Yarra planning scheme and amendments
City of Yarra's planning schemes includes policies and provisions to control land use and development.
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Amendment C191 – Swan Street
The amendment was approved by the Minister for Planning and formed part of the Yarra Planning Scheme from 10 February 2022.
Approved
Amendment C220 – Johnston Street
Yarra City Council has prepared Planning Scheme Amendment C220 which affects land in and around Johnston Street (Collingwood and Abbotsford), including Sackville Street in Collingwood.The amendment introduces planning controls to implement the Johnston Street Local Area Plan (which was adopted by Council in 2015).
Approved
Amendment C223 – 81-95 Burnley Street and 26 Doonside Street, Richmond
The owners of Harry the Hirer at 81-95 Burnley Street and 26 Doonside Street, Richmond (Astrodome Hire Pty Ltd) have approached Yarra Council to amend the planning controls on their land.
Approved
Amendment C231 – Queens Parade
Amendment C231 introduced permanent built form controls for new development along Queens Parade, Fitzroy North, whilst protecting the existing heritage and amenity of Queens Parade.At adoption, Amendment C231yara was split into three parts and was considered as two separate amendments.
Approved
Amendment C238 - Development Contributions Plan
An amendment to ensure that developers make a fair contribution to our community.
Approved
Amendment C245 – Heritage overlay and zone fix up
Amendment to correct heritage overlay and zoning errors in the Yarra Planning Scheme.
Approved
Amendment C250 and extensions – Collingwood South interims
About the amendmentsThe Minister for Planning has approved a series of Amendments that introduced (C250) and extended (C284yara, C292yara, C315yara and C323yara) interim built form controls for Collingwood South (DDO23).The interim controls were first introduced into the Yarra Planning Scheme on the 22 November 2018 via Amendment C250.The latest amendment, C323yara, gazetted on 7 March 2024, extends the interim controls until 30 June 2025, while the permanent controls are being considered by the Minister for Planning.Are we seeking permanent controls?Draft Amendment C293yara proposes to introduce permanent built form controls and design requirements for the Collingwood South Precinct.
Approved
Amendment C269yara - rewrite of local policies
This amendment proposes to introduce new and revised local policies into the Yarra Planning Scheme.
Approved
Amendment C270yara and Extensions – Fitzroy Collingwood Stage 1 Interims
Amendment to introduce and extend interim planning controls in Fitzroy and Collingwood.
Current
Amendment C271 Fitzroy and Collingwood
Draft Amendment C271yara is currently on Exhibition.Council will exhibit the draft amendment from 18 November 2024 until 24 February 2025.OverviewThe City of Yarra is experiencing ongoing significant development activity, primarily in activity centres, and other areas of urban change, such as the municipality’s employment precincts.
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Amendment C273 Heidelberg Road
The Minister for Planning has referred the Amendment and submissions to the Yarra Activity Centre Standing Advisory Committe (SAC).Referral to the Standing Advisory CommitteeThe Minister for Planning has referred the Amendment C273yara, submissions and all documents related to the Amendment to the Yarra Activity Centre Standing Advisory Committee (the Committee).You can find more information on Yarra’s Advisory Committee Process and Amendments webpage or Planning Panel’s Victoria website and on the Yarra Standing Advisory Committee - Information Sheet.The Committee process includes a Directions Hearing and the Main Hearing.Anyone who made a written submission was invited by Planning Panels Victoria (PPV) to indicate whether they want to participate in the Committee process.
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Amendment C280yara 32-68 Mollison Street Abbotsford
The owners of 32-68 Mollison Street, Abbotsford (AH Meydan Pty Ltd) are proposing to build on a section of their property.
Approved
Amendment C288 and Extensions – Fitzroy Collingwood Stage 2 Interims
Amendment to introduce and extend interim planning controls (Stage 2) in Fitzroy and Collingwood.
Current
Amendment C291yara - Bridge Road and Victoria Street
Yarra City Council is proposing to introduce permanent built form and design requirements for Bridge Road, Richmond and Victoria Street, Richmond/Abbotsford and some of the surrounding area.These changes will help guide potential future development, ensure development is sensitive to heritage buildings and minimises impacts on sensitive residential interfaces such as backyards and public spaces like footpaths, parks and expanded street corners.The permanent built form and design requirements will be introduced through an amendment to the Yarra Planning Scheme known as Draft Amendment C291yara.
Approved
Amendment C293yara - Collingwood South Precinct
The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C293yara to the Yarra Planning Scheme.The Amendment came into operation when notice of its Approval was published in the Victorian Government Gazette on 11 July 2024.Approved DocumentsTo view the Approved Documents please visit Browse Amendments | Amendment C293yara.
Current
Amendment C309yara Elevating Environmentally Sustainable Development Standards
Yarra City Council is pursuing a joint Planning Scheme Amendment with 24 other Victorian Council to introduce new elevated environmentally sustainable development (ESD) standards in the planning scheme.
Current
Amendment C317yara - Cremorne Precinct Interim Planning Provision
Yarra City Council has prepared interim planning provisions for the Cremorne Enterprise Precinct for the Minister to approve.The proposed controls support new high-quality office and commercial developments but make sure they protect the amenity of the residential precincts within and adjoining Cremorne.
Current
Amendment C318yara Cremorne Precinct Permanent Planning Provisions
This Amendment introduces permanent planning provisions for the Cremorne Precinct.
Approved
Amendments C248, C249 and extensions - Bridge Road & Victoria Street Interims
The amendments were initially approved by the Minister for Planning and formed part of the Yarra Planning Scheme from 15 November 2018.
Approved
Amendments C286yara and C306yara - Public open space contributions
An amendment to increase the open space contributions from developments that subdivide land in Yarra.
Approved
C272yara and Extensions – Heidelberg Road Interims
Amendment to introduce and extend interim planning controls to Heidelberg Road.
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