Potential Buyers
When contemplating the purchase of a property it is important to find out what planning controls cover the site and maybe those adjoining. This will assist in making informed decisions as to how the site may be developed and what it can be used for.
All properties are covered by a planning zone which states how the land can be developed or built on and what is prohibited. The property may also be covered by an overlay which may set further restrictions on the land in terms of design, vegetation, geology, heritage, flood levels etc. If the property is covered by a heritage overlay for example, there may be significant restrictions on the site to help in its preservation.
Urban Development
The Frankston City Housing Strategy was completed in July 2002. Its purpose was to provide a sound policy basis for decisions in relation to housing. The following issues were addressed:
- Population and housing trends
- Policy influences affecting housing
- Social housing issues
- Suburb-related housing issues
- Objectives and directions for future housing
For further information please go to Strategic Planning page for details regarding the Housing Strategy.
The Neighbourhood Character Study was undertaken in conjunction with the Housing Strategy as it was considered that there were important synergies between the two projects that shouldn't be looked at in isolation. For example, increases in housing could significantly impact on an area's neighbourhood character. Go to the Strategic Planning page for a more detailed analysis of the Neighbourhood Character Study and precinct brochures.
For further information contact the Strategic Planning Co-ordinator (03) 9768 1806.
Urban Strategy Plan
The State Government guides strategic development for sustainable growth in metropolitan Melbourne through the Melbourne 2030 policy document.
Frankston City Council's Planning Scheme incorporates the objectives and principles as outlined within Melbourne 2030. For further reading go to Melbourne 2030.
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP) are a way of protecting and managing Aboriginal cultural heritage, with the involvement of Registered Aboriginal Parties, while allowing development to proceed. If your site is within an area considered to be of aboriginal heritage sensitivity and the proposal will result in significant ground disturbance as defined under the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007, then it is likely you will be required to provide an approved Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) to Council.A CHMP is a written report, prepared by a Cultural Heritage Advisor, containing the results of an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage. It outlines measures to be taken before, during and after an activity in order to manage and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in the activity area.
Decision making authorities, such as State or Local Government agencies, will not be able to issue statutory approvals such as a work authority, licence or planning permit, for certain activities without first receiving an approved Cultural Heritage Management Plan for that activity.
For more information please contact Council's Planning Department on 9784 1733 or Aboriginal Affairs Victoria on 03 9208 3333.
Useful Links
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage