Nillumbik Shire Council • Yarrambat • Neighbourhood and Site Context Assessment

Yarrambat Yarrambat Site & Neighbourhood Context AssessmentSite & Neighbourhood Context Assessment December 2013

Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context AssessmentContents

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Yarrambat is located within the Shire of Nillumbik, 23 kilometres from Melbourne’s Central Business District (Figure 1). It has become one of Melbourne’s affluent north eastern suburbs, with large contemporary dwellings constructed on predominately 1ha to 2ha allotments within a picturesque semi-rural environment. The area has a population of approximately 1500 people.

The greater Yarrambat Area stretches from Kurrak Road to Bannons Lane along the main spine of Yan Yean Road.

The study area for the site and neighbourhood context assessment has two sections, including:

▪ The Township Core, which is the central ‘township’ section of the study area containing a general store, Anglican Church, CFA station, post office, sporting complex, café, community hall and a primary school.

▪ Outer Study Area, which includes the remainder of the study area outside the township core.

The study area is in close proximity to urban growth corridors (including South Morang, Mernda and Epping) located in the neighbouring City of Whittlesea where major employment areas with scope for substantial residential expansion exists. It is forecasted these neighbourhoods will grow by a further 44,000 dwellings by 2030.

The greater Yarrambat Area is located outside of the Urban Growth Boundary and is designated as part of the Shire of Nillumbik’s Green Wedge.

Nillumbik Shire Council has engaged hansen partnership to prepare a Site and Neighbourhood Character Assessment to assess key views to, from and within the study area as well as its relation to existing built form, vegetation and topography; identifying key opportunities to enhance the neighbourhood character.

The following diagrams associated with each section of the report illustrate key findings:

▪ Study area context: the precinct’s overall relationship to the broader regional context;

▪ Land use and built form analysis for the study area and the township core;

▪ Key views to, from and within the study area; and

▪ Improvement opportunities.

In general terms, the predominant urban form characteristics of the greater Yarrambat area, in relation to its landscape setting and low scale built form, are typical of the entire municipality. The significant topographical conditions and presence of well-established native canopy vegetation have an important role in the semi-rural, bush landscape character and the formation of the development setting within it.

It is important to identify the site and neighbourhood character by acknowledging the key views, as well as the relationship of the built form to the scenic and environmental qualities which exist within the study area. This will inform the future Structure Plan process with regards to how the future development should respond to its context.

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2 Policy Context 4

3 Planning Zones and Overlays 4

4 Built Form Character 6

5 Key Views To, From and Within the Study Area 10

6 Threats to the Neighbourhood Character 12

7 Improvement Opportunities 13

8 Conclusion 14

Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context AssessmentFigure 1 - Study Area Context

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Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context Assessment2 Policy Context

3 Planning Zones and Overlays

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Land Use Zones

Low Density Residential Zone:

The entire residential area included in the study area is located within Low Density Residential Zone. The purpose of the LDRZ is to provide for low-density residential development on lots which, in the absence of reticulated sewerage, can treat and retain all wastewater

The Low Density Residential zoned area is located outside the Urban Growth Boundary and is therefore part of the Green Wedge. Lot sizes vary from one to two hectares in this area, whereas the preferred lot size over much of the Shire of Nillumbik’s Green Wedge varies between 8 to 40 hectares.

Public Use Zone 1 & 2:

The Public Use Zone within the study area accommodates the Yarrambat Primary School to the east and a water storage facility to the west of Yan Yean Road.

Public Park and Recreation Zone:

The Public Park and Recreation Zone located within the township core accommodates the Yarrambat War Memorial Park. This site provides for a variety of recreational activities and clubs including football, netball and cricket.

The purpose of the PPRZ is to protect and conserve areas of significance and to provide for commercial uses where appropriate.

Rural Conservation Zone 3:

The Rural Conservation Zone is adjacent to the study area boundary to the south and east. The primary purpose of the zone is to ensure that land use and subdivision does not undermine the environmental, landscape and rural values of the land. The minimum subdivision area is defined to be 8 hectares within this area.

Road Zone Category 2:

Yan Yean Road which passes through the centre of the study area is located within a Road Zone Category 2. This zone identifies the significance of the road as a major access way to outer suburbs and Metropolitan Melbourne.

Zoning Plan

Overlay Plan

Overlays

Heritage Overlay (HO 219)

The Heritage Overlay is applied to St Michael’s Anglican Church at 469 – 475 Ironbark Road, Yarrambat.

The key objective of the HO is to ensure that development does not adversely affect the significance of heritage places. On this particular site, external paint and internal alteration controls apply.

• Provide for well-designed and well located public spaces, including open space for structured and unstructured activities that serve the needs of residents and visitors to the town.

• Coordinate traffic improvements and parking within ‘the township’.

• Address and identify public realm and capital improvement opportunities.

• Be developed with the community and stakeholders and adopted by Council.

The Yarrambat Local Structure Plan (1993) and Yarrambat Extension Area Structure Plan (1996), which are implemented through the DDO2, include an overview of the area’s challenges and opportunities as well as a planning and design framework. The Structure Plan identifies the overarching vision for Yarrambat and sets key strategic directions.

The overall objectives of the Yarrambat Extension Area Structure Plan are:

• to promote a high quality, safe living environment,• to provide for the orderly planning of the area, co-ordinating between private and public interests,• to achieve timely and equitable provision of infrastructure,• to provide all owners with an equal and fair opportunity to develop their land and;• to ensure the use and development in the area is implemented and maintained in an environmentally sustainable manner.• to encourage land use and management practice compatible with the landscape and conservation values of the area;• to ensure that development and land use is planned to minimise fire risk;• to ensure development is compatible with the landscape and natural environment and with the conservation values of the area; • to conserve native vegetation where possible.

In 2001, Nillumbik Shire Council adopted the Yarrambat Local Structure Plan to guide the development of rural residential land in four allocated precincts within Yarrambat.

Nillumbik Shire Council has identified the need to review the role of the Yarrambat ‘township’ in support of a strategy in Council’s Green Wedge Management Plan to encourage a diversity of housing types in rural townships and other settlements. The Yarrambat Structure Plan Project is undertaking this review.

The Yarrambat Structure Plan Project will:

• Clarify the role and function of the Yarrambat ‘township’.

• Develop a vision and objectives for the Yarrambat ‘township’

• Plan for social sustainability, by considering community needs.

• Demonstrate the role the Yarrambat ‘township’ plays in a regional network of townships. This includes examining the retail, economic, social, environmental, demographic and housing role of the ‘township’ centre.

• Identify themes and a preferred future character for the town and outline appropriate built form outcomes.

Design and Development Overlay 2

The Design and Development Overlay affects a large portion of the study area (refer to Overlay Plan). The key purpose of the DDO2 is to encourage rural residential development of lots at least 1 hectare in size. The schedule also aims to ensure adverse impacts of development upon the local drainage system are minimised and indigenous vegetation is protected.

Environmental Significance Overlay: Schedule 1

The Environmental Significance Overlay: Schedule 1 affects a portion of the study area to the west of Yan Yean Road and south of Ironbark Road. The purpose of the ESO1 is to protect and enhance sites of faunal and habitat significance and regional and strategic habitat links.

Environmental Audit Overlay

One property within the study area is affected by the Environmental Audit Overlay. The key objective of the EAO is to ensure that any use of the land has proper regard for potential contamination.

Bushfire Management Overlay

The Bushfire Management Overlay is adjacent to the study area and its objectives should be considered. The key objectives of the BMO are to assist community resilience to bushfire, to identify areas where the bushfire hazard requires specified bushfire protection measures for subdivision and buildings and works to be implemented and to ensure that the location, design and construction of development considers the need to implement bushfire protection measures.

Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context AssessmentFigure 2 - Study Area

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Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context Assessment4 Built Form Character

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HistoryThe greater Yarrambat area is historically significant to the Shire of Nillumbik due to its strong foundations with the 1860’s gold rush which brought a significant increase in population to the Diamond Valley region. Yarrambat was originally settled during this time and established by selectors in the 1880’s.

It is a representative example of one of the smaller early townships located on the fringes of the Shire supported by a surrounding farming community.

Overall CharacterThe overall character of Yarrambat study area is illustrated through its picturesque, semi-rural location (1). There is a mixture of country lanes with small-acreage properties and enclaves with established dwellings on one or two hectares (2). Scattered remnant vegetation and areas of cleared land provide a bush setting for residents living in the area (3).

The unique landform of the township core is formed by the ridge along Yan Yean Road with rolling hills of the Diamond Valley to the east and Plenty Gorge and basalt plains to the west. Undulating topography adds to the picturesque view lines in some areas, particularly those closest to the Plenty River corridor to the west of the study area (4).

Yan Yean Road, a 7m wide country road (widening to 11m at the intersection of Ironbark Road) acts as a major access route between the rapidly expanding growth areas of the City of Whittlesea to the north and the activity centres of the Nillumbik Shire and Melbourne CBD to the south (5).

The ‘township core’ of Yarrambat is located on Ironbark Road and includes a small number of businesses, retail and community facilities. According to the Yarrambat Extension Area Plan (2000), this road will continue to be the focus for the development of community facilities and activities (6).

The study area has a strong relationship with the Plenty River corridor, located to the west of the study area. This is particularly associated with its undulating topography, views to the corridor and patches of remnant vegetation.

In the following pages, Figure 3 refers to the overall built form characteristics of the study area and Figure 4 focuses on the township core.

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The built form character of the study area is predominantly derived by the existing planning policy controls, rural environmental qualities and significant land form. A notable number of recently built residential forms indicate a trend towards larger dwellings, particularly within the outer study area.

ResidentialThe majority of the outer study area is residential. The predominant character of the residential built form within the outer study area is detached, single and double storey dwellings of relatively large building envelopes located in deep lots with sloped topography and surrounded by vegetation.

Residential dwellings also vary in style and era ranging from 1940s and 1950s traditional buildings of historic presence to contemporary dwellings incorporating tennis courts and swimming pools located on one to two hectare blocks. Varied front setbacks with solid boundary fencing, established formal and informal gardens, large multi-car garages are also typical of the outer study area and in some instances, contrast with the surrounding rural - bushland character.

Some residential land within the outer study area consists of small scale agricultural activities and hobby farms. These uses compliment the semi-rural nature of the study area and generally add to the character (refer to Figure 3).

Business and RetailThe study area includes a number of retail and commercial services. Within the ‘township core’, along Ironbark Road, there is a general store (1), cafe and post office all providing basic services to the immediate community. A childcare centre is also located along Yan Yean Road. The home based businesses generally carry the residential built form characteristics, whilst an example of purpose built boarding kennel & cattery facilities exists on the corner of Yan Yean and Ashley Roads, and constitutes a large complex of 1 and 2 storey buildings.

SchoolsWithin the study area is the Yarrambat Primary School (2) located on the corner of Yan Yean and Ironbark Road as well as the Yarrambat Pre-school (3) adjacent to the Yarrambat War Memorial Park. The Ironbark Christian School is located to the south-east of the study area at the corner of Ironbark and Pioneer Roads.

Yarrambat Primary School is one of the key community uses in the Yarrambat study area and forms the southern gateway to the township core. Large areas of sporting fields, surface car parking and service areas front Yan Yean and Ironbark Roads where the main school buildings are recessive in appearance being set back around 60-100m from the main street frontages.

Open SpaceA considerable amount of open land in the form of recreational areas and informal open spaces occurs within and adjacent to the study area. The Yarrambat War Memorial Park is the most significant form of recreational open space within the township core. This site comprises a number of sports and sporting clubs including netball, football, basketball and cricket.

Outside of the study area to the north, is the Yarrambat Park and Golf Course, which offers facilities for sports and outdoor activities including golf, archery and horse riding. The 47-hectare park edges the Plenty River and includes significant areas of bushland and forms part of the northern gateway to the study area.

The recreational facilities allow for important view corridors through areas of cleared open land primarily towards the north and east (refer to Figure 4).

Sport club rooms at Yarrambat War Memorial ParkHistorically significant St Michael’s Anglican ChurchCFA building on Ironbark Road

Yarrambat Pre-school on Ironbark RoadYarrambat Primary School Entrance on Yan Yean RoadYarrambat Store on Ironbark Road

Other Community FacilitiesThe township core includes a range of community facilities. The Country Fire Association fire station (4) is located on Ironbark Road and services the broader Nillumbik region. St Michael’s Anglican Church (affected by HO219) (5) is also located on Ironbark Road and is historically significant to the area. The football club rooms are located at the Yarrambat War Memorial Park (6).

The non-commercial building forms within the township core incorporate a range of street setbacks, roof forms and edge conditions which create a varied streetscape presentation to Ironbark Road (refer to Figure 4).

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Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context AssessmentYarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context AssessmentFigure 3 - Built Form Character: Yarrambat Study Area

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Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context AssessmentFigure 4 - Built Form Character: Township Core

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Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context Assessment5 Key Views to, from and within the Study Area

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The significant views and vistas in the context of Nillumbik Shire’s green wedge landscapes define the study area as a recognisable setting. The views towards Kinglake National Park and the Plenty River corridor are critical elements of the township identity and the ‘sense of place’. The views to, from and within the study area should be the key drivers of any future development. As such, they should be acknowledged and protected. Figure 5 refers to the key views to, from and within the study area.

Key PanoramasA number of key public vantage points within the study area experience panoramic views mainly from the north- south aligned Yan Yean Road corridor and from certain sections of Ironbark Road. As illustrated in Figure 5, the key panoramas towards the northeast and east showcase the Yarrambat War Memorial Park, the cleared undulating land in the shorter distance and the heavily vegetated ridge lines of Kinglake National Park further away (1).

Other open panoramic views are enjoyed from axial locations along east-west corridors such as Youngs Road and Vista Court towards the west. The open views towards the west allows significant views through to the riparian surroundings of Plenty River corridor (2). The presence of well-established native canopy trees screen built form in the distance.

Contained Axial ViewsThe study area offers views that can be observed along the key road corridors. These contained corridor views are significant due to the dense native canopy vegetation along road edges and create a pleasurable experience for passers-by. Contained axial views exist along Yan Yean Road between the Vista Court and Ashley Road intersections towards the north and south (3) as well as along Vista Court between the Yan Yean Road intersection and the crest before the Yarrambat Park Golf Course. Ashley Road is a significant corridor that offers axial views (4) framed by dense canopy vegetation broken by discrete private property entrances.

Screened Long Range views (*) There are a number of locations in the study area where long range views to the vegetated mountains are obscured by vegetation or structures. Excellent screened long range views are available along Youngs Road (5) and Ironbark Road (6) towards the north.

Screened Short Range views (*)Screened short range views are available along Yan Yean Road towards the east and west along the section between North Oatlands Road and Vista Court (7) as well as between Youngs Road and Yarrambat Park Golf Course (8). These locations allow for open views up to 250m across open land (vacant lots or horse farms) framed by a bushland setting. Ironbark Road between Yan Yean Road and De Frederick Road intersections and Young Road also allow screened short range views towards the south.

Key considerations Considerations should ensure the key views and vistas are not compromised as the township core continues to change over time by:

• Acknowledging the role canopy vegetation and private boundary landscape (high hedging) plays in ‘framing’ the views.

• Retaining low building heights across the study area.

• Ensuring that signage, lighting and street infrastructure do not dominate the streetscape and visual clutter is minimised.

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Key panorama from the intersection of Yan Yean Road and Ironbark Roads towards northeast

Contained axial view along Yan Yean Road towards south

Screened long range view from Youngs Road towards north

Screened short range view from Yan Yean Road south towards west(*) Screened views refer to the views that are not open and clear but are intermittently interrupted by vegetation or structures (i.e. buildings, powerlines, fencing, signage, ancillary structures).

Key panorama from Vista Court towards west

Contained axial view along Ashley Road towards east

Screened long range view from Ironbark Road towards north

Screened short range view from Yan Yean Road north towards west

Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context AssessmentFigure 5 - Key Views to, from and within the Study Area

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Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context Assessment6 Threats to the Neighbourhood Character

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In considering the key elements that have emerged through the preparation of the site and neighbourhood context assessment, some potential threats need to be acknowledged. The key considerations for the study area which should inform future decision-making include:

▪ Size and location of the development,

▪ Location and integration of ancillary structures,

▪ Boundary fencing and gate structures,

▪ Tennis courts and horse ménages,

▪ Car parking and hard surfaces,

▪ Infrastructure and signage, and

▪ Vegetation and landscape.

DevelopmentLarge dwellings can impose on the rural character if they are sited on prominent locations in the topography, are not screened by landscaping and have only moderate setbacks (1). Certain development examples respond poorly to the topographic conditions which result in high basement levels and large areas of blank walls. The overuse of heavy materials such as brick, render or highly reflective materials can also have an adverse impact on the character.

Ancillary structuresOutbuildings and water tanks located close to the road frontages or in prominent locations with little tree screening, can result in a bulky mixture of structures detracting from the semi-rural character (2).

Infrastructure and signageThe study area contains infrastructure and signage on the prominent locations, high and exposed areas and hill faces that are open to significant views along key road corridors. The powerlines, road signage, reception towers and other utility services have negative impacts on the neighbourhood character and create physical and visual clutter (3).

Tennis courts and horse ménagesTennis courts and horse farms are popular in the outer study area (4). These structures are often visible from main roads and other publicly accessible locations. Inadequate screen planting and disturbance of the topography result in visual impact on the spaciousness of the natural environment.

Car parking and hard surfacesLarge areas of hard surface dedicated to vehicle parking and movement can contrast poorly with the natural environment when inadequately screened by landscaping. This predominately occurs at the street frontage of community and commercial uses within the township core and within a number of residential properties and home businesses in the outer study area (5).

Front gates and fencingParticularly evident along a notable number of residential property boundaries are, high front boundary fences and large, bulky entry features of brick, wrought iron and concrete material which detract from the semi-rural landscape character.

Vegetation and landscapeIt is also notable that some of the new development within the outer study area incorporates large paved surfaces rather than significant landscaping which is considered as a potential threat. In many instances, highly formal landscaping allows for little connection to the natural landscape characteristics of the study area.

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Yarrambat Neighbourhood and Site Context Assessment7 Improvement Opportunities

Support an attractive main street spine along Ironbark Road

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Township coreDevelopment which fronts Ironbark Road between Yan Yean Road and De Fredericks Lane forms the core of Yarrambat township and as such, has a different character to the outer study area. The Yarrambat Structure Plan Project process should seek consolidation of a range of activities while protecting the important character elements and viewlines which exist in Yarrambat township core. Of particular importance are the views to a diverse range of landscapes, from the open rolling pastures to the denser bushland towards the Plenty River corridor and Kinglake National Park which are available along Yan Yean Road and Ironbark Road corridors. The Yarrambat Structure Plan Project should seek to maintain and enhance the diversity of forms to define the township core.

The Yarrambat Structure Plan Project should seek:

• To support a highly amenable and attractive main street spine along Ironbark Road with an emphasis on the pedestrian experience.

• To maintain a diversity of building side and front setbacks along the streetscape that allow for garden frontages and views through to the broader landscape.

• To ensure that development along Ironbark Road supports the traditional rhythm of the township core and presents an attractive street address.

Outer study areaThe new dwelling forms and associated outbuildings on larger lots are generally established within the outer study area. Given the visual sensitivity of the edges of Yarrambat township core, and the location of many of these lots at the town gateway locations, it is critical to sensitively handle design and configuration of new dwellings and other buildings. It is also important to manage their boundary condition and landscape treatment to ensure a successful integration with both the Yarrambat township core and the open rural surroundings.

The Yarrambat Structure Plan Project should seek:

• To maintain the semi-rural character and reinforce the low profile of buildings.

• To limit the predominance of built form and high solid fencing within the setting.

• To support well-considered development at the township core periphery which has respect for the key aspects on approach to the township core and towards the Kinglake Range and Plenty River.

Ensure vegetation continues to positively contribute to the township character

Maintain semi-rural town characteristics

Support well-conceived low density development

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8 ConclusionThe Yarrambat Site and Neighbourhood Context Assessment is defined by the semi-rural environment, significant topography and a varied building typologies of 1-2 storeys. The study area contains a number of significant vantage points and key view corridors available from within the public realm towards the Kinglake Ranges and Plenty River.

Responding appropriately to the key views and prominent sites and maintaining visual and physical connections to the surrounding landscape and topography will help ensure that potential future development contributes positively to the neighbourhood character of the Yarrambat township core and outer study area.

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This study recommends the following guiding principles for the Council to consider in the process of the Yarrambat Structure Plan Project.

Building Height• The existing 1-2 storey building profile should be maintained. Any second storey form should be recessive in appearance.

• New buildings should be appropriately sized and avoid roof forms of excessive height which compromise the significant views.

• Stepped building forms and configurations that respond to the topographical conditions should be encouraged to limit the perceived height and scale of buildings.

• Development on the north side of Ironbark Road should be lower in height unless it can be demonstrated that there will be no impact on existing views from Yan Yean Road intersection towards the Kinglake Ranges.

• Low rise development should be maintained to allow for long range view corridors.

Setbacks• Generous front and side setbacks should be applied to development within the outer study area to allow for the provision of fingers of landscape and soft boundary effects.

• New retail development within the township core should present an active frontage with minimal setback to ensure a positive interface to the Ironbark Road streetscape wherever possible.

• Variation in front setbacks of non-commercial uses along Ironbark Road corridor should be celebrated subject to the provision of frontage landscape treatments.

• Development fronting Ironbark Road may incorporate side setbacks to support views and landscaping.

Building Siting • Siting of new buildings should consider sharing of significant views available both from the public and private realm.

• Lots that address the Yan Yean Road corridor should allow for a discreet address to the road frontage with vehicle access achieved from secondary roads (North Oatlands Road, Vista Court, Ashley Road and Youngs Road) wherever possible.

• The siting of buildings should have regard to the attributes of the key environmental features including existing drainage lines, established vegetation, topography and prevailing view corridors from within or outside the lot.

• The siting and presentation of any ancillary buildings such as garages, carports, sheds, water tanks or service areas should not be visually dominant from within the streetscapes. These buildings should be integrated into dwelling design and located to the rear of the lot and out of sight, where practical.

• Tennis courts and horse ménages should be appropriately sited to achieve minimal vegetation and land form disturbance.

Topography• As a feature of the Yan Yean Road corridor, the design of buildings both to the east and west should be particularly sensitive to slope and local drainage conditions.

• Excessive disturbance of topography and high retaining walls should be minimised through limiting the extent of cut and fill and by siting buildings away from ridgelines, hill faces and elevated areas, particularly around Vista Court.

Streetscape and façades• Contemporary design that draws on the form and structure of the traditional building stock should be supported.

• New development addressing Ironbark Road should create strong physical and visual connections to the existing township character through pitched roofs, eaves and verandahs.

• Given the openness of residential lots and their contribution to view sharing, the properties should be well presented with landscaped frontages and low height fencing of traditional materials.

• Solid boundary fencing and dominant gate structures, particularly in heavy materials, should be discouraged.

Public Realm• The retention of existing native vegetation which significantly contributes to the neighbourhood character should be ensured. Street tree plantings throughout the study area should consist of native canopy trees of tall character species in order to allow for the framing of long views and understorey views towards the undulating pastoral landscape.

• All infrastructures should be contained underground within the service trenches and pits and not be visible within the public realm to avoid physical and visual clutter, where possible.

• The impact of large hard surfaces such as car parks and driveways should be reduced through landscape treatments.

•Gateway presentations should be improved through signage, public art or landscape and environmental works.

• Road and other transport surfaces are part of the key characteristic of the study area. Consistent footpath treatments should be established, particularly within the township core. From an aesthetic perspective, it is recommended that Yan Yean Road and other sealed secondary roads should incorporate table drains.

Materials & Roof form• All new buildings should adopt a materials palette drawn from the natural bush setting, including use of timber, render and occasional use of natural stone and brick.

• Roof form is varied, however the prevailing character includes pitched gabled end forms. Skillion roofs should also be supported in aid of long views towards the Kinglake National Park and Plenty River Corridor.

• The use of muted tones, tactile natural materials and non-reflective surfaces should be encouraged.

• The design of shed and ancillary buildings may be simplified, however they should generally be consistent with the design language of other local forms and screened with landscaping where possible.

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