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B A Y S I D E C I T Y C O U N C I L

N E I G H B O U R H O O D C H A R A C T E R R E V I E W

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P R E C I N C T B R O C H U R E

A Brochure has been published for each Character Precinct identified in the Neighbourhood Character Review.

A summary of the contents of the Brochures follows:

Description is a summary of the elements of the Precinct that make it different or distinctive.

Valued Characteristics is a dot point list of key elements of the existing neighbourhood character, covering aspects such as vegetation density and type, era and style of development, setbacks, front fence style and notable public domain treatments such as street trees and kerb materials.

Preferred Future Character is a statement describing the desired appearance of the Precinct in the future. It is followed by a list of the key components in achieving that preferred future. These are reflected in the Precinct Guidelines.

Issues / Threats to the achievement of the preferred neighbourhood character are also listed.

Precinct Guidelines

The Precinct Guidelines are presented as a table of Objectives, Design Responses and ‘Avoid’ statements for each listed Character Element. The columns of the table are explained below:

Character Elements include relevant aspects of the neighbourhood character such as vegetation, siting, height and form and front boundary treatment.

Objectives state the intention and desired outcome for that character element.

Design Responses are the preferred method to satisfy the relevant character element objective(s). Other methods of achieving the relevant objective may be demonstrated to the Council’s satisfaction.

Avoid statements specify inappropriate design responses.

Illustrations demonstrate the Design Response or Avoid statements.

H O W TO U S E T H E C H A R A C T E R P R E C I N C T B RO C H U R E S

The Bayside Neighbourhood Character Review builds on several studies completed with community input in recent years for Bayside, including Amendment C2 to the Bayside Planning Scheme. The Review documents and defines the particular characteristics of each residential area of the City that make it distinctive and valued by the local community.

The aim of the Review is to develop guidelines and controls to ensure residential development respects and enhances the neighbourhood character of the area.

The neighbourhood character of Bayside ranges from compact Victorian era dwellings, to highly visible coastal buildings, to bush lots where buildings are subservient to the landscape. The Review describes the distinctive characteristics and the future preferred character of each part of the City, using words and pictures.

The guidelines and policy are to be used in formulating and assessing development proposals where a planning approval or variation (report and consent) to siting under the Building Regulations is required. The Review recommends planning controls

where these are considered a necessary adjunct to the guidelines and policy.

The Review defines a total of 27 character precincts within the City. These areas were defined mainly on the basis of the relationship of the buildings to the streetscape and the broader landscape, and consistent era and style of development.

The Precincts are shown on the map overleaf, and include only the residentially zoned land within each. Properties within Heritage Overlays are also excluded from the Character precincts, as separate policy applies to these areas.

The Character Precinct brochures provide guidelines for the design of new dwellings (including medium density housing), and dwelling extensions where a planning or building permit is required, to ensure that proposals assist in achieving the preferred neighbourhood character for the area.

The Bayside Planning Scheme provides other Policy and Guidelines that must also be considered. Contact the Council’s Planning Department for further information.

Phone 9599 4444 for further information.

A B O U T T H E R E V I E W

D E S C R I P T I O N

The precinct consists of a narrow strip of properties along the coast, containing an eclectic mix of housing styles. Older dwellings in the area are being replaced by new contemporary dwellings that take advantage of the views across the Bay. Dwellings create a built form edge to the coast

and are large, usually two storey, and with a high site coverage. Materials such as glass and render, light coloured materials and large balconies reflect the coastal location and desire for views. Glimpses of vegetation are occasionally visible behind high, solid fences.

• Mix of Contemporary and Modernist double storey dwellings, with remnants of Edwardian and large Inter-War dwellings.

• Building materials are dominated by light coloured render, older houses use red brick, rough cast and rendered facades often with several materials within facades.

• Front setbacks are 6-7m, and side setbacks are generally 1m each side.

• Topography is gently sloping at the top of the dune.

• Predominantly 90s designer gardens including some palm trees.

• Medium to large sized street trees of native and exotic species, often in impressive avenues.

• Subdivision pattern follows the shoreline.

V A L U E D C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

The dwellings provide a visually interesting and attractive built form interface with the foreshore reserve. There is a clear distinction between the public and private domain and dwellings may overlook the foreshore, but do not dominate the pedestrian or cyclist space. The dwelling styles reflect the coastal setting through their design, details and finishes. The planting of indigenous and other typical coastal vegetation around the dwellings creates a linkage between the private space and the foreshore reserve.

The preferred character will be achieved by:

• Encouraging the planting of trees and gardens appropriate to the coastal location;

• Encouraging contemporary architecture that reflects the coastal setting;

• Ensuring new development is well articulated in plan form and elevation;

• Ensuring that development presents visually interesting elevations on all faces visible from the public domain;

• Ensuring the use of materials and finishes that complement the coastal setting, and

• Maintaining a clear distinction between the public and private domain.

Issues / Threats

• Loss of coastal vegetation.

• Heavy design detailing.

• Apparent appropriation of public foreshore area.

• Dominance of car parking facilities.

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B AY S I D E N E I G H B O U R H O O D C H A R A C T E R P R E C I N C T S

76 Royal Ave Sandringham P.O. Box 27 Sandringham VIC 3191

Enquiries: 9599 4444 Facsimile: 9598 4474

Email: enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au Website: www.bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council

Poilicy Reference: Neighbourhood Character Review Precinct Brochures Planisphere 30 March 2006

Bayside City Council has taken great care in producing the Neighbourhood Character Review maps, however in some cases the boundary for a precinct may be unclear and for this Council apologises. If you are unclear about which precinct your property is in or would like more information about Neighbourhood Character, please contact Council on 9599 4444.

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Residential Character Precinct

Areas not included in the study (i.e. commercial, industrial and open space areas, golf courses and heritage overlays)