Planning Application No: YR-2010/398

68-70 Station Street,   Coldstream, Construction of a 1.8 metre high (by approximately 148 metre long) Colorbond Fence,

YARRA RANGES SHIRE COUNCIL

MINUTES  

SUMMARY

The application seeks approval to construct a 1.8 metre high (by approximately 148 metre long) Colorbond Fence in a Green Wedge Zone (Schedule 4).

The application advises that the purpose of the fence is to contain livestock.

The application was advertised and 1 petition (with 7 signatures) was submitted to

Council objecting to the application.

It is recommended the application be refused, as the proposed 148 metre long Colorbond fence is both contrary to the objectives of Clause 21.06 (Built Form) and Clause 21.07 (Landscape) of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme (that seek to protect and preserve scenic rural landscapes in Green Wedge areas) and, has failed to demonstrate how Colorbond cladding better manages livestock on a rural property.

Resolved on the motion of Crs McRae and Dunn

That Council resolve to refuse Planning Application YR-2010/398 for Construct a 1.8 metre high (by approximately 148 metre long) Colorbond fence at 68-70 Station Street (Lot 23

LP8124), Coldstream, and issue a Notice of Refusal subject to the following grounds:

1.     The proposed 1.8 metre high by 148 metre long fence is contrary to the objectives of Clause 21.06 (Built Form) and Clause 21.07 (Landscape) of the Yarra Ranges Planning  Scheme,  that  seek  to protect and  preserve scenic  rural landscapes  in Green Wedge areas.

2.     The grant of a permit would result in a 1.8 metre high fence dissecting the property in an  uncharacteristic  form,  and  introduce  an  undesirable  precedent  of  residential fences in rural areas.

3.     The application failed to demonstrate how and why a 1.8 metre high by 148 metre long Colorbond fence is needed for agricultural uses to manage livestock.