Planning and Environment Act 1987
YARRA PLANNING SCHEME
AMENDMENT C218
EXPLANATORY REPORT
Who is the planning authority?
This amendment has been prepared by the Yarra City Council, which is the planning
authority for this amendment.
The Amendment has been made at the request of Joval Pty Ltd, owner of the land at 18-62
Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford.
Land affected by the Amendment
The Amendment applies to land at 18-62 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford (“the subject land”)
located on the north corner of Trenerry Crescent and Turner Street as indicated on the
following map.
18-62 Trenerry Crescent
What the amendment does
The Amendment:
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Rezones the subject land at 18-62 Trenerry Crescent from a Commercial 2 Zone
(C2Z) to a Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z).
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Applies an Incorporated Plan Overlay (IPO) to the land.
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Introduces a new Schedule to the Incorporated Plan Overlay (Schedule 2).
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Inserts a new incorporated document into the Schedule to Clause 81.01 entitled “18
– 62 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford, February 2016”.
Applies an Environmental Audit Overlay (EAO) to the land
Strategic assessment of the Amendment
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Why is the Amendment required?
The rezoning of the land (18-62 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford) from a Commercial 2 Zone
to a Commercial 1 Zone is required to enable redevelopment of the land to include
residential use. The Commercial 1 Zone will facilitate use and development of the land for
mixed use purposes including residential use. Applying a Commercial 1 Zone also results in
consistent zoning along the eastern side of Trenerry Crescent.
The rezoning will enable the site to be redeveloped in a manner that responds to shifts in the
underlying economic base of the City away from manufacturing activities and the need to
facilitate growth in the service sector.
The application of the Incorporated Plan Overlay – Schedule 2 is required to ensure an
appropriate development outcome in terms of the design and built form of any future
building/s developed on the land.
It is expected that the Commercial 1 Zone will encourage new investment and the
revitalisation of the land, particularly for residential purposes.
The subject land is close to a wide range of facilities, services and public transport. It is
suitable for business and residential purposes. The amendment will contribute to diversity in
Abbotsford by providing opportunities for offices, business and accommodation that are of a
benefit to the local community.
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How does the Amendment implement the objectives of planning in
Victoria?
The amendment applies an appropriate zone and overlay to facilitate the use and
development of the subject land in accordance with the objectives in Section 4 of the
Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act).
 How does the Amendment address any environmental, social and economic
effects?
Environmental effects
The amendment is expected to generate a range of positive environmental effects including:
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Contributing to the efficient use of existing services and infrastructure and
encouraging land uses that promote sustainable travel behaviour, consistent with
the objectives to make efficient use of energy and minimise greenhouse emission.
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Stimulating and encouraging the redevelopment of the subject land in a manner that
will contribute to the revitalisation and regeneration of a former industrial area,
resulting in an increased level of amenity and quality urban design outcomes.
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Having regard to possible impacts redevelopment of the land will have on the Yarra
River Corridor including views to and from the river corridor and along Turner Street
a key public pedestrian link to the Capital City Trail.
Social and Economic effects
The amendment is expected to have a range of positive social and economic effects,
including:
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Contributing to City of Yarra’s economic activity by recognising the underlying in
shift in the economic base of the City of Yarra away from manufacturing activities
and the need to facilitate growth in the service and business sectors.
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Providing opportunity for employment generating activities and encouraging
redevelopment and reinvestment supporting the ongoing role of the area as a
location for business activities.
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Enabling the land to be used for “accommodation” that contributes to the choice and
diversity of housing in the municipality.
Does the Amendment address relevant bushfire risk?
There are no bushfire risks associated with the amendment.
Does the Amendment comply with the requirements of any Minister’s Direction
applicable to the amendment?
The amendment is consistent with the Ministerial Direction No. 1 – Potentially
Contaminated Land. The application of the Environmental Audit Overlay ensures that
potentially contaminated land issues associated with former industrial uses/zones at the site
are addressed when development occurs.
The amendment is consistent with the Ministerial Direction on the Form and Content of
Planning Schemes under Section 7(5) of the Act.
The amendment is affected by Ministerial Direction No. 11 Strategic Assessment of
Amendments and complies with the requirements as set out in this explanatory report.
The amendment is affected by Ministerial Direction No. 9 Metropolitan Strategy pursuant
to Section 12(2)(a) of the Act. Under this direction, a planning scheme amendment must
have regard to the Metropolitan Strategy. In accordance with this direction, the Metropolitan
Strategy (Plan Melbourne) has been considered as follows:
The most relevant objectives of the Metropolitan Strategy are:
Objective: Delivering jobs and Investment – “Create a city structure that drives
productivity, supports innovation and creates more jobs”
Objective: Housing choice and affordability – “Provide a diversity of housing in defined
locations that cater for different households and are close to jobs and services”
Objective: Liveable communities and neighbourhoods – “Create healthy and active
neighbourhoods and maintain Melbourne’s identity as one of the world’s most liveable cities”
Objective: Environment and Water – “Protect our natural assets and better plan our waste,
water and waste management systems to create a sustainable city”
These objectives and associated directions provide guidance to planning authorities in
preparing and considering amendments.
The amendment is consistent with these objectives and directions and will assist in the
implementation of Metropolitan Strategy in that:
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The land is located in a former industrial area subject to land use and built form
renewal; is well connected to sustainable transport services and infrastructure and is
strategically located to provide opportunities for appropriate mixed use development.
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The amendment will allow for a broad range of activities which may include office, retail
and residential.
How does the Amendment support or implement the State Planning Policy
Framework and any adopted State policy?
The State Planning Policy Framework provisions that are most relevant to the amendment
are:
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Clause 11 – Settlement
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Clause 15 – Built Environment and Heritage
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Clause 17 – Economic Development
The amendment responds to the SPPF as follows:
 The rezoning will contribute to creating a city structure that drives productivity, supports
investment through certainty and creates more jobs. The rezoning will provide the
opportunity for new uses to establish and broaden the mix of uses in the area (Clause 11)
 The amendment will apply design controls that seek to guide development to provide an
improved built environment and public realm whilst respecting the natural environment
(Clause 15)
 The Commercial 1 Zone will allow for business and office uses to exist/develop in
conjunction with residential uses on the land (Clause 17)
 The subject land is well located to major public transport networks and the Capital City
Trail making it a suitable location for higher density and mixed use activities (Clause 17)
How does the Amendment support or implement the Local Planning Policy
Framework, and specifically the Municipal Strategic Statement?
The Local Planning Policy Framework (LPPF) comprises the Municipal Strategic Statement
(MSS) and specific local planning policies. The MSS provides the strategic direction on the
future use and development of land within the City of Yarra and the means by which the
directions will be implemented and achieved.
The MSS includes several sections relevant to this amendment including:
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Municipal Profile (Clause 21.02
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Vision (Clause 21.03)
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Land Use (Clause 21.04)
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Built Form (Clause 21.05)
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Transport (Clause 21.06)
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Environmental Sustainability (21.07)
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Neighbourhoods (Clause 21.08)
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Development Guidelines for Sites Subject to the Heritage Overlay (Clause 22.02)
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Environmentally Sustainable Development (Clause 22.17)
These policies support the directions of the SPPF and provide further strategic justification
for the amendment. The amendment responds to the vision and objectives in the LPPF as
follows:
 The subject land is ideally located to allow the type of development envisaged by the
MSS which responds to the opportunities emerging from the changing economic
structure of the city.
 The amendment will provide increased flexibility for a wider range of uses (including
residential) which will enhance commercial activity in the area.
 The application of an IPO will ensure that new development addresses the urban
design objectives and strategies in the MSS.
 The subject land is located adjacent to the Yarra River. It is well connected to public
transport, the Capital City Trail and main roads and presents significant opportunity for
new development.
Does the Amendment make proper use of the Victoria Planning Provisions?
The amendment makes proper use of the Victoria Planning provisions as it utilises the most
appropriate zone to support the best use of the land and provides guidance for future
development by applying a new Schedule to the Incorporated Plan Overlay.
The Environmental Audit Overlay is applied to the subject land to address potential
contamination issues.
How does the Amendment address the views of any relevant agency?
There are no agencies whose views were required to be considered as part of the
amendment process. The view of any relevant agency will be taken into account, where
necessary, during the consideration of subsequent planning permit applications.
Does the Amendment address relevant requirements of the Transport
Integration Act 2010?
The amendment will allow the consideration of a development which may include a mix of
uses including residential. Any redevelopment is unlikely to have a significant impact on the
transport system. By virtue of its location, a redevelopment of the subject site will address
many of the objectives of the Transport Integration Act 2102 as a rezoning of the land will
allow a mix of uses including residential to be located in close proximity to transport options
for a better integration of transport and land use. This will enable efficient and effective
access for persons and goods to places of employment, markets and services and
residence; facilitate local investment; reduce the need for private motor vehicle transport and
extent of travel and facilitate better access to and greater mobility within local communities.
Resource and administrative costs
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What impact will the new planning provisions have on the resource and
administrative costs of the responsible authority?
The amendment will have a minor impact on the resources of the responsible authority. It
will require planning permits to be assessed in line with the planning controls applying to the
site.
Where you may inspect this Amendment
The Amendment is available for public inspection, free of charge, during office hours at the
following places:
Yarra City Council
Richmond Town Hall (Town Planning counter)
333 Bridge Road, Richmond 3121
The Amendment can also be inspected free of charge at the Department of Environment,
Land, Water and Planning website at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection.
Submissions
Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the planning
authority. Submissions about the Amendment must be received by 24th December, 2016.
A submission must be sent to:
Strategic Planning Unit
Yarra City Council
PO Box 168
Richmond VIC 3121
Or by email: [email protected]
Panel hearing dates
In accordance with clause 4(2) of Ministerial Direction No.15 the following panel hearing
dates have been set for this amendment:
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directions hearing: 6 March, 2017
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panel hearing: 3 April, 2017