Manningham Council is seeking comments from the community on the proposal to introduce a new Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) Policy into the Manningham Planning Scheme, known as Amendment GC42.
Manningham Council and Darebin City Council are the second group of metropolitan councils to introduce ESD Policy provisions in their planning schemes.
The introduction of an ESD Policy aims to increase sustainable outcomes for development and provide guidance in achieving environmentally sustainable development.
The policy will set out application requirements to ‘medium’ and ‘large’ planning applications and will ensure that developments achieve best practice in environmental sustainability, from the design stage through to construction and operation.
Amendment GC42 applies to all land within Manningham, except for Doncaster Hill, which has its own ESD provisions.
The amendment will be on public exhibition from Thursday 11 February until Tuesday 15 March 2016 and community members are invited to make a submission online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au or in writing to Manager Economic and Environmental Planning, Manningham City Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster, Victoria 3108
Manningham Mayor Cr Jennifer Yang said the policy will further support sustainable development in Manningham.
“The introduction of an Environmentally Sustainable Development Policy will address a gap in the local planning policy framework to ensure that environmental performance is considered in the assessment of development proposals.”
Information Session
Manningham residents and other interested parties are invited attend an information session on Thursday 3 March from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699, Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
For more information on Amendment GC42 and to make a submission, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au
