Corrective Amendment C137mann

The Minister for Planning has approved Corrective Amendment C137mann.

The purpose of the amendment was to correct Special Building Overlay 1 (SBO1), as it applies to properties in and around Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe.

Notice of the approval of Amendment C137mann appeared in the Government Gazette on 18 November 2022.

The revised SBO1 mapped area can now be viewed on the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) website.

More information

• Corrective Planning Scheme Amendment C137mann FAQs.
• Contact Manningham Council on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

On 26 July 2022, Council resolved to adopt Amendment C137mann. The purpose of the amendment is to correct Special Building Overlay 1 (SBO1), as it applies to properties in and around Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe.

Specifically, Council resolved to:

Adopt Amendment C137mann in accordance with Attachment 1 (to the Council report), pursuant to section 29 of the Planning and Environment Act, 1987 (the Act);

• Refer the adopted Amendment C137mann to the Minister for Planning, pursuant to section 31 of the Act;
• Request that the Minister of Planning approve Amendment C137mann to the Manningham Planning Scheme, in accordance with Attachment 1, pursuant to section 35 of the Act; and
• Notify affected property owners of Council’s decision.

The impacts of the Amendment for individual properties in and around Hillcroft Drive remain unchanged from our original advice. You can find a plan illustrating the changes to the overlay here.

We have now written to the Minister for Planning requesting approval of Amendment C137mann.

Project timing is now at the discretion of the Minister for Planning. With the State Government Election scheduled for November 2022, potential impacts of the caretaker period on finalisation of this process are also yet to be determined.

We will directly notify all affected property owners of the Minister’s decision once received.

More information

• Project timeline
• 26 July 2022 Council meeting minutes
• Contact Manningham Council on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

In May, Council received authorisation from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to prepare Corrective Planning Scheme Amendment C137mann, under delegation from the Minister for Planning.

The purpose of the amendment is to correct Special Building Overlay Schedule 1 (SBO1), as it applies to 39 properties in and around Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe.

Whilst Council was granted exemption from notification, Council was still required to notify all Prescribed Ministers, providing a period of 14 days for submissions on the proposed amendment. No submissions were received.

The details for individual properties contained within Amendment C137mann remain unchanged from those previously provided to property owners.

On Tuesday 26 July 2022, Council will consider adopting Amendment C137mann.

If Council resolves to adopt the Amendment, it will then be forwarded to the Minister for Planning for approval.

26 July 2022 Council meeting

The Council meeting will commence at 7.00pm in the Council Chamber at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.

Members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person or view the live stream on our Facebook page.

The agenda will be available for viewing at the Council Offices, located at 699 Doncaster Road and on our website from Friday 22 July 2022.

Following the meeting, we will inform you of Council’s resolution and next steps in the planning scheme amendment process. The minutes will be available here.

How to submit a question to Council

To ask a question of Council on this proposal, or other matters:

• complete the Public Question Time Form
• submit your question via email to GovernanceTeam@manningham.vic.gov.au by 5.00pm Monday, 25 July 2022.

To view all key timings for the proposed Amendment C137mann process, please refer to this timeline.

Integrated Water Management Strategy

Council will also consider a report on the proposed Integrated Water Management Strategy at the July Council meeting.

The report seeks Council endorsement of the Implementation Plan, which will guide the development of the Strategy.

We will provide an update to inform you of Council’s resolution following the meeting.

Questions?

Please contact Manningham Council on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

Council has received authorisation from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to prepare Corrective Planning Scheme Amendment C137mann, under delegation from the Minister for Planning.

The purpose of the amendment is to correct Special Building Overlay Schedule 1 (SBO1), as it applies to 39 properties in and around Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe.

DELWP has also supported an exemption from the public notice requirements of section 19 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. This exemption however does not apply to the notification of Prescribed Ministers.

Letters have been forwarded to the Prescribed Ministers today to seek their views on the amendment, allowing 14 days for response.

Following this engagement period, a report will be prepared for the Council meeting of 26 July 2022 to consider the adoption of Amendment C137mann. Subject to Council’s resolution, the Amendment will then be forwarded to the Minister for Planning for approval.

We will advise you of when the July Council meeting agenda will be publicly available for viewing.

After the meeting, we will again inform you of Council’s resolution and next steps in the planning scheme amendment process.

Proposed Amendment C137mann process timeline.

More information

Contact Manningham Council on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

Melbourne Water has requested Council support for a corrective amendment to the Manningham Planning Scheme, to be known as Amendment C137mann.

The proposed amendment seeks to remove or amend the flood overlay (Special Building Overlay 1 - SBO1), as it affects 39 properties in and around Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe.

We are pleased to advise that at its meeting of 26 April, Council resolved in summary to:

• Seek ministerial authorisation from the Minister for Planning to prepare an amendment to the Manningham Planning Scheme, to remove or reduce the extent of Special Building Overlay 1 (SBO1), as it applies to properties in and around Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe.
• Apply to the Minister for an exemption from the notice requirements of the Act.

Council officers will now write to the Minister for Planning to seek authorisation and an exemption from public notification of the amendment. Subject to any conditions set by the Minister, we expect to receive authorisation within 10 business days.

We will then need to engage with the prescribed ministers for a period of 14 days to seek their views on the amendment.

Following this engagement period, a report will be prepared for the Council meeting of 26 July 2022 to consider the adoption of Amendment C137mann, before forwarding it to the Minister for Planning for approval.

We will advise you of when the July Council meeting agenda will be publicly available for viewing. After the meeting, we will again inform you of Council’s resolution and next steps in the planning scheme amendment process.

Proposed Amendment C137mann process timeline.

More information

Contact Manningham Council on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

The April Council meeting agenda is now available on the Manningham Council website.

Meeting date: Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Council Chambers, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster

Council will consider the following flood and water management matters at its April meeting:

• Proposed Amendment C137mann: Before preparing a planning scheme amendment, Council must formally resolve to seek authorisation from the Minister for Planning. This will be considered at the April meeting.
• Expressions of Interest, Community Reference Panel: Council will also consider a report on the Manningham Flood Mapping Project. The report recommends that Council call Expressions of Interest to form a Community Reference Panel.

Members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person or view the live stream on our Facebook page.

Following the meeting, minutes will also be available here.

To view all key timings for the proposed Amendment C137mann process, please refer to this timeline or 'Key timings' in the right hand column of the Your Say Manningham Flood Mapping page.

How to submit a question to Council

To ask Council a question on this proposal or other matters:

• Complete the Public Question Time Form.
• Submit your question via email to GovernanceTeam@manningham.vic.gov.au by 5.00pm Monday 25 April 2022 to receive a response at the meeting.

You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question read out by our CEO.

Proposed Corrective Planning Scheme Amendment C137mann, Update

On 28 February 2022, Council received a formal request from Melbourne Water for a planning scheme amendment, to be considered under Section 20(2) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to correct Special Building Overlay Schedule 1 (SBO1), as it applies to 39 properties in and around Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe.

In March, Council officers received a petition from 18 signatories from properties where the SBO1 is proposed to be removed, requesting that Manningham Council accept Melbourne Water’s request. This petition was tabled at the 22 March 2022 Council meeting.

Officers also met with interested property owners in March to discuss the impacts of the proposed planning scheme amendment for their properties.

Council meeting, 26 April 2022

Before preparing a planning scheme amendment, Council must formally resolve to seek authorisation from the Minister for Planning.

Council will consider this matter at its next meeting on Tuesday 26 April 2022 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster.

The meeting agenda will be published no later than close of business Thursday 21 April 2022 on our website.

Members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person or view the live stream on our Facebook page.

Following the meeting, minutes will also be available here.

To view all key timings for the proposed Amendment C137mann process, please refer to this timeline.

How to submit a question to Council

To ask Council a question on this proposal or other matters:

• Complete the Public Question Time Form.
• Submit your question via email to GovernanceTeam@manningham.vic.gov.au by 5.00pm Monday 25 April 2022 to receive a response at the meeting.

You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question read out by our CEO.

Manningham Flood Mapping Project and Integrated Water Management Strategy

Council will also consider a report on the Manningham Flood Mapping Project at the April Council meeting. The report recommends that Council call Expressions of Interest to form a Community Reference Panel.

It is proposed that the Community Reference Panel work with Council officers through the development of the Manningham Flood Mapping project and Integrated Water Management Strategy. Should Council support this proposal, a call for Expressions of Interest will be advertised in early May.

Questions?

Please contact Manningham Council on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

Melbourne Water and Council are committed to keeping you informed on this matter and answering your questions.

You are invited to register for a meeting with representatives from Melbourne Water and Manningham Council to discuss the findings of the SBO1 review.

Session details:

Meeting format: Meetings will be held with individual property owners. This approach respects each property owner’s privacy considerations and provides the opportunity for you to discuss the proposed changes. These meetings are proposed to be held virtually to best manage Covid risk and ensure your safety.

How to book: You can book an online meeting at https://c137mannmeetings.eventbrite.com.au

After registering for a session, you will receive an e-mail invitation, including a Zoom meeting link for your preferred meeting time.