Planning Report for Plot 138 Alfrieda St, Albans VIC 3021

Planning report
Abstract
The subject land to be reviewed is located at a plot number 138 Alfrieda St, Albans VIC 3021.
This application seeks to replace the existing bungalow house residential building with a double
storey three unit development at the same plot of land also there will be removal and clearing of
all vegetation on site in order to give room for construction of the proposed structures.
The following report clearly outlines the proposal`s planning requirements in compliance with
clause 55 of the Brimbank planning scheme that have been met, as well as relevant state and
local planning policies.
Position of the site
The site is located at plot138 Alfrieda St. The land is at a residential area adjacent to a round-
about enjoining different streets. The site currently has an abandoned bungalow residential
building with overgrown vegetation around the structure. The structure is surrounded by an old
wooden fence which is broken at the edges. The site is close to a public road which probably
will require control of traffic during the construction phase. This is attributed to movement and
turning of long vehicles and trucks that will be supplying construction materials to the site.
Consequently, there is enough space beside the main road, in front and adjacent to the site which
may be used as a parking ground for the workers at the site.
The site is located within the neighbourhood residential zone, subject to Schedule 2.
The neighbouring plots of land contain residential structures which are occupied.

Surroundings
i. Front
The front of the site has a public road adjoining a round-about which links to other six streets.
This provides a convenient access to the site which is majorly important for construction vehicles
supplying materials to the site.
ii. Left
The left side of the site has Public Street that joins to the front street. There is also an empty
space adjacent to the fence at this point.
There is a power supply pole close to the land that may be an obstruction to construction vehicles
and tall machines like cranes and trucks.
iii. Right
The land to the right of this site is named plot 136 Alfrieda St. and contains a double storey
residential building made of brick veneer. The land is separated from the site by a weak wooden
fence. The entrance to this residence faces a similar direction with the site entrance. No
windows or openings of this building face the site.
There are a series of vegetation around this area, including trees and shrubs.
iv. Rear
The land to the rear of this site is named plot 38 Alfrieda St. It contains a single floor residential
building with a surrounding of middle height trees and short vegetation.
v. General
The surrounding residences will have to be issued with protection notice to be made aware of the
proposed construction and possible ways in which they might be affected. This includes the
residences to the right and to the rear of the site.
Proposal
It would be prudent to provide warning signs at the street for motorists to be aware of ongoing
constructions and turning trucks. This would help in avoiding possible accidents that may be
caused by unnoticeable construction materials and workers at the site.
For the purpose of security, it is important to cordon off the site during the construction. This is
to prevent unauthorised people from accessing the site unsupervised, which may lead to them
being injured or obstructing the process of construction.

The boundaries should also be well marked using clearly visible pegs at the corners to guide the
workers not to extend into neighbouring lands. This is important so as to avoid wrangles and
court cases which may delay the project.
Planning History
Previous planning reports of this land have been presented during the construction of the current
building only. No other planning history is available for this land.
Design Response
The proposed residential building is steady with alternate residences in the encompassing and
will make a decent topographic setting inferable from the way that it is at the edge of the road.
The development will likewise secure the greenery around the living arrangement.
The development of a twofold story working at this site is helpful as it may go about as a
wonderful milestone, inferable from the way that it is at a street crossing.
Basing on Clause 55 of the Brimbank planning standards, this planning report meets the
following requirements;
55.02 NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE
55.02-1 Neighbourhood character objectives
To ensure that the design respects the existing neighbourhood character or contributes to a
preferred neighbourhood character.
To ensure that development responds to the features of the site and the surrounding area.
Standard Design response
Standard B1 The design satisfies standard B1 and respects
the neighbourhood characters. The design will
impact positively to the surrounding by
removing the abandoned structure and giving a
facelift to the area by constructing a decent
building.

The design is also consistent with the other
residences in the area.
55.02-2 Residential policy objectives
To ensure that residential development is provided in accordance with any policy for housing in
the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the
Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies..
To support medium densities in areas where development can take advantage of public transport
and community infrastructure and services
Standard Design response
Standard B2 The renewal of the structure in this land
satisfies standard B2 and contributes to the
diversity of housing within the environ it is
located.
The land also offers accessible residential
qualities as it is located at an easily accessible
point and is also characterized by a close
proximity to the bus station as per clause 21.06
of the Brimbank planning scheme
According to clause 22.03 of Brimbank
planning scheme, the site satisfies the safety
design policy as Front fences are low and
permeable to maintain surveillance. Visibility
splays are incorporated along vehicle entry
points into the site, to maintain vehicle
sightlines and reduce the likelihood of
pedestrians being struck by vehicles exiting the
subject site.
55.02-3 Dwelling diversity objective
The objective to this clause does not relate to the proposal.
55.02-4 Infrastructure objectives
To ensure development is provided with appropriate utility services and infrastructure.