projects
The Echelon Planning team offers a rare mix of hands on development experience and well-established urban policy and research skills. Below is a snapshot of some project experiences grouped into Development Approvals & Facilitation, Strategic Plans, Research & policy Review and Planning Evidence and Submissions.
Strategic Plans, Research & Policy Review
Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan
The character of Riddells Creek is largely defined by a vegetated landscape, incised creek valleys and rolling topography set against the magnificent backdrop of the Macedon Ranges. The Riddells Creek township has historically been concentrated along Main Street but has in more recent years expanded east of Racecourse Road along the railway. The township is characterised by its historic country village with leafy tree-lined streets.
The 2013 Riddells Creek Structure Plan designated the Amess Road precinct as a priority residential development area. Following this designation, the Minister for Planning approved Amendment C100 to the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme which rezoned the land north of Amess Road to Urban Growth Zone and applied the Part A Schedule. A Precinct Structure Plan is required to facilitate development.
Echelon have been engaged by a key landowner to prepare a Structure Plan, Development Contributions Plan and associated Planning Scheme Amendment documentation for this important growth area in Riddell’s Creek. This is being undertaken in collaboration with the Macedon Ranges Shire and builds on work undertaken over the past few years.
The Amess Road PSP area (The Precinct) will create an attractive extension to the existing Riddells Creek township, providing long term residential growth for Macedon Ranges Shire and will complement the existing economic and community heart of the township.
The 2013 Riddells Creek Structure Plan designated the Amess Road precinct as a priority residential development area. Following this designation, the Minister for Planning approved Amendment C100 to the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme which rezoned the land north of Amess Road to Urban Growth Zone and applied the Part A Schedule. A Precinct Structure Plan is required to facilitate development.
Echelon have been engaged by a key landowner to prepare a Structure Plan, Development Contributions Plan and associated Planning Scheme Amendment documentation for this important growth area in Riddell’s Creek. This is being undertaken in collaboration with the Macedon Ranges Shire and builds on work undertaken over the past few years.
The Amess Road PSP area (The Precinct) will create an attractive extension to the existing Riddells Creek township, providing long term residential growth for Macedon Ranges Shire and will complement the existing economic and community heart of the township.
Caulfield Station Structure Plan, Caulfield
The Caufield Station Precinct is a Major Activity Centre which incorporates significant education and innovation infrastructure, generally focused along the Dandenong Road corridor with prominent features including the Caufield Racecourse, Caulfield Station and the Monash University Campus. Echelon has been appointed along with a great team to prepare a Structure Plan for the Caufield Station precinct.
The Structure Plan will need to understand the unique sub-precincts and their objectives and stitch these in with the objectives for the overall MAC. Echelon is leading the team of urban designers, transport planners, economists and affordable housing specialists to work closely with Glen Eira Council to prepare the Structure Plan and draft the planning framework to enable the vision for the Precinct to be implemented.
The Structure Plan will need to understand the unique sub-precincts and their objectives and stitch these in with the objectives for the overall MAC. Echelon is leading the team of urban designers, transport planners, economists and affordable housing specialists to work closely with Glen Eira Council to prepare the Structure Plan and draft the planning framework to enable the vision for the Precinct to be implemented.
Rockbank North Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework, City of Melton
Echelon Planning and UrbanFold have been engaged by Melton City Council to work collaboratively with Council and landowners to prepare the Rockbank North Major Town Centre Urban Design Framework. The Major Activity Centre is within the Rockbank North PSP area which has been under development for close to ten years and is now home to residents within the suburb who will have a keen interest in the planning for their Major Town Centre.
The PSP sets out that the Town Centre will accommodate significant retail, along with a mix of other uses including commercial, civic, community, entertainment, employment, residential and recreation, which will service the needs of the growing community in Aintree and future communities to the north and west of the PSP area.
The Urban Design Framework will set out a clear vision for the Rockbank North Major Town Centre (MTC) and guide its use and development over time. It will deliver planning and urban design policies and principles that will guide landowners/developers in preparing plans and enable Council to assess planning permit applications within a clear framework.
The PSP sets out that the Town Centre will accommodate significant retail, along with a mix of other uses including commercial, civic, community, entertainment, employment, residential and recreation, which will service the needs of the growing community in Aintree and future communities to the north and west of the PSP area.
The Urban Design Framework will set out a clear vision for the Rockbank North Major Town Centre (MTC) and guide its use and development over time. It will deliver planning and urban design policies and principles that will guide landowners/developers in preparing plans and enable Council to assess planning permit applications within a clear framework.
Melton Town Centre Revitilisation Plan, City of Melton
The Melton High Street Town Centre Structure Plan was prepared by Melton City Council in 2007.
Since then, the role of the town centre has evolved significantly. This is due to a range of factors including the development of new retail centres in the surrounding established and growth areas of Melton, as well as the changing role of retail more broadly.
Echelon Planning along with UrbanFold and a team of technical consultants have been engaged by Melton City Council to prepare the Melton Town Centre Revitilisation Plan to respond to these changes.
The Revitalisation Plan will set a strategy with a range of interventions to boost the economic performance and place destination role of the Town Centre. This will address matters such as the improvements to High Street, existing and preferred land use, community facilities and the public domain improvements, access and movement networks, and preferred built form outcomes.
The Revitilisation Plan is not just a regular Structure Plan - it is a Structure Plan that will be focused on the place and built projects. The plan will deliver a clear blueprint for tangible change for the Town Centre and seek to address some of the challenges facing the area more broadly.
Since then, the role of the town centre has evolved significantly. This is due to a range of factors including the development of new retail centres in the surrounding established and growth areas of Melton, as well as the changing role of retail more broadly.
Echelon Planning along with UrbanFold and a team of technical consultants have been engaged by Melton City Council to prepare the Melton Town Centre Revitilisation Plan to respond to these changes.
The Revitalisation Plan will set a strategy with a range of interventions to boost the economic performance and place destination role of the Town Centre. This will address matters such as the improvements to High Street, existing and preferred land use, community facilities and the public domain improvements, access and movement networks, and preferred built form outcomes.
The Revitilisation Plan is not just a regular Structure Plan - it is a Structure Plan that will be focused on the place and built projects. The plan will deliver a clear blueprint for tangible change for the Town Centre and seek to address some of the challenges facing the area more broadly.
Small Lot Housing Code Review
Echelon in conjunction with DKO Architecture and Checkpoint Building Surveyors were engaged by the VPA to undertake a review and subsequent update of the Small Lot Housing Code (SLHC).
Plan Melbourne identifies that densities will need to rise to over 20 dwellings per hectare over time. The SLHC is key to achieving this aim, enabling the efficient delivery of small lot housing in Urban Growth Zones throughout the state.
The SLHC is explicitly geared towards facilitating a relatively standard suite of small lot products on well-established small lot typologies, however since the inception of the Code in 2011, small lot development typologies are changing.
The review considered the above changes, and engaged with multiple stakeholders to review and update the code to ensure small lot housing continues to efficiently deliver high quality, small lot housing.
Plan Melbourne identifies that densities will need to rise to over 20 dwellings per hectare over time. The SLHC is key to achieving this aim, enabling the efficient delivery of small lot housing in Urban Growth Zones throughout the state.
The SLHC is explicitly geared towards facilitating a relatively standard suite of small lot products on well-established small lot typologies, however since the inception of the Code in 2011, small lot development typologies are changing.
The review considered the above changes, and engaged with multiple stakeholders to review and update the code to ensure small lot housing continues to efficiently deliver high quality, small lot housing.
Sorell Land Use Strategy, Tasmania
Echelon Planning undertook research and analysis of the industrial, commercial and residential land supply within the Sorell municipality in Tasmania.
The study quantified the existing land supply and demand, and sought to identify and assess expansion options. The final Land Supply Strategy proposes a long term land use strategy refined through community and stakeholder consultation, to be used as a basis to justify rezonings to the Tasmania Planning Commission.
The study quantified the existing land supply and demand, and sought to identify and assess expansion options. The final Land Supply Strategy proposes a long term land use strategy refined through community and stakeholder consultation, to be used as a basis to justify rezonings to the Tasmania Planning Commission.
Longwarry Structure Plan, Baw Baw Shire
Echelon Planning along with Blair Warman Economics, Transport and Traffic Solutions, and Taylor Miller have been engaged by Baw Baw Shire Council to prepare the Longwarry Structure Plan. The project will result in the preparation of a Structure Plan for Longwarry that will provide a long-term land use and development planning framework and direction for the township.
The project will investigate the quantity of land required for growth identified in the demographic and economic analysis and provide recommendations for any necessary rezoning of land. Specific considerations for the expansion of Longwarry include the capability of land and existing infrastructure to accommodate growth, with particular attention paid to drainage, servicing and flooding considerations.
A draft Structure Plan was released for community feedback in early 2022.
The project will investigate the quantity of land required for growth identified in the demographic and economic analysis and provide recommendations for any necessary rezoning of land. Specific considerations for the expansion of Longwarry include the capability of land and existing infrastructure to accommodate growth, with particular attention paid to drainage, servicing and flooding considerations.
A draft Structure Plan was released for community feedback in early 2022.
Simpson & Timboon Placement Strategy, Corangamite Shire
The coastal settlements along the Great Ocean Road route are generally in locations of high environmental and landscape sensitivity and vulnerability and as such have limited growth potential.
Echelon Planning was commissioned by Corangamite Shire Council to prepare the Positioning Timboon and Simpson project (including Simpson Structure Plan) which identified the role that the hinterland towns can play in servicing coastal towns, how to provide key worker housing, and how the towns can contribute to the Great Ocean Road visitor economy in their own right.
The Positioning Timboon and Simpson Strategy has been adopted by Council. Echelon Planning in conjunction with Corangamite Shire Council are currently working to prepare a planning scheme amendment to implement the recommendations of the Strategy.
Echelon Planning was commissioned by Corangamite Shire Council to prepare the Positioning Timboon and Simpson project (including Simpson Structure Plan) which identified the role that the hinterland towns can play in servicing coastal towns, how to provide key worker housing, and how the towns can contribute to the Great Ocean Road visitor economy in their own right.
The Positioning Timboon and Simpson Strategy has been adopted by Council. Echelon Planning in conjunction with Corangamite Shire Council are currently working to prepare a planning scheme amendment to implement the recommendations of the Strategy.
Small Vacant Green Wedge Lots Study, Nillumbik Shire
Echelon lead a consultant team that included Geografia, Abzeco, EWS Environmental and Redefining Agriculture to develop a GIS model to inform the community and stakeholders about the likely suitability of small rural vacant lots in Nillumbik’s Green Wedges for the construction of dwellings. The issue of when it is or isn’t appropriate to construct a dwelling on a small rural lot in the municipality has been a vexed one for many decades.
The modelling covers policy considerations ranging from bushfire risk, mapped native vegetation, effluent disposal through to the agricultural suitability of each individual small lot. As reiterated throughout the model and workshop process, while the project was constructed to reflect existing policy, it sought to inform stakeholders and the community as early as is possible about the suitability of a lot to accommodate a dwelling.
It is not intended to be utilised as a decision making tool that replaces a planning application and the resultant Council assessment.
The modelling covers policy considerations ranging from bushfire risk, mapped native vegetation, effluent disposal through to the agricultural suitability of each individual small lot. As reiterated throughout the model and workshop process, while the project was constructed to reflect existing policy, it sought to inform stakeholders and the community as early as is possible about the suitability of a lot to accommodate a dwelling.
It is not intended to be utilised as a decision making tool that replaces a planning application and the resultant Council assessment.
Alternative Housing Models, Byron Shire & City of Moreland
Echelon has been involved in various Alternative Housing Model Projects.
Byron Shire is experiencing serious housing challenges across their townships and engaged Echelon Planning and Urban Xchange to work through how the Council can meet these challenges in delivering affordable and stable housing across the Shire. The first task included undertaking a research project into a range of housing models which could deliver a range of housing options including live -work models, affordable housing, long term accommodation and deliberative development options. The research paper outlined how these models work and how they may be applied across the Shire.
The second part of the project included testing of the feasibility of the models on Council owned sites which Echelon undertook in partnership with Urban Xchange.
Echelon was also commissioned by Moreland Council to prepare a paper which defined the various types of deliberative development models which exist in Australia and overseas and identify characteristics of the models, including:
- Who is delivering the model/s;
- How the model impacts on housing affordability and design quality when compared against standard development models;
- What sort of home-seeker is interested in such models;
- The extent to which home-seeker can influence the development model;
- The potential benefits and risks of the models.
The Paper includes various examples of deliberative development in Australia and overseas which indicates both the common factors in deliberative development projects as well as the key variables. It also outlines the potential opportunities for Council to support the delivery of the deliberative development models.
Byron Shire is experiencing serious housing challenges across their townships and engaged Echelon Planning and Urban Xchange to work through how the Council can meet these challenges in delivering affordable and stable housing across the Shire. The first task included undertaking a research project into a range of housing models which could deliver a range of housing options including live -work models, affordable housing, long term accommodation and deliberative development options. The research paper outlined how these models work and how they may be applied across the Shire.
The second part of the project included testing of the feasibility of the models on Council owned sites which Echelon undertook in partnership with Urban Xchange.
Echelon was also commissioned by Moreland Council to prepare a paper which defined the various types of deliberative development models which exist in Australia and overseas and identify characteristics of the models, including:
- Who is delivering the model/s;
- How the model impacts on housing affordability and design quality when compared against standard development models;
- What sort of home-seeker is interested in such models;
- The extent to which home-seeker can influence the development model;
- The potential benefits and risks of the models.
The Paper includes various examples of deliberative development in Australia and overseas which indicates both the common factors in deliberative development projects as well as the key variables. It also outlines the potential opportunities for Council to support the delivery of the deliberative development models.
Measurement and Benchmarking Study, Victoria-Wide
Echelon in conjunction with PJM Economics undertook a study to measure liveability across a range of suburbs and development sites within Victoria for the VPA.
The study assessed case studies in inner, middle, outer and regional Victoria against a hybrid methodology utilising existing policy and researched benchmarks. The case studies were selectively chosen to gain a understanding of how a range of areas from Victorian era suburbs through to current greenfield developments are performing in delivering liveability to residents. The data required for assessment involved an extensive desktop investigation to access, document and present clear and consistent data.
The results and findings are to assist with the creation of future policy benchmarks/standards for measuring liveability in Victoria.
The study assessed case studies in inner, middle, outer and regional Victoria against a hybrid methodology utilising existing policy and researched benchmarks. The case studies were selectively chosen to gain a understanding of how a range of areas from Victorian era suburbs through to current greenfield developments are performing in delivering liveability to residents. The data required for assessment involved an extensive desktop investigation to access, document and present clear and consistent data.
The results and findings are to assist with the creation of future policy benchmarks/standards for measuring liveability in Victoria.
Development Approvals & Facilitation
Planning Scheme Amendment, Wantirna South
Echelon is working with Mirvac and the project team to plan a major infill site in Wantirna South. Echelon assisted the landowner, Boral, in forming a strategy for the future planning scheme amendment and are now working with Mirvac to develop the Planning Scheme Amendment to enable the rehabilitation of the former quarry land and its conversion to a new residential community including parks, community facilities, recreation spaces, a retail hub and a range of housing typologies.
Importantly, the Planning Scheme Amendment will enable half of the land to be used for the Dandenong Valley Regional Parklands.
Importantly, the Planning Scheme Amendment will enable half of the land to be used for the Dandenong Valley Regional Parklands.
Haven Residential Development,
Altona North
Echelon Planning assisted Stockland from the due diligence phase, through the CDP process and to lodge a planning permit application for a medium density residential development on former industrial land within the Altona North Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) area – a major urban renewal precinct in Melbourne’s inner west.
The proposal provides for a diversity of housing within a site ear marked to transition from industrial use to medium density residential. The subject site will be one of the first sites to be developed within the precinct.
The proposal accounts for 277 dwellings of the future 3,000 dwellings which will be supported by a local town centre and a commercial area on Blackshaws Road as well as new community and recreation infrastructure. Stockland's proposal aligns with the key elements of the CDP and will implement the vision for quality homes with generous open space.
The proposal provides for a diversity of housing within a site ear marked to transition from industrial use to medium density residential. The subject site will be one of the first sites to be developed within the precinct.
The proposal accounts for 277 dwellings of the future 3,000 dwellings which will be supported by a local town centre and a commercial area on Blackshaws Road as well as new community and recreation infrastructure. Stockland's proposal aligns with the key elements of the CDP and will implement the vision for quality homes with generous open space.
Botanical Residential Subdivision,
Mickleham
Echelon has been working with Satterley on their property withthe Lindum Vale PSP, preparing masterplans and permit applications.
The permit for Precinct 1, which includes 388 lots and a large conservation reserve, has been received and Echelon is about to commence preparation of the Precinct 2 permit documentation.
Precinct 2 covers the remaining land owned by Satterley and includes an additional 1100 lots, a linear park network and the future local town centre. As part of this project Echelon has an active role in negotiating the Infrastructure Contributions Plan works in kind agreement between Satterley and Hume City Council.
The permit for Precinct 1, which includes 388 lots and a large conservation reserve, has been received and Echelon is about to commence preparation of the Precinct 2 permit documentation.
Precinct 2 covers the remaining land owned by Satterley and includes an additional 1100 lots, a linear park network and the future local town centre. As part of this project Echelon has an active role in negotiating the Infrastructure Contributions Plan works in kind agreement between Satterley and Hume City Council.
Olivine Residential Subdivision,
Donnybrook
Echelon Planning has been working with Mirvac and the project team since 2012 through the PSP process and the preparation of a masterplan and subdivision applications for the Olivine project in the Donnybrook PSP. Precinct 1 of the project provides for some 500 houses, a premier local park, active open space, conservation reserve and a non-government school. Echelon has worked collaboratively with Whittlesea Council to prepare and lodge the first application as part of the Ghost Permit process, with a permit issued once the PSP was gazetted.
A permit for Precinct 2 has been recently lodged with Council for an additional 490 lots and local parks. The Precinct 2 area will ultimately include a Local Town Centre, Community Activity Centre and medium density dwellings. Planning for Precincts 3 and 4 is underway.
Echelon continues to work with Mirvac and the project team to plan the Olivine Estate which will ultimately provide for close to 5000 lots, 2 town centres and 2 schools, community facility and public open space.
A permit for Precinct 2 has been recently lodged with Council for an additional 490 lots and local parks. The Precinct 2 area will ultimately include a Local Town Centre, Community Activity Centre and medium density dwellings. Planning for Precincts 3 and 4 is underway.
Echelon continues to work with Mirvac and the project team to plan the Olivine Estate which will ultimately provide for close to 5000 lots, 2 town centres and 2 schools, community facility and public open space.
Miami Hotel,
West Melbourne
Echelon is actively assisting the Miami Hotel with the redevelopment of their hotel site in West Melbourne. Assistance has include making submissions on the Hotel’s behalf to Council’s West Melbourne Structure Plan including at the C309 Panel Hearing to seek more appropriate land use and development controls for the site.
Echelon has also prepared and managed a planning application for part of the site to allow the demolition of disused building and the construction of 15 serviced apartments, which was subsequently issued in 2018. Strategic planning advice has also been given on a number of occasions to assist with future planning and development uplift at the site.
Echelon has also prepared and managed a planning application for part of the site to allow the demolition of disused building and the construction of 15 serviced apartments, which was subsequently issued in 2018. Strategic planning advice has also been given on a number of occasions to assist with future planning and development uplift at the site.
Application Assistance,
Various Schools
Echelon has extensive recent and ongoing experience in assisting independent schools and education providers to contruct new schools and expand existing education centres. We are well-aquainted with the complexities, time-pressures and processes required to prepare comprehensive planning applications and gain necessary approvals through a variety of Councils in inner-city and outer-metropolitan Melbourne locations.
Recent and ongoing school projects include:
- Catholic Education Melbourne’s new Harpley School (City of Wyndham): Echelon prepared and managed a planning permit application for a new P-6 school and is currently providing post-approval assistance.
- Simonds Catholic School (City of Melbourne): Echelon is currently managing a master plan process for the redevelopment of part of the school, which includes the demolition and replacement of buildings to facilitate a significant redevelopment and increase to student numbers.
- St Marys Catholic College (City of Stonnington): Echelon is currently assisting with a master planning process to help redevelop this existing P-6 school.
- Olivine’s Grammar School in Donnybrook (City of Whittlesea): Echelon prepared and managed a planning permit application for a new P-12 school and continues to assist with post-approval planning services.
- Hume Grammar School in Mickleham (City of Hume): Echelon prepared and managed a Ministerial Planning Scheme Amendment to revive expired controls for this P-12 school and has subsequently prepared a series of planning applications to help expand facilities and student numbers.
- Woodleigh School (Mornington and Frankston Councils): Echelon has provided strategic planning advice for the various campuses for this independent K-12 school and has prepared and lodged planning permit application for new facilities and sustainable development upgrades.
Recent and ongoing school projects include:
- Catholic Education Melbourne’s new Harpley School (City of Wyndham): Echelon prepared and managed a planning permit application for a new P-6 school and is currently providing post-approval assistance.
- Simonds Catholic School (City of Melbourne): Echelon is currently managing a master plan process for the redevelopment of part of the school, which includes the demolition and replacement of buildings to facilitate a significant redevelopment and increase to student numbers.
- St Marys Catholic College (City of Stonnington): Echelon is currently assisting with a master planning process to help redevelop this existing P-6 school.
- Olivine’s Grammar School in Donnybrook (City of Whittlesea): Echelon prepared and managed a planning permit application for a new P-12 school and continues to assist with post-approval planning services.
- Hume Grammar School in Mickleham (City of Hume): Echelon prepared and managed a Ministerial Planning Scheme Amendment to revive expired controls for this P-12 school and has subsequently prepared a series of planning applications to help expand facilities and student numbers.
- Woodleigh School (Mornington and Frankston Councils): Echelon has provided strategic planning advice for the various campuses for this independent K-12 school and has prepared and lodged planning permit application for new facilities and sustainable development upgrades.
Stephenson Street, Cremorne
Echelon Planning is currently assisting Tincove to obtain planning approval of a truly mixed-use development in Cremorne. The proposal contributes to the character of Cremorne by maintaining small grain lot sizing, industrial materiality and diverse street interfaces that have contributed to the character of the area for over 100 years.
Echelon worked closely with the architects, Partners Hill, and Council to address matters early in the planning process and put forward a scheme which provides excellent amenity to both users of the buildings and the broader neighbourhood.
The proposal is envisaged as a template of how small urban sites can be developed for employment and dwelling purposes. Over 50% of the floorspace dedicated to employment generation and a diversity of commercial tenancy sizes are proposed.
Echelon worked closely with the architects, Partners Hill, and Council to address matters early in the planning process and put forward a scheme which provides excellent amenity to both users of the buildings and the broader neighbourhood.
The proposal is envisaged as a template of how small urban sites can be developed for employment and dwelling purposes. Over 50% of the floorspace dedicated to employment generation and a diversity of commercial tenancy sizes are proposed.
Victoria Street Collective, Brunswick West
Echelon assisted with obtaining the planning permit for a deliberative development project in Brunswick West being facilitated by Property Collectives. The project proposes 10 high environmental performance homes with a large communal garden on a site which adjoins the Westwyk development. The proposal received unanimous Councillor support and no VCAT process. It is a 'baugruppen' development project which has brought together eight groups of owner-occupiers as a citizen-led housing development to deliver homes with a focus on environmental sustainability, community and connection to nature.
This model represents an alternative way to deliver housing which aligns future residents wants and needs with the housing product and allows for a sharing of facilities to foster a community connection. Echelon has been an advocate for the deliberative development model, having been involved with a number of research projects on the topic it has been exciting to work on a project with Property Collectives who put the theory into practice.
This model represents an alternative way to deliver housing which aligns future residents wants and needs with the housing product and allows for a sharing of facilities to foster a community connection. Echelon has been an advocate for the deliberative development model, having been involved with a number of research projects on the topic it has been exciting to work on a project with Property Collectives who put the theory into practice.
Planning Evidence & Submissions
Moreland Industrial Land Strategy, City of Moreland
Echelon made submissions to the Panel hearing Amendment C158 to implement the Moreland Industrial Land Strategy.
Both submissions focused on the Weston Street precinct and how to set up the planning control framework to facilitate mixed use outcomes which could see development of both employment and residential uses.
The submissions looked at the proposed categorization of the sites and whether this fit with the changing context of the area, access and logistics arrangements, highest and best use of the land and provided possible changes to the planning framework in the amendment to enable a more productive mixed use development on each site.
Both submissions focused on the Weston Street precinct and how to set up the planning control framework to facilitate mixed use outcomes which could see development of both employment and residential uses.
The submissions looked at the proposed categorization of the sites and whether this fit with the changing context of the area, access and logistics arrangements, highest and best use of the land and provided possible changes to the planning framework in the amendment to enable a more productive mixed use development on each site.
Lot Subdivision, Vegetation Removal & Easement Relocation,
Kangaroo Flat
Echelon was instructed by Harwood Andrews Lawyers who act for K. F. Projects Pty Ltd to consider the merits of the Planning Permit application to subdivide 316-318 High Street into 34 residential lots, together with removing the vegetation and relocating an existing easement on the property.
Rockbank Precinct Structure Plan, Rockbank North
Echelon acted for the landowners of the Woodlea estate in Rockbank North with regards to infrastructure delivery and contributions within the proposed Rockbank DCP.
A key issue covered in the submission related to the timing, funding and practicality of a pedestrian footbridge over the Western Freeway and how this could impact on development of the Woodlea Estate on the northern side of the Freeway.
A key issue covered in the submission related to the timing, funding and practicality of a pedestrian footbridge over the Western Freeway and how this could impact on development of the Woodlea Estate on the northern side of the Freeway.
Kororoit Precinct Structure Plan, Kororoit Precinct
Mark Woodland was instructed by Norton Rose Fulbright Lawyers, who acted for ID Taylors Road Pty Ltd who are the owners and developers of land holdings within the Kororoit Precinct Structure Plan area, to provide expert evidence in relation to open space requirements and housing density matters.
Advisory Committee Submission, City of Moreland
Echelon made submission to the 'Residential Zone' Advisory Committee on behalf of the City of Moreland in response to the Amendment VC110 gazetted on 27th March 2017, to evaluate the potential implications of the reformed residential zones on the achievement of the current housing policy framework set out in the Moreland Planning Scheme.
The report prepared by Echelon addresses the following matters:
- Assessment of the development outcomes arising from the gazettal of new residential zones in April 2015 (Amendment C153).
- Assessment of potential development issues arising from the gazettal of reformed residential zones in March 2017 (Amendment VC110).
- Assess housing capacity implications of zoning scenarios (Amendment C153 (as adopted) vs C153 (Gazetted) and VC110).
The report prepared by Echelon addresses the following matters:
- Assessment of the development outcomes arising from the gazettal of new residential zones in April 2015 (Amendment C153).
- Assessment of potential development issues arising from the gazettal of reformed residential zones in March 2017 (Amendment VC110).
- Assess housing capacity implications of zoning scenarios (Amendment C153 (as adopted) vs C153 (Gazetted) and VC110).
Expert Evidence at VCAT,
Creek Court, Ballan
Provision of expert evidence at VCAT to review four proposed dual occupancy planning applications at 4, 5, 7 & 8 Creek Court, Ballan and accompanying plans and to comment on the appropriateness of the proposals and compliance with the policy framework and provisions of the Moorabool Planning Scheme.