We reported recently on the new definition for “Garden Area” now contained in Victoria’s Planning Schemes. Applicants will be aware that, where applicable, these garden areas are mandatory requirements in the Neighbourhood and General Residential zones.
Regular planning permit applicants will be aware that March 2017 Planning Scheme Amendment VC110 amended the General and Neighbourhood Residential Zones in Victoria’s Planning Schemes. Changes included a new mandatory Garden Area requirement within these Zones.
Leading on from the above article, we wanted to discuss the potential impact of the new exemptions from the Garden Area Requirements contained in both the NRZ and GRZ.
