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Victorian Planning Regulations
2 Formal CPD Points

Analysing the difficult planning and authority challenges for architects and designers through a detailed case study of the Nightingale 2.0 development

In 2017, Six Degrees undertook the second Nightingale model project on the site situated next to Fairfield Railway Station.

As well as the obvious public transport amenity, the project’s location and configuration made it a rare ‘island’ site, offering an excellent opportunity, despite the numerous issues that were foreshadowed by the Architects.

While the site presented many planning challenges of its own, the architects were, at the time of development, also coming to grips with the new planning regulations for apartments (BAD’s).

Through conveying the shared experiences of our (design/planning/legal) panel at Nightingale and how they each responded to the Victorian Planning rules, attendees will derive valuable lessons that can be applied when dealing with planning complexities and negotiating with the planning authorities in their own projects.

Join us next month for a CPD webinar with our panel of experts who will offer insights, and explanations, on how they navigated their way through the complex planning issues presented by Nightingale 2.

James Legge, Six Degrees Architects, Damian Iles Hansen Partnership and Ian Munt, Barrister at the Victorian Bar, will provide an overview of:

• The Nightingale Model.

• Site selection and concept

• The influences and challenges when dealing with Victoria Planning Authorities.

• The challenge of adapting to the introduction of BADs.

• Landscaping, green spaces and community areas

• The importance of decoupling cars and housing.

• Other considerations - (designing buildings adjacent to high voltage power lines)

• The VCAT process and legal precedence.

Planning Case Study – Nightingale 2.0

The focus will be on a detailed case study of Nightingale 2.0 located in Fairfield, through the lens of:

1. The architect.

2. The planner.

3. The lawyer.

It is a project delivered under the Nightingale model as a triple bottom line development. Apartments encompass principles of environmental, a social and financial sustainability, with the ultimate goal being to provide quality urban housing at an affordable price.

Cost to attend is $85 per person plus GST. Save 10% when you book for a group of 4 or more. Purchase includes access to live studio recorded webinar, course notes, MP4 recording of the session and CPD certificate

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James Legge
Director, Six Degrees

James is one of the founding directors of Six Degrees Architects. Formed 30 years ago, the practice has developed into a nationally recognised design firm, acknowledged as having heavily influenced the fine grain urban design of Melbourne. A formative project for the practice in the early 90’s, was Meyers Place Bar, the first of Melbourne’s back lane bars. Six Degrees has also developed an expertise in community focused medium and high-density housing. James is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, a foundation member of the Nightingale Housing Board and a member of the OVGA Design Review Panel.

Damian Iles
Director, Hansen Partnership

Damian is a town planner with 20 years’ professional experience across the local government and private sectors. He offers a balanced voice, influenced by an understanding of government regulation, property strategy and the importance of liveable, sustainable and workable solutions for the built environment. He is a strong supporter of inner-city medium density development designed with the future in mind, working with leading architects as the agents of change.

Ian Munt
Barrister at the Victorian Bar

Ian Munt specialises in land compensation and valuation, planning and environment, heritage, gaming, public law and property and leasing disputes.  He has acted for an array of State and Local government authorities and private sector and community actors in proceedings in the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Planning Panels Victoria.

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CPD Learning Outcomes - at the conclusion of this webinar attendees will be able to:

1. List 3 site selection risks (2.1. Design-predesign)

2. List 3 key planning principles in approaching design feasibility for a project site (5.1 Documentation: Detailed Design)

3. List the key objectives of BADS (2.2 Design – predesign)

4. Describe the key principles of triple bottom line housing (3.3 Design: Conceptual Design)

5. List 3 sustainable design objectives of Nightingale 2.0 (3.3 Design: Conceptual Design)

6. Describe the VCAT process and the concept of legal precedent (5.3 Documentation: Detailed Design)