Draft Local Planning Policy (LPP) 3.9 – Subdivision and Development Fronting Historic Lanes within the Byford Old Quarter

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Consultation has concluded and a decision has been made.

Outcome

At its March meeting, Council resolved to proceed with LPP3.9: Subdivision and Development Fronting Historic Laneways within the Byford Old Quarter, without modification. You can view the policy under the documents section of this webpage. 

To view the Council decision, visit the Shire's Agenda and Minutes page and view the March Council Meeting Minutes.

Background

The Shire is seeking your comments on the Draft Local Planning Policy (LPP) 3.9 – Subdivision and Development Fronting Historic Lanes in the Byford Old Quarter

This Policy applies to subdivision of lots that front historic lanes through the Byford Old Quarter. 

The traditional lanes were designated as ‘rights-of-way’, which was a method of vesting under-width roads under the Transfer of Land Act 1893. The laneways however were all dedicated as public roads in November 2015.

The purpose of the policy is to: 

  • Outline the requirements for the subdivision of lots that front historic lanes within the Byford Old Quarter area
  • Ensure the laneways are upgraded to an acceptable standard 
  • Facilitate the upgrading of the laneways to provide a safe, legible and accessible outcomes for dwellings fronting the laneways
  • Ensure the upgrading of the laneway contributes to a good quality public realm, in keeping with the existing character of the area 
  • Provide a sufficient level of public and private amenity as part of subdivision and development taking place. 

Making a submission

The public comment period has now closed.

Outcome

At its March meeting, Council resolved to proceed with LPP3.9: Subdivision and Development Fronting Historic Laneways within the Byford Old Quarter, without modification. You can view the policy under the documents section of this webpage. 

To view the Council decision, visit the Shire's Agenda and Minutes page and view the March Council Meeting Minutes.

Background

The Shire is seeking your comments on the Draft Local Planning Policy (LPP) 3.9 – Subdivision and Development Fronting Historic Lanes in the Byford Old Quarter

This Policy applies to subdivision of lots that front historic lanes through the Byford Old Quarter. 

The traditional lanes were designated as ‘rights-of-way’, which was a method of vesting under-width roads under the Transfer of Land Act 1893. The laneways however were all dedicated as public roads in November 2015.

The purpose of the policy is to: 

  • Outline the requirements for the subdivision of lots that front historic lanes within the Byford Old Quarter area
  • Ensure the laneways are upgraded to an acceptable standard 
  • Facilitate the upgrading of the laneways to provide a safe, legible and accessible outcomes for dwellings fronting the laneways
  • Ensure the upgrading of the laneway contributes to a good quality public realm, in keeping with the existing character of the area 
  • Provide a sufficient level of public and private amenity as part of subdivision and development taking place. 

Making a submission

The public comment period has now closed.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Send us your comments by 5pm, Thursday 13 January 2022.

    Please note that only submissions with verifiable names and addresses can be accepted.

    The reference number for this draft Local Planning Policy 3.9 is: SJ2301

    Consultation has concluded and a decision has been made.

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