About the amendments
The Minister for Planning has approved two amendments that introduced (C288yara) and extended (C313yara) interim built form controls for Fitzroy Collingwood Stage 2 (DDO38, DDO39 and DDO40).
The interim controls for Stage 2 were first introduced into the Yarra Planning Scheme on the 22 October 2021 via Amendment C288yara.
The latest amendment, C313yara, gazetted on 24 February 2023, extends the interim controls until Friday 21 April 2024, while permanent controls are being considered.
Are we seeking permanent controls?
Draft Amendment C271yara has been forwarded to the Minister for Planning seeking consent to place permanent DDOs for Fitzroy and Collingwood on formal public exhibition.
Stay tuned for more information and we will keep you posted on how to be involved.
Amendment C288yara
Under delegation from the Minister for Planning, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) decided to approve Amendment C288yara with changes. The Amendment came into effect on 22 October 2021.
The following interim Design and Development Overlays (DDOs) were approved:
- Interim Gazetted DDO38 - Alexandra Parade
- Interim Gazetted DDO39 - Victoria Parade
- Interim Gazetted DDO40 - Fitzroy West Mixed-Use Zone Precinct
You can find all approved amendment documentation on DELWP's website.
Key changes that were made to the requested amendment are:
- The approved interim DDOs include no mandatory controls – all built form requirements and overshadowing requirements are preferred:
- Additional conditions to assess proposals that intend to exceed preferred heights were not included in any of the interim DDOs;
- Changes from Council Resolutions relating to interim DDOs 38 and 39 (Alexandra and Victoria Parades) were not included:
- Interim DDOs were approved for 18 months instead of 2 years;
See the overview map of the approved interim DDOs:
Amendment C313yara
Amendment C313yara extended the interim planning controls for numerous DDO’s in Fitzroy and Collingwood including DDO38, DDO39 and DDO40 until 21 April 2024.
Amendment documentation can be found on the State Government’s Browse Amendments webpage.
What are Design and Development Overlays?
The Design and Development Overlay (DDO) is a planning control that is applied to land which requires a specific design treatment. The purpose of the overlay is to give direction to the specific design and built form requirements.
These includes but is not limited to:
- Street wall height
- Setbacks
- Overall building height
- Rear interface design
- Overshadowing
- Building design
- Transport access and design.
What stage is this amendment at?
The Minister for Planning (under delegation) exercised her powers under section 20(4) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to prepare, adopt and approve the latest amendment, Amendment C313yara.
Notice of approval was published in the Victoria Government Gazette on 23 February 2024 and the changes to the Planning Scheme have now come into effect.
Further information
For more information read the relevant documents here:
Design and Development Overlays (Gazetted Versions)
- Interim DDO38 - Alexandra Parade
- Interim DDO39 - Victoria Parade
- Interim DDO40 - Fitzroy West Mixed-Use Zone Precinct
Design and Development Overlays (Requested for Approval Versions):
- Interim requested DDO38 - Alexandra Parade
- Interim requested DDO39 - Victoria Parade
- Interim requested DDO40 - Fitzroy West Mixed-Use Zone Precinct
Built Form Frameworks
- Alexandra Parade – Built Form Framework
- Victoria Parade – Built Form Framework
- Fitzroy West – Built Form Framework
Heritage Built Form Reviews
Traffic Engineering Review
Council Reports