Applying for a Planning Permit under the Flood Provisions (VIC)
Victorian Government
This practice note has been prepared in conjunction with Melbourne Water as a guide for councils, referral authorities and applicants.
This practice note provides guidance about making an application for a planning permit where flooding is a consideration and explains how an application will be assessed.
This practice note is one of two practice notes on planning for flooding.
The other is Planning Practice Note 12: Applying the Flood Provisions in Planning Schemes – A guide for councils which provides guidance about applying the flood provisions in planning schemes including the preparation of policy, identifying land affected by flooding, preparing a local floodplain development plan and the application and operation of the flood provisions.
Contents:
Abbreviations
What Are The Flood Provisions?
SPPF And LPPF
Flood Zone And Overlays
The Urban Floodway Zone
The Floodway Overlay
The Land Subject To Inundation Overlay
The Special Building Overlay
Decision Guidelines
What Activities Require A Permit In Flood-Affected Areas?
Land Use
Buildings And Works
What Is A 100-Year ARI Flood?
Earthworks
Subdivision
Making An Application For A Planning Permit
Local Floodplain Development Plan
Preparing A Flood Risk Report
How Will A Planning Permit Application Be Assessed?
Referral Of Applications
Figure 1: Process Diagram – Assessing A Planning Permit Application
Making A Decision
Permit Conditions
General Guidelines For Development
Flood Risk Report
Flood Risk Report Site Plan
Guidelines For Development
Building Floor Levels
Floor Levels For Residential Buildings
Commercial And Industrial Buildings
Flood-Proofing
Residential Buildings
Commercial And Industrial Buildings
Freeboard
Estimation Techniques
