What is a local planning policy? The Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 enable local governments to prepare Local Planning Policies (LPPs) that may address strategic or operational considerations on planning matters.
What is the aim of this policy? The objectives of this policy are:
- To contribute to a sense of place through the provision of public art which provides an interpretation and expression of the local area’s natural, physical, cultural and social values.
- To enhance public enjoyment and understanding of places through the integration of art into developments.
- To add to the appearance, vibrancy, character and amenity of developments and their surrounding environment.
- To create local landmarks.
- To provide increased public exposure to, and understanding of, public art.
Under our current Local Planning Policy 1.4, public art is a requirement for all multiple dwelling/houses, mixed use or non-residential developments (or alterations, additions or extensions to these developments) where the total development cost exceeds $2 million.
Applicants are required to provide artwork to the value of 1% of the development, or alternately pay cash in lieu of providing the artwork.
What prompted the review? The City regularly reviews and updates its local planning policies to ensure planning decisions align with best practices. The review of LPP 1.4 provided an opportunity to:
What is considered ‘public art’ for the purposes of this policy? Our definition of public art is any work that is created by an artist and is sited in a visually accessible public location. It can include (but is not limited to):
The artistic treatment of functional equipment such as bike racks, benches, fountains, playground equipment, light posts or shade structures which are unique and produced by a professional artist.
Our definition of public art does not include:
How can I find out more about Public Arts in Development? You can find out more information by clicking the button below.
Public Arts in Development Who are we engaging with? We are engaging with our community and peak body industries.
How to make a good submission? Community consultation allows the City to collect information from impacted stakeholders and valid considerations that will help inform good decision-making.
When preparing a submission there are two principles you should consider - facts and impacts.
Below is a checklist to help you make a good submission.
- Give yourself enough time: Act promptly upon receiving notification. Early preparation is key.
- Be informed: Ensure you have all the necessary information. Review the draft, check the FAQs on this page, or consult with a Planning Officer if you need additional details to address all your points.
- Stick to the facts: Understand what is happening and why. Clearly state whether you believe the proposal is the best approach and provide factual reasons to support your view.
- Explain the impact: If you believe a proposal will unduly impact you or your property, explain this clearly and support your explanation with as many facts as possible.
- Submit one comprehensive submission: Avoid submitting multiple submissions, as this can delay the compilation process.
- Submit on time: Ensure your submission is on time, as late submissions may not be able to be considered.
Why do I need to provide my personal details? Public comment period is a structured process that allows individuals to submit their opinions and feedback on proposals to the City of Melville. This process requires submitters to provide personal details to verify their identity and connection to the City.
Key points about the public comment period:
- Invitation to participate: The community and stakeholders are invited to provide their input on various proposals.
- Submission consideration: All received submissions are reviewed and considered as part of the assessment process. However, these submissions do not obligate the City or Council to follow the suggestions or opinions provided.
- Anonymity and public reporting: When the City compiles and reports on the submissions, personal details such as names, addresses, and other identifiable information are removed unless the submitter has expressly agreed to share this information.
This process ensures that the community's voice is heard while maintaining the privacy and authenticity of each submission.
What happens with my submission? We will consider all submissions in reporting to Council for consideration.
Who is the decision maker? The decision-maker for this proposal is the City of Melville Council.
If no submissions are received during the advertising period, the Council has delegated the authority to the CEO to proceed with the policy without modification and for a notice to be published in the local newspaper and website as required by the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015. Following any final adoption, the City will report to the Council on a six-monthly basis for 24 months on the operation of this amendment to the policy.
How can I be kept informed of the outcomes of the proposal? Click on the ‘Follow Engagement’ at the top of this page to be kept informed of the updates and outcomes for this project.