectural style of the predominantly detached or semi-detached houses with front, rear and side setbacks that allow for landscaped larger open space areas with established trees, typical in the eastern part of the neighbourhood.

The mature street trees in some areas including along Dandenong Road, Westbury Grove, Ravens Grove, and Westbury Street, south of Carlisle Street.

The Sandringham Railway line including bridges and embankments, particularly the bridge over Carlisle Street.

6.1.2 Encourage development immediately west of Alma Park to address the Park.

Carlisle Street Major Activity Centre - General

6.1.3 Reinforce the Carlisle Street Activity Centre as a key activity node for the local community.

6.1.4 Retain the local retail, service and employment role of the Carlisle Street Major Activity Centre.

6.1.5 Encourage moderate intensification of housing within the business zone, subject to heritage and amenity considerations, and facilitate significant new housing development in Mixed Use zones.

6.1.6 Encourage land uses which reinforce the civic and community services role, of the centre, particularly west of Chapel Street.

6.1.7 Reinforce the role of the activity centre as a key public transport hub, focussed on Balaclava Station and supported by a safe, convenient and connected pedestrian environment.

Carlisle Street Retail Strip (within the CSMAC)

6.1.8 Direct daily / weekly retail activities and personal services to the core retail area between Chapel Street and the railway line to achieve a continuous active retail edge.



6.1.9 Facilitate the centre to retail its metropolitan role in the provision of specialist continental and kosher goods.

6.1.10 Ensure entertainment uses and eating premises supplement but do not undermine the primary retail role of the centre and are of a scale appropriate within the retail strip to meet local needs only.

6.1.11 Discourage larger-scale late night entertainment uses (bars / taverns).

6.1.12 Ensure the provision of efficient off-street parking facilities within the activity centre.

6.1.13 Encourage new development to respond to the following character elements:

The predominant 2 storey heritage streetscape, human scale, and fine grain streetscape pattern of Carlisle Street.

The zero frontage setbacks of buildings.

The civic precinct west of Chapel Street, characterised by public buildings in a landscape setting including the Town Hall, library and state school which define the eastern end of the activity centre.

St Kilda Road South Business 2 Zone (within the CSMAC)

6.1.14 Support commercial and office uses that front St Kilda Road as a primary function.

6.1.15 Support retail showrooms / restricted retail uses that front St Kilda Road as a secondary function.

6.1.16 Encourage moderate intensification of housing, subject to heritage and amenity considerations, above and behind the St Kilda Road street frontage.

Chapel Street Mixed Use Precinct (within the CSMAC)

6.1.17 Support this precinct as a preferred location for housing growth.

6.1.18 Encourage commercial and office uses which do not undermine the primary residential role of this precinct and which provide active ground floor frontages along Chapel Street.

6.1.19 Discourage retail uses (shops) that undermine the role of the Carlisle Street retail strip.

6.1.20 Discourage industrial and entertainment uses.

Packington / Inkerman Streets Mixed Use Precinct (within the CSMAC)

6.1.21 Support this precinct as a preferred location for housing growth.

6.1.22 Encourage office, light industrial/ warehouse uses, particularly at ground level, which are compatable with the future of this area as a location for housing.

6.1.23 Discourage retail uses (shops) that undermine the role of Carlisle Street retail strip.

6.1.24 Encourage active frontages on Inkerman Street.



William Street Industrial Precinct (within the CSMAC)

6.1.25 Support this precinct as a location for light industrial, service business and warehouse uses.

6.1.26 Encourage office and other commercial uses that complement that primary light / service industrial role of the precinct.

6.1.27 Discourage caretakers’ dwellings unless it can be demonstrated that they are required to support the primary commercial use on the site.

Inkerman Street Local Activity Centre

6.1.28 Encourage the provision of convenience retailing, and personal / business services.

6.1.29 Encourage new development to respond to:

The predominant 2 storey scale of buildings in the centre.

The zero frontage setbacks of buildings.

The park at the corner of Orange Grove and Inkerman Street.


The local strategies will be implemented by:

Zones and overlays

Applying the Business 1 and 5 Zones, and Public Use Zone to the Carlisle Street Major Activity Centre.

Applying the Business 1 Zone to the Inkerman Street Local Activity Centre.

Applying the Business 2 Zone to the St Kilda Road South Business 2 Zone.

Applying the Industrial 3 Zone to the William Street Industrial Area.

Applying the Mixed Use Zone to Chapel Street and Inkerman Street Mixed Activity Precincts.

Applying the Residential 1 Zone to residential land.

Applying the Public Park and Recreation Zone to open space sites, including Alma Park.

Applying the Public Acquisition Overlay on appropriate sites to facilitate the future expansion of existing public open space.

Applying the Heritage Overlay to areas / sites of identified heritage significance.

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Inkerman Street East Local Activity CentreSupport the provision of convenience goods and services

Carlisle Street Retail Strip (East) Encourage retail, office, cafe/restaurant and retail services uses in this precinct

William Street Industrial AreaIn the short term, support small scale industrial uses. The future direction of this precinct is being reviewed through the Carlisle Street Structure Plan

Chapel Street Mixed Use Area

Support the development of this precinct as a preferred

location for housing growth whilst allowing commercial

and office uses at ground level where they do not undermine the primary

residential role.

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St Kilda Road South Business 2 Zone

Support the continued development of this strip as a location for

commercial and office uses, including restricted retail uses together with

moderate housing growth (subject to heritage considerations)

Carlisle Street Retail Strip (West)Encourage retail, office, community services and facilities and cafe/restaurant uses in this precinct of Carlisle Street.

Inkerman/Pakington Streets Mixed Use Area

Support the transition of this precinct as a preferred location for

housing growth, whilst allowing office and low scale industrial uses at ground level where they do not

conflict with residential uses

Carlisle Street Retail Strip (Core) Ensure that this precinct remains the core retail focus of Carlisle Street. Direct daily/weekly retail goods and services to locate in this area

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21.06-2 Elwood and Ripponlea


The loss of existing single dwellings on larger garden allotments which contribute to the suburban character of Elwood and Ripponlea.

Improving public transport connections.

Managing the specific cultural needs of the significant Jewish community in Ripponlea, as they relate to access to safe and direct walking routes.

Addressing the shortage of public open space in Ripponlea, south of Glen Eira Road.

Vision

The distinctive suburban character of established suburban areas, including large front and rear set backs, established gardens and low rise building form is maintained.

Marine Parade and Ormond Esplanade retain their residential character, built form and detached streetscape rhythm, and design of new development responds to the prominence of this area as a major seaside boulevard.

Neighbourhood Activity Centres continue to be key hubs of community activity, offering local community, retail and entertainment facilities.

Amenity and safety along the interface of Elwood Canal and abutting land uses is improved.

Local Strategies


6.2.1 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle movement between the Elwood Junction and Elwood Village retail centres, the foreshore and along the Elwood Canal.

6.2.2 Encourage pedestrian and cycling links between the Ripponlea neighbourhood activity centre, the historic Ripponlea property and the Railway Station.


6.2.3 Protect the existing suburban character of Elwood and Ripponlea by encouraging the retention of large dwellings and single dwelling lots.

6.2.4 Discourage non residential uses from locating along Marine Parade and Ormond Esplanade.

6.2.5 Encourage new developments to respond to the following character elements:

Detached dwellings on large allotments with generous front, rear and side setbacks that allow for attractively landscaped large open space areas with established trees.

The consistent architectural character of many areas created by the predominance of Federation and inter-war dwellings with hip or gable roof forms.



Low building heights ranging from 1-2 storey for single residences and 2-3 storey for flats.

The preferred character statements for the residential areas in Ormond Road, as identified in the Design and Development Overlay.

The highly consistent and intact inter-war streetscapes in the ‘Poets’ streets in the part of Elwood generally bounded by Barkly, Dickens, Mitford and Shelley Streets.

The mature street trees in almost all areas, particularly the ‘boulevard’ planting in streets such as Brighton Road and Broadway.

Ormond / Glen Huntly Road Neighbourhood Activity Centre

6.2.6 Support the daily / weekly retail goods and services role as a primary function of Elwood Junction and Elwood Village.

6.2.7 Support new local entertainment premises in Elwood Junction and Elwood Village where adequate on site car parking can be provided, and the use will complement the primary retail role.

6.2.8 Encourage moderate intensification of housing, subject to heritage and amenity considerations and consistent with Design and Development Overlay provisions.

6.2.9 Encourage development in Elwood Junction and Elwood Village to respond to the following character elements:

The consistent 2 storey scale, architectural style and streetscape pattern of the Federation and Inter-war buildings.

The zero frontage setback.

Prominence of the ‘landmark’ buildings and the intersection that define the Elwood Junction centre.

Tennyson Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre

6.2.10 Support the daily / weekly retail goods and services role of the centre.

6.2.11 Encourage development to respond to the following character elements:

The 2 storey scale of buildings.

The zero frontage setback.

The mature street trees.

Glen Eira Road Neighbourhood Activity Centre

6.2.12 Support the daily / weekly retail goods and services role of the centre.

6.2.13 Support new local entertainment uses where adequate on site car parking can be provided, and the use will complement the primary retail role of this centre.


The consistent 2 storey scale, architectural style and streetscape pattern of the Federation and Inter-war buildings.

The zero frontage setbacks.

The Railway Station and surrounding reserve that defines the western end of the centre.



Along Elwood Canal

6.2.15 Protect the amenity of Elwood Canal Linear Park.

6.2.16 Discourage vehicle access directly from the Elwood Canal.

6.2.17 Encourage new development adjoining the Elwood Canal to address and provide visual surveillance over the canal.

6.2.18 Ensure new development does not overshadow the Elwood Canal Reserve.



Applying the Business 1 Zone to the Ormond Road / Glen Huntly Road, Tennyson Street and Glen Eira Road neighbourhood activity centres.


Applying the Public Park and Recreation Zone to major open space, including Elwood Park and Elwood Canal.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay along Ormond Esplanade and Marine Parade.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to Ormond / Glen Huntly Roads Neighbourhood Activity Centre and the adjoining residential land fronting Ormond Road.

Applying the Heritage Overlay to places of identified heritage significance.

Applying the Public Acquisition Overlay on appropriate sites to facilitate the expansion of existing public open space areas.

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Glen Eira Road Neighbourhood Activity CentreSupport the daily/weekly goods and services role of this centre, and support new local entertainment premises where the use will complement the primary retail role

Local Community Hub

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Activity Centre Support the daily/weekly

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21.06-3 Middle Park and Albert Park


Balancing commercial uses on public land (the foreshore and Albert Park Reserve) with the needs of residents and visitors. .

Addressing the viability of smaller sized pockets of public open space and expanding them where possible.

Vision

The strong heritage character and substantially low rise form of existing residential areas is maintained.

Beaconsfield Parade retains its strong residential role and character, existing heritage sites are respected and its boulevard qualities are enhanced.

The Neighbourhood Activity Centres retain their low rise character defined by the 1 and 2 storey scale of Victorian buildings. These centres continue to be key hubs of local community activity.

Albert Park Reserve and the foreshore continue to provide a range of passive and active recreational and sporting activities within an attractive setting accessible to the local and wider community.

The boulevard character of Kerferd Road is enhanced.

Local Strategies


6.3.1 Protect the intact heritage character of the area.


6.3.2 Encourage all development to respond to the following character elements:

The historic, low-rise Victorian and Edwardian architectural character of the area.

The low scale of development that is predominantly 1 and 2 storeys in most streets with the exception of some taller buildings along the foreshore and in the vicinity of Albert Road.

The wide streets and boulevards, as well as the intricate network of small streets and back lanes.

The small size of most residential lots in the neighbourhood.

Bridport Street / Victoria Avenue Neighbourhood Activity Centre

6.3.3 Encourage the centre to retain its daily / weekly retail goods and services role.

6.3.4 Support new local entertainment premises where adequate on site car parking can be provided, and the use will complement the primary retail role.



6.3.5 Encourage community uses to establish in the centre.

6.3.6 Require all new development to respect the following elements:

The predominant 1 and 2 storey scale of Victorian buildings, with higher development setback from the principle street to minimise its visibility.

The prominence of landmark buildings including the ‘Biltmore’ (152 Bridport Street), the Windsor Hotel (107 Victoria Avenue), the Albert Park Hotel (85 Dundas Place) and the former ES&A Bank (95 Dundas Place).

The regular streetscape pattern created by consistent frontage widths to buildings.

Views toward the Bay from Victoria Avenue.

The island open space reserve (Broadway Tree Reserve) in Albert Park Village.

6.3.7 Support the reinstatement of original verandah forms to the commercial buildings on Bridport Street and Victoria Avenue.

Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre

6.3.8 Support the daily / weekly retail goods and services role, and local entertainment role of the centre.

6.3.9 Require all new development to respect the following elements:

The predominant 1 and 2 storey scale of Victorian buildings, with higher development setback from the principal street to minimise its visibility.


Views to Albert Park.



Applying the Business 1 Zone to the Bridport Street / Victoria Avenue and the Armstrong Street neighbourhood activity centres.


Applying the Public Park and Recreation Zone to major open space, including the foreshore and Albert Park.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay along Beaconsfield Parade.

Applying the Heritage Overlay to most of the Albert Park and Middle Park neighbourhood.


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21.06-4 Port Melbourne and Garden City

Key planning challenges

Establishing a new planning control framework for the now completed area of Beacon Cove, to ensure future development contributes to its established and consistent neighbourhood character.

Managing the transition of the proposed handover of responsible authority powers for Beacon Cove from the State Government to the City of Port Phillip.

Managing the increasing number of visitors within the foreshore area and Station Pier.

Preparing a Structure Plan for Bay Street Activity Centre and the foreshore area.

Strengthening linkages between the foreshore area and Bay Street Activity Centre.

Managing the interface issues, relating principally to amenity and transport, between Garden City / Fishermans Bend and the Port of Melbourne.

Advocacy to support the development of the Port and construction of Dockside Road and the reinstatement of Rail Infrastructure to the Port of Melbourne.

Retaining and strengthening the core industrial focus of Fishermans Bend Industrial Area.

Addressing the provision of public open space in the industrial areas to provide recreation opportunities for the increasing number of workers in these areas.

Vision

High quality residential environments in established residential areas distinguished by strong heritage character are maintained.

Station Pier and the Waterfront Precinct act as a world class passenger shipping gateway to Melbourne.

Fishermans Bend Industrial Area remains the core industrial area for Port Phillip.

The needs of visitors are balanced with those of residents and the local community and the sensitive foreshore environment.

The sense of “old” Port Melbourne is maintained through the retention of key heritage buildings.

The important retailing role of the Bay Street Shopping Centre is strengthened.

Bay Street Activity Centre is linked physically and visually to the foreshore area and Station Pier.

An alternative freight transport network is in place which minimises amenity impacts on local residents.

In the Fishermans Bend Industrial Area, new development is low rise with adequate setbacks that achieve a landscaped edge along public roads.



Local Strategies


6.4.1 Improve and encourage walking and cycling linkages within Port Melbourne, particularly between:

Station Pier, Bay Street and the foreshore.

St Kilda and Port Melbourne along Beach Street, the foreshore promenade and Rouse Street.

The public open space network and connection between key reserves including Murphy Reserve and the foreshore.

6.4.2 Support links between the Bay Trail and the Capital City Trail.

6.4.3 Encourage land uses that support links between the foreshore, Bay Street and other parts of Port Phillip.

Garden City and Fishermans Bend Residential Estates

6.4.4 Manage the interface of residential development in Garden City with future development in Webb Dock.

6.4.5 Discourage access to properties in Garden City from Todd Road.

6.4.6 In the Garden City Estate, encourage development to respond to the following character elements:

2 storey scale of development.

Highly uniform lot sizes, building styles, front and side setbacks and landscaping.

Uniform character of the streetscape.

Consistent use of similar materials.

The mature street trees in Garden City and along Williamstown Road.

6.4.7 In the Fishermans Bend Estate, encourage development to respond to the following character elements:

The predominantly single storey scale of development, which reflects the working class origins of the neighbourhood.

The design of the individual dwellings as pairs and their consistent repetition of elements and massing.

Consistent use of similar materials.

Consistent low front fences.

In remaining areas zoned Residential 1

6.4.8 Ensure new development responds to the following character elements:

The predominantly single storey scale of development in established residential areas, which reflects the working class origins of the neighbourhood (development above the ground floor should be setback from the principal street to maintain the single storey streetscape character).



The fine grain of the subdivision pattern and small lot sizes in all areas.

The mature street trees in some streets including Liardet Street, Station Street and Evans Street.

Bay Street Major Activity Centre -

Bay Street Retail Strip

6.4.9 Support uses that enhance the centre as a location for daily / weekly retail goods and services, regional and local entertainment and a range of community services and facilities.

6.4.10 Concentrate core retail uses between Graham Street and Bridge Street.

6.4.11 Support the moderate intensification of housing, subject to heritage and amenity considerations.

6.4.12 Maintain the existing low-rise Victorian character of the centre.

6.4.13 Require development to respect:

The consistent 2 storey scale of Victorian buildings.


The prominence of the Town Hall clock tower which is the most significant landmark building in the streetscape, and the vistas to this building.

Existing street trees.

The views to the south toward the bay, and to the north toward the city skyline.

The heritage qualities of the centre including a number of prominent public buildings.

Port Melbourne Mixed Use Precinct

6.4.14 Support the transition of this area to predominantly residential, by encouraging residential land use with limited office, retail and commercial uses at ground level in appropriate locations.

6.4.15 Encourage retail and other commercial uses at ground level along Bay Street between Graham Street and Beach Street, to encourage pedestrian activity and strengthen links to the foreshore.

6.4.16 Encourage retail and tourist related uses in areas abutting the foreshore.

6.4.17 Encourage use and development that enhances the tourist gateway and recreation role of the area.

6.4.18 Encourage new uses which complement the primary retail core of the Bay Street Major Activity Centre north of Graham Street.

6.4.19 Discourage non residential uses along Rouse Street, except between Nott and Dow Streets.

6.4.20 Discourage industrial uses.

6.4.21 Encourage the development of this area as a preferred location for housing growth, subject to heritage and amenity considerations.



6.4.22 Encourage residential hotels and serviced apartments.

6.4.23 Encourage active frontages at street level, particularly along Bay Street,.

6.4.24 Ensure new development responds to the following character elements:

The context of the foreshore, Bay and environs including views and vistas, sunlight to the foreshore and the Lagoon Reserve.

The mixed built form that ranges from low rise 1 and 2 storey buildings, small setbacks and consistent architectural style, to the new higher-rise residential developments along Beach and Bay Streets.

The former Australasian Sugar Refinery (9 Beach Street) that is a prominent landmark in the local area and as far away as St Kilda and Williamstown.

The maritime and industrial history of the area created by important historic buildings and proximity to the foreshore and Station Pier.

The wide streets, some with central medians.

Centre Avenue Neighbourhood Activity Centre

6.4.25 Encourage convenience goods and services, and community facilities and services, which support the development of the centre as a Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

6.4.26 Build upon the centre’s role as a public transport terminus.

6.4.27 Maintain the attractive, sunny streetscape and high level of amenity for users of the centre.

Graham Street Local Activity Centre

6.4.28 Encourage convenience goods and services.

Bertie Street Business 3 Precinct

6.4.29 Encourage office and commercial uses.

Williamstown Road Commercial and Industrial Precinct

6.4.30 Encourage new office and associated commercial uses, including showrooms.

6.4.31 Encourage light industrial / service businesses and warehousing uses.

6.4.32 Encourage new development which acts as a buffer between the industrial uses to the north and residential areas to the south.

6.4.33 Require applicants to submit a traffic management plan which demonstrates how access and egress will be managed, using the preferred freight routes identified on the neighbourhood map.

Crockford Street Industrial 3 Precinct

6.4.34 Allow office and commercial uses which complement the existing industrial role.

Fishermans Bend Industrial Area

6.4.35 Direct core industrial and manufacturing uses to this area to support the important role of Fishermans Bend as the industrial hub of Port Phillip.



6.4.36 Support the development of new industrial uses which are employment intensive, clean and sustainable, including high technology uses.

6.4.37 Support the development of Fishermans Bend as the preferred location for clean, high profile, value added advanced manufacturing, research and development, and ancillary services.

6.4.38 Encourage light industrial / service business and warehouse uses where they support the primary core industrial role.

6.4.39 Discourage office and commercial uses which are not ancillary to the industrial use.

6.4.40 Require the retention of large industrial lots in Fishermans Bend.


6.4.42 Encourage development to maintain the unique industrial character of the area.

6.4.43 Ensure new development respects the following elements:

The consistent front and side setbacks to most properties.

The 2 and 3 storey scale of development.

The scale and form of residences adjoining Williamstown Road.

6.4.44 Require setbacks to be as follows:

6 metres (including a 3 metre landscape strip) from a front boundary and 3 metres (including a 1.8 metre landscape strip) from a side boundary to Williamstown Road, Graham Street, Salmon Street and Todd Road.

4.5 metres from a front boundary and 1.8 metres from a side boundary to any other roads, including landscaping.

Beacon Cove Commercial Area

6.4.45 Encourage new tourism, recreation and entertainment uses abutting the foreshore.

6.4.46 Ensure that access and use of public areas do not prejudice the development of Station Pier and its industrial service area, or the development of civic space and provision of visitor facilities and services.

6.4.47 Ensure the traffic impacts associated with the development of Waterfront Place and growth in visitation numbers to Station Pier are considered.

6.4.48 Manage the residential interface in Beacon Cove with future development along the foreshore, including Princes Pier, to minimise conflicts.

6.4.49 Require port related development on the foreshore, relating to Princes Pier and Station Pier, to consider impacts on nearby foreshore activities and surrounding areas.

6.4.50 Encourage ferries and boats to provide visitor transportation to area.

Beacon Cove Residential Area

6.4.51 Encourage new development to respond to the unique neighbourhood character elements of the high and low rise residential areas, in particular:



⋅ The predominant 2 storey scale, consistent architectural style and regular lot sizes in the low rise areas.

⋅ Low or no front fences.

⋅ Consistent materials and colours for buildings and fences.



Applying the Business 1 Zone to the Bay Street Major Activity Centre, the Centre Avenue Neighbourhood Activity Centre and the Graham Street retail strip.

Applying the Residential 1 Zone and Mixed Use Zone to residential land in Garden City and Port Melbourne.

Applying the Comprehensive Development Zone to Beacon Cove, Station Pier and Princes Pier (Note: currently under review).

Applying the Public Park and Recreation Zone to major open space, including the foreshore.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to the Port Melbourne Mixed Use area, parts of the Fishermans Bend Industrial Area, the foreshore and part of Garden City.

Applying the Heritage Overlay to most of the neighbourhood.

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Bay Street Activity CentreReinforce this precinct as the core retail focus of Bay Street and support uses that enhance the development of the centre as a location for daily/weekly goods and services

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Beach Street / Bay Street HubInvestigate opportunities for improved linkages between Bay Street and the foreshore, and support this area as a potentially significant tourism hub

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to this area to support the important role of this area as the industrial hub of Port Phillip

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21.06-5 South Melbourne


Effective implementation of the South Melbourne Central Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework.

Addressing development pressures especially in the northern precincts of South Melbourne Central (SMC) given their proximity to Southbank and the Central City.

Linking the Park Street tram with the St Kilda Road tram.

Protecting the core industrial role of the area’s industrial precincts from pressure for alternative land uses.

Managing the impacts of freight traffic.

Improving the public realm in Kings Way and Clarendon Street.

Addressing the shortage of public open space, especially north of Park Street.

Vision

South Melbourne Central develops as a sustainable mixed use precinct focussed on the South Melbourne Major Activity Centre. It will continue to provide a unique urban village character and street life while the number of residents, workers and visitors continues to grow.

High quality residential environments in established residential areas are maintained.

The core retail role of the Activity Centre, in providing both local and specialised shopping is protected and enhanced. The South Melbourne Market continues to operate as an important community market.

Emerald Hill develops as a major focus of cultural activity for the local and wider community.

Excellence in the design of all development and the public realm, incorporating best practice environmentally sustainable design techniques is achieved.

Kings Way and Albert Road are renowned for their boulevard character and important views and vistas to the Shrine of Remembrance and Albert Park Reserve.

Industrially zoned areas maintain their primary industrial focus.

Local Strategies


General strategies for South Melbourne Central (SMC)

Support land use and development which meets the following principles outlined in the South Melbourne Central Structure Plan:



6.5.1 Promote activity, diversity and vitality by:

Ensuring that the South Melbourne Central (SMC) Activity Centre retains its vital local convenience shopping role which serves surrounding residential communities and workers.

Promoting the community, leisure and cultural role of South Melbourne Central (SMC).

Encouraging the provision of active streetscapes, outdoor living and vibrant “people spaces”. In particular, encouraging active ground level frontages within the Activity Centre.

Encouraging mixed use developments, including vertical layering of land uses and active street frontages.

Encouraging a diversity of housing types, affordability and tenure.

6.5.2 Support the local economy by:

Facilitating the development of South Melbourne Central (SMC) as a viable and creative business and retail location.

Promoting the important role of South Melbourne Central (SMC) Activity Centre as a sub-regional shopping destination that provides quality comparison shopping for the wider community of Kings Way, Docklands, Southbank and beyond.

Ensuring that retailing activities, such as supermarkets, locate within the defined SMC Activity Centre.

Continuing to support the existing economic base of South Melbourne Central (SMC) in business services and light industry.

Expanding the role of SMC as a location for knowledge based and creative industries, exploiting its strategic location adjacent to the Melbourne CAD.

Identifying suitable locations for restricted retail premises.

6.5.3 Create a great place to live by:

Ensuring a high level of residential amenity is maintained and enhanced.

Encouraging moderate intensification of housing, subject to heritage and amenity considerations, in the South Melbourne Central (SMC) Activity Centre.

Ensuring new residential development is of a consistently high design quality and will enhance the visual and streetscape amenity of the area.

Requiring new residential development within or adjacent to the Activity Centre to be sited, designed, and constructed in such a manner as to minimise the impacts of noise from nearby activities.

Ensuring that intensification of business activity does not result in an undue loss of amenity to nearby residential properties.

6.5.4 Encourage cultural and community development by:

Encouraging cultural and educational facilities (including an urban history centre) to establish in and adjacent to the Emerald Hill community hub.

Encouraging existing corner hotels in South Melbourne Central (SMC) to accommodate arts uses such as performances.

Encouraging the provision of small gallery spaces.



6.5.5 Improve the transport network by:

Ensuring a high degree of pedestrian and cyclist permeability and connectedness from, to and throughout South Melbourne Central.

Linking the Park Street tram with the St Kilda Road tram.

Managing the impacts of freight traffic.

6.5.6 Enhance the natural and built environment by:

Encouraging contemporary and innovative approaches, and sympathetic building height, scale and massing, to integrate new built form into a heritage context.

Improving the public realm in Kings Way and Clarendon Street.

Encouraging the provision of additional open space opportunities, particularly within the wide footpaths of SMC.

Ensuring adequate floor-to-floor heights are provided to allow for the widest possible range of future uses and incorporate ESD in all new buildings or additions to existing buildings (i.e. a minimum of 4.5 metres for the ground floor and 3.8 metres for levels above).

6.5.7 Ensuring that development respects the following character elements:

The views of the South Melbourne Town Hall clock tower in Clarendon and Park Street.

The view of the Shrine of Remembrance along Bank Street.

Views to the City and Albert Park.

Clarendon Street Core Retail Strip (within SMC)

In addition to the general policies for SMC:

6.5.11 Ensure that Clarendon Street Retail Strip remains the retail focus of SMC by directing daily / weekly retail goods and services to this precinct.

6.5.12 Encourage residential use or small offices above shops.

Coventry Street Specialty Shopping Centre (within SMC)


6.5.13 Reinforce this street as a vital pedestrian link between Clarendon Street and the South Melbourne Market.

6.5.14 Encourage specialty retailing uses that serve a regional catchment (for example homewares).

6.5.15 Encourage restricted retail premises where an appropriate built form can be achieved consistent with the Design and Development Overlay and they do not undermine the core specialty retailing role.

South Melbourne Market precinct (within SMC)


6.5.16 Reinforce the role of the South Melbourne Market as a principal retail focus for the local and wider communities.



6.5.17 Maintain the South Melbourne Market as the dominant land use and presence on the Market site.

6.5.18 Encourage residential, community or commercial uses on the western edge of the Market where they do not detract from the operation of the market.

Emerging Activity Precinct (within SMC)


6.5.16 Diversify land uses to include mixed use development with retail or commercial frontages at ground level and office and / or residential above.

6.5.17 Ensure activities within this precinct complement and not compete with the core retail function of Clarendon Street.

6.5.18 Consider retail showrooms / restricted retail premises where an appropriate built form can be achieved consistent with the Design and Development Overlay.

6.5.19 Strengthen connections between the Clarendon Street Activity Centre and South Melbourne Market in the Emerging Activity Precinct.

6.5.20 Ensure the built form and public realm along York, Coventry and Market Streets enhances these routes as key pedestrian thoroughfares.

Northern Mixed Activity Edge (within SMC)


6.5.21 Support land uses that bring activity to the street such as cafes, bars and restaurants.

6.5.22 Support retail showrooms / restricted retail premises where an appropriate built form can be achieved consistent with the Design and Development Overlay.

6.5.23 Support conference or function centres on larger lot sizes, subject to parking considerations.

6.5.24 Support office or residential development above street level.

6.5.25 Support a greater range of local entertainment uses in balance with achieving an adequate level of amenity for nearby residential uses.

6.5.26 Strengthen Clarendon Street as a key pedestrian thoroughfare connecting SMC with the Central Activities District (CAD).

Southern Mixed Activity Edge (within SMC)


6.5.27 Support the existing range of uses including retail, service business, small-medium or home offices, and residential.

6.5.28 Manage the mix of uses to ensure late night entertainment uses such as restaurants and taverns do not impact upon residential amenity in this area.



Eastern Business District (within SMC)

In addition to the general strategies for SMC:

6.5.29 Maintain the substantial light industrial / service business role of the Eastern Business Precinct.

6.5.30 Support the expanding high technology / knowledge based industry business.

6.5.31 Support the development of small scale offices as incubators for start up and emerging business, and the creative arts.

6.5.32 Ensure the unique industrial character is maintained and for developments to respect the following elements:

The regular street layout and finer grain of subdivision pattern and built form.

The predominant street wall height of 2 – 3 storeys (approximately 11 metres).

The wide main streets, open sky views and sunlight access to key pedestrian routes.

Western Business District (within SMC)


6.5.33 Maintain the substantial light industrial / service business and showroom role of the Western Business Precinct.

6.5.34 Encourage new office development and the area’s expanding high technology / knowledge based industry business role.

6.5.35 Encourage restricted retail premises where an appropriate built form can be achieved consistent with the the Design and Development Overlay

6.5.36 Ensure Market Street provides an attractive and vibrant interface between the precinct and the Activity Centre.

6.5.37 Ensure the unique industrial built form heritage is maintained and developments respect the following elements:

The regular street layout and finer grain of subdivision pattern and built form.

The predominant street wall height of 2 – 3 storeys (approximately 11 metres).

The wide main streets, open sky views and sunlight access to key pedestrian routes.

Kings Way Mixed Use Corridor (within SMC)


6.5.38 Encourage the precinct to develop as a regionally significant mixed use area with larger scale commercial development with high density residential use above.

6.5.39 Direct quality, higher density residential development to this precinct.

6.5.40 Ensure that business activity does not result in an undue loss of amenity to nearby residential properties.

6.5.41 Encourage active frontages along Kings Way.



6.5.42 Require excellence in the design of new buildings and the public realm to create an attractive boulevard between the Central Activities District and City of Port Phillip.

Ferrars Street Light Rail Corridor (within SMC)


6.5.43 Support ‘out of centre’ and restricted retail premises where they will not detrimentally impact on the core retailing role of the activity centre and an appropriate built form can be achieved consistent with the Design and Development Overlay.

6.5.44 Encourage small scale convenience goods and services clustered around transport stops.

6.5.45 Encourage transit based development, such as mixed use retail and increased residential density.

City Road Wedge (within SMC)


6.5.46 Direct quality, higher density residential development to this precinct, with retail and commercial at ground level (e.g. conference, function or exhibition centre, school or university campus, indoor recreation or leisure facilities or a health club).

6.5.47 Encourage a mixture of land uses, both across the precinct and vertically.

6.5.48 Support ‘out of centre’ and restricted retail premises where they will not detrimentally impact on the core retailing role of the activity centre and an appropriate built form can be achieved consistent with the Design and Development Overlay.

6.5.49 Ensure that business activity does not result in an undue loss of amenity to nearby residential properties.

6.5.50 Ensure development respects the consistent zero setbacks to front and side boundaries creating a hard edged built environment.

6.5.51 Ensure the height of new buildings provide a transition from the low to medium rise buildings in SMC to the high rise towers in Southbank and the CAD to the north.

Emerald Hill Civic, Cultural and Community Hub (within SMC)


6.5.52 Direct cultural, community and educational facilities to establish in and adjacent to this hub.

6.5.53 Support the South Melbourne Town Hall as the focus of an integrated network of civic, cultural and community facilities.

6.5.54 Support the establishment of an Urban History Centre in the Emerald Hill precinct.



In all areas zoned Residential 1

6.5.55 Ensure all new development responds to the following character elements:

The historic, low-rise Victorian and Edwardian architectural character of the area.

The low scale of development that is predominantly 1 and 2 storeys in most streets with the exception of some taller buildings along the foreshore and in the vicinity of Albert Road.

The wide streets and boulevards, as well as the intricate network of small streets and back lanes.

The small size of most residential lots in the neighbourhood.

The differences between the diversity contributing to the distinctive neighbourhood character of some of the smaller areas in Emerald Hill.

Albert Road Mixed Activity Precinct

6.5.56 Encourage new uses that support and enhance the strategic role of the area as a key location for office and related commercial development.

6.5.57 Encourage development of this centre as a preferred location for housing growth (subject to heritage and amenity considerations) at higher density and larger scale than in the established residential areas.

6.5.58 Encourage office and residential uses, including mixed developments on the same site.

6.5.59 Encourage the development of active frontages at street level, including convenience shops and restaurants that create a greater level of pedestrian activity and interest at the street level.

Boundary Road Industrial 3 Zone

6.5.60 Encourage light industrial, service business and warehouse uses.

South Melbourne West Industrial Precinct

6.5.61 Encourage new uses that support the important strategic role of this area in providing a location for a range of industrial and warehouse activities, with limited commercial activity, that capitalise on the area’s excellent road access and established infrastructure.

6.5.62 Maintain the area’s strong industrial focus and the mix of general industrial uses on smaller lots with less intensive industrial uses than Fishermans Bend.



2 and 3 storey scale of development.

Consistent zero setbacks to front and side boundaries in most areas creating a hard edged built form.



Fishermans Bend Core Industrial Precinct (Part)

6.5.65 Direct core industrial and manufacturing uses to this area to support the important role of Fishermans Bend as the industrial hub of Port Phillip.

6.5.66 Support the development of new industrial uses which are employment intensive, clean and sustainable, including high technology uses.

6.5.67 Support the development of Fishermans Bend as the preferred location for clean, high profile, value added advanced manufacturing, research and development, and ancillary services.

6.5.68 Encourage light industrial / service business and warehouse uses where they support the primary core industrial role.

6.5.69 Discourage office and commercial uses which are not ancillary to the industrial use.


6.5.71 Encourage development to maintain the unique character of this industrial area


The consistent front and side setbacks to most properties.

The 2 and 3 storey scale of development.

6.5.73 Require the following setbacks:

4.5 metres from a front boundary and 1.8 metres from a side boundary, including landscaping.



Applying the Industrial 1 Zone to the South Melbourne West Industrial Precinct and Fishermans Bend Core Precinct

Applying the Mixed Use Zone to Kings Way Mixed Use Corridor and City Road Wedge

Applying the Business 3 Zone to the Western and Eastern Business Precincts

Applying the Business 1 Zone to the South Melbourne Central Activity Centre.

Applying the DDO to non-residentially zoned parts of South Melbourne Central, Albert Road Business Precinct and Fishermans Bend Industrial Area.

Applying the Heritage Overlay to all residentially zoned land and other land of heritage significance.


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South Melbourne West Industrial Precinct

Support a range of industrial and warehouse uses, with limited

commercial activity

South Melbourne Market Precinct (SMC)

Maintain and support the vital retail, economic, community and social

role of the Market

Local Community Hub

Local Community HubEmerald Hill Civic, Cultural and Community Hub (SMC)Direct cultural, community and educational facilities to the precinct. Support the South Melbourne Town Hall as the focus of an integrated network of civic, cultural and community facilities

Southern Mixed Activity Edge (SMC)Support the existing range of uses including retail, service business, small-medium and home office and residential

Western Business District (SMC) Support this precinct as an important inner

city location for a range of business activities, including light industrial, service

business, high technology/knowledge based industry and offices

City Road Wedge (SMC)Direct quality, higher density

residential development to this precinct with commercial and

retail at ground level

Clarendon Street Core Retail Strip (SMC)Direct daily/weekly retail goods and services to the precinct to ensure that it remains the retail focus of SMC

Albert Road Mixed Activity PrecinctSupport office and residential development that respects the Albert Road Boulevard

Coventry Street Specialty Shopping Centre (SMC)

Support the precinct as a location for specialty retailing uses that serve a

regional catchment

Kings Way Mixed Use Corridor (SMC)Encourage the precinct to develop as a regionally significant mixed use area with the capacity for quality, higher density development

Emerging Activity Precinct (SMC) Diversify land uses to include mixed use development with retail or commercial frontages at ground level and office and/or residential above

Eastern Business District (SMC)Maintain the substantial light industrial/service business role of this precinct, whilst supporting a range of new businesses including small scale offices and high technology knowledge based industry

Northern Mixed Activity Edge (SMC)Expand the range of uses to complement the Activity Centre

Fishermans Bend Core Industrial Precinct (part)

Direct core industrial and manufacturing uses to this area to support the role of

Fishermans Bend as the industrial hub of

Port Phillip

Ferrars Street Light Rail Corridor (SMC)

Encourage transit-based development, such as

mixed use retail and residential

St Vincent Gardens


Boundary Street Industrial 3 Precinct Support light industrial, service business and warehouse uses


Public Open Space

Tram Route

Bus Route

Potential tram extension

Boulevard

Preferred freight route

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21.06-6 St Kilda


Balancing the needs of visitors and tourists with those of local residents, especially in relation to the impacts of nightlife and entertainment.

Balancing commercial events on public land with the needs of residents and visitors.

Protecting the supply of social housing from redevelopment for other uses.

Managing the St Kilda Foreshore revitalisation process (including the development of the Triangle site).

Creating strong visual and physical linkages between Fitzroy Street, Acland Street and the St Kilda foreshore.

Preparing a Structure Plan for St Kilda Major Activity Centre.

Maintaining the special features, sense of community and cultural diversity that contribute to the “St Kilda-ness” of St Kilda.

Managing the transition of the Greeves Street Mixed Use area to predominantly residential uses.

Improving the function and form of St Kilda Junction.

Vision

St Kilda Major Activity Centre is renowned as a significant recreational, entertainment and leisure destination.

St Kilda continues its role and function as a creative and cultural hub of Port Phillip.

Residents of, and visitors to, St Kilda coexist harmoniously.

Fitzroy Street retains its spacious boulevard atmosphere and continues to provide a good range of local retailing goods and services.

Acland Street retains its distinctive village atmosphere created by the predominantly low rise, fine grain built form of the centre and continues to provide a good range of local retailing services.

The commercial opportunities in Wellington Street and St Kilda Junction /St Kilda Road South Specialised Activity Centres are realised.

Housing growth is realised in the Major and Specialised Activity Centres and Mixed Use areas.

The established residential areas retain their unique heritage and character and generally low-rise built form.

Local Strategies




6.6.1 Manage the impact of through traffic and intrusion of tourist and visitor parking in established residential areas, especially at night and on weekends.

6.6.2 Manage the amenity impacts of the growing number of backpacker lodges arising from the location of several hostels in the area.

6.6.3 Support the ongoing use and operation of established hotels as incubators of independent local music and comedy talent.

6.6.4 Discourage the conversion of rooming houses and other forms of social housing to other uses.


6.6.5 Carefully manage the future development of major non residential uses within the residential zone, such as St Michael’s Grammar, to ensure that the amenity of surrounding residential properties is not compromised.

6.6.6 Retain the residential role of existing residential properties fronting the St Kilda foreshore.


The diverse architectural styles and forms that include an excellent collection of single and multi-dwelling developments dating from the nineteenth and early to mid twentieth centuries up to the present.

The higher scale of development (predominantly 2-3 storey and sometimes 4 storey buildings) in streets such as Alma Road, Barkly Street, Beaconsfield Parade, Chapel Street to the north of Argyle Street and to the south of Carlisle Street, Grey Street, Inkerman Street, Marine Parade, Mitford Street, Princes Street and Robe Street.

The stepping up of built form along The Esplanade from its low-rise edges at Fitzroy Street and Acland Street.

Landmark ecclesiastic and public buildings including the National Theatre, Sacred Heart Campanile in Grey Street, the Uniting Church spire at the corner of Barkly and Princes Streets and the Synagogue in Charnwood Grove.

St Kilda Major Activity Centre

Fitzroy Street retail strip

6.6.8 Support the role of Fitzroy Street retail strip as an entertainment, tourist and retail precinct, whilst preventing the cumulative impacts of such uses on amenity and community safety.

6.6.9 Maintain the daily / weekly and convenience goods and services to meet the needs of local residents.

6.6.10 Encourage core retail uses to locate in Fitzroy Street between Princes and Acland Streets.

6.6.11 Encourage new office and non-retail commercial uses north of Princes Street and facilitate a transition to St Kilda Junction.

6.6.12 Support new retail opportunities on the south-east side of Fitzroy Street and on the St Kilda station site.



6.6.13 Encourage new office, non-retail commercial uses and residential development in the Business 5 Zone on the north-west side of Fitzroy Street, between Beaconsfield Parade and Canterbury Road.

6.6.14 Support moderate intensification of housing, subject to heritage and amenity considerations consistent with Design and Development Overlay provisions.


The predominantly higher scale of development in Fitzroy Street, north of Grey Street with zero frontage setbacks that create a hard edged built form.

The slope of the street toward the sea.

The mixed residential and office character of the north-west side of Fitzroy Street with its variety of landscaped setbacks.

The spacious character of Fitzroy Street and the wide pavements.

Acland Street retail strip

6.6.16 Support the role of Acland Street Major Activity Centre as an entertainment, tourist, and specialty retail precinct, whilst preventing the cumulative impacts of such uses on amenity and community safety.

6.6.17 Maintain the daily / weekly and convenience retail goods and services to meet the needs of local residents.

6.6.18 Support the important role of Acland Street as a location for cosmopolitan food outlets that enhances the centre’s tourist appeal.

6.6.19 Support moderate intensification of housing, subject to heritage and amenity considerations.

6.6.20 Ensure new development respects the strong sense of seaside location in Acland Street created by the low scale at the street edge and expansive sense of sky.

St Kilda Triangle Site

6.6.21 Ensure that future use and development on the St Kilda Triangle site enhances the liveability of the St Kilda neighbourhood.

6.6.22 Ensure use and development of the St Kilda Triangle site creates a hub focussed on the arts, entertainment and leisure, supported by some commercial and retail land uses, and includes large areas of open space and a highly pedestrianised environment that links Acland Street, Fitzroy Street and the foreshore.

6.6.23 Establish the St Kilda Triangle site as a key activity node within the St Kilda Foreshore area.

Inkerman Street / Grey Street Local Activity Centre

6.6.24 Encourage convenience retail goods and services.

6.6.25 Encourage buildings in Barkly, Vale and Inkerman Streets to have a zero setback from the street.

Brighton Road Local Activity Centre

6.6.26 Support the convenience retail goods and services role while maximising opportunities to improve the economic viability of the centre and strengthen its appeal to passing trade.



6.6.27 Ensure new development respects the predominant 2 storey scale of development in Brighton Road, and the consistent streetscape pattern and grain created by the inter-war shop fronts.

St Kilda Junction / St Kilda Road South Business 2 Zone

6.6.28 Support commercial development as a primary function on sites that front St Kilda Road.

6.6.29 Support retail showrooms / restricted retail uses as a secondary function on sites that front St Kilda Road.

6.6.30 Encourage moderate intensification of housing, subject to heritage and amenity considerations, above and behind the St Kilda Road street frontage.

6.6.31 Encourage new development design which improves the function and built form of St Kilda Junction.

6.6.32 Ensure new development responds to the consistent 2 storey scale and setbacks of buildings along the east side of St Kilda Road.

Wellington Street Specialised Activity Centre

6.6.33 Encourage consolidation of this centre for commercial and office uses.

6.6.34 Discourage retail and new residential uses.

6.6.35 Ensure new development responds to the varied scale of 2 to 4 storeys along the north side of Wellington Street and 4 storeys to the south with varied setbacks.

Greeves Street Mixed Activity Precinct

6.6.36 Encourage the redevelopment of this area as a preferred location for housing growth

6.6.37 Support office and compatible light industrial / warehouse uses where they do not undermine the primary residential function of this area.

6.6.38 Ensure new development respects the 4 and 5 storey scale of development in Inkerman Street and the lower 1 and 2 storey scale of development in other streets.

St Kilda Foreshore Area

6.6.39 Ensure an integrated approach to the revitalisation of the St Kilda Foreshore area in relation to activity mix, built form and improvements to the public realm.

6.6.40 Support and consolidate the area’s historically significant role as a cultural and recreational destination.

6.6.41 Retain and reinforce the unique cultural heritage of the area though ensuring new uses and development compliment and enhance established iconic buildings, spaces and attractions.

6.6.42 Reinforce the role of key activity destinations including St Kilda Pier, St Kilda Harbour, West Beach area and the Triangle site.

6.6.43 Enhance the network of public spaces through emphasis on design quality, connectivity and the provision of diverse recreational opportunities and experiences.



6.6.44 Ensure that the area’s important metropolitan tourism and recreational roles are balanced with the needs of local residents, the ecological health of the Bay and the environmental values of the Foreshore.

6.6.45 Support cultural uses that complement and link the tourism and retail role of Acland Street and Fitzroy Streets and the St Kilda Triangle site.

6.6.46 Encourage the potential of ferries and boats to provide visitor transportation to the St Kilda Foreshore area.

6.6.47 Recognise the ongoing cultural significance of the Esplanade Hotel when assessing applications for change of use or development.



Applying the Special Use Zone to key destinations within the foreshore.

Applying the Public Park and Recreation Zone to major open space, including the foreshore and St Kilda Botanic Gardens.

Applying the Residential 1 Zone and Mixed Use Zone to residential areas.

Applying the Comprehensive Development Zone to major mixed use development sites in Fitzroy Street and Acland Street.

Applying the Business 2 Zone to St Kilda Road South and Wellington Street .

Applying the Business 1 Zone to Major and Local Activity Centres.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to Wellington Street Business 2 Zone, the St Kilda Major Activity Centre (including Fitzroy Street and Acland Street) and the foreshore.

Applying the Environmental Significance Overlay to the Coroboree Tree in Albert Park Reserve, near St Kilda Junction.


Fitzroy Street Business 5 Zone Area

Encourage new office, non-retail commercial uses and residential

development and facilitate a transition to the St Kilda Junction

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st kilda framework planCatani Gardens

St Kilda Beach

West Beach

St Kilda Marina

Albert Park

St Kilda Junction

St Kilda

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Local Community Hub

Local Community Hub

Boundary of significant activity hub

St Kilda TriangleEnsure the use and development of this site creates

a hub focused on the arts, entertainment and leisure, supported by some commercial and retail land uses, and includes large areas of open space

and a highly pedestrianised environment that links Acland Street, Fitzroy Street and the foreshore.

Fitzroy Street Core Retail StripEncourage core retailing uses to locate

in this area of Fitzroy Street, south of Princes Street to Acland Street.

Fitzroy Street Commercial Strip

Encourage new office and non-retail commercial uses and

facilitate a transition to the St Kilda Junction

Luna Park

St Kilda Pierand Breakwater

Fitzroy Street Retail Strip Support the role of Fitzroy Street as a

destination focused on retail, entertainment and tourism, whilst

allowing moderate housing growth subject to heritage and amenity

considerations.

St Kilda Junction/St Kilda Road South Specialised Activity CentreSupport commercial and office uses as the primary function of the centre with some opportunities for retail showrooms and restricted retail uses. Encourage moderate housing growth subject to heritage and amenity considerations.

Wellington Street Specialised Activity CentreEncourage the consolidation of this centre for commercial and office uses.

Inkerman/Grey Streets Local Activity CentreSupport the development of this centre as a location for convenience retail goods and services.

Brighton Road Local Activity CentreSupport the convenience retail goods and services role of this centre.

Acland Street Retail StripSupport the development of Acland Street as a destination focused on retail, entertainment and tourism, allowing opportunities for moderate housing growth subject to heritage and amenity consider-ations. Maintain the daily/weekly retail goods and service role of this area.

Greeves Street Mixed Activity PrecinctEncourage the redevelopment of this precinct as a preferred location for housing growth, whilst allowing office and light industrial/warehouse uses where they do not undermine the primary residential function.

Public Open Space

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21.06-7 St Kilda Road and Queens Road


Poorly designed new development that undermines the boulevard character of St Kilda Road and Queens Road, or causes amenity impacts such as wind tunnelling and overshadowing.

Protecting key vistas to the Shrine of Remembrance and adjacent parklands.

Encouraging private development to create inviting publicly accessible spaces at street level, to link with the public realm.

Improving the provision of community meetings spaces.

Vision

St Kilda Road maintains its role as a premier office location supporting the Central Activity District (CAD).

St Kilda Road, Queens Road and the Kings Way / Dorcas Street Mixed Activity Precinct realise their potential as preferred locations for well designed, higher density residential growth.

St Kilda Road maintains its role as a world famous boulevard.

Increased communal meeting spaces and public meeting points are provided.

Local Strategies


Queens Road Residential Area

6.7.1 Encourage the development of this area as a preferred location for housing growth, subject to heritage and amenity considerations.

6.7.2 Limit non-residential uses, except for an improved range of local convenience retail goods and services that cater to the needs of residents.

6.7.3 Recognise this area as an appropriate location for residential buildings (such as a residential hotel).

6.7.4 Encourage new development to incorporate publicly accessible forecourts suitable for passive recreational use, which link with the public realm.

6.7.5 Encourage community spaces (such as meeting rooms) to be incorporated into new development.

St Kilda Road Business 5 Precinct

6.7.6 Maintain the important role of St Kilda Road as Melbourne’s pre-eminent commercial boulevard outside of the CAD.

6.7.7 Support and enhance this area as a key location for major office and related commercial development.



6.7.8 Encourage the development of this area as a preferred location for new housing at higher densities, subject to heritage and amenity considerations.

6.7.9 Encourage office and residential uses on the same site.

6.7.10 Encourage the development of active frontages at street level, including convenience shops and restaurants that create a greater level of pedestrian activity and interest.

6.7.11 Encourage new development to incorporate publicly accessible forecourts suitable for passive recreational use, which link with the public realm.

6.7.12 Encourage community spaces (such as meeting rooms) to be incorporated into new development.

6.7.13 Ensure development respects the boulevard character of St Kilda Road and

Does not detract from the important views and vistas to the Shrine of Remembrance.

Maintains the high standard of front setback landscaping along St Kilda Road.

6.7.14 Improve the function, built form and configuration of St Kilda Junction.

Kings Way / Dorcas Street Mixed Activity Precinct

6.7.15 Encourage the development of this area as a preferred location for housing growth, subject to amenity considerations.

6.7.16 Encourage the development of this area as a primary centre for commercial and office uses.

6.7.17 Discourage industrial uses.



Applying the Business 5 Zone to St Kilda Road and the northern part of Queens Road.

Applying the Residential 1 Zone to Queens Road south.

Applying the Mixed Use Zone to the Kings Way / Dorcas Street Mixed Activity Precinct.

Applying the Design and Development Overlay to the neighbourhood.


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Albert Park

St Kilda Junction

Fawkner Park

St Kilda Road Business 5 PrecinctSupport precinct as a key location for

major office and related commercial development and as a preferred

location for housing growth while ensuring development respects the

boulevard character of St Kilda Road

Residential 1 AreaSupport residential/accommodation uses consistent with a Residential 1 Zone

Kings Way / Dorcas Street Mixed Activity Precinct

Encourage the development of this precinct as a primary

location for commerical and office uses and a preferred

location for housing growth

Queens Road Residential AreaSupport the development of this area as a preferred location for housing growth, subject to heritage considerations

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21.07 INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS

St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework (2003).

Heritage Review, Version 11, 2008, Volume 1 – 6 (includes the City of Port Phillip Heritage Policy Map and the City of Port Phillip Neighbourhood Character Policy Map).

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

GENERAL

Community Plan (2007)

Council Plan 2007 - 2008 (2007)

Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2007)

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Toward Zero Sustainable Environment Strategy (2007)

Sustainable Design Policy (2006)

Sustainable Transport Framework 2004 – 2006 (2004)

LAND USE

Port Phillip Housing Strategy (2007)

Port Phillip Activity Centres Implementation Plan (2007)

Port Phillip Activity Centres Strategy (2006)

Port Phillip Industry and Business Strategy (2003)

Open Space Strategy (2006)

Foreshore Management Plan (2004)

BUILT FORM


Port Phillip Design Manual, Version 3 (2000)

NEIGHBOURHOODS

South Melbourne Central Structure Plan (2007)

South Melbourne Central Urban Design Framework (2007)

Ormond Road Urban Design Guidelines (2007)


LOCAL POLICIES - CLAUSE 22 PAGE 1 OF 40

22 LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES

22.01 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONE

This policy applies to all applications to use land for non-residential uses in the Residential 1 and Residential 2 zones.

22.011 Policy Basis

This policy:

builds on the MSS objectives and strategies in Clause 21.04-1 relating to land use in residential areas.

22.01-2 Objectives

To minimise the impact of non-residential uses on existing residential amenity.

To ensure that non-residential uses in residential zones are compatible with the residential nature of the area and serve the needs of the local community.

22.01-3 Policy

It is policy to:

Discourage non-residential uses in residential zones unless there is a net benefit to the local community.

Ensure the intensity of new non-residential uses are appropriate to a residential context.

Minimise the effect of non-residential uses on residential amenity by controlling numbers of operators, practitioners, staff levels, hours of operation, traffic and parking movements, light, noise and emissions, as appropriate.

Encourage non-residential uses to locate:

in buildings that were purpose built for predominantly non-residential uses;

on corner sites that have direct access to a road in a Road Zone;

on sites that are located adjacent to the boundary of a non-residential zone; and

within easy walking distance of public transport.

Require non-residential uses to have a management plan for their operation.

Ensure non-residential uses do not result in significant changes to traffic conditions in local streets or significantly increase demand for on-street car parking.

Ensure the times of loading or unloading of deliveries do not adversely affect the amenity or traffic function of the area.

Ensure non-residential uses do not subject neighbouring residential properties to unreasonable levels of noise, vibration or interference associated with:

the operation of the use;

the hours of operation;

music and entertainment;

air conditioning and other plant equipment;

deliveries;

rubbish and waste collection;



dust;

light spill;

offensive air emissions;

electrical interference.

Ensure provision is made on site for appropriate waste storage and collection facilities. Waste facilities should be screened from neighbouring properties, streets and laneways.

22.01-4 Application Requirements

It is policy to require all applications for non-residential uses in residential zones to be accompanied by:

A site layout plan showing the existing and proposed location of all buildings, vehicle access, car parking, loading and unloading and waste storage and collection areas on the site, and relationship to public areas outside the boundaries of the site such as footpaths and open space.

The internal layout of the premises, including the location of doors and windows, and the total floor area to be occupied by the proposed use.

The external layout of the premises, including the location of doors and windows, and the total floor area to be occupied by the proposed use.

The external layout of the premises, including location and details of plant equipment, external lighting, signage, and landscaping.

A neighbourhood context plan showing the proximity of the premises from residential properties with details of all doors, habitable room windows and open space areas of all adjacent residential properties.

A descriptive statement of the existing and proposed use including, where relevant:

Hours of operation for all parts of the premises.

Scale of the use, including number of operators, practitioners, staff, seats, patrons, as applicable.

Demonstration that the proposal will address a local demand and result in a new benefit to local residents and the community.

The type of any liquor licence to be sought.

The number of car parking spaces to be provided, proposed site access arrangements and a statement justifying any reduction or waiving of car parking requirements.

Details of any air and noise emissions and vibration from the premises generated by the proposed use and appropriate attenuation measures.

General rubbish, specialised wastes, bottle and other recyclable material storage and removal arrangements including hours of pick up.

The management of and arrangements for deliveries to and from the premises, and loading and unloading at the premises, including the times that this will occur.

22.01-5 Decision Guidelines

Before deciding on an application, the Responsible Authority must consider:

The need for the proposed use to meet demand in the local area.

The strategy of consolidating commercial and retail activities within the established commercial and retail zones.

The impact of the proposed use and development on the safety and efficiency of main roads.



22.02 BACKPACKERS’ LODGES

This policy applies to use and development of land for Backpackers’ Lodges.

22.02-1 Policy Basis

This policy:

builds on the SPPF provisions at Clause 12.06-2 and 16.05 by protecting existing low cost accommodation from conversion to backpackers’ lodges;

builds on the SPPF provisions at Clause 12.05-2 by specifying design requirements of new backpackers’ lodges, and

builds on the MSS provisions in Clause 21.04-1 in relation to use of land for backpackers’ lodges.

22.02-2 Objectives

To protect existing social housing and private rooming houses from conversion to backpackers’ lodges.

To ensure backpackers’ lodges are appropriately located.

To promote high quality, well run, backpackers’ lodges which maximise the economic benefits of backpacker tourism to the City of Port Phillip in a way which is consistent the City's established character.

To minimise off-site impacts generated by backpackers’ lodges.

22.02-3 Policy

It is policy to:

Refuse applications for change of use to a backpackers’ lodge where it would decrease the supply of social housing or private rooming houses.

Locate backpackers’ lodges away from residential areas.

Require backpackers’ lodges to be located where there is convenient access to public transport, community and retail facilities and services, preferably.

Business Zones where the use is permitted.

Activity Centres.

Along main roads and public transport routes.

Avoid adding to the aggregation of backpackers’ lodges in such numbers so as to collectively produce unacceptable impacts on residential amenity, parking availability, traffic congestion and urban character.

Locate communal areas, and areas of public assembly such as parking areas, swimming pools and barbecue area away from any boundary with a Residential Zone.

Include mitigation measures to reduce off-site noise impacts on adjacent Residential Zones.

Require an appropriate number of car parks to be provided.



Refuse applications for liquor licences unless the applicant can demonstrate that there is no potential for unreasonable offsite amenity impacts as a result of the grant of the licence.


It is policy to require all applications for use and development of land for backpackers’ lodges to be accompanied by:

A site analysis plan including the following:

Existing conditions on the subject site, building envelope, existing crossovers, car spaces and any other noteworthy features.

Details of surrounding land uses (a 400m radius around the subject site should be used to determine the extent of the site analysis) in particular the location of the nearest Residential Zones and other backpackers’ lodges.

Proposed development of the subject site – interior layout of rooms and communal areas and external layout of communal areas and parking areas.

A parking report (where parking dispensation is being requested).

A liquor licence justification report (where a liquor licence is being sought).

A management plan to the satisfaction of Council.

22.02-5 Definitions

A backpackers’ lodge is defined as residential accommodation where strangers share a room.


Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:

The existing use.

The proposed location of the use considering proximity to residential areas, activity centres, main roads and public transport.

The impact of the proposed development on the surrounding area, in particular:

The cumulative effect the approval of the backpackers’ lodge will have on the surrounding area.

Noise and amenity impacts to surrounding residential uses.

The adequacy and safety of parking arrangements.

22.02-7 Reference Documents

Backpackers’ Lodges in the City of Port Phillip (March 2000)




22.03 CARETAKER’S DWELLINGS IN INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS ZONES

This policy applies to land contained in the Industrial 1, Industrial 3 and Business 3 zones.


This policy:

applies the SPPF provisions in Clause 17.03-2 by protecting industrially zoned land from encroachment by non industrial uses which may prejudice the land for future industrial requirements, and

builds on the MSS provisions at Clause 21.04-1 and Clause 21.04-4 by protecting the integrity of industrially zoned land from loss by attrition.

22.03-2 Objectives

To ensure caretaker’s dwellings, where permitted, are a necessary ancillary use to an existing or proposed building, operation or place.

To ensure caretaker’s dwellings, where permitted, are of appropriate design to minimise potential amenity conflicts.

22.03-3 Policy

It is policy to:

Discourage caretaker’s dwellings in Industrial 1, 3 and Business 3 zones.

Where caretaker’s dwellings are permitted, it is policy to:

Require caretaker’s dwelling to be an ancillary use to a building, operation or place proposed or existing on the site.

Require the floor area of the caretaker’s dwelling to be less than 30% of the total gross floor area of the industrial or commercial building (excluding parking and loading bay) or up to 100m2, whichever is less.

Require the applicant enter into an agreement under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act with the Responsible Authority that will run with the land which specifies that the land shall only be used for a caretaker’s dwelling for occupation by a supervisor of the primary use on the land.

Require that the caretaker’s dwelling be protected from adverse amenity impacts through the provision of a clear physical separation between residential and non-residential uses within the building and appropriate noise attenuation.

Require parking to be provided at the rate specified in Clause 52.06 unless the applicant can demonstrate, through a parking study by a qualified expert, that a variation is justified.


It is policy to require all applications for a caretaker’s dwelling to be accompanied by:

A site analysis plan and report that includes:



Existing conditions on the subject site, building envelope, existing crossovers, car spaces and any other noteworthy features.

Details of surrounding land uses (a 100 metre radius around the subject site should be used to determine the extent of the site analysis).

Details of the proposed use(s), including type of use, operating hours, staff numbers etc.

Why the caretaker’s dwelling is necessary, what will its role be, who will occupy it and what will their role be in the operation of the primary use on site.

A break down of floor areas for primary use and the caretaker’s component.

A parking and traffic report (where dispensation is being requested or for large development applications).

22.03-5 Definitions

Ancillary use means any use located on the same site as a primary use, where the ancillary use is small in scale and incidental to the primary use, and serves a supportive function to the primary use.


Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:

Whether the proposed use is in fact a caretaker’s dwelling.

Whether the proposed caretaker’s dwelling is an appropriate use in the context of its surrounds.

Whether the caretaker’s dwelling is an ancillary use directly associated with the industrial or commercial business operating on the site.

Whether the caretaker’s dwelling will reduce the operating capability and capacity of adjacent industrial and commercial businesses.

Whether the caretaker’s dwelling is necessary to meet the supervisor’s residential requirements to ensure the effective operation of the land use on the site.

Whether the caretaker’s dwelling will reduce the availability of Industrial 1, 3 or Business 3 zoned land for industrial and business purposes.

The adequacy and safety of parking arrangements.

Whether a Section 173 agreement has been entered into that runs with the land and specifies that the land shall only be used for a caretaker’s dwelling for occupation by a supervisor of the primary use on the land


Port Phillip Practice Notes Policy No. 15 – Caretaker’s Dwellings



22.04 HERITAGE POLICY

This policy applies to all land within a Heritage Overlay.


This policy:

builds on the SPPF heritage objective in Clause 15.11 to local circumstances;

builds on the MSS objectives in Clause 21.05-1 relating to local heritage conservation, and

applies the findings of the Port Phillip Heritage Review, Volumes 1-6.

22.04-2 Objectives

To retain and conserve all significant and contributory heritage places.

To discourage the demolition of significant and contributory heritage places.

To ensure all new development and redevelopment of significant and contributory places is respectfully and harmoniously integrated with the surrounding character.

To promote design excellence (in terms of building siting, scale, massing, articulation and materials) which clearly and positively supports the heritage significance of all Heritage Overlay areas.

To ensure that new development and any publicly visible additions and/or alterations in or to a heritage place maintains the significance of the heritage place and employs a contextual design approach.

To encourage development, in particular use of materials, that responds to the historic character of laneways and to minimise elements that adversely impact on that character.

To ensure that reconstruction and repair of significant heritage bluestone kerb and channelling, bluestone laneways and significant concrete kerb and channel is carried out in a way that reflects as closely as possible the original appearance.

22.04-3 Policy

General

It is policy to:

Encourage the restoration and reconstruction of heritage places (including the accurate reconstruction of original streetscape elements such as verandahs) in all areas, and in particular, in intact or substantially consistent streetscapes in the South Melbourne, Middle Park and Albert Park Heritage Overlay area (HO3).

Encourage the removal of alterations and additions that detract from the heritage significance of a heritage place.

Encourage new development to be respectful of the scale, form, siting and setbacks of nearby significant and contributory buildings.

Disregard the impact of buildings that are obviously atypical to the character of the streetscape when determining the appropriate mass and scale for new buildings or extensions or upper storey additions.

Encourage a contextual design approach for additions and/or alterations to a heritage place or for new development. A contextual approach is where the alteration, addition or new development incorporates an interpretive design approach, derived through



comprehensive research and analysis. New development should sit comfortably and harmoniously integrate with the site and within the streetscape and not diminish, detract from or compete with the significance of the heritage place or streetscape character. This approach can include

Contemporary architecture and innovative design which is an important part of the contextual approach because it adds to the existing diversity and layering of styles through time. This layering is a defining feature in a number of areas and is therefore an important component of Port Phillip’s heritage.

Accurate reproduction architecture may be employed in limited instances where detailed evidence, such as photographic evidence, exists for that alteration, addition or new development. This approach may be more appropriate in the South Melbourne, Albert Park, Middle Park HO3 area, but may have limited application elsewhere.

Additions and/or Alterations to Heritage Places

It is policy that:

Additions and alterations:

Do not change the original principal facade(s) or roof.

Are distinguishable from the original parts of the heritage place to be conserved, if a contemporary architectural approach is used.

Are based on research that can identify the elements, detailing and finishes originally employed.

Do not obscure or alter an element that contributes to the significance of the heritage place.

Maintain an existing vista or viewlines to the principal facade(s) of a heritage place.

An upper storey addition is sited and massed behind the principal facade so that it preferably is not visible, particularly in intact or consistent streetscapes (see Performance Measure 1).

Performance Measure 1

Upper storey additions may meet the above policy for siting and massing if the following measures, as appropriate, are achieved:

They are sited within an “envelope” created by projecting a sight line from 1.6 metres above ground level (this being the eye level of an adult person of average height) to the front parapet or gutter on the main façade and taken from a point where the footpath meets the property line directly opposite the site, where the property has a frontage to a narrow street (5 metres or less) or laneway (illustration 1), or

They are sited within an “envelope” created by projecting a line of 10 degrees from the height of the base of the front parapet or gutter line on the main façade and extending to the rear of the heritage place (illustration 2 or 3), or

In exceptional cases where the heritage place is located in a diverse streetscape and the design of the proposed addition is considered to be an appropriate contextual response, they are sited within an “envelope” created by projecting a line of up to 18 degrees from the height of the base of the front parapet or gutter line on the main façade of the heritage place.

Illustration 1 Illustration 2 Illustration 3



If visible from the front (principal) street, the roof of any addition is related to that of the heritage place in terms of form, pitch and materials.

Where the property is located on a corner site, the upper storey addition is sited and massed so it is visually recessive from the front of the building, so that the scale of the heritage place is the dominant element in the front (principal) streetscape.

In cases where the original heritage place has been altered, the previous alterations and additions are retained and conserved where they help to interpret the history of its development and they contribute to the significance of the heritage place.

New openings in the principal facade(s) visible from the street are avoided, or if openings are visible, they are proportionally related to those of the heritage place.

Walls, windows, roofs and fences are complementary to the heritage place in terms of materials, finishes, textures and paint colours and are appropriate to its architectural style.

New development achieves environmentally sustainable outcomes, including upgrading existing fabric to reduce operational environmental impact of existing buildings, which is balanced with protecting the heritage significance of the site.

New Development in Heritage Overlay Areas

It is policy that:

New development maintains and enhances an existing vista to the principal facade(s) of the heritage place, where a new development is adjacent to a heritage place (see Performance Measure 2).

New development generally reflects the prevailing streetscape scale and does not dominate the streetscape or public realm (see Performance Measure 3).


Buildings and works may meet the above policy for maintaining and enhancing an existing vista to the principal façade(s) of a heritage place if the following measures, as appropriate, are achieved:

New development, with a significant or contributory heritage place on one adjacent site, has an equivalent frontage setback to the heritage place or a setback configuration that maintains a reasonable vista to the heritage place.

New development, with a significant or contributory heritage place on both adjacent sites with differing setbacks, has a setback no greater than the largest setback and no less than the smaller setback.


Buildings and works may meet the above policy for building scale if the following measures, as appropriate, are achieved:

If located in a street which has a consistent building scale and adjacent to a significant or contributory heritage place, the height of the building is no higher than the roof ridgeline of the highest adjacent heritage place when viewed from the street, but may include a higher component to the rear; or

If located in a street with a diverse building scale, and adjacent to a significant or contributory heritage place, the height of the new building is of a scale and mass that respects both the adjacent heritage place and the prevailing scale of the area.



Front and side setbacks reflect those of the adjacent buildings and the streetscape, where this is an important element in the streetscape.

Roofs respond to any predominant roof form characteristic of the streetscape.

Door and window openings are complementary to the prevailing streetscape characteristics. Large expanses of glass or horizontal windows are generally avoided in principal front facades except where this is considered an appropriate design response.

If it is a major development site containing a significant or contributory heritage place that is to be retained, the new development respects the scale and setting of the heritage place whilst responding to the prevailing building scale of the heritage overlay area.

Visible wall elevations of the new building are articulated in a manner that is complementary to the streetscape through the use of different materials, massing and the inclusion of windows and doors where appropriate.

Materials, textures and finishes complement those evident in the streetscape.

Colour schemes complement the appearance and character of the streetscape.

Front fences are appropriate to the architectural style of the building.

For a contextual approach, front fencing interprets the prevailing character of fencing in the immediate environs and in particular responds to prevailing fence height, degree of transparency, form and materials.

Demolition

Where a permit is required for demolition of a significant or contributory building, it is policy to:

Refuse the demolition of a significant building unless and only to the extent that:

the building is structurally unsound;

the replacement building and/or works displays design excellence which clearly and positively supports the ongoing heritage significance of the area.

Refuse the demolition of a contributory building unless and only to the extent that:

the building is structurally unsound, and either

the replacement building and/or works displays design excellence which clearly and positively supports to the ongoing heritage significance of the area, or

in exceptional circumstances the streetscape is not considered intact or consistent in heritage terms.

Require all applications for demolition of significant or contributory buildings to be accompanied by an application for new development.

Allow the demolition of part of a heritage place if it will not affect the significance of the place and the proposed addition is sympathetic to the scale and form of the place.

Car Parking It is policy to:

Discourage new vehicle crossovers in the front of a property with a narrow street frontage or in streets with few or no crossovers.

Encourage new on-site car spaces to be located at the rear of the property or in a side setback area.



Encourage carports, garages and outbuildings, if visible from the main street frontage, to have wall openings, roof forms and materials that complement the main building and the streetscape.

Laneways, Kerbs and Channels It is policy that:

Reconstruction of existing bluestone kerb and channelling occurs only when it is at the end of its useful life.

Where an upper floor is proposed, it is incorporated into the roof space or stepped back from the laneway to reduce its bulk.

There is zero setback from the laneway frontage (e.g. buildings / fences are built on the boundary line abutting the laneway).

External materials are limited to those utilitarian materials common in the early periods of development, typically red face brickwork for walls.

Street Furniture It is policy that:

Street furniture, including seats, litter bins, bicycle rails and drinking fountains, are designed and sited to ensure that they are not obtrusive in the streetscape, do not adversely affect the heritage significance of an area, and do not obstruct the views to a heritage place.


It is policy to require all applications for development to be accompanied by:

A written report that explains:

The design approach adopted and the reason why.

How the proposed building and/or works will clearly and positively support the ongoing significance of the heritage place and promote design excellence.

In the case of any proposed demolition:

Why the building is considered to be structurally unsound with supporting information to Council’s satisfaction.

How the replacement building and/or works clearly and positively support the significance of the heritage place.

In the case of any proposed addition/alteration, how the proposal is respectful to the scale, massing and form of the significant or contributory heritage place.

In the case of new development, how the proposal will complement existing heritage characteristics and be respectful of and respond to the prevailing scale, form, siting and setbacks of existing significant or contributory heritage places in the vicinity.

Whether the addition and /or alteration or new development has met the performance measure 1, 2 or 3, where relevant, and in the cases where these performance measures have not been met, how the proposal achieves the relevant policy.

Plans showing the following:

Fully scaled and dimensioned elevations and floor plans.

Where facade restoration forms part of the proposal, plans must be prepared at a 1:20 scale.



Where demolition forms part of the proposal, demolition plans and elevations showing the extent of all buildings, fences, etc to be demolished.

A three dimensional building envelope that shows the potential new building volume if all the opportunities and constraints have been considered.

Fully scaled and dimensioned site plan showing existing and proposed circumstances including outbuildings, fences, significant vegetation, car parking, new cross overs, on-site parking space locations and any other noteworthy features.

A photo montage of the streetscape.

A streetscape elevation which shows the existing streetscape and how the proposal sits within the streetscape.

Information which shows the form of the proposal from oblique views from neighbouring streetscapes where any part of the proposal will be visible.

A landscape plan.

22.04-5 Definitions

Heritage place is a place that has identified heritage value and could include a site, area, building, group of buildings, structure, archaeological site, tree, garden, geological formation, fossil site, habitat or other place of natural or cultural significance and its associated land.

Significant heritage places include buildings and surrounds that are individually important places of either State, regional or local heritage significance and are places that together within an identified area, are part of the significance of a Heritage Overlay. These places are included in a Heritage Overlay either as an area or as an individually listed heritage place and are coloured “red” on the City of Port Phillip Heritage Policy Map in the Port Phillip Heritage Review, Volume 1-6.

Contributory heritage places include buildings and surrounds that are representative heritage places of local significance which contribute to the significance of the Heritage Overlay area. They may have been considerably altered but have the potential to be conserved. They are included in a Heritage Overlay and are coloured “green” on the City of Port Phillip Heritage Policy Map, in the Port Phillip Heritage Review, Volume 1-6.

Non-contributory properties are buildings that are neither significant nor contributory. They are included in a Heritage Overlay and have no colour on the City of Port Phillip Heritage Policy Map in the Port Phillip Heritage Review, Volume 1-6. However any new development on these sites may impact on the significance of the Heritage Overlay, and should therefore consider the heritage characteristics of any adjoining heritage place and the streetscape as covered in this policy.

22.04-6 Incorporated Document

Heritage Review, Version 11, 2008, Volume 1 – 6 (includes the City of Port Phillip Heritage Policy Map and the City of Port Phillip Neighbourhood Character Policy Map).


Port Phillip Design Manual, Version 3, 2000 - includes:

- Design and Development Guidelines - Fishermens Bend Estate

- Dunstan Estate Guidelines (2007)

Heritage Kerbs, Channels and Laneways Guideline (2006)



22.05 ACCESSIBLE BUILDINGS

This policy applies to all applications for new dwellings, and for new public and commercial buildings.


This policy:

builds on Clause 11.03-1 of the SPPF, which establishes the basic principles for settlement and requires that planning contribute to accessibility;

builds on Clause 11.03-6 of the SPPF, which requires that planning support the development and maintenance of communities with adequate safe physical and social environments; and

applies the MSS provisions at Clause 21.04-1 relating to accessible and adaptable housing and Clause 21.05-3 relating to accessible buildings.

Applicants should consult Australian Standard AS1428.1 and AS1428.2 to assist in the design of accessible and adaptable buildings.

22.05-2 Objectives

To ensure that all new public and commercial buildings are designed to enable access to and within buildings for all people.

To ensure that all new dwellings are visitable by all and are adaptable to meet the changing needs of present and future residents.

22.05-3 Policy

It is policy that:

Public and Commercial Buildings

All new public and commercial development are designed to provide access and mobility.

Dwellings

All new single storey dwellings are visitable and adaptable and include access to a living room, food preparation and eating area, bathroom with a hobless (i.e. step free) shower, toilet, and a room for staying overnight.

For new multi-storey dwellings:

All rooms at entry level(s) are visitable and adaptable for access and mobility.

All other rooms are adaptable.

Note: All areas essential for visitability should be located at the entry(s) level of a dwelling or be accessible via a lift or stair lift. This includes access to a living room, food preparation and eating area, bathroom with a hobless (i.e. step free) shower, toilet, and a room for staying overnight.

For all new dwellings:

A continuous path of travel from the street frontage and vehicle parking to the main entry of the dwelling is provided for accessibility and visitability.



The approach to all entrances is level or only gently sloping.

An accessible threshold at entrance level is provided (i.e. no step).

Access is available into all rooms (i.e. wider doors and no steps) and adequate circulation space throughout.

Where dwellings are reached by a lift, the lift is fully wheelchair accessible.

Provision for Lifts

For new residential development of 3 storeys or more, where two or more separate dwellings share a common building entrance, a wheelchair accessible lift to all levels is provided.

For new multi-storey dwellings and new multi-unit development of 2 storeys, the future installation of a lift or stair lift is provided if a lift is not already provided (i.e. provision of adequate space for the installation of a lift).

For new multi-storey public and commercial buildings, a wheelchair accessible lift to all levels is provided.

Provision for Electric Scooters

Sufficient covered space is provided for the parking of at least one motorised mobility device (commonly known as scooters) in new larger scale developments.


It is policy to require all applications to be accompanied by, where relevant:

A report detailing that the design meets the policy provisions for access and mobility.


It is policy that the responsible authority consider, as appropriate:

The topography or slope of the land.

Whether an existing building is being used in the development.

Impacts on the heritage significance of a building.

Cost implications of lifts in relation to small scale development.

22.05-6 Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy

Public and commercial buildings – are places other than private dwellings, including accommodation (other than dwellings), offices, education centre, childcare centre, art and craft centre, car park, cinema, hospital, research centre, service station, saleyard, leisure and recreation facility, place of assembly, retail premises, transport terminals, industry and warehouse.

Visitable dwellings – visitable dwellings allow everyone (including wheelchair users) to visit with dignity, including staying overnight, and for an occupant with a disability to reside temporarily.

For a dwelling to be visitable, there should be access to a living room, food preparation and eating area, bathroom with a hobless (i.e. step free) shower, toilet, and a room for staying overnight.

All areas essential for visibility should be located at the entry level(s) of a dwelling or be accessible via lift or stair lift. This includes access to a living room, food preparation and



eating area, bathroom with a hobless (i.e. step free) shower, toilet, and a room for staying overnight.

Adaptable housing – housing designed in such a way that can be easily made accessible should the need arise. All adaptable dwellings should be visitable, but there are additional provisions that enable the dwelling to be altered without major structural works and at much lower cost to make it fully accessible and useable in the future. In adaptable dwellings, the structural elements and other elements that are difficult or costly to change will be designed to anticipate later modification to enable accessibility.

Accessible housing – housing design that is accessible for most of the population.

Entry level – is the level at which all people can enter a dwelling, including wheelchair users. There may be more than one entry level (e.g. with a lift) or the entry level may not be at street level (e.g. where the dwelling is on a slope and access is possible at another level).

Multi-storey – buildings of two storeys or more (includes dwellings and public/commercial buildings).

Multi-unit developments – developments which include more than one dwelling on the site (e.g. an apartment block).


Australian Standard AS4299 – Adaptable Housing, 1995

Australian Standard AS1428.1 – Design for Access and Mobility [Part 1: General requirements for access – New Building Work], 2001

Australian Standard AS1428.2 – Design for Access and Mobility [Part 2: Enhanced and additional requirements – Buildings and Facilities], 1992

Disability Discrimination Act (Cth) 1992

Equal Opportunity Act (Vic) 1995



22.06 URBAN DESIGN POLICY FOR NON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MULTI UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

This policy applies to:

New non-residential development.

Multi-unit residential development where Clause 55 does not apply, i.e. new development of 4 storeys or more, excluding a basement.

Additions or alterations to any of the above.


This policy:

provides a local response to Clause 12 – Metropolitan Development and specifically Clause 12.05-2 “A great place to be” of the SPPF;

provides a local response to Clause 19.03 – Design and Built form in the SPPF, and

builds on the MSS provisions in Clause 21.05-2 relating to neighbourhood character and Clause 21.05-3 relating to urban design.

22.06-2 Objectives

To achieve high quality urban design and architecture that:

Reponds to the context of places within the municipality.

Integrates with the prevailing neighbourhood character and contributes to the amenity and vitality of the area.

Protects and enhances the valued elements of the municipality.

To encourage the development of integrated urban art in new development that reflects the identity of place, community values, innovation and creativity.

22.06-3 Policy

It is policy to:

The Public Realm

Encourage new development to protect and enhance pedestrian spaces, streets, squares, parks, public space and walkways (see Performance Measure 1).


New development may meet the above policy for the public realm if, as appropriate:

The building does not exceed 3 storeys in height adjacent to a public space, including a footpath (unless otherwise specified in a DDO),

Elements of the buildings greater than 3 storeys in height are set back behind the 3rd storey level (unless otherwise specified in a DDO).

Discourage building designs that dominate or imply private ownership of public spaces.

Minimise adverse micro-climatic impacts such as overshadowing and wind tunnelling.



Street Level Frontages

Encourage the design of building frontages at footpath level to offer visual interest, passive surveillance, social interaction, safety, shelter and convenience.

Require pedestrian entrances to buildings to:

be clearly visible and easily identifiable from streets and other public areas.

provide shelter, a sense of personal address and a transitional space between the public and private realms.

Encourage windows, terraces and balconies at lower building levels to offer surveillance of adjacent public areas.

Require all buildings to be accessible at ground-floor level to people with limited mobility.

Require pedestrian amenities including seating, lighting and public art to create a safe and interesting pedestrian environment.

Discourage blank walls and car park vents onto pedestrian spaces.

Landmarks, Views and Vistas

Encourage new development to preserve the visual prominence of key landmarks in the municipality from adjoining streets, foreshore areas and other key public spaces. These landmarks include (but are not limited to):

the Melbourne Central Activities District,

maritime structures such as St Kilda Pier, Kerferd Road Pier and Station Pier,

landmarks of cultural significance such as town halls, clock towers, church spires, synagogues, grandstands and hotels,

landmark heritage buildings,

the foreshore and adjacent boulevards and promenades, and

public gardens and other key public open spaces.

Encourage, where appropriate, new developments on major strategic sites to seek to create or emphasise landmarks, views and/or vistas by carefully responding to the site’s context (a landmark can be expressed in a variety of ways other than building height and may include the restoration and recycling of a heritage place).

Encourage new development to maintain and enhance important vistas in the municipality including, but not limited to:

along St Kilda Road, particularly towards the Shrine of Remembrance,

the Shrine Vista,

from the foreshore and its piers and the Bay towards the Melbourne CAD skyline,

along the beach front roads and boulevards, towards the foreshore and Port Phillip Bay in both directions,

along local roads and streets to Port Phillip Bay, the Melbourne CAD, Albert Park Reserve and local parks and gardens,

the built form edge of key open spaces, including the foreshore.



Large Sites

Encourage large sites to be developed and subdivided in a manner that provides pedestrian permeability through the block rather than just public access around the perimeter. This may include public laneways or vehicle/pedestrian linkages across the site in a manner that reflects the traditional pattern of streets and lanes and which creates inviting, useable and safe public spaces.

Energy and Resource Efficiency

Encourage buildings, internal building spaces and open spaces to be oriented and designed to take maximum advantage of climatic factors to minimise energy utilisation.

Encourage the use of energy efficient techniques that may include:

low energy lighting systems and lighting management controls,

solar and passive heating systems and natural or solar assisted ventilating and cooling systems,

laminated, tinted or double glazing to control heat gain and loss,

use of high thermal performance building materials,

energy recovery systems,

energy storage systems such as heat sinks and air conditioning automatic control systems,

external facade elements which offer climate control benefits,

stormwater retention and use on site,

on site grey water retention and use for appropriate purposes, and

encourage water conservation by the choice of appropriate plant species and irrigation systems for landscaped areas.

Ensure new development does not adversely affect the environmental performance of adjoining properties (e.g. overshadowing of solar panels)

Building Design

Encourage the design of new development to generally:

express the urban grain and block pattern of subdivision and provide facade articulation,

avoid poorly designed and inappropriately located reproduction architecture,

include elevations, roof forms and facade treatments that are integrated with the overall design of the building which create visual interest at street level and which are legible and interesting from a range of perspectives,

define the corners at major street intersections through detailing and massing of the new built form and by addressing both street frontages and the surrounding context,

ensure that side walls of taller buildings provide interesting design elements to break up the mass and bulk and reduce the visual impact of blank walls.

Encourage the design of the building facades to make provision for the location of appropriate external lighting, mechanical equipment and signage.

Encourage resolution of building details, construction joints and junctions between different materials and finishes to be carefully detailed to ensure that they are properly



integrated with the facade design. In particular, construction joints where pre-cast concrete is used to achieve a masonry finish, should be carefully detailed.

Urban Art

Require all new developments where the Total Project Cost* (as shown on the Planning Permit Application Form) exceeds two million dollars to provide an urban art contribution that addresses Principle 1 and 2 of the Urban Art Strategy 2002.

Principle 1: Responsive Design

The City of Port Phillip commits to a responsive design approach for the development of Urban Art, which reflects the identity of place, community values and innovation and creativity.

Principle 2: Integrated Art

The City of Port Phillip commits to a relational art approach, which will ensure Urban Art Demonstrates appropriate aesthetic appeal, functionality and utility in design development. Within this approach, art emphasises integration (e.g. response, memory and facilitation for ‘place-making’), and/or promotes intervention (e.g. provocation, parody and challenge for ‘agenda-setting’).

*Where staged permits are issued, the aggregated value of all permits relating to one building is the determining value for the Total Project Cost.

Landscape

Encourage all new developments to:

retain all existing street trees and public landscape elements that contribute to the streetscape and amenity of the area,

locate vehicle access around the location of existing street trees, where appropriate, and

be setback a sufficient distance from street trees to ensure their ongoing survival and health.

Encourage all new developments to provide landscaping to setback areas, ground floor open spaces and outdoor car parking areas that:

integrate new buildings and pedestrian spaces into the surrounding neighbourhood and provide pleasant outlooks, and

include vegetation species that reflect those existing in the surrounding locality or otherwise are indigenous to the neighbourhood.

Encourage contributions towards street/public space landscaping, where this is appropriate.

Encourage landscape treatment to enhance the boulevard character and quality, of main boulevards, including Beach Street, Beaconsfield Parade, Jacka Boulevard, Marine Parade, Kerferd Road, Ormond Esplanade, St Kilda Road, Queens Road, Kings Way and Albert Road.

Public Open Spaces

Encourage the provision of public open space on-site that:

directly adjoins or links to a street frontage where the space will be used by the public,



provides an open space link through a site that will contribute to the pedestrian permeability and accessibility of the site and build on the existing open space network of the neighbourhood, and

provides an outlook for as many occupants of the development as practicable and includes dwelling entries and windows facing the open space area to maximise opportunities for surveillance and informal interaction.

Maximise access to sunlight from key public, recreational and open space areas through the sensitive design and siting of new development.

Ensure that new development does not overshadow public parkland (land included in the Public Park and Recreation Zone) between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm on the 22 June (winter solstice), unless otherwise specified in a DDO.

Private and Communal Open Space

Require any new dwelling to have:

private open space with access from a main living room, which must be adequate in area and dimension to be demonstrably usable and to meet the needs of future occupants (a minimum area of 8 square metres with a minimum width of 1.6 metres is considered appropriate for a balcony/terrace), or

access to adequate communal open space, where it can be demonstrated by the applicant that this will better serve the needs of residents, and where the building design, site constraints and/or heritage constraints prevent the supply of individual private open space areas.

Encourage the location and design of private and communal open space to take advantage of solar access, have reasonable levels of privacy and be designed to respect the privacy of private open space of surrounding dwellings.

Where on-site communal open space is proposed, encourage a variety of spaces including rooftop gardens and ensure that the space is appropriate to the needs of residents (e.g. in developments that include dwellings that are likely to accommodate families with children, the communal open space area(s) should provide safe and interesting play areas/equipment for children).

Encourage new balconies/terraces to be contained wholly within the site boundary. Projections outside the site boundary are discouraged unless they follow a local pattern, contribute positively to the design outcome and to the safety of public spaces, are discreet rather than prevailing elements of the building’s design, and do not extend more than 500mm beyond the property line and no more than 2.5 metres in length if fully cantilevered.

Fences

Encourage new front fences to:

be compatible with fencing in the surrounding area,

relate to the architectural style and use of the building and any adjacent open space areas, and

respond to the character and amenity of the surrounding area. Aspects such as the degree of transparency, height, materials and finishes of fences should be carefully considered.

Discourage front and side fences on St Kilda Road to maintain the existing character and openness of the boulevard.



Residential Amenity

Require that new private or communal open space areas receive a minimum of four hours of sunlight between the hours of 9.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. on 22 September (the equinox).

Ensure that solar access to existing habitable rooms and private open space of neighbouring residential properties is not unreasonably affected.

Ensure that existing habitable room windows and private open space areas of neighbouring residential properties are protected from additional direct overlooking through appropriate siting, setbacks, building articulation and screening devices.

Protect the occupants of existing and new buildings from external noise through appropriate acoustic building treatment (such as double glazing), and through the siting of mechanical equipment and open space areas.

Car Parking and Pedestrian Access

Ensure streets, footpaths and driveways provide safe, manageable and convenient access to buildings.

Ensure pedestrian accessways within the development are safe, attractive and convenient to use by occupants and visitors alike.

Encourage vehicle access points to:

be via a single crossover or, if appropriate, from an existing crossover (multiple crossovers which result in a loss of on-street car parking are discouraged), and

enable vehicles to move safely and efficiently between the development and the street network.

Encourage car parking to be contained within a building or located at the rear of a building and not visible from the street. If located above ground level, encourage the façade of car parks to be designed to integrate with the building and to screen views of cars from public areas and adjoining buildings.

Minimise hard paved areas over and above the building footprint to minimise stormwater runoff.

Ensure that car parks clearly define the location of visitor and/or customer parking, and make adequate provision for disabled parking and the queuing of vehicles on site.

Ensure that car parks are separated from habitable room windows to avoid noise and fumes entering dwellings.

Loading Facilities

Encourage loading facilities to be located at the rear of a building and/or near an area of low pedestrian activity and separate from parking areas.

Avoid the design of loading facilities that require vehicles to reverse off-site.

Ensure that loading facilities are screened from view of the street when not in use.

Ensure that loading and unloading can occur wholly within the site boundaries.

Site Facilities

Ensure garbage, recycling bin enclosures and collection points are located within the building wherever possible, are adequate in size and appropriately screened from view, are located for convenient access by occupants and collection vehicles and away from



residential uses, and are sited and designed to not detract from the character and amenity of the streetscape.

Ensure that mailboxes are well designed, located for convenient access by occupants, and satisfy the requirements of Australia Post.

22.06- 4 Application Requirements

In addition to the provisions of Clause 52.35, the following information is required to be submitted:

Information which shows the form of the proposal from oblique views from neighbouring streetscapes where any part of the proposal will be visible.

A 3 dimensional image or model, where appropriate, that shows how the proposal sits within its immediate area.

A landscape plan.

A statement and/or plans detailing the intended urban art contribution, reflecting the overall design objectives of ‘Principle 1: Responsive Design’ and ‘Principle 2: Integrated Art’ in the Urban Art Strategy 2002.

22.06- 5 Reference Documents

Port Phillip Design Manual, Version 3, 2000

Sustainable Design Policy, City of Port Phillip 2006

City of Port Phillip Urban Art Strategy 2002



22.07 GAMING

This policy applies to the use of land for gaming within the City of Port Phillip.


This policy:

provides a local response to Clause 12 – Metropolitan Development and specifically Clause 12.05;

provides additional detail to assist with the interpretation of Clause 52.28 at the local level, and

implements the MSS provisions at Clause 21.04-6 in relation to the location of gaming facilities.

22.07-2 Objectives

To ensure that the amenity, social and economic impacts of gaming are considered when deciding an application

To minimise the impact of gaming uses upon the amenity of residents in areas surrounding the premises.

To ensure that adequate car parking is provided.

22.07-3 Policy

It is policy to:

Ensure that gaming premises are located outside residential zones (including the Mixed Use Zone).

Ensure that gaming premises are located in existing licensed premises such as a Hotel, club or similar facility, and not located in new purpose built buildings.

Ensure that any car parking required by a gaming use be provided on the same land as the use at the following rate:

60 spaces per 100m2 of gaming floor area, and

30 spaces per 100m2 of lounge area.

Ensure that amenity impacts relating to noise, car parking, etc. are minimised.

Decision Guidelines

Before deciding on an application the responsible authority will consider, as appropriate:

Whether the proposed use or development will have an impact upon the amenity of residential uses as a result of traffic and parking, crowd or patron related noise, hours of operation, and/or an increase in the intensity of the use due to an increase in patron numbers.

Whether the proposed car parking is adequate and can be provided on the same site.

Whether the proposed use will have a detrimental impact upon the economic viability of a neighbourhood shopping centre

Whether the proposed use will have any social impacts.



22.08 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING POLICY

This policy applies to the erection of outdoor advertising signage within the City of Port Phillip.


This policy:

provides additional detail to assist with the interpretation of Clause 52.05 – Advertising Signs at the local level, and

builds on the MSS provisions in Clause 21.05-2 relating to neighbourhood character, and Clause 21.05-3 relating to urban design and the public realm.

22.08-2 Objectives

To ensure that the architectural qualities and features of buildings are not obscured by signage.

To protect the visual amenity of localities and transport corridors by avoiding visual disorder and clutter.

To ensure that the content, location, construction, size and number of outdoor advertising signs are not misleading or dangerous to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

To ensure that signage is well proportioned, well located and responds to the urban form and character of the area.

22.08-3 Policy

General

It is policy that: Signage along park interfaces is limited to business identification and directional

signage.

Signage should not:

Dominate the building to which it is fixed or the property on which it is sited.

Project above the skyline or profile of a building.

Obscure architectural features and detailing, windows and door openings or verandahs, particularly on buildings of identified heritage significance or in Heritage Overlay areas.

Interfere with the function of traffic signals and necessary control and directional signage.

Detrimentally affect important views and vistas, landmarks or key public open spaces, including the Shrine of Remembrance vista.

Visually intrude on key public open spaces.

Location on buildings

It is policy that: Except in Heritage Overlay areas, signage may be erected in the locations shown on

Diagram 1 provided that no more than two above verandah signs are erected (fascia mounted signs are not included as above verandah signs).



Signage is discouraged in all other locations.

Signage may be erected on retractable awnings only when the awning acts as a verandah over the public footpath or a seating area and the advertising is on the outer edge or fascia of the awning.

Signage is discouraged on retractable awnings where they are unnecessarily extended and where they will reduce the amenity of the public realm.

High Wall

It is policy that:

Signage on the wall of a building which is more than 10 metres above the ground may be permitted where the following requirements are met:

⋅ The signage does not detract from the visual environment.

⋅ The sign does not exceed 10% of the visible wall elevation and is no higher than two levels of the building on which it is located.

⋅ The sign and its supporting structures do not project from the building more than 300mm.

⋅ On side walls, the sign is located as close as practical to the property frontage.

⋅ The sign is a Business Sign.

⋅ The site is not within a Heritage Overlay.

Diagram 1



Window

It is policy that:

Window signs are discouraged, particularly at street level

Window signs may be permitted only where the sign is written onto glass or mounted behind a window, to ensure that a high degree of visibility into the building is provided.

Ensure that advertising signage displayed on or behind a window does not obscure more than one third of the window area.

Forecourt or building setback area It is policy that:

No more than one sign should be located within a building forecourt or the area between the building and the street, and should not exceed 7 metres in height.

Signs within building forecourts or setback areas should not obscure the building or visual and physical connection between the street and buildings.

Fence, wall or gate

It is policy that:

Signage should be fixed or painted directly onto a fence, wall or gate and should not project above the height of the fence, wall or gate.

Signage attached to a wall should not project more than 300mm from the wall.

Signage projecting from a wall should maintain a clearance of 2.7m above a public footpath.

Signs on Street Furniture It is policy to:

Encourage signage on street furniture in a public open space/residential area or commercial only if it is located on a major street and not within a Category 3 - High Amenity Area (Clause 52.05).

Discourage signage on street furniture in a heritage overlay area if it is located within:

A public open space or residential area.

A retail shopping strip.

Ensure that the overall size and quantity of signs on street furniture is limited to avoid visual clutter or disorder within the public realm.

Support signage that forms part of a phone booth or bus or tram shelter only where the following requirements are met:

Signage provides route information on the bus or tram services for which the shelter is constructed.

Signage is in proportion to the host structure and appropriate to the heritage values of the area.

If the bus or tram shelter has been identified as having heritage significance, the sign will not have a detrimental impact on heritage values.

Signage is oriented parallel with the roadway to ensure clear views are maximised along and across the street.

Signage covers no more than one third of the shelter.



The ends of tram and bus shelters remain clear and free of advertising panels.

When located on a boulevard or a main road, the impact of the sign on the amenity of the area, key views and vistas and the safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic is minimised.

The sign is not animated or scrolling (internal illumination of signage is acceptable).

Illuminated & Animated Signs outside Heritage Overlay Areas

It is policy that:

Floodlit signage may be permitted if the following requirements are met:

The light source is located so that light is directed onto the sign as much as possible to minimise glare.

Light spillage from the light source is controlled by the use of baffles, shields or reflectors.

Automatic time switches are provided to turn off the illumination during early morning hours.

Internally illuminated signage may be permitted if the following requirements are met:

The light source is designed to illuminate the sign and minimise light spillage onto other surfaces.

Signage is not animated and does not include flashing or running lights.


Use of new technologies may be supported where it can be demonstrated that they will not detrimentally impact upon the character or amenity of an area.

Electricity supply & equipment

It is policy that:

External lighting, electrical cables and conduits and any other equipment associated with the signage should not detract from the appearance of a building and where possible, should be concealed from view, unobtrusively located, and/or painted to match the colour of the surface on which it is mounted.

Colours, materials and graphics

It is policy that:

Colours, lettering, style and layout of signage should reflect the character and style of the building and its environment, particularly where the building is of historical or architectural merit.

Creative Signs

It is policy that: Signage which is considered to have particular creative or artistic merit and will make a

significant positive contribution to the streetscape and character of the locality may be permitted. Creative signs may include signage which:

⋅ Is related to historical, cultural or architectural themes found in the locality.

⋅ Is designed by local artists.

⋅ Recreates a known earlier historic sign.



⋅ Helps to reinforce or establish a theme or character of a particular neighbourhood or locality.

Temporary Signs It is policy that:

Temporary promotion or major promotion signage for the purpose of advertising an event, or signage located on construction hoardings or scaffolding mesh, may be permitted only where it meets the following requirements:

The signage is graphically creative and visually interesting.

The signage is constructed of high quality materials and design.

The signage generally has a positive impact and enhances the amenity of the streetscape.

If appropriate, the content of the signage is related to the locality and architecture.

The signage is erected for no longer than the duration of construction or 2 years (whichever is the lesser).

Discretion in the consideration of temporary signs may be exercised where there is a demonstrated net community benefit (e.g. a financial contribution towards restoration works of a valued heritage place of public asset).

Temporary construction hoardings and scaffolding mesh screens (or similar), which are utilised as promotion or major promotion signs, should be designed to improve the presentation of a construction site for the duration of construction only.

22.08-4 Heritage Overlay Areas

Location on buildings

It is policy that: Signage is erected in the locations shown in Diagram 2.

No more than one above verandah sign may be erected, except in buildings listed on the Victorian Heritage Register in the Emerald Hill precinct, South Melbourne, where no above verandah signs should be permitted.

Signage should not obscure architectural features and detailing, windows and door openings or verandahs.

Illuminated & Animated Signs

It is policy that:

Above verandah signage, where permitted, should not be not floodlit or internally illuminated.

Floodlit below verandah signage may be permitted only where the following requirements are met:


Light spillage from the light source is controlled by the use of baffles, shields or reflectors.




Internally illuminated below verandah signage may be permitted only where the following requirements are met:



Signage is not animated and does not include flashing or running lights.

Colours, materials and graphics It is policy that:

The colours, lettering style and layout of new signage should be simple and contemporary and should respect the character and style of the building and its environment.

22.05-8 Specific Areas

Port Phillip foreshore

It is policy that:

Advertising signage is kept to a minimum in and around the Port Phillip foreshore.

Signage should only be permitted where one of the following requirements are met:

Diagram 2 Signs in Heritage Overlay Areas



It is a business sign associated with an existing business or activity on the foreshore that is located on the same site or building as the business or activity.

It promotes a cultural, recreational or leisure activity which has the consent of Council.

Signage interfacing with, or visible from, the foreshore environs should be sited and designed so that it does not impact on the landscape, scenic and built form elements of the Port Phillip foreshore.

Signage should be simple, contemporary and modest.

Promotion and major promotion signs in the Port Phillip foreshore, and where they will be visible from the Port Phillip foreshore, are discouraged.

Freeways and infrastructure

It is policy that:

Sky signs mounted on buildings or other structures which have exposure to or are directed toward the Westgate Freeway or other main road may only be permitted where the following requirements are met:

They do not break the skyline or otherwise dominate the ‘host buildings’ to which they are attached.

They do not detract from the architectural integrity of the ‘host building’.

They do not become the dominant element in the streetscape and do not detract from the overall character of the area.

Support structures are designed so that they are unobtrusive, do not contribute to visual clutter, and do not become as dominant as the signage itself.

Pole signs which have exposure to or are directed toward the Westgate Freeway or other main road may only be permitted where the following requirements are met:

They bear a relationship to the surrounding environment in terms of height and scale, including the relationship of the pole structure to the surrounding streetscape.

They are designed and located so that they do not dominate the surrounding streetscape and do not contribute to visual clutter nor detract from the overall character of the area.

Acland Street and Fitzroy Street tourist precinct

It is policy that:

Signage in Acland Street and Fitzroy Street should add to the precinct’s cosmopolitan character and atmosphere, create visual interest and contribute to its vitality by being:

Well proportioned.

Well located.

Portraying a clear message.

Graphically creative.

Containing attractive images, typefaces and colours.

Enhancing the three dimensional modelling of the streetscape.


It is policy to require all applications for signage to be accompanied by:



Three copies of plans (one coloured and at least one of A4 or A3 size) drawn to scale (1:100 or larger) showing:

⋅ The location of the proposed sign on the premises and the distance from the property boundaries.

⋅ The elevations above ground level and all relevant dimensions of the sign.

⋅ Where relevant, the structure of the sign and the method of support.

⋅ The colour, content and lettering style of the sign.

⋅ Where relevant, details of the proposed type of illumination, in or of the sign.

⋅ Where relevant, the location and size of existing signage on the site including details of the signs to be retained or removed as part of the proposal.

If applying for a Sky sign or Pole sign the following additional information must also be provided:

⋅ Photographs of the site and existing signage in the immediate locality

⋅ A streetscape perspective, showing the relationship or the proposed sign to the existing building or site, surrounding buildings and other signage in the immediate locality.

⋅ A statement and/or graphic representation of the major elements in the immediate urban environment to which the signs relate.


Before deciding on an application the responsible authority must consider, as appropriate:

Whether the signage will detract from the architectural style and/or heritage significance of a building or area.

Whether the existing signage on a building or site is adequate.

The character of the local environment including the location of any other signs and the need to avoid visual clutter.

The need to ensure that there is an equitable distribution of signage between premises in commercial precincts to avoid visual dominance of one business over another.

Whether the signage will detract from the important characteristics of the area and responds to the policy directions specified for particular areas.

The need to avoid conflict with traffic signals and other necessary control and directional signs.

The need for a signage strategy for major developments to ensure the provision of adequate signage opportunities for future occupants is integrated with the building design and is responsive to the context.

The relationship of signage to adjoining or nearby parks and public open space, the road hierarchy, identified landmarks, landscape character and surrounding built form and streetscape.

Whether signage together with the colours, materials and finishes of a building form corporate branding of an entire building or building façade.

The impact of corporate branding including signage and building materials and finishes on the local streetscape.

The impact of new technologies on the amenity, form and character of the area.




City of Port Phillip Outdoor Advertising Guidelines 1996 (revised 2007)

Port Phillip Advertising Signs Policy Review (Hansen Partnership 2007)

22.09 SUBDIVISION POLICY

This policy applies to all applications for subdivision.


This policy:

builds on Clause 19.01 of the SPPF, which sets out the objectives for subdivision;

applies the objectives of Clause 21.04-7 relating to the subdivision of buildings and land within the City of Port Phillip; and

applies the City of Port Phillip Subdivision Guidelines 2000.

22.09-2 Objectives

To ensure that the subdivision of vacant land occurs in conjunction with an approved development plan or building envelope plan.

To ensure that the subdivision of buildings and land incorporates adequate provision for car parking areas and car space allocation.

To discourage the subdivision of caretaker’s dwellings from the primary industrial or business use operating on the land.

To ensure Public Open Space contributions are made at the point of subdivision.

22.09-3 Policy

It is policy to:

General

Ensure that any additional car spaces provided for the purpose of the subdivision do not cause the deletion of other necessary facilities on the site including open space and refuse areas.

Subdivision of vacant land

Require a development plan to be approved prior to considering the subdivision of vacant land.

Subdivision involving caretaker’s dwellings.

Refuse applications for subdivision of caretaker’s dwellings in the Industrial 1, Industrial 3 and Business 3 Zones from the primary industrial or business use.



Subdivision of existing residential buildings

Require each dwelling to have a least one car space allocation except for sites within, or immediately adjacent to, an Activity Centre. Where there are insufficient spaces to apportion, car spaces should be allocated to dwellings with 2 or more bedrooms in preference to single bedroom dwellings.

Require each dwelling for sites within, or immediately adjacent to, an Activity Centre to provide car parking in accordance with an approved parking plan, or Structure Plan for the centre.

Require the allocation of visitor spaces at the rate of 1 visitor space for every 5 dwellings.

Subdivision of a residential lot containing an existing dwelling

Require the number of car spaces associated with the existing dwelling to be retained for that dwelling.

Require a development plan for the new lots to ensure they are self sufficient in parking.

Subdivision of proposed residential / commercial buildings

Ensure that the subdivision allocates the car parking, including visitor spaces, as shown on the development plan approval.

Subdivision of existing commercial / industrial buildings

Ensure that adequate parking is provided for the landuse / development, including the provision of visitor spaces, by requiring the car parking to be allocated based on the following:

Total number of spaces, subtracted by the visitor spaces, with the remaining spaces apportioned equally between each subdivided unit.

Ensure that there would not be any adverse impacts on the parking availability in the surrounding street network.

Open space contribution

Require a contribution to Public Open Space to be made at the time of subdivision.

Where land is the method of contribution (rather than a cash contribution), it will not be considered where it is:

Too contaminated for use as public open space.

A drainage reserve or easement.

Subject to flooding.

A road verge (unless to create a planned off road trail or road way).

Unable to provide a recreational function.

Removal or variance of covenants / restrictions

Require a development plan to be submitted prior to removal or variation of a covenant or restriction.




City of Port Phillip Subdivision Guidelines 2000

City of Port Phillip Car Parking Strategy 2007

City of Port Phillip Open Space Strategy 2006

Port Phillip Practice Notes Policy No. 15 – Caretaker’s Dwellings

22.10 ST KILDA FORESHORE AREA POLICY

This policy applies to the St Kilda Foreshore area, as defined in the St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework, 2002, and shown on the attached map.


This policy:

applies Clause 19.03 Design and Built Form, and Clause 15.08 – Coastal Areas of the State Planning Policy Framework;

builds on Clauses 21.04-2, 21.04-5, 21.04-6, 21.05-3 and 21.06-6 of the MSS;

applies the Incorporated Document – ‘St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework 2002’, and

implements the ‘St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework, 2002’, which establishes strategic directions for revitalisation of (primarily public) land within the St Kilda Foreshore area. Relevant objectives and strategies relating to activity mix, the design of buildings and spaces, access, landscaping themes and ecological processes have been included in this policy.

22.10-2 Objectives

To reposition St Kilda for the future based on its threefold seaside residential, leisure and entertainment, and marine recreational roles.

To create an equitable balance between local community needs and the regional tourism role of the St Kilda Foreshore area.

To maintain and reinforce the unique cultural heritage of St Kilda Foreshore area embodied in iconic buildings, spaces and attractions.

To enable the viable use and development of buildings, spaces, facilities and services, which benefit the community.

To encourage design excellence in buildings, structures and spaces, to achieve:

Responsiveness to the site and its context, and respect for the architectural themes of the locality.

A positive impact on the public realm.

To ensure design outcomes which maximise the safety and perception of safety in all public spaces.

To enhance the quality and connectivity of the public space network within the Foreshore area, and provide a variety of leisure opportunities and experiences.



To improve the legibility and amenity of pedestrian connections within and to the Foreshore area.

To maintain and enhance views and vistas and, where appropriate, create new views and vistas.

To enable the sustainable use and development of the St Kilda Harbour whilst protecting the environmental values of the Harbour and Foreshore.

To promote non-car based transport and minimise the impact of cars.

22.10-3 Policy

General Policies

Cultural Heritage and Activity Mix

It is policy to:

Encourage new use and development that contributes to the diverse character and builds on the principal role of the St Kilda Foreshore area as a leisure and entertainment precinct.

Ensure new development improves the attractiveness and supports the viability of existing iconic buildings, spaces, landmarks and attractions, identified in the ‘St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework, 2002’ as contributing to the cultural heritage of St Kilda.

Encourage the co-location of uses within defined activity nodes, and new uses and facilities that compliment existing attractions, assets and facilities.

Balance the provision of well-defined visitor attractions with the provision of appropriate services, facilities and spaces for use by the local community.

Ensure urban art is incorporated into new development to add to the cultural layering of the St Kilda Foreshore area, and contribute to its legibility, meaningful associations and use.

Enhance the function of specific sites by:

Consolidating yacht support services at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.

Encouraging the development of new public facilities at the St Kilda Pier entry area.

Encouraging the refurbishment of the West Beach Pavilion for community use with some complementary commercial use(s).

Consolidating and encouraging the use of the Veg Out site at the Peanut Farm Reserve as a community open space site, including the retention of community gardens as a vital community activity, which maximises public access and accommodates a variety of community based uses.

Foreshore Structure

It is policy to:

Ensure new development and landscape design respects the integrity of the linear topographic structure of the foreshore by:

retaining the distinctiveness of the four different Foreshore zones; the sea, the beach, the back dune and the promontory (St Kilda Hill), and

maintaining the level differentiation between The Upper Esplanade and the lower foreshore.



Built Form

It is policy to:

Ensure new development retains the dominant built form typology of the Foreshore, characterised by buildings in space, as described in the ‘St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework, 2002’.

Ensure that significant heritage and iconic buildings and places are conserved and that any new development around them respects the existing built form.

Maximise the potential of existing vista termination points to provide visual identification along the Foreshore, and create new ones at key locations, including The Triangle Site.

Ensure future building heights and forms maintain and enhance the view structure defined in the ‘St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework, 2002’ including; views from the Upper Esplanade to the horizon, Williamstown, Marine lighthouse, the Stokehouse and Catani Arch; and from South Beach to the entrance of Luna Park.

Ensure future building heights and forms do not detract from the amenity of the public realm by overshadowing or causing wind tunnel effects on public space.

Maintain the low-rise, 1 to 2 storey character of the Foreshore Reserve, excepting the potential for a limited increase in height at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron to create a stronger termination point for the Fitzroy Street vista.

Encourage high quality, innovative design of buildings and spaces that:

respect the cultural values and architectural themes of St Kilda, and

integrate with and enhance the public realm by incorporating useable community space, ground level activity and maximising solar access.

Protect the water quality of Port Phillip Bay from adverse environmental impacts of new development through application of the City of Port Phillip Stormwater Management Plan.

Require the preparation of a site management plan, in association with new development proposals which have the potential to impact on the environment, with particular emphasis on the management of storm water and sediment control (the former both during and post construction) to protect and improve water quality.

Public Space Network and Connections

It is policy to:

Create an integrated network of public spaces which support a variety of activities and incorporate a balance of:

activity nodes (West Beach north end, West Beach Pavilion area, end of Fitzroy Street / Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron area, St Kilda Pier Entry, Seabaths area, St Kilda Triangle site, Shakespeare Grove / Veg Out area and Marina Reserve); and

quiet contemplative spaces (Catani Gardens, Marina Reserve, St Kilda Pier and Alfred Square).

Improve linear connectivity between and across existing public spaces by enhancing pedestrian permeability, attractiveness and visual guidance at key locations including:

along the Foreshore Promontory,

around the Seabaths and to Catani Gardens,

between Catani Gardens and West Beach, and



between Marina Reserve and St Kilda Beach.

Improve cross connectivity between the built urban area and the Foreshore Reserve by establishing Shakespeare Grove and the Cowderoy Street – Pier Road link as safe and attractive pedestrian routes, supplemented by further pedestrian crossings of Beach Road at locations identified in the ‘St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework, 2002’.

Encourage visual integration of the Foreshore Reserve by:

Restoring and reinforcing established landscape themes.

Co-ordinating street furniture and street design details.

Maximise personal safety and a sense of security in all public spaces.

Transport Networks

It is policy to:

Encourage public transport, along with walking, cycling and water based transport, as the preferred modes of travel to the Foreshore area.

Encourage improved bicycle, pedestrian and rollerblade paths and facilities, which contribute to a safe, comprehensive and useable network.

Encourage improvements to public transport infrastructure and facilities to serve the Foreshore area.

Limit the extent of additional car parking in the area.

Encourage new development to contain on-site car parking underground, or be designed so as not to be visible from public spaces.

Enhance the useability, access and safety for pedestrians and cyclists, through the appropriate design of road spaces.

Reduce the adverse impacts of through traffic, particularly on Jacka Boulevard, Marine Parade, The Upper Esplanade and residential streets.

KEY SITES

In addition to the general policies, the following policies apply to key sites within the Foreshore area.

St Kilda Triangle Site

It is policy to:

Encourage an integrated renewal of the site as a key activity node within the Foreshore, emphasising the provision of a new public space, a revitalised Palais Theatre, and a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment and cultural venues.

Maximise the public benefit through private investment in facilities that maintain the traditional cultural use of the site and allow for new contemporary leisure activities.

Investigate a new building at the western end of the site, which would repeat the Foreshore pattern of buildings in space.

Encourage the creation of a public plaza on the site to link new and existing buildings, and provide community space capable of use for a range of purposes.

Determine design parameters, including the height of new buildings, on the Triangle site based on the need to maintain:



the iconic landmark status of the Palais Theatre and Luna Park

the level differentiation between the Upper Esplanade and the lower foreshore, and

views and vistas, including views from The Upper Esplanade.

Ensure new development is constructed to minimise noise transference by high quality facility design, landscaping and buffer zones.

Encourage the relocation of existing car parking on the St Kilda Triangle site underground, in association with any new development.

Jacka Boulevard

It is policy to:

Encourage the development of Jacka Boulevard as an attractive seaside boulevard with a multi-functional role – arterial and local access road, and scenic route – with emphasis on the creation of active frontages, ease of pedestrian crossing and reduced impacts from traffic.

Improve direct pedestrian connection to the beach at the intersection with Fitzroy Street.

Encourage new pedestrian links to the Foreshore Reserve:

From the Triangle Site.

Between the Esplanade Hotel and St Kilda Pier.

St Kilda Harbour

It is policy to:

Ensure the design and implementation of a safe recreational harbour.

Ensure sustainable boat usage of the Harbour, consistent with the principles and requirements of the Designated Recreational Boat Zone and the Wildlife Management Conservation Area.

Design and implement all maritime structures (land and sea based) in accordance with best practice principles in environmental management.

Protect and manage access to habitat areas.

Decision Guidelines

It is policy that the Responsible Authority consider as appropriate:

Whether a proposed use or development is consistent with the ‘St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework, 2002’.

Incorporated Documents

St Kilda Foreshore Urban Design Framework (City of Port Phillip, 2002).

Reference Documents

Port Phillip Urban Art Strategy (City of Port Phillip, 2001)

Port Phillip Urban Iconography Study (City of Port Phillip, 2001)

Recreational Boating Strategy (State Boating Council, 1997)



St Kilda Breakwater Management Plan (Parks Victoria, 2002)

Victorian Coastal Strategy (2008)



SCHEDULE TO CLAUSE 52.01

Type or location of subdivision Amount of contribution for public open space

All land in the municipality 5%