Section 5 - Airport Land Use Plan - Melbourne Airport

5.10 Pre-Existing InterestsIn developing this Master Plan, all interests existing atthe time the airport lease was created were considered,including easements, licences, leases and sub-leases.There are no conflicts or inconsistencies existing betweenthese interests and any proposals in the Master Plan.Melbourne Airport will continue to ensure that any airportdevelopment contemplated will not interfere with therights granted under any pre-existing interest.Figure 1.3 shows the existing aerodrome and the locationof all interests that existed as of 2 July 1997 and whichstill remain.5.11 Development Approval ProcessIf a use or development is proposed on Commonwealthland within Melbourne Airport, a four-step approvalprocess must be followed:• The proponent must obtain from Melbourne Airporta Planning and Design Approval in accordance withthe provisions of this Master Plan and the ActivityCentre Zone.• If required, MDP approval from the Minister must beobtained under the provisions of the Airports Act.• Building Activity Consent must be obtained fromMelbourne Airport under the provisions of the Airports(Building Control) Regulations 1996.• A Building Permit must be obtained from the AirportBuilding Controller (ABC) under the provisions of theAirports (Building Control) Regulations 1996. TheABC is advised by the Airport Environment Officer(AEO). Both the ABC and AEO are independentofficers employed by the Commonwealth Government.Melbourne Airport has a set of Planning and DesignGuidelines for on-airport developments that must beconsidered and addressed to obtain Planning and DesignApproval. The Planning and Design Guidelines apply tomost new developments on airport land, and requirecompliance with the Master Plan. The guidelines requireproponents to consider matters such as building heights,acoustic treatments, safety and security, use of nonreflectivematerials, illumination levels, landscaping,signage and environment. The potential impacts ofon-airport commercial and industrial developmentson neighbouring properties must also be considered,including issues such as privacy, noise levels andbuilding setbacks.Melbourne Airport also has a Development Manualthat must be considered and addressed as part of theBuilding Activity Consent process.DRAFTFor any major airport development or sensitive development,as defined in the Airports Act, an MDP must be prepared,placed on public exhibition and submitted to the Ministerfor approval, prior to obtaining Building Activity Consent.Part 5, Division 4 of the Airports Act sets out theMDP requirements.Planning and Design approval and MDP approval(if required) are prerequisites for obtaining BuildingActivity Consent. A Building Permit cannot be obtaineduntil Building Activity Consent has been granted.70