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In this section, you’ll find land-use strategies specific to our local area. These strategies and plans guide the growth and development of our community.
The Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Strategic Planning Statement Shaping our Future outlines the vision and for land-use planning in our local area over the next 20 years. It sets the direction for our community’s environmental, social and economic land-use needs.
The Local area-specific plans guide the land-use planning priorities and decisions for urban development and a well-planned community. Specific precinct plans can be found in the Publications Register.
Yippin Creek Structure Plan Settlement City Precinct Structure Plan Port Macquarie Foreshore Masterplan John Oxley Drive Precinct Thrumster Structure Plan Wauchope Town Centre Design Framework King Creek rural residential Structure Plan Kew Main Street Master Plan
The Urban Growth Management Strategy (UGMS) is a guide for implementing economic and housing growth for the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area. The strategy bridges regional and local planning and means land use and population growth will be managed to enhance the quality of life for the entire community.
State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) deal with issues that are of importance to the whole State. It is important to note that this does not necessarily mean that each SEPP will be of relevance to your DA.
Make sure to check the legislation to establish whether you have any site or project specific regulations at a State level to address and consider.
For more information on the planning layers and controls affecting a particular property, please visit the NSW Government's Planning Portal.
The NSW department of Planning, Industry & Environment issues the Planning System Circulars. These news listings have the current information on planning system matters, and previous and historical information on matters.