Communications Infrastructure Policy Framework

The City of Melton Communications Infrastructure Policy Framework(PDF, 1MB) was adopted by Council on 18 December 2017.

The Framework provides guidance for the location and design of communications infrastructure that an application must consider when making an application to Council. Any policy document that Council prepares regarding communications infrastructure must not conflict with any of the provisions contained within these legislative documents.

The adoption of the Framework will provide Council officers, the community and potential applicants (including carriers), clear policy direction in respect of the elements Council will consider when assessing and determining applications for communications infrastructure.

Please note that since the time of this Policy Framework being adopted in 2017, there has been changes made to Clause 52.19 of the Melton Planning Scheme through Amendment VC226.   This has altered the types of telecommunication facilities that are exempt from requiring a planning permit, amongst other changes.  It is recommended that when seeking guidance on telecommunications requirements, that Clause 52.19 of the Melton Planning Scheme be relied upon, rather than the information provided in Section 2.1.3 of the Communications Infrastructure Policy Framework.  

Supporting Documents

• Background Analysis Paper(PDF, 4MB)
• Consultation Report(PDF, 510KB) 
    

Should you require any further information on the Policy Framework please contact the Strategic Planning Team or if you would like assistance with a planning application please contact the City Growth and Development Team, both teams can be contacted on 9747 7200 or via email: citysupport@melton.vic.gov.au