ESD subdivisions in Regional Victoria MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference 2018 Shepparton

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1 ESD subdivisions in Regional Victoria MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference 2018 Shepparton June 2018

2 Drivers for ESD subdivisions Regional growth Changing climates and weather events Living costs and vulnerabilities West Wodonga Bushfires 2014 Shepparton Floods, 2012 Source: Border Mail Source: Greater Shepparton Council

3 Project overview 1. Define best practice ESD with respect to urban land subdivision and determine how it should be measured 2. Establish how best practice ESD subdivisions are feasible in regional Victoria 3. Recommend a suite of tools and a model for collaborative implementation, with transferability across the State. Case for ESD subdivisions Best practice principles Workshops Analyse benefits and costs Recommend tools and model Funded by: Collaborative Council - Sustainability Fund Partnerships (CCSFP) Program 3

4 The disconnect between subdivisions and dwellings Source: Wodonga City Council 4 Typical volume build dwelling Substantial dwellings, smaller lots Source: Google Street View Intrinsic link between subdivisions and dwellings Gaps between planning and building systems and lack of statutory tools to assess ESD Land and housing are separately developed Volume build housing highly competitive and price sensitive Resource implications for regional councils

5 Best practice ESD principles ESD subdivisions are located and designed to improve quality of life and use resources more effectively 5

6 Cost Benefit Analysis Initiatives Dwelling Orientation Installation of rainwater tanks plumbed to washing machines and toilets Solar panels Glazing and insulation Subdivision Increased percentage of tree canopy Increased use of recycled road materials Increased use of WSUD 6

7 Cost Benefit Analysis Results dwelling level Orientation Annual household savings on energy use for best rather than worst orientation: Approx. $760 in Shepparton (Hot climate) Approx. $300 in Bendigo, Geelong, Moorabool, Wodonga (Moderate Climate) Approx. $460 in Baw Baw, Ballarat (Cold climate) The better the orientation, the less need for energy intervention as the need has been mitigated through design. 7

8 Cost Benefit Analysis Results dwelling level Climate zone Most cost effective energy intervention Payback period (approximate years) Shepparton (Hot) Shading 4-6 Bendigo, Geelong, Moorabool, Insulation Wodonga (Moderate) Ballarat, Wangaratta, Baw Baw Insulation 5 (Cold) On-site Renewable Energy All three climate zones Solar Panels 4 8

9 Cost Benefit Analysis Results Subdivision level Break even analysis Intervention 10 lots 100 lots 500 lots Increased use of recycle road material Enhanced canopy cover Increased use of WSUD $606 $561 $561 $994 $1,114 $1,114 n.a* $2,913 $1,551 9

10 ESD in planning There is a clear role for ESD in planning Planning is suited to dealing with the big picture issues in the site planning stage (i.e. orientation, layout and site development), optimising ESD outcomes building stage Developing local planning policies is appropriate in the absence of a state policy A state-wide ESD approach for built form currently under development Source: Planning Panels Victoria/Victorian Climate Change Adaptation Plan 10 Presentation Title

11 Planning and educational tools SCALE TOOLS Precinct Strengthening in Precinct Structure Plans Neighbourhood Strengthening in Development Plan Overlays Subdivision Strengthening Clause 56 and State Policy Developing Sustainable Subdivision Guidelines and a specific local policy to provide an alternate design solution to clause 56 standards or exceed minimum standards Enhancing the IDM and SIG - to incorporate other aspects of subdivisions and to trigger consideration of the IDM Dwelling Advocating for increased energy efficiency requirements in the National Construction Code (NCC) Non-statutory measures such as education, information, tools and incentives. 11

12 Roadmap for regional Victoria There is no one size fits all approach The importance of buyer education Voluntary assessment framework to guide performance based assessments The role of the IDM and SIG, supporting ESD policy objectives Next steps for pilot councils: Community consultation, further research, developing resources

13 How can your council get involved? Transferable to rural context, grassroots community action as driver (Yackandandah 100% renewable by 2022) This project provides an evidence base for other councils to build on Consider the Regional roadmap and the checklist to inform how your council can utilise For councils in the raise awareness phase, ESD champions will be important Build collaborative networks with other councils and within councils (reducing silos) Planning scheme reviews: Consider ESD gaps and opportunities in MSS

14 Thank you For further enquiries, please contact: Bridie Guy 14