VicSmart Clause 59.03 – Decision Guidelines
Clause 59.03-1 – Front fence in a residential zone is the clause in local planning schemes that sets out the following for VicSmart planning applications:
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59.03 FRONT FENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONE
59.03-2 Decision guidelines
31/07/2018 VC148
In assessing an application the responsible authority must consider as appropriate:
- Whether the setback, height and design of the proposed fence are:
- Appropriate to the neighbourhood character and the site.
- Consistent with any relevant neighbourhood character objective or policy set out in the scheme.
- Appropriate with the setback, height and appearance of front fences on adjoining and nearby properties.
- Complement the design of the dwelling.
- The extent to which slope and retaining walls reduce the effective height of the proposed fence.
- Whether the proposed fence is needed to minimise noise intrusion.
- The reason for the proposed height.
Source: Victoria Planning Provisions – VicSmart Clause 59.03 by the State of Victoria