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“RURAL LIVING STRATEGY”
The Colac Otway Shire has just released an information bulletin pertaining to a process of developing a land-use framework to guide current and future rural living with the Shire.
The strategy follows on from the Rural Land Strategy 2007 which identifies the need to provide rural residential development in planned locations and recommend the council undertake an assessment of suitable areas.
The Rural Living Strategy will:
• Identify appropriate locations for the application of the Rural Living Zone i.e. Rural locations where rural residential development on small lots is permitted
• Review existing zones and town boundaries of small settlements throughout the Shire
• Review Farming Zone land within the Shire to identify appropriate areas to be rezoned to Rural Conservation Zone
• Provide a greater level of clarity to planners and land owners on the application of councils policy for sub-division and housing in rural areas
Key themes of the Strategy include:
1. The need for a clear boundary between productive agricultural land and rural living areas to reduce potential conflicts between agriculture and other land use
2. The need to think about the sustainability of communities, particularly climate change implications and the importance of protecting flood protection land
3. Consolidating existing settlements rather than allowing for isolated development. This aids the protection of important environmental landscapes and agricultural land whilst supporting the provision of infrastructure to accommodate growth.
YOU CAN HAVE A SAY!
The plan is for input from the community to be an integral part of this prospect. Shire are willing to listen to your ideas on how you view future development in the area.
A series of workshops will be held as follows:
• Tuesday 17 November 2009 – Cororooke Hall – 7:30 – 9:30 pm
• Thursday 19 November 2009 – Lavers Hill Hall – 7:30 – 9:30 pm
• Saturday 28 November 2009 – Birregurra Hall – 1:30 – 3:00 pm
• Saturday 5 December 2009 – Forrest Hall – 1:30 – 3:00 pm
