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Vicsmart Clause 59.04 Information-Requirements

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

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

59.04-1 Information Requirements

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

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

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

Creative Commons License Source: Victoria Planning Provisions – VicSmart Clause 59.04 by the State of Victoria