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Environmentally Sustainable Design
Sustainable Design Assessment Program
Whitehorse City Council has followed the recommendations of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) to introduce a Sustainable Design Assessment program within the planning permit application process. The program will require some applicants to submit information showing how a proposed development addresses sustainable design issues over a selection of key environmental categories such as energy efficiency, water resources, transport etc.
Environmentally Sustainable Development
Whitehorse City Council is committed to creating an environmentally sustainable city. A critical component in achieving this is ensuring that development meets high environmental standards. A new draft Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) policy has been prepared and adopted by Council. This policy aims to integrate environmental sustainability principles into land-use planning, new developments and redevelopment of existing infrastructure and provides the framework for consideration of those principles. Development is now expected to achieve best practice in addressing the principles of Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) from the design stage through to construction and operation.
The 
Draft Whitehorse ESD lpp (57.02kB) document is currently with the Minister for Planning for authorisation to prepare and exhibit as an amendment to the Whitehorse Planning Scheme.
How does the the sustainability assessment process work?
Sustainable Assessment Process (104.08kB)
What do you need to submit?
ESD Submission Guidelines
How do you prepare the required documents?
Sustainable Design Assessment – Small to Medium Developments
ESD Management Plan and Green Travel Plan – Large Developments
Further Information
Assistance from Council
For assistance in preparing a Sustainable Design Report or help using the rating tools, please contact Council’s ESD Officer:
Phone: 9262 6303
Fax: 9262 6490
Email: customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Address: Whitehorse City Council, 379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading VIC 3131
Hours: weekdays from 8.30am-5.30pm