Building in an area affected by a Erosion Management Overlay
Building in an area affected by a Erosion Management Overlay
Building in an area affected by a Erosion Management Overlay
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<strong>Build<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>area</strong> <strong>affected</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>an</strong><strong>Erosion</strong> M<strong>an</strong>agement <strong>Overlay</strong> (EMO)There are parts the D<strong>an</strong>denongs, <strong>an</strong>d other <strong>area</strong>s of the Shire with steeply slop<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>an</strong>d, that are prone tol<strong>an</strong>dslip. These <strong>area</strong>s are covered <strong>by</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Erosion</strong> M<strong>an</strong>agement <strong>Overlay</strong> (EMO), with the ma<strong>in</strong> objectivebe<strong>in</strong>g to ensure <strong>an</strong>y new development c<strong>an</strong> be safely sited <strong>an</strong>d designed to m<strong>in</strong>imise the future risk ofl<strong>an</strong>dslip.If your l<strong>an</strong>d is covered <strong>by</strong> this <strong>Overlay</strong>, it is highly likely that you will need a pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g permit before youconstruct <strong>an</strong>y new build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>an</strong>d carry out <strong>an</strong>y works, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g remov<strong>in</strong>g trees <strong>an</strong>d vegetation. It isimport<strong>an</strong>t that you contact the Pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g Department on 1300 368 333 to get some free pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g advice.Recent ch<strong>an</strong>ges have been made to the <strong>Overlay</strong>’s requirements to ensure that residents are aware thatthey will need to obta<strong>in</strong> their own technical advice about the safe sit<strong>in</strong>g of build<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>an</strong>d works such asdriveways <strong>an</strong>d other excavations. There is now a two staged approach to assess<strong>in</strong>g the impact of apermit application on <strong>an</strong> <strong>area</strong> with l<strong>an</strong>dslip potential. The first stage is the preparation of a prelim<strong>in</strong>aryassessment of the site <strong>an</strong>d the proposal <strong>by</strong> a Geotechnical consult<strong>an</strong>t (this report must be submitted withyour pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g permit application). The consult<strong>an</strong>t may then f<strong>in</strong>d that the slope of the l<strong>an</strong>d <strong>an</strong>d the risk ofl<strong>an</strong>dslip <strong>in</strong> the <strong>area</strong> me<strong>an</strong>s that a second stage of more detailed geotechnical assessment, known as aL<strong>an</strong>dslip Risk Assessment, is required to be provided with your permit application.Please also remember that you may need other approvals such as a build<strong>in</strong>g permit, road open<strong>in</strong>g permitif you need a new crossover onto your property or approval for a septic system. More <strong>in</strong>formation isprovided <strong>in</strong> our ‘Other Approvals’ Pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g Advice Note.PLANNING TIPS & HANDY HINTSThe possibility of l<strong>an</strong>dslip me<strong>an</strong>s that parts or large sections of properties may be unsuitable fordevelopment.Before you either purchase a property <strong>affected</strong> <strong>by</strong> l<strong>an</strong>dslip, or lodge a pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g permit application on asite <strong>affected</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>an</strong> EMO, please contact Pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g Services to arr<strong>an</strong>ge a meet<strong>in</strong>g with one of ourPl<strong>an</strong>ners to help you better underst<strong>an</strong>d l<strong>an</strong>dslip issues.All pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g permit applications must be accomp<strong>an</strong>ied <strong>by</strong> a report from a qualified geotechnicalconsult<strong>an</strong>t that assesses how the proposed development m<strong>an</strong>ages the potential l<strong>an</strong>dslip risk. You c<strong>an</strong>contact either the Association of Consult<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>eers Australia on 1800 800 528 or atwww.acea.com.au or the Australi<strong>an</strong> Geomech<strong>an</strong>ics Society on (02) 9144 7519 or atwww.australi<strong>an</strong>geomech<strong>an</strong>ics.org to f<strong>in</strong>d a suitably qualified consult<strong>an</strong>t to assist you.Ensure your Geotechnical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer completes our ‘Geotechnical Declaration <strong>an</strong>d Verification’ form<strong>an</strong>d provides a copy with their report when your application is lodged at Council. This form is availablefrom our website at www.yarrar<strong>an</strong>ges.vic.gov.au or telephone 1300 368 333.Use a designer that has experience <strong>in</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>area</strong>s <strong>affected</strong> <strong>by</strong> l<strong>an</strong>dslip as it is a complex issuethat requires skill to m<strong>an</strong>age properly when design<strong>in</strong>g a house or new build<strong>in</strong>g. Ensure your build<strong>in</strong>gdesigner <strong>an</strong>d geotechnical eng<strong>in</strong>eer have reviewed a copy of our Information Fact Sheet for HillsideDevelopment Practices available from our website at www.yarrar<strong>an</strong>ges.vic.gov.au or telephone 1300368 333.
Make sure you have all the <strong>in</strong>formation we require to assess your application. Giv<strong>in</strong>g us everyth<strong>in</strong>g weneed up front will save time <strong>in</strong> process<strong>in</strong>g your application. To f<strong>in</strong>d out what <strong>in</strong>formation you need youc<strong>an</strong> obta<strong>in</strong> a copy of the <strong>Erosion</strong> M<strong>an</strong>agement <strong>Overlay</strong> <strong>in</strong> the Yarra R<strong>an</strong>ges Pl<strong>an</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g Scheme fromour website at www.yarrar<strong>an</strong>ges.vic.gov.au or telephone 1300 368 333.We ask you to please be patient. Our Pl<strong>an</strong>ners are busy try<strong>in</strong>g to process applications as quickly aspossible but have between 30 - 50 applications to consider at <strong>an</strong>y one time. If you phone to talk to yourPl<strong>an</strong>ner, or call <strong>in</strong> unexpectedly at the counter, sometimes we will need to take a message but we will getback to you with<strong>in</strong> 24 hours. If you c<strong>an</strong>’t contact them <strong>an</strong>d it’s urgent their Team Leader will often be ableto assist. Just call 9294 6222 <strong>an</strong>d we will try to help you.
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