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A5Design and deliver incentives that encourage high ESD standards

Progress

  • Not started
  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Completed
On time

Variations to discretionary planning controls continue to be considered where developments demonstrate an exemplar level of ESD in their application. This is best demonstrated by applicants achieving a total BESS project score of 70% or greater.

Description

In the past 12 months Council approved an application for an all-electric, net-zero, mixed-use residential building with co-housing in Cheltenham. The development will deliver apartments with an average 7.5 Star NatHERS home energy rating and provides rooftop solar, electric vehicle charging, a bike repair station and shared electric scooters and electric vehicles for co-housing residents.

In Moorabbin, Council approved another exemplar ESD mixed-use residential development that will deliver apartments with an average 7.5 Star NatHERS home energy rating. The development features a communal rooftop garden with food production for residents, and will achieve improved urban cooling through the installation of a green wall.

Drawing on case studies from other municipalities and in collaboration with all relevant teams (parking, local laws, compliance, finance etc), Council will collate industry insights on incentives that aim to deliver tangible and measurable ESD benefits.

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  • Priority (high, medium, low)

    High

Summary and contacts

Timeline

01/07/2022 → 01/07/2025

Department

Contact persons

  • Fiona Murphy
    Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD) Specialist
    Planning & Place
  • Amy Lin
    Team Leader Statutory Planning
    Planning & Place
Information updated 01/24/2025