FAQs
Why is the Shire preparing this Local planning Policy?
In recent times, there have been ad hoc laneway treatments, resulting in no trees and car parking bays, and with portions of laneways not being developed for a number of years resulting in uneven and varying road surfaces. Given these lanes become the frontage of new lots and homes built, they are a subdivision cost to be upgraded to a safe, legible and accessible manner.
What does the policy require of landowners at subdivision?
The Byford Townsite Detailed Area Plan outlines that where rear laneways adjoin the lot, at the time of the subdivision, the laneway shall be widened to a width of 10m. The widening is to be shared by both property owners on either side of the laneway.
At the time of subdivision, the laneway is to be widened, with a carparking bay, two street trees and a driveway crossover being constructed within the 2.5m ceded portion.
It is the responsibility of the subdivider to seal, with asphalt, the laneway for the area abutting the subdivided lot all the way to the nearest street.
When will the widening of the laneways occur?
This is done through a condition of subdivision or development to cede a 2.5m section of the land for the road widening. It is also the responsibility of the subdivider to seal, with asphalt, the laneway for the area abutting the subdivided lot all the way to the nearest street.
Who will meet this cost?
It will be a requirement that the Subdivider shall cede 2.5 meters of land at subdivision stage and develop the laneway at their own cost as per the requirements outline in this Policy.