Report to the Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee

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Report to the Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee Agenda item 6.3 

Whiteman Street / Port Junction Tram Platform Stop 

Planning Permit Application TP-2014-1041 

1 September 2015 

Presenters: Karen Snyders, Planning Coordinator 

Purpose and background 

1. The purpose of this report is to: 

1.1. Advise the Future Melbourne Committee of a Planning Application, TP-2014-1041 for the components 

of the proposed works that require a planning permit being road works under the Land Subject to 

Flood Inundation Overlay, to display advertising signs in a Public Use Zone (PUZ4 – Transport), and 

to remove native vegetation under Clause 52.17 of the Melbourne Planning Scheme. 

1.2. Seek approval for management to approve the works associated with the construction of a central 

island platform at Tram Stop 125 in Whiteman Street for Route 96 and 109 tram services and to 

approve a separate adjacent platform on a third track for the Colonial Tram Car Restaurant. 

2. This report was requested by Cr Leppert. The matter was originally considered at the Future Melbourne 

Committee meeting held on 7 July 2015 where it was resolved; 

2.1. That the Future Melbourne Committee defers this item to the August Future Melbourne Committee 

meeting in order to canvass alternative design options which are to be presented at Councillor Forum 

prior to that meeting. 

3. Alternative design options have been presented at Councillor Forum and the plans accompanying the 

planning application have since been amended. The proposal still includes the construction of a third track 

turnout from Clarendon Street and the removal of the existing tram stop safety zones in Clarendon Street, 

located either side of Normanby Road, which service Routes 12, 96 and 109. The proposal now includes the 

creation of a wider reserve to incorporate additional tree planting by the removal of 25 car parking spaces on 

Whiteman Street. The overall works will still necessitate the removal of 19 Eucalyptus camaldelensis (River 

Red Gum trees) and a further four trees are impacted by the works in the Normanby Road Reserve. (see 

Concept Plans - Attachment 3). 

4. The widening of the reserve on Whiteman Street will also result in the loss of the existing footpath. Cyclists 

and pedestrians travelling along the Whiteman Street shared path will be re-directed to cross the tram 

reserve at the west end of the new tram platform to connect to the existing shared path located on the south 

side of Normanby Road. 

Key issues 

5. The construction date is yet to be scheduled and is subject to the Council issuing a Planning Permit for the 

works. Yarra Trams is responsible for all community consultation related to the proposed works. One 

objection to the planning application has been received. 

6. Traffic capacity will be maintained in Clarendon Street, Whiteman Street and Normanby Road. The existing 

stock of on-street parking in Whiteman Street will be removed under this application and footpaths redirected 

within the widened road reserve. The proposed tram works will not adversely impact on the existing off-road 

shared pedestrian / bike paths on Normanby Road. Improvements to the existing pedestrian / bike crossings 

of the tram reserve are included in the scope of works for this tram project. 

7. The key issues for consideration of the planning application are addressed by conditions of permit requiring 

a landscape plan, offsets from the removal of native vegetation, a reduction of the number of advertising 

signs and conditions required by Melbourne Water. The design has been reviewed by officers from 

Engineering Services and Urban Landscapes (Tree Planting and Urban Design) and is supported. 

Recommendation from management 

8. That the Future Melbourne Committee: 

8.1. Resolves to issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit, subject to the conditions listed in the 

attached delegate report (see Attachment 4). 

8.2. Notes that, if a planning permit is issued, the Manager Engineering Services will approve, under 

delegation, the proposed tram works that relate to Council’s road management responsibilities. 

Attachments: 

1 Supporting Attachment 

2 Travel Time Impact Assessment 

3 Concept Plans of Tram Works 

4 Delegated Planning Officer Report 

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Supporting Attachment 

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Attachment 1 

Agenda item 6.3 

Future Melbourne Committee 


Legal 

1. The exemptions under Clause 52.17 of the Melbourne Planning Scheme for the removal of native 

vegetation does not apply so the removal requires a planning permit. 

Finance 

2. There is no cost to Council associated with the construction of the tram platform project. 

3. The project results in a change of on-street parking spaces and subsequently change in parking meter 

revenue. 

4. Tree Planning has recommended a condition of planning permit requiring a bank guarantee to be provide 

to the Council. The guarantee is to be of an equivalent environmental and amenity value of all Council 

trees impacted by the works. 

Conflict of interest 

5. No member of Council staff, or other person engaged under a contract, involved in advising on or 

preparing this report has declared a direct or indirect interest in relation to the matter of the report. 

Stakeholder consultation 

6. Yarra Trams has undertaken significant public consultation in regards to the tram works project. 

7. Yarra Trams will also be responsible for undertaking all public consultation regarding the removal and 

replanting of vegetation required by the tram works. 

8. Notification of the planning application was given, as detailed the attached delegate report (see 

Attachment 4). 

Relation to Council policy 

9. The proposed construction of the tram platform stop is in line with Section 7 of Council’s Transport 

Strategy 2012 which states that “Tram operations in the City of Melbourne will be improved to offer a 

more frequent and reliable service. Tram stops will be better integrated into the public realm to improve 

access, safety and amenity, with 90 per cent of stops upgraded to ‘level access’ by 2016”. 

10. Relevant planning policies are discussed in the delegate report (see Attachment 4). 

Environmental sustainability 

11. A condition of permit can require the loss of native vegetation to be offset. The proposal as a whole is 

considered to have a net community benefit. 

1.

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Attachment 2 

Attachment 2 

Agenda item 6.3 

Future Melbourne Committee 


Port Junction Tram Works 

Summary of Net Travel Time Savings for Tram Passengers 

Increased Walking Time 

(associated with passengers currently boarding / alighting at the tram safety zone stops 

which are being removed from Clarendon Street, either side of Normanby Road) 

Route 12: 

• Approximately 530 passengers per day currently board and alight Route 12 tram 

services (travelling along Clarendon Street) at the existing tram safety zone stops 

located either side of Normanby Road. 

• These passengers will be required to walk up to 225 metres further to access 

existing tram stops located at either City Road or outside the Exhibition Centre. 

• Assuming an average walking speed of 1.2 metres per second, this is equivalent to 

approximately 27.6 additional walking hours per day for these passengers. 

Route 96 and 109: 

• Approximately 760 passengers per day currently board and alight outbound Route 

96 and 109 tram services at the existing tram safety zone stop located in Clarendon 

Street immediately north of Normanby Road. 

• These passengers will be required to walk 70 metres further to access the new Port 

Junction tram platform located on the north side of Whiteman Street immediately 

west of Clarendon Street. 

• Assuming an average walking speed of 1.2 metres per second, this is equivalent to 

approximately 12.3 additional walking hours per day for these passengers. 

In summary, the additional walking time associated with all tram passengers currently 

boarding and alighting at the tram safety zones stops being removed from Clarendon Street, 

either side of Normanby Road, is estimated at approximately 40 additional walking hours 

per day. 

Reduced Travel Times for Tram Passengers 

(associated with passengers on trams not experience delays by stopping at the existing 

safety zones either side of Normanby Road. This also enables tram traffic signal priority to 

be implemented at this intersection) 

Route 12: 

• Approximately 7,300 passengers per day currently travel in both directions on 

Route 12 tram services along Clarendon Street through the intersection of Normanby 

Road / Whiteman Street. 

• Yarra Trams estimates that these passengers will be experience an average travel 

time improvement of 50 second per tram service. This is specifically related to 

eliminating the need for trams to stop to load and unload passengers at the existing 

tram safety zone stops either side of Normanby Road and the subsequent proposed 

implementation of tram traffic signal priority to reduce delays.

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• This is equivalent to an improvement of approximately 101 total travel time hours 

per day for these passengers. 

Route 96 and 109: 

• Approximately 10,600 passengers per day currently outbound on Route 96 and 109 

tram services which turn right from Clarendon Street towards the Port Junction tram 

stop and through the intersection of Normanby Road. 

• Yarra Trams estimates that these outbound passengers will be experience an 

average travel time improvement of 40 second per tram service. This is specifically 

related to eliminating the need for trams to stop to load and unload passengers at the 

existing tram safety zone stop located immediately north of Normanby Road and the 

subsequent proposed implementation of tram traffic signal priority to reduce delays. 

• This is equivalent to an improvement of approximately 118 total travel time hours 

per day for these passengers. 

In summary, the removal of the existing tram safety zone stops located on Clarendon 

Street either side of Normanby Road is estimated to improve overall passengers travel 

times by a total of approximately 219 hours per day. 

Net Travel Time Improvements 

• 1,290 tram passengers currently boarding or alighting tram services at the 

existing tram safety zone stops proposed to be removed will be required to walk up to 

225 metres further to access adjacent tram stop locations. This results in increased 

travel times for these passengers of approximately 40 additional walking hours 

per day. 

• 17,900 tram passengers travelling on tram services will receive travel time 

reductions as a result of the removal of the existing tram safety zone stops. This will 

result in travel time savings for these passengers of approximately 219 hours per 

day. 

• Subsequently, this tram project is estimated to result in an overall reduction of 179 

travel time hours per day for all tram users.

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TPZ RADIUS (m) NAME COMMON NAME 

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DELEGATED PLANNING APPLICATION REPORT 

Application number: 

Applicant: 

Address: 

Proposal: 

TP-2014-1041 

Ben Droscher and Jacobs Group (Australia) 

Pty Ltd 

Normanby Road Reserve, 17-79 Normanby 

Road, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, Clarendon 

Street, Whiteman Street and the St Kilda 

and Port Melbourne Light Rail Reserve. 

Removal of native vegetation, roadworks 

and construction and display of internally 

illuminated promotion and business 

identification signs 

Date of application: 21 November 2014 

Responsible officer: 

Liam Riordan 

1 SUBJECT SITE AND SURROUNDS 

The location of the proposed works is the Normanby Road Reserve, the light rail 

reservation on Whiteman Street and the road reserve on Clarendon Street. 

Normandy Road Reserve is Crown Land managed by the City of Melbourne reserved 

for the purpose of public recreation. Clarendon Street is a declared highway. The rail 

reservation is used for the Route 96 (to St Kilda), Route 109 (to Port Melbourne) and 

for the Colonial Tram Car Restaurant. 

To the north, across Normanby Road is the rear of the Melbourne Convention and 

Exhibition Centre. To the south are multi-storey residential apartment buildings on 

Whiteman Street. To the east of the site is the Crown Entertainment Complex. 

Locality Plan with project area marked 

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Site Photos (Looking west from Whiteman Street) 

Site Photo (looking east from Normanby Road Share Path) 

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2 BACKGROUND AND HISTORY 

2.1 Background 

The following background is relevant: 

 

 

 

 

On 9 May 2006, Council adopted a Policy for Advertising on Tram and Bus 

Shelters 

Yarra Trams consulted with the City of Melbourne in 2013 in the planning and 

design of various tram work upgrades throughout the municipality. 

On 1 May 2015, the application for a planning permit was formally amended to 

apply for the removal of native vegetation. 

Yarra Trams and the City of Melbourne have continuously consulted with each 

other on this project. 

2.2 Amendments in the assessment process 

The application was amended on the 12 August 2015 after a decision on the 

application was deferred at the Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting held on 

7 July 2015. The resolution made at the meeting was: 

 

That the Future Melbourne Committee defers this item to the August Future 

Melbourne Committee meeting in order to canvass alternative design options 

which are to be presented at Councillor Forum prior to that meeting. 

Yarra Trams and PTV have presented the range of design options at a Councillor 

Forum Meeting held in August. The permit applicant formally amended the plans 

under Section 50 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act) which now 

form the basis of this assessment. 

3 PROPOSAL 

The proposal as shown on the plans received 12 August 2015 seeks approval for the 

removal of native vegetation, road works and construction and display of internally 

illuminated business identification signs. The components of the total upgrade which 

require a planning permit are associated with the tram work upgrades. The works 

which require a planning permit is listed as follows: 

Tree Removal 

A total of 19 Eucalyptus camaldelensis (River Red Gum trees) are proposed to be 

removed and a further four trees impacted in the Normanby Road Reserve. Impacted 

trees are trees that are those which are impacted by more than 10% into the Tree 

Protection Zone. 

Road works 

The road works that require approval are confined to land on Clarendon Street and 

Whiteman Street this is impacted by the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) 

see map. 

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Map showing the extent of area impacted by the LSIO 

The road works proposed that require a planning permit include: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raising the existing track level and road surface regrading; 

Widening of the footpath on the north side of Whiteman Street by approximately 

4436mm; 

Removal of 25 on-street car spaces on Whiteman Street (due to the widening of 

the road and tram reserve); 

The widening of the road reserve will remove the existing footpath on the 

northern side of Whiteman Street. Cyclists and pedestrians using the northern 

Whiteman Street shared path will be re-directed to cross the tram reserve at the 

west end of the new tram platform. This crossing will be uncontrolled and 

pedestrians and cyclists crossing at this location will need to “give way” to trams. 

This crossing will connect to the existing shared path located on the south side of 

Normanby Road and will enable cyclists to connect to Spencer Street; 

Installation of new tracks in Clarendon Street. 

Installation of new kerbing to Clarendon Street. 

Advertising Signs 

The advertising signs proposed are: 

 

 

Four double-sided internally illuminated promotion signs on the central platform. 

The dimensions of the signs are 1.2 metres in width and 1.8 metres in height. 

One sign is proposed per shelter. The content of the signs is proposed to change 

from time to time and to be promotional in content. 

Four business identification signs on the platform for the Colonial Tramcar 

Restaurant. The signs are proposed to 1.2 metres in width and 1.9 metres in 

height. The signs are not proposed to be illuminated. 

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4 STATUTORY CONTROLS 

The following clauses in the Melbourne Planning Scheme require a planning permit 

for this proposal: 

Clause 

Public Use Zone (PUZ4 - 

Transport) 

Road Zone (RDZ1) 

Permit Trigger 

Pursuant to Clause 36.01-1 a permit is not required to use the land for 

the purpose of a tramway. A permit is not required to construct and 

carry out works for the use of the land for a tramway. 

Advertising sign requirements are at Clause 52.05. This zone, except 

for the PUZ4 (Transport), is in Category 4 unless a different 

requirement is specified in the schedule to this zone. 

For land within the PUZ4 (Transport), the category of advertising 

control which applies is the category which applies to the adjoining 

zone nearest to the land. If land is equidistant from two or more 

adjoining zones, the least restrictive category applies. 

Where the Road Zone is the nearest adjoining zone, a permit is 

required to display a sign. 

The land is equidistant between the Capital City Zone Schedule 3 and 

the Road Zone. The Capital City Zone is the least restrictive category. 

A planning permit is therefore required to construct and display 

internally illuminated promotion signs and business identification 

signs. 

Pursuant to Clause 36.4-1, a permit is not required to use the land for 

the purpose of a tramway. A permit is not required to construct and 

carry out works for the use of the land for a tramway. 

Capital City Zone (CCZ3) 

Design and Development 

Overlay Schedule 60 

Area 3 

Land Subject to 

Inundation Overlay 

Parking Overlay (PO1) 

A planning permit is not required for the proposed works. 

Pursuant to Clause 43.02-2, a permit is required to construct a 

building and to construct and carry out works. This does not apply 

when a schedule to this overlay specifically states that a permit is not 

required. 

Pursuant to Clause 62.02-2 a permit is not required to construct and 

carry out works for road works, unless specifically required by the 

planning scheme. 

There is no requirement for a planning permit for road works under 

Schedule 60 to this overlay. 

Pursuant to Clause 44.04-1 a permit is required to construct a 

building or to construct and carry out works including: road works. 

This overlay relates to the provision of car parking which is not 

proposed as part of this application. 

Advertising Signs Advertising sign requirements are at Clause 52.05. 

Native Vegetation 

Integrated Public 

Transport Planning 

A permit is required to remove, destroy or lop native vegetation, 

including dead native vegetation. This does not apply if the table to 

Clause 52.17-7 specifically states that a permit is not required. 

The removal of native vegetation does not meet the exemptions 

under Clause 52.17-7. Therefore a permit is required. 

Pursuant to Clause 52.36-1, an application to construct a building or 

to construct or carry out works for any alteration or development of 

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Uses, Buildings, Works, 

Subdivisions and 

Demolition not requiring a 

Planning Permit 

public transport infrastructure or stop requires a referral to Public 

Transport Victoria. 

.Pursuant to Clause 62.02-2 a permit is not required for building and 

works unless specifically required by the planning scheme for the 

following categories of development which includes: 

 

 

 

Road works 

Street and park furniture 

A disabled access ramp 

Pursuant to Clause 62.02-3, any requirement in this scheme relating 

to the construction or carrying out of works does not apply to the 

removal, destruction or lopping of trees and the removal of 

vegetation. 

This does not apply if a permit is specifically required to remove, 

destroy or lop trees or to remove vegetation. 

Pursuant to Clause 62.05, a permit is not required for the demolition 

or removal of a building or works unless a permit is specifically 

required for demolition or removal. 

5 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 

5.1 State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF) 

The relevant provisions of the SPPF are summarised as follows: 

 

 

 

Clause 12.01 Biodiversity. Provides objectives, strategies and refers to policy 

guidelines to protect biodiversity from the impact of land use and development. 

Clause 15.01 Urban Environment 

Clause 18 Transport 

5.2 Local Planning Policy Framework (LPPF) 

5.2.1 Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) 

The relevant provisions of the MSS are summarised as follows: 

• Clause 21.05 Environment and Landscape Values, included the strategies of: 

• Encourage the retention of native vegetation in the development of sites and 

enhance indigenous and remnant vegetation areas in the City including in 

parks and gardens and waterways. 

• Encourage the revegetation with predominantly indigenous vegetation. 

• Clause 21.06 Built Environment and Heritage 

• Clause 21.09 Transport 

• Clause 21.13-1 Southbank. Includes the strategies of: 

• Improve the public environment of Southbank by providing public spaces, 

improving pedestrian facilities and upgrading streetscapes. 

5.2.2 Local Policies 

The relevant local policies are summarised as follows: 

 

 

Clause 22.07 Advertising Signs 

Clause 22.17 Urban Design outside of the Capital City Zone 

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6 PARTICULAR PROVISIONS 

 

 

Clause 52.05, Advertising Signs 

Clause 52.36, Integrated Public Transport Planning 

7 GENERAL PROVISIONS 

The following general provisions apply to the application: 

 

Clause 62, Uses, Buildings, Works, Subdivisions and Demolition not requiring a 

Planning Permit 

Clause 65, Decision Guidelines, which includes the matters set out in Section 60 

of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. 

 

Clause 66, Referral and Notice Provisions 

8 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION 

8.1 Initial proposal 

It was determined that the proposal as it related to the removal of native vegetation 

may result in material detriment. Notice of the proposal was given by posting two 

notices on the site for a 14 day period, in accordance with Section 52 of the Planning 

and Environment Act 1987. 

Pursuant to Clause 44.04-4 an application under the Land Subject to Inundation 

Overlay is exempt from the notice requirements of Section 52(1)(a), (b) and (d), the 

decision requirements of Section 64(1), (2) and (3) and the review rights of Section 

82(1) of the Act. 

8.2 Amended proposal 

The amended proposal involves similar works compared to that of the original 

application and does not trigger primary consent under any of the affecting controls 

of the Melbourne Planning Scheme. Given that the amended proposal does not 

change the impact on native vegetation removal, it was determined that the amended 

application did not need to be readvertised. 

9 OBJECTIONS 

The initial proposal received one objection raising the following concerns 

(summarised): 

 

The loss of the trees would reduce birdlife, reduce shade cover and negatively 

impact upon the amenity of the area and reduce the wellbeing of residents. 

Numerous attempts have been made to contact the objector to discuss their 

concerns, but no response has been received. 

10 REFERRALS 

10.1 Internal 

The original and amended application was referred internally to the Engineering 

Services Group and Tree Planning (comments not received in relation to the 

amended application). Comments received are summarised as follows: 

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10.1.1 Engineering Services 

Initial application 

The application was referred to the Engineering Services Group who supported the 

proposal subject to conditions and notes of permit, should one issue. One issue that 

was noted was that: 

 

The proposed widening of the footpath on the north side of Whiteman Street will 

not require the removal of any of the existing parallel parking spaces on the north 

and south sides of the street; or alter the existing traffic lane capacity on 

Whiteman Street, i.e. providing one lane of traffic flow in each direction. The net 

effect of the proposed works will reduce the existing width of the footpath 

adjacent to the tram stop from 3.2 to 2.5 metres (as shown on drawing No. 

SB0485-ESR-DG-0614 P4). This is not supported. The existing footpath width 

should be retained by reducing the width of the north and south bound 

carriageways of Whiteman Street”. 

Amended application 

Engineering services provided comment on the amended application on 18 August 

2015 and noted the following in relation to the amended application: 

 

The amended application will result in a loss 25 on-street spaces. This represents 

6.0m long standard parking spaces, as we will need to relocate the existing 

tourist bus parking spaces. Engineering are supportive of this revised design 

solution. 

The majority of on-street car spaces being removed are either “4P-Ticket” or “All- 

Day Ticket” spaces and may accommodate visitors who could utilise surrounding 

off-street car parking garages. 

The proposal will also result in the loss of the northern section of the footpath for 

Whiteman Street. it is expected that cyclists and pedestrians travelling along the 

Whiteman Street shared path will be re-directed to cross the tram reserve at the 

west end of the new tram platform. This crossing will be uncontrolled and 

pedestrians and cyclists crossing at this location will need to “give way” to trams. 

This crossing will connect to the existing shared path located on the south side of 

Normanby Road and will enable cyclists to connect to Spencer Street. 

10.1.2 Tree Planning 

Tree Planning was supportive of the initial proposal, subject to conditions that have 

been incorporated into the recommended decision. 

10.2 External 

The application was referred externally to the Department of Environment, Land, 

Water and Planning (DELWP); Melbourne Water and Public Transport Victoria 

(PTV). 

10.2.1 DELWP 

A referral was required to the Secretary of DELWP as the tree removal is on Crown 

Land which is managed by the Responsible Authority. DELWP did not object to the 

proposal. 

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10.2.2 Melbourne Water 

Initial proposal 

Melbourne Water did not object to the proposal subject to a condition and note on the 

permit, should one issue. 

Amended proposal 

The applicant directly provided Melbourne Water with a set of the revised drawings 

under the amended application. Comments from Melbourne Water were received 17 

August 2015 and specify the following: 

The amended proposal to increase the green area will increase flood levels by 3mm, 

according to the revised report. Although 3mm does not appear to be a significant 

increase in flood level, in this situation where there is a shopfront with a floor at 

footpath level, the additional loss of flood storage by widening the green area by 

using a standard kerb height is not acceptable to Melbourne Water. These works are 

already likely to increase the 100 year flood level by approximately 15mm, and 

Melbourne Water only allows an increase of flood level of up to 25mm in cases 

where floors and buildings are not impacted. 

Melbourne Water has no objection to the widening of the pedestrian/green area 

subject to the conditions. 

10.2.3 PTV 

PTV did not object to the proposal. 

11 ASSESSMENT 

The application seeks approval for road works and construction and display of 

advertising signs and removal of native vegetation, 

11.1 Road works 

A permit is required for road works under the Land subject to Inundation Overlay 

(LSIO). Melbourne Water, as the relevant flood plain manager for the area did not 

object to the initial or amended proposal subject to conditions. The purpose of the 

LSIO is to manage development in flood prone areas, to protect water quality and 

minimise risks and damage from flood events. 

Given that Melbourne Water offered no objection subject to conditions; the proposal 

is considered to be consistent with the purpose and decision guidelines of the LSIO. 

The City of Melbourne’s Engineering Services Group recommended a number of 

conditions of permit for the initial plans proposed under this application. One of the 

conditions related to the potential reduction of the width of the footpaths to Whiteman 

Street which was not supported. The amended application involves a design which 

will result in a shared (bike and pedestrian) footpath being created in the new reserve 

to be widened and which is now supported by Engineering Services. 

As specified in Section 10.1.1 of this report the Engineering Services are generally 

supportive of the revised proposal including the removal of 25 on-street car parking 

to provide for an increased reserve with landscaping. Should a permit issue a 

condition will specify that the application must gain all necessary approvals from 

Engineering Services prior to the commencement of any works. 

As a matter of clarity, the area which is impacted by the LSIO is not clearly shown on 

the submitted plans for the proposal. It recommended that this be overlayed on the 

plans to clearly show the road works which require a planning approval. 

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11.2 Advertising Signs 

The application seeks approval to display up to eight signs on the proposed tram 

shelters used for promotional purposes and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. 

Policy under Clause 21.06-1 (Municipal Strategic Statement), seeks to ‘Ensure 

advertising signs avoid visual pollution and intrusive light spill and respect the 

architecture of their host buildings, the surrounding streetscape character and 

skyline.’ 

More specific objectives and policies for advertising signs are listed at Clause 22.07 

of the Melbourne Planning Scheme. Decision Guidelines for Advertising Signs are 

found at Clause 52.05. As a general rule, promotion signs are discouraged by policy. 

Signs are encouraged to be compatible and integrated with the structure they are 

located on and sympathetic to their surrounds. Views from all angles should be 

considered. The managing of signage to allow for reasonable identification and to 

avoid visual clutter is also a policy consideration for advertising signs. 

As a matter of consistency, Council in May 2006, resolved to adopt a policy for 

advertising on tram shelters. Although, this policy is neither an incorporated, 

reference nor policy document listed in the Melbourne Planning Scheme, it does 

provide some clarity and consistency on assessing advertising signs for trams 

shelters under the abovementioned Melbourne Planning Scheme controls. 

This policy discourages signs in parklands. In relation to super stops, one sign per 8 

metre long shelter is recommended or one per 4 metre shelter. Signage is 

encouraged not to exceed three signs per platform. The proposed shelters appear to 

be 6 metres long, with four signs proposed per platform. 

To allow no signage in this location would be unreasonable. This is because the 

signage on the northern platform is proposed to be used for the Colonial Tramcar 

Restaurant which requires signs for tourists and patrons to locate where to assemble 

for the tram restaurant. The proposed promotion signs to the central platform are to 

shelters which are spread out over a longer platform than the proposed northern 

platform. Given this spacing, the signs would not result in visual clutter. 

These signs are considered not to be detrimental to the public reserve. The signs 

would be integrated with the design of the shelters. The signs are a comfortable fit 

with the area and would not be detrimental to the appreciation and enjoyment of the 

Normanby Road Reserve. However, as a matter of consistency, three signs per 

platform have been generally supported by the City of Melbourne. It is considered 

that should a permit issue, a condition of permit can require the removal of at least 

one sign per platform. This would reduce the overall impact of the signs, and would 

be consistent with other approvals elsewhere in the municipality. 

A planning permit is not required for signage that provides information to public 

transport users. The number of signs for this purpose is not impacted by this 

recommendation, but the potential for such signage should be considered when 

assessing whether the number, size and location of promotion signs are acceptable. 

11.3 Removal of Native Vegetation 

The application seeks to remove 19 native trees with a further four impacted. The 

City of Melbourne’s Tree Planning team supported the proposal (subject to 

conditions) and DELWP did not object nor specifically require any offsets. 

A permit is required under Clause 52.17 of the Melbourne Planning Scheme to 

remove native vegetation which does not meet the exemption criteria specified under 

that provision. The relevant purposes of this provision (summarised) is to ensure no 

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These amended plans must be to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority 

and when approved shall be the endorsed plans of this permit. 

2. The development as shown on the endorsed plans must not be altered or 

modified unless with the prior written consent of the Responsible Authority. 

Advertising signs 

3. The signs, including their structure and advertising material as shown on the 

endorsed plan, must at all times be maintained in good order and condition, to the 

satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. 

4. The signs must not be animated or contain any flashing light. 

5. This permit, in relation to the signs expires 15 years from the date of issue, at 

which time the signs and all supporting structures must be removed and the site 

made good to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. 

Melbourne Water 

6. The finished top of kerb height (and planted area) must be at least 50mm lower 

than the street/ground floor levels of the businesses along Whiteman Street. 

7. A roll over kerb and channel, or similar, must be used to minimise the finished top 

of kerb height (e.g. refer to Mornington Peninsula Council's standard drawing 

(MP101- 102) kerb and channel detail - MP101). 

8. The level of the pedestrian/green area must be graded down towards the road 

(away from the street/ground floor level of the businesses). 

Engineering Services 

9. Existing public street lighting must not be altered without first obtaining the written 

approval of the City of Melbourne - Engineering Services. 

10. Relocated kerb and channel in Whiteman Street must be constructed in sawn 

bluestone in accordance with plans and specifications first approved by the 

Responsible Authority - Engineering Services. 

11. All drainage works within the road reserve shall be in accordance with City of 

Melbourne's Drainage Specification to the satisfaction of the City of Melbourne – 

Engineering Services. 

12. Road and footpath must be constructed in accordance with plans and 

specifications first approved by the Responsible Authority - Engineering Services. 

13. All pedestrian ramps must be designed and constructed in accordance with AS 

1428:2009 Design for Access and Mobility and should be fitted with ground 

surface tactile indicators (TGI's). Details of the TGI's must be submitted to and 

approved by City of Melbourne - Engineering Services prior to their installation. 

Native Vegetation Offsets 

14. Prior to commencement of any removal of native vegetation, the applicant must 

provide a Native Vegetation Offset in accordance with the Permitted clearing of 

native vegetation – Biodiversity Assessment Guidelines and the Native vegetation 

gain scoring manual. 

Tree Planning 

15. Prior to commencement of works Tree Protection Management Plan (TPMP) to 

the satisfaction of the Urban Landscapes Branch is required to be submitted that 

outlines how all nearby council trees will be adequately protected during 

construction. The TPMP must be written by a qualified arborist and reference the 

Australian Standard for the protection of trees on development sites AS-4970. 

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16. A bank guarantee or bond to the equivalent combined environmental and amenity 

values of all council trees covered by the TPMP is to be held for the duration of 

construction activities. Should any tree be adversely impacted on, the City of 

Melbourne will be compensated for any loss of amenity, ecological services or 

amelioration works incurred. 

17. No council tree is to be pruned in any form and branches and roots will not be 

removed without the prior written consent of the Urban Landscapes branch. No 

council tree is to be pruned/root pruned in any form without the prior written 

consent of the Urban Landscapes branch. 

18. Prior to commencement of works, a landscape plan developed in consultation 

with the Urban Landscapes branch must be submitted to the satisfaction of the 

Responsible Authority. The agreed scheme must address the loss of canopy and 

green space from the Normanby Rail Reserve. Proposed tree locations and 

species in the public realm consistent with current City of Melbourne strategies. 

These landscape plans must be to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority 

and when approved shall form a part of the endorsed plans of this permit. 

19. The site must be landscaped six months of the completion of the development to 

the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and the areas concerned must be 

subsequently maintained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. 

Expiry of permit 

20. This permit will expire if one of the following circumstances applies: 

NOTES: 

a) The development is not started within two years of the date of this permit. 

b) The development is not completed within four years of the date of this 

permit. 

The Responsible Authority may extend the permit if a request is made in writing 

before the permit expires, or within six months afterwards. The Responsible 

Authority may extend the time for completion of the development if a request is 

made in writing within 12 months after the permit expires and the development 

started lawfully before the permit expired. 

If further information is required in relation to Melbourne Water's permit conditions 

shown above, please contact Melbourne Water on 9679 7517, quoting Melbourne 

Water's reference 240400. 

Yarra Trams is to undertake all necessary stakeholder engagement and 

communication, including general queries, regarding the removal of the trees. 

13 DECISION 

The application was called up to Future Melbourne Committee meeting 07 July 2015 

where the decision on the application was deferred. 

The amended application was presented Future Melbourne Committee meeting for 

01 September 2015. 

The signature and date below confirms that the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and 

Councillors affirmed this recommendation as the Council’s decision. 

Signature: 

Date affirmed: 

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Liam Riordan 

Planning Officer 

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