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Permit Condition and Tool Examples
Example 1
1. Prior to the commencement of the development and/or use, the owner must
enter into an agreement with the Responsible Authority made pursuant to Section
173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to provide for the following:
a) Specify works and services
b) Other requirements
c) Put in standard farm management plan requirement
Prior to the commencement of the development and/or use, application must be
made to the Registrar of Titles to register the Section 173 Agreement on the title
to the land under Section 181 of the Act.
The owner/ operator under this permit must pay the costs of the preparation,
execution and registration of the Section 173 Agreement.
2. The owner of Lot X, Title number, (the subject land) acknowledges that the
adjoining and surrounding land is zoned Farming Zone under the XY Planning
Scheme and accepts that from time to time there may be some off-site effects
associated with the as-of-right agricultural uses of the adjoining and surrounding
land (e.g. noise, odours, etc.) that may impinge on the subject land.
Example 2
Prior to the issue of a statement of compliance /or Buildings and works
commencing an Agreement under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment
Act must be entered into which ensures that the:
a) No further dwellings shall be erected on the land.
b) The land shall not be subdivided so as to create any additional lots.
c) A (type of business i.e. horticultural) business must be established on the land
to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority generally in accordance with the
Business/Farm Plan submitted with the permit application and endorsed as part of
this permit.
d) The dwelling on the land must be occupied by the person(s) operating and
managing the (type of business i.e. horticultural) business
e) The requirements of (c) and (d) can be varied by substitution of an alternative
use if approved under Condition (#) of the Permit.
Condition # - In the event that the establishment of a horticultural business on the
land as described in the particulars and statements submitted with the application
ceases the dwelling must continue to be utilised in association with a bona fide
intensive agricultural land use that requires a dwelling on the land and a new
business plan must be prepared all to the satisfaction of the Responsible
Authority.
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Example 3
Alternative Recommendation for Planning Permit Application PX/12 for a
two (2) lot subdivision at XXXX, as requested for Council Meeting.
PLANNING PERMIT:
That a Planning Permit be issued for Planning Permit Application PX/12 for a two
(2) lot subdivision at XXXX, subject to the following conditions:
SUBDIVISION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENDORSED PLAN
CONDITION:
1.
The layout of the subdivision as shown on the endorsed plan must not be altered
without the permission of the Responsible Authority.
SUBDIVISION NOT REQUIRING REFERRAL CONDITIONS:
2.
The Permit Operator must enter into agreements with the relevant Authorities for
the provision of water supply, drainage, sewerage facilities, electricity, gas and
telecommunication services to each lot shown on the endorsed plan in
accordance with the Authority's requirements and relevant legislation at the time.
3.
All existing and proposed easements and sites for existing or required utility
services and roads on the land must be set aside in the plan of subdivision
submitted for certification in favour of the relevant Authority for which the
easement or site is to be created.
4.
The plan of subdivision submitted for certification under the Subdivision Act 1988
must be referred to the relevant Authority in accordance with Section 8 of that Act.
SECTION 173 AGREEMENT CONDITION:
5.
Prior to the issue of a Building Permit, the owner of the land must enter
into an agreement with the Responsible Authority pursuant to Section 173
of the Planning Environment Act 1987. The cost of preparation, lodgement
and registration of the agreement and any subsequent amendment,
enforcement, removal or other dealing associated with the agreement
shall be borne totally by the owner of the land. The agreement must be
registered on the certificate of title for the land. Evidence of the
registration of the agreement must be provided to the Responsible
Authority prior to the commencement of any use, subdivision, buildings or
works authorities by this permit.
The agreement shall include the following details:
a)
The land must not be further subdivided so as to increase the number of lots;
b)
Lot 1 must not be used or developed for a second dwelling; and
c)
Lot 2 must not be used or developed for a dwelling.
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ENGINEERING CONDITION:
6.
Prior to the issue of certification, access to each lot must be constructed or
upgraded in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing – Rural Culvert
Crossing – at a location acceptable to the Responsible Authority. The driveway
crossing shall be constructed with a sealed all weather surface between the
property boundary and the existing road seal. A Works Within Road Reserve
Permit must be obtained from the Responsible Authority prior to carrying out any
works within the road reserve.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS:
7.
Sewage, sullage and other liquid wastes to arise from the development shall be
treated and retained on site by a septic tank system in accordance with the
requirements of the Environment Protection Act 1970, the current EPA Guidelines
for Environmental Management Code of Practice - Onsite Wastewater
Management September 2008 publication 891.1 and the Responsible Authority.
8.
The area set aside for the disposal of wastes referred to in this permit shall not be
developed by the erection of buildings or the construction of hard standing
surfaces.
9.
If the existing septic tank system is found to fail in the future, the septic tank
system must be upgraded. Approval from the Responsible Authority must be
obtained prior to the commencement of any works on the system.
MELBOURNE WATER CONDITIONS:
10.
No polluted and / or sediment laden runoff is to be discharged directly or indirectly
into Melbourne Water’s drains or watercourses.
11.
Prior to Certification, the Plan of Subdivision must be referred to Melbourne
Water, in accordance with Section 8 of the Subdivision Act 1988.
EXPIRY OF PERMIT CONDITION:
12.
This permit will expire if:
a)
the plan of subdivision is not certified within two (2) years of the date of this
permit; or
b)
the registration of the subdivision is not completed within five (5) years of
certification.
The Responsible Authority may extend the time if a request is made in writing
before the permit expires or within three months afterwards.
Note:
The commencement of the subdivision is regarded by Section 68(3A) of the
Planning and Environment Act 1987 as the certification of the plan, and
completion is regarded as the registration of the plan.
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Application Guidelines and Assessment Checklist examples
Example 1 – Assessment Guidelines (Ararat Rural City Council)
Integrated Environmental/Natural Resource Assessment
(to be included as part of larger brief)
Objectives
− Ensure that land use and development is compatible with the environmental
characteristics of the area
− Identify and consider environmentally significant and constrained areas
including areas of significant native vegetation cover and areas with land
hazards or limitations
− Provide mapping and recommendations to enable the preparation of overlay
maps to be included in the Planning Schemes – Environmental Significance,
Vegetation Protection, Significant Landscape, Development Plan, Erosion
Management, Salinity Management and into the larger planning analysis
Methodology
Objectives – determine/identify the objectives for these layers – use MSS’s,
Regional Catchment Strategies and other strategies as a basis for the objectives
Analyse and interpret existing natural resource data layers (to be sourced from
CMA’s and DSE):
− vegetation (ecological vegetation classes, roadside vegetation),
− salinity (recharge and discharge) and groundwater flow systems,
− soils and landform hazards (eg. erosion, water logging),
− water resources – where there may be restrictions associated with water
availability
− Watercourses and flooding.
− Existing planning scheme layers
− Other…..
Identify links between layers – eg native vegetation and salinity
Identify factors/attributes that need to be considered in land use planning – i.e.
things to avoid, things to manage, opportunities to be pursued (eg reveg, corridors
etc). Consult with natural resource agencies – eg Wimmera, North Central and
Glenelg Hopkins CMA’s, DSE and DPI to seek input into the analysis. Small areas
may be used
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Identify and provide guidance on factors to be considered in terms of various land
use types or in different areas. Development/land use scenarios compared with
environmental analysis
Outcomes
Identification of environmentally significant areas as well as areas of
sensitivity/hazard for guidance in the planning scheme, possibly even
opportunities for restoration/improvement.
Planning scheme overlays as well as guidance in MSS’s, local policies and other
scheme provisions – eg zones.
Example 2 – Letter detailing requirements for an application (South Gippsland)
Address
Lot & Plan No.
Zoning and Overlays
FZ Farming Zone
ESO5 Areas Susceptible to Erosion
ESO6 Areas Susceptible to Flooding
Area
29.58ha
Thank you for attending recent meetings regarding your above mentioned
property and for providing information (Farm Plan) relating to your intended uses
of the land. Council understands that you wish to develop the property for
intensive agricultural uses and to construct a dwelling on the property to support
these uses. During our last discussion you also mentioned that you proposed to
acquire four parcels of land to the south of your property, across the Tarwin River.
This would give you approximately 33.5ha of land with an additional Ag Licence
(adjoining the Tarwin River) of approximately 10ha.
As discussed at our meetings and as you were already aware, the South
Gippsland Planning Scheme does not support dwellings on lots between 8ha and
40ha, unless proposed in association with agriculture and unless they satisfy the
policy provisions of Clause 22.08. In reviewing your Farm Plan I can offer the
following advice in order to facilitate the lodgement of your planning permit
application:
1. In order to build your case as to why you require a dwelling the Farm Plan
must provide further details for the proposal to justify a dwelling.
a) A plan should be provided which shows what the property is like now,
what you intend doing with it, how and when you intend to do things, and
what the likely financial return will be. You should consider including
information such as:
i.The physical and chemical soil characteristics that demonstrate
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whether the areas proposed for cropping are suitable to the
particular crop. This may include, but is not limited to: Soil structure,
texture, colour, permeability, porosity, density, pH, nutrient content,
etc. This will allow Council to ascertain if the soil is compatible with
what you are proposing.
ii.Current pasture species and condition.
iii.Internal fencing both current and intended.
iv.Water storage and sources of water locations.
v.Areas of trees and remnant vegetation from which livestock will be
excluded (if any).
vi.The availability of power and other services.
vii.A description of the state of the property with regard to vermin and
noxious weeds.
viii.A site plan showing where each of the proposed uses will be
occurring. i.e. which area the chosen crops will be grown, where
stock will be grazed and include proposed dwelling and shed site.
The site plan may be supported with an aerial photo and also
enlarged sections of the site plan.
b) A more detailed description of the intended farming enterprises.
i.Please provide more information regarding the size of each area of
land proposed for each plant type.
ii.How much water is required for each different plant type?
iii.Where you propose to gain the water and maintain enough water
throughout the years for the proposal.
iv.The method of supplying water to plant stock and animal stock.
v.What type of climate is required for the proposed crops? Is South
Gippsland suitable?
vi.Will trellising be required?
vii.Is any processing, value adding, storing or packaging carried out on
the property before the crop is sold? If so, where will this occur?
c) Details of the likely amenity affect to neighbouring properties. i.e. during
harvesting or processing.
d) How much organic waste will occur from harvesting or processing and
how will this be disposed off?
e) It is not an absolute requirement to be able to demonstrate that a farm will be
profitable. However it is important to be able to demonstrate that the land will be
used productively and that it will give an economic return both for the investment
which is made, and for the annual expenditure. In order to demonstrate the
economic outcome it is necessary to show the total value of the investment on the
intended enterprise(s), and to demonstrate annual costs and returns. It is
important that these costs and returns are realistic. This may include cost of plant
stock, fertiliser, infrastructure etc and expected gains.
f) It is important that Council knows the intended timing of the development and
use so that a judgement can be made as to the state of the general appearance of
the property during development and the realistic need for a dwelling. Please
indicate the expected timeframes of your proposal. This may include what months
you propose to buy plant stock, when you purposes to plant, when you harvest,
when you propose to build infrastructure, dwelling etc.
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2. Under the South Gippsland Planning Scheme an application to use a lot
between 8ha and 40ha for a dwelling must be accompanied by a written
statement which explains how the proposed dwelling responds to the decision
guidelines for dwellings in the zone. The written statement must provide details in
relation to:
a) It must be clearly demonstrated that the dwelling is genuinely required to carry
out a long-term agricultural activity on the land. New dwellings in rural areas will
only be approved in order to support rural activities and production and are not to
meet rural lifestyle objectives that may be in conflict with the rural use of the land.
b) There is a demonstrated net benefit to agricultural productivity on the land.
c) Development of the land must not lead to a localised concentration of
dwellings so as to change the land uses and / or character of the rural locality.
d) Development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling should be compatible
with and not adversely impact upon:
i. Any existing agricultural activities on surrounding land
ii. The environmental characteristics of the surrounding area
iii. The rural character and landscape values of the area, including visual
impact
iv. Natural systems, water quality or water quantity in the locality.
e) Dwellings in association with agricultural activities other than extensive animal
husbandry will be assessed taking into account the following:
i.Whether a dwelling is reasonably required on the land having regard to
the size, intensity and ongoing nature of the proposed agricultural
activity.
ii.Whether the dwelling is secondary to the use of the land for agriculture
(as opposed to the agricultural activity being secondary to the use of the
land for a dwelling.)
iii.Whether the land requirements of the proposed agricultural activities
compromise the commercial agricultural activities of the existing farm
through a reduction in the size of the existing farm, which may include a
tenement or multi-lot holding.
iv.Whether the agricultural activity can be reasonably managed from an
off-site location.
v.Whether the objectives of planning will be assisted by the use of permit
conditions or s.173 Agreements to require the construction of
supporting agricultural infrastructure.
You will note that points 2. a) and b) will be addressed largely through preparation
of the Farm Plan to a suitable standard. Please also note that should Council
consider your proposal favourably it would be a requirement of the permit to enter
into a Section 173 agreement which does not allow further subdivision of the land
by excising the dwelling. The 173 agreement may also require the continuation of
an intensive agriculture pursuit to justify the ongoing retention of the dwelling.
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I also note that you have previously discussed aspects of your property with the
Department of Primary Industry (DPI). Council’s advice would be to continue
liaison with the DPI. However, we also suggest that an Agronomist can provide
you with specific advice on soils and pastures, weeds and vermin. The (DPI),
Rural Suppliers and private consultants all employ agronomists. Most farm
planners (DPI and private) can help with advice on the overall layout of the
property. They can also provide advice on water supply, the position of dams, tree
planting and vegetation protection.
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Example 3 – Ararat Score Card System for lots less than 40 hectare
Stage 1
Stage 1
Comment
NO
Agricultural versatility maps are available on the Ararat Rural City Council
The agricultural versatility of the land is not rated as
website.
very high?
The proposed dwelling is located more than the
1.2
threshold distance` from an intensive agricultural
activity on adjoining land?
If you have answered ‘’yes’’ to both the questions above, proceed to Stage 2
If you have answered ‘’no’’ to either question you will need to discuss your proposal with Council before proceeding
further.
1.1
Stage 2
Stage 2
Comment
NO
t2.1
Is the dwelling sited more than 50 metres from the title
boundary adjacent to a road included in the Road Zone
(RDZ) in the Ararat Planning Scheme?
2.2a
Will the proposed dwelling be accessed from a public
road that is shown as a VicRoads arterial, S1, S2, S3,
G1, G2, G3 or G4 road in Council’s road classification
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Shown as RDZ1 on Planning Scheme Maps, which are the following roads:
Western Hwy, Pyrenees Hwy, Ararat-Pomonal Rd, Mortlake-Ararat Rd, AraratHalls Gap Rd, Lake Fyans Rd, Ararat-St. Arnaud Rd, Maroona-Glenthompson
Rd, Glenelg Hwy, Rossbridge- Streatham Rd
Answer 1a or 1b
See Council’s Road Hierarchy Map
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system?
2.2b
2.3a
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7a
If your access is from another road, are you prepared to
fund the upgrade of your access road to the minimum of
G4?
Is this proposal accompanied by a Farm Management
Plan or a Land Management Plan?
Is the dwelling sited more than 200m from Crown land
and stream reserves containing extensive remnant
vegetation?
Does the land .comprising the dwelling and an area 30
metres around the dwelling and outbuildings slope less
than 1 in 5?
Do you or the owner of the land (if you are not the
owner) agree to enter into a Section 173 agreement
with Council preventing any further subdivision of the
land?
Is the dwelling located in a place that is free of potential
contamination caused by previous uses?
S173 agreement will be required.
Answer 3a or 3b.
See Ararat Rural City Land Capability Pilot Project Vol 1 May 2005
(Department of Primary Industries)
See Council’s Model Section 173 Agreement
See Council’s Potentially Contaminated Land Database
If the land has been contaminated, has the
contamination been remediated and the proposed
development approved by an Environmental Auditor?
If you have answered ‘’yes’’ to all the Stage 2 questions above, proceed to Stage 3
2.7b
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Stage 3
Stage 3
1 Location & Siting of Dwelling Available Points
3.1
3.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
Is the dwelling within 5km of a settlement that has
at least 30 dwellings and any two of the following:
general store, community hall, school, CFA, or
recreation oval? If so which
settlement?
Will the dwelling have access to a VicRoads arterial
road? 1
Is the dwelling located more than 20 metres from
any other road?
Is the dwelling located more than 100 metres from
an existing dwelling on a neighbour’s land?
Is the dwelling sited more than 500m from the
boundary of a National Park?
Is the floor of the dwelling and the access driveway
at least 600mm above the known inundation level
of the dwelling site?
Is the dwelling outside a salinity discharge area or
a groundwater recharge area?
Is the dwelling area and its surrounds free of
erosion?
Comment
Available
Points
Points
1
2
Points Achieved:
34
These settlements meet the criteria for this question:
Lake Bolac, Willaura, Buangor, Streatham Miniera,
Tatyoon, Warrack/Mount Cole, Wickliffe, Moyston,
Pomonal, Elmhurst
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
See Council’s Natural Buffer Plan
4
3
5
4
2
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1.9
Your neighbours do not undertake any
activities that may adversely affect the
amenity of your proposed dwelling. These
impacts could include emission of noise,
generation of dust, spraying, emission of
odours, use of chemicals or farm machinery
on a year round basis
1
1.10
Your activities will not constrain any
agricultural/ farming activities on adjoining
land (eg, the dwelling is remote to spray
drift irrigation, farm machinery, animal
pens)?
Is the land outside a fire risk area as
defined by the CFA?
Have you located and designed the
dwelling to protect or not disturb any
features of European or Aboriginal
heritage?
1
2.1
3.1
4 Native Vegetation
4.1
If the proposal requires the removal of
native vegetation, has the proposal
demonstrated that it
1
1
2
3
2
4
3
2
5
Has applicant spoken with neighbour to ascertain full year round farming
activities of neighbouring farm ?
4
3
2
Available
Points Achieved:
Points
13 points
1 2 3 4 5 6
has avoided and minimized the
amount of native vegetation to be
removed? (ie, sited proposed
dwelling in cleared area on
property)
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4.2
5 Services
5.1
5.2
6.1
6.2
7.1A
7.1B
If the proposal requires native vegetation to 1
be removed, has the proposal provided
sufficient offsets for the removed native
vegetation and habitat?
Have you located the dwelling to minimize 1
its impacts on native vegetation along
natural drainage channels?
2
3
2
4
3
Available
Points
27 points
1
2
Points Achieved:
Is the proposed dwelling connected or has
access to telephone and communication
services?
2
Is the proposed dwelling connected to 1
reticulated power source, or has a
nominated alternative supply?
Does the proposal include a land capability 1 2 3 4 5
assessment (LCA) report that demonstrates
the suitability of the on-site effluent
treatment?
Are the septic disposal lines (secondary 1 2 3 4
effluent envelope) located more than 100
metres from any watercourse, wetlands or
designated flood plain?
Is the proposed dwelling located more than 1
60 metres from any natural drainage
channel?
Have you used the natural drainage 1
channels including open swales to minimize
erosion?
2
2
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Have you integrated the natural drainage
into
proposals
to
restore
native
vegetation??
Does the proposal include a net reduction in
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the area of earthworks on the lot? 1 2 3 4 5
Is the dwelling provided with reticulated
8.1A
town water and fire fighting capacity or at
least a 20,000 litre water tank and a
minimum 10,000 litre reserve for fire
fighting.
9 Design of the dwelling and outbuildings
7.1C
9.1
9.2
9.3
11
12
13
15
Are the proposed building materials of
muted and /or earthy tones and non
reflective materials?
Is the peak of the roof of the dwelling below
any crest or ridges on the land?
Is the amount of external shedding less than
100 square metres, including areas under
verandahs (exclude shedding required for
farm activities)?
Architectural iconic features and other
colours or tones are supported by a review
by an independent architect or urban
designer.
Is the dwelling sited and designed to
maximise natural daylight?
Is the dwelling is sited and designed to
maximise natural heating and cooling.
Does the proposal include a net reduction in
the floor area of outbuildings on the lot?
1
1
2
1
3
4
2
5
3
Available
Points
22 points
1
2
1
2
Points Achieved:
3
1
4
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
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2
3
Does the proposal include Solar energy 1
panels and / or wind energy turbine
2
Does the proposal include active solar 1
20
heating technologies? 1 2
Available
10 Farm Management Plan
18
Points Achieved:
Points
44
10.1
10.1A
10.1B
10.1C
10.1D
If the land rated as moderate or high in
terms of agricultural versatility by the
Ararat Rural City Land Capability Pilot
Project Vol 1 May 2005 (Department of
Primary Industries) is the proposal
supported by a Farm Management Plan.
The Farm Management Plan must
adequately address the following details:
•
A1 Site Plan and written document
citing the Location and description of
the land and siting of the proposed
dwelling and the following aspects
•
Natural features including: Climate;
Landform;
Soils;
Water
supply;
Vegetation type and density ; Land
capability statement
• Proposals for any productive activities
on the land: Crops or herds;
Improvements such as
fencing,
buildings,
earthworks;
Revegetation; Improvements to water
supply.
• Capital expenditure: Buildings; Works
including fencing, earthworks; Staging
of proposed farming activity
Ararat Rural City Land Capability Pilot Project
Vol 1 May 2005 (Department of Primary Industries)
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
3
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• Realistic forecast yields and income of
proposal.
• Planning considerations: Timing and
10.1F
sequencing;
Inspections
and
monitoring; Impacts on neighbours;
Impacts of neighbours activities; Weed
and pest control; Need for permanent
residence
Are you prepared to start agricultural
10.3
activities
outlined
in
the
Farm
Management Plan prior to
commencement of construction of the
proposed dwelling?
What proportion (%) of the land will be
10.4
covered
by
agricultural
productive
activities?
Is it proposed to enter into any legally
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binding arrangements (or are in any in
place) to replace
and protect native vegetation including
Trust for Nature?
Is the area to be included in Trust for
19
Nature at least 20% of the land and an
area of 5
hectares?
Land Management Plan
10.1E
1
2
3
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
3
4
Will require a section 173 agreement (Planning & Environment
Act 1987.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Available
Points
Points Achieved:
44
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The Land Management Plan should be
provided with the planning application if it
is intended to
develop a dwelling and undertake
conservation
activities
rather
than
productive agricultural activities. The Land
Management Plan adequately address the
following matters:
•
A1 Site Plan and written document
citing the Location and description of
the land and siting of the proposed
dwelling and the following aspects
•
Natural features including: Climate;
Landform;
Soils;
Water
supply;
Vegetation type and density ; Land
capability statement
• Proposals for any productive activities
on the land: Crops or herds;
Improvements
such
as
fencing,
buildings, earthworks Separation of
herds from conservation areas.
• Proposals for conservation identifying
habitats, species, waterways, parts of
the land affected.
• Capital expenditure: Revegetation and
plantings, buildings; works including
fencing,
earthworks;
staging
of
proposed
conservation
and
revegetation activities
• Measures to control feral animals and
weeds.
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
1
2
2
3
3
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• Timing and sequencing; Inspections and 1
monitoring; Impacts on neighbours;
Impacts of neighbours activities; Need
for permanent residence
• Why these proposals
provide a better outcome than
using the land for agricultural
production.
Are you prepared to start conservation and
revegetation activities outlined in the Land
Management Plan prior to commencement
of construction of the proposed dwelling?
What proportion (%) of the land will be
covered by conservation activities?
Is it proposed to enter into any legally
binding arrangements (or are in any in
place) to replace and protect native
vegetation including Trust for Nature?
What proportion of the land is proposed to
be bound to Trust for Nature?
2.1.1
2
1
3
2
4
3
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1
2
3
YOU NEED AT LEAST 100 POINTS FOR FAVOURABLE CONSIDERATION
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Other available guidelines
Currently available guidelines and checklists for small rural lot or dwelling in
farming zone applications
Council and Hyperlink
Brief description of requirements
South Gippsland
Application checklist for farming zone dwellings
‐ An application form completed and
http://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/files/
Checklist_Farming_Zone.pdf
‐
‐
‐
Colac Otway’s
http://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Files/Pla
nning__Farming_Zone_New_Dwellings.pd
f
Horsham
http://www.hrcc.vic.gov.au/attachments/arti
cle/157/DwellingsChecklist.pdf
signed,
A current copy of title for the land, no
more than 60 days old,
Three copies of all plans drawn at
preferred scales of 1:100 or 1:200,
a written statement which explains
how the proposed dwelling responds
to the decision guidelines for
dwellings in the Farming Zone
Farming zone new dwellings
‐ Full details of the current and future
agricultural activities on the land including
how long the operation has been
established, the extent of the operation (ie.
what other nearby land is in the same
ownership) plans for
expansion/intensification, current and
proposed staffing levels and any other
relevant information to support your
application.
‐ Details of any existing dwellings on the
property and the relationship of the
occupants to the farming enterprise.
‐ Why permanent on-site management is
required for the agricultural activities,
‐ How the particular dwelling site has been
selected to minimise adverse impacts on
the ability to farm the land
‐ How the dwelling will be supplied with all
weather access, power, water and waste
disposal
‐ Acknowledgement of the need to enter into
an agreement under Section 173 of the
Planning and Environment Act 1987 to
prevent excision of the dwelling
Dwellings or out buildings in the farming zone
‐ A Planning Permit Application form
completed and signed.
‐ A current copy of Title and Title Plan
including any Covenants and/or Section
173 Agreements applicable to the land
‐ A completed Cultural Heritage
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Mitchell Shire
http://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/downlo
ads/Council_Services/Statutory_Planning/
Planning_permit_checklist_Dwellings_in_t
he_farming_zone.pdf
Moorabool
http://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/CA25748
9001FD37D/Lookup/Checklist/$file/Checkli
st9.pdf
Latrobe
http://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/Services/Pla
nningServices/PlanningPermitsStatutoryPl
anning/
Greater Shepparton
www.greatershepparton.com.au/download.
asp?RelatedLinkID=4845 Management Plan checklist form.
The prescribed application fee. Checklist for planning applications to construct
dwellings and dwelling extension in the farming
zone
‐ An Application Form completed and
signed
‐ A current copy of Title for the land, no
older than three months
‐ This can be downloaded from:
www.land.vic.gov.au
‐ The prescribed Application Fee
‐
A signed cover letter advising what is
being proposed
Use and development of a dwelling in the farming
zone
‐ An Application form completed and signed
‐ A full current copy of Title for the land,
including the map showing current
ownership details, title plan and a full copy
of any registered covenants, restrictions or
Section 173 Agreements that apply to the
land
‐ The prescribed application fee
‐ Fully dimensioned plans
Planning Permits & Statutory Planning
This includes,
‐ considering proposals to subdivide, use
and or develop land, and giving notices
and issuing permits in accordance with the
planning scheme
‐ making sure that land is not used or
developed in conflict with the scheme's
requirements, for example, by a person
starting a car wrecking business on a
residential block
‐ issuing certificates about the zoning and
controls on land
Rural dwellings
‐ A completed and signed ‘Application for
Planning Permit Form’
‐
A Full Current Copy of Title
‐
The prescribed fee
‐ Covering letter
‐ Describe the contents of your application
and also the details of any pre-application
discussions with a planning officer and
neighbours.
‐ A statement explaining how the proposed
dwelling responds to the decision
guidelines for a dwelling in the zone (FZ
only). This is a mandatory requirement of
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Baw Baw
http://www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/files/c8
51f0be-122d-429b-84d79fbb00ee9864/Rural_dwelling_checklist.pd
f
Mt Alexander
http://planning.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/
OPMEXT/public/documents/Planning_Per
mit_General_Application_Checklist.pdf
the Farming Zone. The decision guidelines
include:
o Whether the dwelling will result in
the loss or fragmentation of
productive agricultural land.
o Whether the dwelling is
reasonably required for the
operation of the agricultural
activity conducted on the land.
o Whether the dwelling will be
adversely affected by agricultural
activities on adjacent and nearby
land due to dust, noise, odour, use
of chemicals and farm machinery,
traffic and hours of operation.
o Whether the dwelling will
adversely affect the operation and
expansion of adjoining and nearby
agricultural uses.
o The potential for the proposal to
lead to a concentration or
proliferation of dwellings in the
area and the impact of this on the
use of the land for agriculture.
‐ Plans
Application checklist for rural dwellings
‐ An application form completed and signed
‐ A current copy of title for the land showing
the plan of subdivision
‐ The prescribed application fee
‐ Any registered restrictive
covenant/planning agreement pertaining to
the application land
‐ Buildings and works
‐ Three copies of all plans drawn at
preferred scales of 1:100 or 1:200 (A4 or
A3 in size)
Planning permit application checklist for dwellings,
sheds, garages, and other applications
‐ Completed Planning Permit Application
form
‐ Application fee paid when lodging your
application
‐ Current copy of the property Title. Titles
have two sections and Planning needs
both:
‐ A3 Site Plans
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