CFA Controlled Burn Olinda

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This morning the Olinda CFA attended a property in Upper Coonara Road in Olinda and assisted in a controlled burn that the residents have received a permit for.
This burn is very large and will burn for up to at least the end of this week.
Please be reminded that there is a Yarra Ranges Council permit for this burn and residents are reminded that normal burning off for fuel reduction purposes is only allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 6pm.
 
If you have a large amount of fuel to burn please contact the Yarra Ranges Council to arrange for a permit.
 
Thank you.

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Regional Soccer "One step closer"



After approval by the Minister for Planning, the Victorian Parliament has ratified a planning scheme amendment to enable the development of a much-needed regional soccer facility in Monbulk.
The Legislative Assembly this week agreed to the Government’s motion, which rezones a site at Old Emerald Road, Monbulk, from Green Wedge Zone to Public Park and Recreation Zone.
Eastern Victoria Region MP Edward O’Donohue welcomed the amendment that was earlier in the month moved by the Minister for Planning, Hon Matthew Guy, and approved by the Legislative Council.
“This rezoning will allow Yarra Ranges Shire Council to proceed with an exciting and welcome regional soccer facility in Monbulk,” Mr O’Donohue said.
“Soccer participation has soared in the Yarra Ranges with existing facilities stretched to the limit.
“The Coalition is pleased to have facilitated this rezoning to help cater for the demand on existing infrastructure and the rapid growth in soccer participation that is expected to continue in the area.
“I pay tribute to the tireless work of the Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club, local community members as well as the funding contribution from Yarra Ranges Shire Council and the Federal Government.”
The development will include a pavilion, three full size synthetic pitches, one full size grass pitch, one training size pitch, lighting and car parking.
Mr Guy said the Victorian Coalition Government was pleased to approve the planning scheme amendment.
“The project has been prepared and adopted by the Yarra Ranges Shire Council, so I am pleased the Council can now proceed with this much-anticipated facility,” Mr Guy said.

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Planning Advice?






PLANNING FACTS


Yarra Ranges receives on average 2000 planning permit applications per year.

Application types range from urban development, dwellings in rural areas, vegetation removal and
tourism uses.

More than 75% of planning permit applications require further information to be provided after they
have been lodged.

Most applications are advertised by sending a notice to neighbouring properties and putting a sign
on the site. If people object to the proposal often a consultation meeting is held to try and find ways
to address their concerns.

Many applications need to be sent to other external authorities (eg Yarra Valley Water, Country Fire
Authority, VicRoads) so they can review the proposal.

The majority of applications are approved, although many include permit conditions requiring
changes to be made.

On average, a planning permit application will take around 2 months to process if we don’t need any
more information but around 4 months if we need to ask for further information before we can fully
assess your application.

More complex applications can take between 6 - 12 months before a decision is made.

Some applications need to be considered by the Council at a formal meeting, particularly major
projects and applications that have received lots of objections or have a significant environmental
impact.

My advice is to make an appointment to come in and sit down with a planner to go through your proposal!

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