Yarra River - Review of Policies & Controls, Punt Road to Burke Road
The purpose of the project to review the policies and planning controls for the Yarra River Corridor between Punt Road and Burke Road is to articulate a clear vision and to establish guidelines for the future development and protection of the river valley.
Status
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A reference group to help guide the project was established with representation from the relevant councils, Parks Victoria and Melbourne Water.
Background
This project is delivering on Initiative 5.7.4 in Melbourne 2030 which aims to strengthen current policies and review the adequacy of planning controls relating to the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers. This is to ensure the long-term protection of open space and conservation values with the first priority being the Yarra River corridor between Punt Road and Burke Road.
Project aims
The project aims to:
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Provide a clear vision for the Yarra River valley which is agreed by stakeholders and consistent with Melbourne 2030.
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Ensure planning controls are in place to provide protection of the river valley from inappropriate development, environmental degradation and loss of natural and cultural heritage assets.
The draft report contains:
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Objectives for the river corridor between Punt Road and Burke Road.
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Urban design and landscape guidelines.
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Implementation plan, including recommended planning scheme changes.
Further information
Consultant Report - released 29 June 2005
Yarra Report - Information Sheet (PDF - 38 Kb)
Yarra Final Consultant Report (PDF - 546 Kb)
Yarra Report - Figures 2, 3 and 4 (PDF - 533 Kb)
Yarra Report - Attachments 1-5 (PDF - 280 Kb)
Yarra Report - Map 1 Study Area (PDF - 1.7 Mb)
Yarra Report - Map 2 (not available)
Yarra Report - Map 3 Open Space and Existing Conditions (PDF - 1.6 Mb)
Yarra Report - Map 4 Existing Planning Schemes (PDF - 2.0 Mb)
Yarra Report - Map 5a Existing Planning Scheme Overlays (Design and Development Overlay, Vegetation Protection Overlay) (PDF - 1.4 Mb)
(PDF - 1.4 Mb)
Yarra Report - Map 5c Existing Planning Scheme Overlays (Environmental Significance Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay) (PDF - 1.6 Mb)
Yarra Report - Map 6a Issues Analysis by Location (PDF - 1.5 Mb)
Yarra Report - Map 6b Recommended Planning Scheme Changes by Location (PDF - 1.4 Mb)
Yarra Report - Map 7 Open Space and Access Recommendations (PDF - 1.6 Mb)
Management arrangements
This project is being led by the Department of Planning and Community Development.