(c) The provision of canopy trees within the front setback(s) to assist in the integration of the development within the existing streetscape.

(d) Details of the location and type of all paved and sealed areas. Extensive hard surfaces are not supported. The adoption of porous/permeable paving, rain gardens and other water sensitive urban design features is encouraged.

1. Prior to the issuing of a Statement of Compliance or occupation of the development, whichever occurs first, all landscaping works must be completed in accordance with the approved and endorsed landscape drawing to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. The areas designated as landscaped areas on the endorsed landscape plan must thereafter be maintained and used for that purpose.
2. Prior to the issuing of Statement of Compliance or occupation of the development, whichever occurs first, all visual screening measures and obscure glazing shown on the endorsed plans must be installed to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. All visual screening and measures to prevent overlooking must be maintained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. Any screening measure that is removed or unsatisfactorily maintained must be replaced to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
3. Prior to the occupation of the development, a vehicle crossing must be constructed in every location shown on the endorsed plans to a standard satisfactory to the Responsible Authority (Moreland City Council, City Infrastructure Department).
4. Prior to the occupation of the development, any existing vehicle crossing not to be used in this use or development must be removed and the kerb and channel, footpath and nature strip reinstated to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority (Moreland City Council, City Infrastructure Department).
5. All stormwater from the land, where it is not collected in rainwater tanks for re-use, must be collected by an underground pipe drain approved by and to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority (Moreland City Council, City Infrastructure Department).
6. Prior to the commencement of the development, a legal point of discharge is to be obtained, and where required, a stormwater drainage plan showing how the site will be drained from the property boundary to the stated point of discharge, must be submitted to and approved by the Responsible Authority.
7. The design of any structure to be sited within the front setback required to accommodate an electricity meter box must not be higher than 1.5 metres to minimise the visual impact on the streetscape and located to ensure there are no impacts on pedestrian safety and vehicle traffic to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
8. Prior to the occupation of the development, all boundary walls must be constructed, cleaned and finished to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
9. Unless with the written consent of the Responsible Authority, any plumbing pipe, ducting and plant equipment must be concealed from external views. This does not include external guttering or associated rainwater down pipes.
10. Prior to the occupation of the development all telecommunications and power connections (where by means of a cable) and associated infrastructure to the land (including all existing and new buildings) must be underground to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
11. A letterbox must be provided for each of the premises at the street frontage. The dimensions, placement and numbering must comply with the Australia Post - Letterbox Security and Specification as published on its website to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. 15. Prior to the occupation of the development, any Council or service authority pole or pit within 1 metre of a proposed vehicle crossing, including the 1 metre splays on the crossing, must be relocated or modified at the expense of the permit holder to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and the relevant service authority.
12. This permit will expire if one of the following circumstances applies:
    • (a) the development is not commenced within two (2) years from the date of issue of this permit;
    • (b) the development is not completed within four (4) years from the date of issue of this permit.

The Responsible Authority may extend the period referred to if a request is made in writing before the permit expires or;

• within six months after the permit expires to extend the commencement date.
• within 12 months after the permit expires to extend the completion date of the development if the development has lawfully commenced.

[1] Refer to Clause 55.05-5 and standard B29, and Clause 55.03-5 and standard B10.

[2] Allan Armstrong and Associates v Monash CC [2014] VCAT 1364