Built environment – To protect and enhance the character, form and function of the public realm and buildings within and adjacent to the project alignment, and particularly in the vicinity of project surface structures, having regard to the existing and evolving urban context The Planning and Environment Act 1987 provides the framework for the use, development and protection of land in Victoria. Policies and strategies that have been considered in design and delivery of Melbourne include: Clause 15 of the Victoria Planning Provisions: Built Environment and Heritage of the State Planning Policy Framework) of all planning schemes provides the basis for achieving high quality urban design Metropolitan Planning Strategy: Plan Melbourne (currently being revised) Urban Design Charter for Victoria (Victorian Government, 2009) Creating Places for People: an Urban Design Protocol for Australian Cities (Infrastructure Australia, 2011) Good Design + Transport (Office of the Victorian Government Architect, 2014). Melbourne Metro responds to the principles of the Urban Design Charter for Victoria and associated strategies through the Urban Design Strategy for Melbourne Metro Chapter 6 Project Description Chapter 9 Land Use and Planning Chapter 14 Historical Cultural Heritage Chapter 16 Landscape and Visual Technical Appendix E Land Use and Planning Technical Appendix J Historical Cultural Heritage Technical Appendix L Landscape and Visual Technical Appendix M Design Strategy Social, community, land use and business – To manage the effects on the social fabric of the community in the area of the project, including with regard to land use changes, community cohesion, business The Transport Integration Act 2010 states that the transport system should provide for the effective integration of transport and land use and facilitate access to social and economic opportunities. MMRA and the Secretary to DEDJTR should have regard to the decision making principles set out in the Act, including integration of transport and land use, and social and economic inclusion. This EES presents an integrated assessment of these matters. The social impact assessment prepared for the EES consideration to the principles of triple bottom line assessment in the Transport Integration Act 2010. Melbourne Metro would need to contribute to achieving the relevant structure and precinct plans of the Cities of Melbourne, Port Phillip and Stonnington, such as the Arden-Macaulay Structure Plan 2012 in the planning amendment process.
Amenity – To minimise adverse air quality, or vibration effects on the amenity of nearby residents and local communities, as far as practicable, especially during the construction phase The Environment Protection Act 1970 provides a legal framework to protect the environment in Victoria, (including in relation to groundwater, surface water, land and air) and provides for the preparation of State Environment Protection Policies (SEPPs). Melbourne Metro would be required to comply with specific criteria derived from relevant policies and guidelines dealing with amenity and environmental impacts. Noise control guidelines relevant to Melbourne Metro include: SEPP (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and Trade) No. N-1, which provides maximum acceptable noise levels for the Melbourne metropolitan area EPA Noise Control Guidelines (Publication 1254), which provides a framework for the management of construction noise EPA Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites (Publication 480) Victorian Passenger Rail Infrastructure Policy (Victorian Government, 2013). Chapter 10 Social and Community Chapter 13 Noise and Vibration Technical Appendix F Social and Community Technical Appendix I and Vibration