SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Purpose of this presentation This resource is designed to provide an overview and justification for the SDAPP framework in approximately 15 to 20 mins; tailored to Councillors and Council Officers. Instructions This presentation is standardised for all council types with the exception of content between p24 and p33 which has been tailored to each council type. Please delete non-relevant pages. If you require assistance to deliver the presentation or require further information please contact CASBE or MEFL.

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SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 3 What are the issues?

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Energy....The future....

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Water....The future....

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Waste....The future....

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 7 So why are sustainable buildings so important?

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page % of greenhouse gas emissions (construction, operation & demolition) 25% of potable water 20% of water effluents 30% of raw materials 34% of land fill waste Buildings account for...

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 9 Smart, healthy, sustainable buildings... Are nicer to live in Use less energy and water and therefore cost less to run as well as reducing GHG emissions and potable water use Protect stormwater quality Create less waste to landfill Reduce demand on essential infrastructure Are worth more to prospective tenants and purchasers

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Great cities and towns have always needed great vision, in history and now. We know where we need to get to, but... How do we get there?

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 11 How can we as insert council name affect the environmental impact of built form?

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 12 Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process (SDAPP) The consistent inclusion of key environmental performance considerations into the planning permit approvals process in order to achieve more sustainable outcomes for the long-term benefit of the wider community.

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page SDAPP Principles Improving environmental performance of built form Communicating ESD benefits Embedding ESD consideration early in design process Complementing the Building Code Providing consistent sustainable design advice & assessment

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 14 SDAPP Background  Arose out of local government need and gap in state government policy implementation  Started in 2005 with development of self assessment tools (STEPS & SDS)  Developed over time into a sustainable design assessment framework that could be adopted by other councils

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page In 2011, many more are using or investigating SDAPP...

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 16 ESD consideration early in design –The concept phase is the optimal time to embed sustainability as a core principle or driver of design –Ability to create a truly sustainable design outcome reduces over time –The cost of implementing sustainable design initiatives increases over time

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SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 18 So how does the SDAPP framework work?

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 19 Sets information requirements

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 20 Employs developer self-assessment tools Sustainable STEPS – Residential SDS (Sustainable Design Scorecard) – Non-residential Both are self-assessment tools – others like GreenStar are available Assists applicants in going beyond minimum compliance Flexible for applicants Easy for Council to assess

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 21 And assesses the following sustainable design criteria

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Sustainable Design Criteria Indoor environment quality Energy efficiency Water resources Stormwater management Building materials Transport Waste Management Urban Ecology Building & site management Innovation

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 23  Recognition of different council contexts based on;  No of applications  Style of development  Council resources  Implementation Options developed for;  Inner and middle ring metro councils  Regional Councils  Rural Councils  Peri-urban Councils  Growth area Councils Implementation Options

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 24 The built environment is the significant determinant of energy and potable water use Larger projects can absorb higher consulting costs at the planning stage The popularity of the STEPS and SDS tools as a method for complying with the framework Able to capture the majority of development through the planning process Generally good resourcing capacity (at least for larger councils) Generally good understanding of sustainable design by developers, buyers and tenants Inner and Middle Ring Councils - Considerations

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Statutory focus (high proportion of buildings require town planning approval) Pre-app sets information requirements and discussed concept design elements Initial assessment undertaken & further info request used to ensure info requirements are met Detailed assessment undertaken & negotiation with applicant over design improvements Permit Issue & Enforcement Metro SDAPP framework

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 26  Unprecedented growth in green field development which complements some town centre and employment area development  Opportunity to integrate with precinct structure and subdivision planning to influence dwellings which do not require a planning permit for works  Factoring in energy consumption as a significant contribution to housing affordability  Identifying the opportunity to use precinct wide tools - eg suburb / precinct design guidelines for improving sustainability outcomes  The points of influence in urban planning and energy planning processes and opportunities to influence developer decision-making Growth Area councils - Considerations

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Hybrid approach - metro based framework for town centres, employment areas & alternative framework for greenfield PSP Energy Statement & Water Plans to harness regional energy & water opportunities Use PSP / UGZ Schedule to set sustainability information requirements for subdivision stage Use subdivision stage to negotiate precinct / suburb wide sustainability outcomes with developers Use precinct / suburb / estate design guidelines to implement negotiated sustainability standards Growth Area SDAPP framework

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 28 Sustainability assessment needs to be perceived by applicants as a service rather than a planning requirement Managing the requirement for ongoing resources and the need for simplicity to administer and operate Recognising the residential development context of predominantly renovators and new single builds An opportunity to complement council’s sustainability education and awareness programs Peri-Urban Councils - Considerations

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Focus on smaller developers, owner builders and renovators Voluntary service-based approach where council acts as ESD advisor rather than assessor Uses planning pre-app or lodgement as trigger to engage Sustainability Officer undertakes basic ESD assessment – meeting held to discuss ESD opportunities Outcomes of meeting documented on revised plans or agreed permit conditions Peri-urban SDAPP framework

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Regional Councils - Considerations Influencing the growth area housing market without compromising affordability Integrating with precinct structure planning and subdivision planning to influence dwellings which do not require a planning permit for construction The need engage and incentivise participation to reach a greater number of developers / applicants Being economical with its use of technical capacity

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Hybrid approach - metro based framework for statutory & alternative framework for strategic planning opportunities Regular engagement of development community on sustainability issues and upskilling of planners on sustainable design Assess statutory planning applications according to metro framework with reduced information requirements Use strategic / structure planning processes to set sustainability information requirements for subdivision stage Use subdivision stage to negotiate precinct wide sustainability outcomes with developers Regional SDAPP framework

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Rural Councils - Considerations Increasing general awareness of sustainable building design Facilitating a regional approach which can share technical resources Identifying achievable small steps Showcasing examples of good and bad design Concentrating on no-cost or low-cost recommendations to applicants Assisting councils to lead by example with their own assets

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page Hybrid approach - metro based framework for large statutory apps & alternative framework for strategic planning / smaller apps Regular engagement of development community to increase awareness about sustainability and council’s requirements Training of planners on sustainable design principles, assessment and use of basic tools and resources to engage applicants Leading by example with own assets and creating a regional technical resource to assist Use of framework planning and subdivision stage to negotiate precinct wide sustainability outcomes with developers Rural SDAPP framework

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 34 Who can assist us with SDAPP Implementation?

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 35 CASBE  CASBE (The Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment) is “a collection of Victorian municipal governments committed to the creation of a more sustainable built environment both within and beyond their municipalities”  Formed around the joint implementation, promotion and support of the (SDAPP) program  Regular CASBE meetings  Council briefings  Resources & example documentation  One-on-one support including training

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Moreland Energy Foundation (MEFL)  Training in energy management and ESD planning  Tailored assistance with SDAPP Implementation for all council types  Individual sustainability assessments for planning applications and council assets Page 36

SDAPP Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process Page 37 Next Steps  Join CASBE to stay in the loop  Contact MEFL to discuss training and other assistance options  Download the Insert council type Implementation Plan and MAV Planning for Sustainable Buildings Guide from the sdapp website and get started, lots of resources available at