Dear Madam/Sir,
I am writing to notify your organisation of proposed changes to the residential planning zones in the City of Melbourne and to encourage you to make a submission to the Standing Advisory Committee for their consideration.
The proposed new residential zones in the Melbourne Planning Scheme
The City of Melbourne has drafted a planning scheme amendment to guide the introduction of the new residential zones.
From 4 August to 29 August 2014 you can review and comment on the draft amendment.
The proposed zoning is based on the community’s earlier feedback in March and April 2014.
These changes only relate to residentially zoned areas in the City of Melbourne, covering parts of Kensington, Parkville, Carlton, South Yarra, North, East and West Melbourne, Jolimont and Southbank.
Information about the proposed changes can be viewed here: http://melbourne.vic.gov.au/participate/reszones.
Questions about these zones can be directed to Dianna Siomos, Strategic Planner at the City of Melbourne on 03 9658 8404 or diasio@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
The Committee
The Minister for Planning has appointed a Standing Advisory Committee (the Committee) to advise on the method andapplication of the new Neighbourhood Residential Zone, General Residential Zone and Residential Growth Zone into local planning schemes.
The role of the Committee is to:
- Give submitters an opportunity to be heard by an independent body in an informal, non-judicial manner.
- Give independent advice to the Minister for Planning as outlined in the Terms of Reference.
Information about the Committee can be found on the DTPLI webpage.
Making a submission
You can make a submission to the Committee before 5.00pm on Friday 29 August 2014.
Submissions can be made online at www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/residential-zones-advisory-committee. Parties wishing to post awritten submission will need to obtain a hard copy of the Submission Coversheet from Planning Panels Victoria.
Submissions must be directed to the Committee through Planning Panels Victoria. Council cannot accept submissions.
All submissions and information provided at the Hearing will be treated as public documents.
A Hearing is scheduled for the week starting Monday 15 September 2014. If you wish to present at the Hearing, pleasecomplete the relevant section of the Submission Coversheet.
Questions about the Advisory Committee, making a submission, or the public hearing, can be directed to Jessica Cutting, Senior Project Manager at Planning Panels Victoria on 8392 6383 or jessica.cutting@dtpli.vic.gov.au.
We thank you in advance for distributing this information to your networks and encouraging them to lodge their submission.
Yours sincerely
Jamee Baker on behalf of
David Mayes
Manager, Strategic Planning