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Project Background
In recent years Scarborough has been the subject of a number of studies and analyses focussing on the need to develop the area through the creation of a strong urban-coastal character.
In 1999 the City of Stirling commissioned the preparation of the Scarborough Environs Area Strategy (SEAS); a long-term strategic plan to guide the Scarborough coastal region into the future. The SEAS addressed a number of issues including traffic, parking, zoning, coastal landscape and recreation and was adopted by Council in September 2001.
A review of the SEAS was completed in October 2003. Following this review came two Scheme amendments to modify the City's District Planning Scheme No. 2 - Amendment 457 (December 2003 - March 2006) and Amendment 458 (current). The two amendments affect two different parts of Scarborough - please refer to the attached map for the areas affected by each amendment.
Amendment 458 is a proposed amendment to the City’s District Planning Scheme No. 2. Put simply, the District Planning Scheme sets out the ‘rules’ for development and land uses across the City. Amendment 458 relates to areas of Scarborough generally east of West Coast Highway (but also includes some small areas north of Reserve Street and south of Brighton Road, west of West Coast Highway). It is a companion amendment to Amendment 457, which is now approved and deals with the main beachfront zone west of West Coast Highway.
These amendments are intended to provide the statutory basis for the achievement of the objectives for Scarborough. In addition to the Amendments the City is currently implementing a Scarborough Beach Urban Design Masterplan – aiming to upgrade the image and facilities at Scarborough Beach and incorporating improved access for pedestrians and motorists. Stages 1 and 4 of the Masterplan are due for completion by November 2006 and include a new public amphitheatre and upgrades to a portion of The Esplanade.
Amendment 458 is in line with the State Government’s Network City principles which aim to make full use of urban land, encourage public over private transport, strengthen local sense of place, deliver jobs, and provide affordable housing.
The State Government’s Better Beaches Policy and subsequent planning framework (i.e. Clause 32 – Coastal Buildings) applies to land within 300 metres of the high water mark on the beach. In relation to Amendment 458, lots west of West Coast Highway and a small portion of some of the lots east of West Coast Highway lies within this 300 metre zone. |
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