To provide for housing at higher densities. To encourage development that responds to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character of the area. To facilitate the use, development and redevelopment of land in accordance with the objectives specified in a schedule to this zone. Response It is considered that the proposed office use is consistent with the purpose of the Mixed Use Zone. The Mixed Use Zone aims for a varied range of uses from residential to commercial and industrial. The proposal to re-adapt an existing building that has connections to the former heritage woollen mills is also consistent with an objective of the West Fyans Street Precinct Structure Plan provide for the reuse and adaptation of existing buildings including heritage buildings”. “to Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 26) (DDO26) West Fyans Street Precinct – Structure Plan Area The objectives of the DDO26 are: To encourage high quality, innovative and contemporary design that is contextually relevant and responds to the unique historical and landscape setting of the area. To encourage building forms, finishes and colours that make a positive contribution to the public realm. To ensure that the height and massing of new development is sympathetic and responsive to the topography of the land To ensure that development adjacent to the Barwon River corridor and open space provides an appropriate interface. To maximise development opportunities through the consolidation of smaller lots. To ensure that subdivision design maximises and enhances the development potential of land. To promote public safety in the public and private realm. To ensure new built form is sensitive to existing heritage sites and areas of high environmental and landscape value. To promote best practise Environmental Sustainable Design including but not limited to energy and water including stormwater quality and reuse initiatives. Promote development which creates a high level of amenity to residents, workers and visitors. To ensure that buildings are designed to allow for adaptive reuse to meet the long term vision for each precinct. Response There are aspects of the proposed development that are consistent with the policy of the DDO26. The existing building has a former association with the former Woollen Mills buildings to the west and the proposal will provide a re-adaptation to an existing building located close to the heritage woollen mills buildings. The retention of the existing scale of the building will not impact on the heritage significance of the nearby heritage buildings.
To provide for housing at higher densities. To encourage development that responds to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character of the area. To facilitate the use, development and redevelopment of land in accordance with the objectives specified in a schedule to this zone. Response It is considered that the proposed office use is consistent with the purpose of the Mixed Use Zone. The Mixed Use Zone aims for a varied range of uses from residential to commercial and industrial. The proposal to re-adapt an existing building that has connections to the former heritage woollen mills is also consistent with an objective of the West Fyans Street Precinct Structure Plan “to provide for the reuse and adaptation of existing buildings including heritage buildings”. Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 26) (DDO26) – West Fyans Street Precinct Structure Plan Area The objectives of the DDO26 are: To encourage high quality, innovative and contemporary design that is contextually relevant and responds to the unique historical and landscape setting of the area. To encourage building forms, finishes and colours that make a positive contribution to the public realm. To ensure that the height and massing of new development is sympathetic and responsive to the topography of the land To ensure that development adjacent to the Barwon River corridor and open space provides an appropriate interface. To maximise development opportunities through the consolidation of smaller lots. To ensure that subdivision design maximises and enhances the development potential of land. To promote public safety in the public and private realm. To ensure new built form is sensitive to existing heritage sites and areas of high environmental and landscape value. To promote best practise Environmental Sustainable Design including but not limited to energy and water including stormwater quality and reuse initiatives. Promote development which creates a high level of amenity to residents, workers and visitors. To ensure that buildings are designed to allow for adaptive reuse to meet the long term vision for each precinct. Response There are aspects of the proposed development that are consistent with the policy of the DDO26. The existing building has a former association with the former Woollen Mills buildings to the west and the proposal will provide a re-adaptation to an existing building located close to the heritage woollen mills buildings. The retention of the existing scale of the building will not impact on the heritage significance of the nearby heritage buildings.