FUTURE FUTURE FUTURE Macleay Community Kempsey

FUTURE FUTURE FUTURE You Ready Strategy

FUTURE FUTURE FUTURE Macleay Community Kempsey GROWTH & CHARACTER LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT FUTURE FUTURE FUTURE You Ready Strategy

JULY 2020 Contents

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 04 8.1.6. Environmentally sustainable growth 20 PART A - CONTEXT 05 8.2. Planning priorities, actions and timeframes 21 1. INTRODUCTION 06 9. THEME 2 – WEALTHY ECONOMY 22 1.1. What is a local strategic planning statement? 06 9.1. Overview 22 1.2. Our Local Strategic Planning Statement – Your 9.1.2. Labour force profile 22 Future Macleay – Growth & Character 06 9.1.3. Local employment 22 1.3. Planning proposals (LEP amendments) 07 9.1.4. Local Aboriginal opportunity 22 2. OUR PLACE 08 9.1.5. Regional competitive advantages 23 3. OUR COMMUNITY 09 9.2. Planning Priorities, Actions and Deliverables 24 4. FUTURE GROWTH 09 10.THEME 3 – CONNECTED COMMUNITIES 26 4.1. Background 09 10.1. Overview 26 4.2. Local growth strategies 09 10.1.1. Our history 26 4.3. Macleay Valley 2036: Community Strategic Plan 10 10.1.2. Our communities 26 4.4. North Coast Regional Plan 2036 10 10.1.3. Aboriginal community partnerships 26 4.5. Kempsey Shire settlement pattern 13 10.1.4. Responding to growth 27 4.6. Rural residential and rural areas 13 10.2. Planning Priorities, Actions and Deliverables 27 4.6.1. Rural residential 13 11.THEME 4 - SAFE & SUITABLE HOUSING 29 4.6.2. Rural areas 13 11.1. Overview 29 PART B – OUR FUTURE MACLEAY 14 11.1.1. Projected demographic trends and housing 5. OUR 20-YEAR VISION 15 choice 29 5.1. Community Strategic Plan (June 2017) 15 11.1.2. Greenfield housing 29 5.2. Our local strategic vision 15 11.1.3. Rural residential housing 29 PART C – OUR PLANNING PRIORITIES 16 11.1.4. Climate responsive development 29 6. OUR PLANNING PRIORITIES 17 11.2. Planning Priorities, Actions and Deliverables 29 6.1. Realising the vision 17 PART E – OUR CHARACTER 30 6.2. Themes and planning priorities 17 12.CHARACTER 30 PART D – REALISING THE VISION 18 12.1. Background 30 7. IMPLEMENTATION 18 PART F – STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT 58 7.1. Overview 18 13.ALIGNMENT 60 7.2. Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework 19 13.1. Table of alignment 60 7.3. Monitoring and reporting 19 13.2. Table of alignment 62 7.4. Review 19 PART G – ‘URBAN GROWTH AREA MAP’ FOR 7.5. Implementation schedule 19 KEMPSEY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA 64 8. THEME 1 – HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT 20 PART H – REFERENCES 65 8.1. Background 20 14.REFERENCES 65 Council acknowledges the traditional 8.1.1. Climate 20 14.1. List of informing studies, plans and documents 65 custodians of this land: the Dunghutti and Thunghutti people and pays respect 8.1.2. Climate projections 20 to their elders – past and present. 8.1.3. Vegetation 20 8.1.4. Biodiversity 20 8.1.5. The Macleay River 20

02 03 Message from the Mayor Part A - Context

It is my great pleasure to present the Your The LSPS must respond to the requirements Future Macleay – Growth & Character Local of the NSW Government but equally as Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) to the important, the LSPS will continue to be community. shaped by future reporting and studies, on which community comment will be sought, as This LSPS provides the opportunity to create the document continues to be reviewed and a 20-year strategic vision for the future of the developed over time. Macleay Valley. The focus of the LSPS is to promote the character of our communities I encourage you to take this opportunity to and provide clear pathways for appropriate read this important document and approach development which responds to the region’s Council with any questions you may have. rich biodiversity, diverse cultural heritage and broad social needs. This region has many unique and special qualities which we all treasure. This is our chance to build on and strengthen these qualities - to ensure that our communities retain their character and liveability, continue to be productive and provide for a sustainable future. Liz Campbell MAYOR

04 05 1. Introduction

1.1. What is a Local Strategic • identifies the special characteristics which 1.3. Planning proposals (LEP Environmental Planning and Assessment Planning Statement? contribute to the local identity amendments) Act 1979, any proposed LEP amendment will need to align with the strategic directions As a result of amendments made to the • recognises shared community values to be A planning proposal is required to amend of this LSPS and this will be a significant Environmental Planning and Assessment Act maintained and enhanced the Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013 consideration for Council. Accordingly, 1979 in March 2018, all Council’s in New South • identifies how growth and change will be (referred to as ‘KLEP 2013’) in relation to opportunistic and ad hoc LEP amendments Wales are now required to prepare a local managed into the future. zoning, height and other planning provisions. will not be supported. strategic planning statement (LSPS). The primary purpose of the LSPS is to provide In accordance with section 3.33(2) of the The LSPS is a legislated planning instrument the basis for, and the delivery of, strategic that: planning in a local area. It is the link between • creates a 20-year vision for land use in the the NSW Government’s regional plans local government area (including the North Coast Regional Plan 2036) and a Council’s local plans.

Local Strategic Local Regional District Developmental Planning Environmental Plan Plan Control Plan Statement Plan

Community Strategic Plan

1.2. Our Local Strategic our community’s aspirations. It also identifies Planning Statement future planning studies that are necessary to investigate and further develop the strategic - Your Future Macleay directions contained in the LSPS.

- Growth & Character The LSPS sets our 20-year vision for land-use This document is Kempsey Shire Council’s planning, which is reflected through a set of LSPS. It considers our community’s economic, broad planning priorities. In turn, each planning social, cultural and environmental land-use priority contains a set of actions which are needs over the next 20 years and is the key practical responses to deliver on these document informing the strategic direction of planning priorities. Moving into greater detail, land-use planning at the local level. the LSPS considers the character of areas within the Kempsey Shire, providing place It has been shaped by our community and, planning priorities and corresponding actions. with regular reviews, will continue to reflect

06 07 2. Our Place 3. Our Community

The Macleay Valley is a place of natural Coast and covers an area of 3,380 km2 with a Our community in numbers: abundance, stunning landscapes, historic population of approximately 30,000 residents. settlements, rich character and culture. The principal town in the Shire is Kempsey. Flowing down from the Great Dividing Range, Ourselves (2016) Our housing (2016) Our future Kempsey is located approximately halfway through the floodplains to the Pacific Ocean, the Macleay River provides the nutrients, habitat, between the state capitals of Sydney and • Median age: 47 years • Detached dwellings: 89% Shire population: Brisbane, and is halfway between the regional recreation opportunities, and the historical and • Male/Female ratio: 50:50 • 3-bedroom dwellings: 47% • Now: 30,041 (2020) cultural context for the Shire. centres of Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. • Married: 43% • Average number of people • Predicted: 34,148 (2036) Our principal settlements are typically located Kempsey Shire is bounded by: per household: 2.4 beside the banks of the river and along the • University qualification: 8% • % change (2016–2036): 15% coastline. These settlements are generally of • Nambucca Shire Council to the north • Born in Australia: 83% • Single-person households: (average annual change 0.74%) 26% a scale where there are strong community ties • Armidale Regional Council and Walcha Council • Aboriginal: 11% • Age structure numbers (2036): and the distances between our settlements are • Owned outright: 40% to the west • Median weekly income • Largest age group growth: 70 manageable. • Rented: 25% years+ • Port Macquarie-Hastings Council to the south (family): $1,107 The Kempsey Shire Council Local Government • Did voluntary work: 18% • 2nd: 10 to 14-year olds Area is located within the NSW Mid North • The Pacific Ocean to the east. • Unemployed: 8% • 3rd: 5 to 9-year olds • Travel to work by car: 66% • Household types (2036): • Couples without dependants: 34% • Single-person households: 28% • Couple families with dependants: 20%

Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage 2016

Kempsey Shire: 888 | Mid-Coast NSW: 928 | Regional NSW: 971 | NSW: 1001 | Australia: 1002 (Source: Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas, SEIFA, Australian Bureau of Statistics)

4. Future Growth

4.1. Background • Kempsey Shire Council Local Growth Future growth within the Kempsey LGA will be Management Strategy: Residential guided by this LSPS, local growth strategies, Component (2010) the Macleay Valley 2036: Community Strategic • Kempsey Shire Council Rural Residential Land Plan (June 2017) and the North Coast Regional Release Strategy (December 2014). Plan 2036 (March 2017). The recommendations of these growth Figure 1: Kempsey Shire Council Local Government Area (source: macleayvalleycoast.com.au) strategies continue to inform strategic growth 4.2. Local growth strategies and direction in the Shire. The review of these Local government came to the Macleay Valley in formation of the Macleay Shire Council. In 1975 the Existing local growth strategies include: strategies and the development of a new Local 1885 with the constitution of the Kempsey Borough Kempsey Municipal Council and the Macleay Shire • Kempsey and South West Rocks: Industrial Growth Management Strategy for the Kempsey Council. The remainder of the valley was introduced Council amalgamated, and Kempsey Shire Council Land Review (June 2004) Shire is an identified action in this LSPS. to municipal administration in 1907 with the was incorporated on 1 October 1975.

08 09 4.3. Macleay Valley 2036: Regional priorities Community Strategic Plan • Foster stronger strategic relationships with The Macleay Valley 2036: Community Port Macquarie and the Nambucca Valley. Strategic Plan is a broad-ranging document • Develop opportunities to grow local jobs that identifies the long-term aspirations of associated with increased connectivity the community and Council. The community provided by the upgraded Pacific Highway. strategic plan sets out a 20-year vision centred • Support the growth and diversification of on our core values of being healthy; wealthy; the Shire’s agricultural base by leveraging safe; and connected. These core values the strength of the dairy and cattle sector to from the community strategic plan are the encourage new opportunities for agribusiness benchmarks for the themes within the LSPS. and associated manufacturing and transport. While the principal focus of the LSPS is future land use strategy, it will be reviewed again Economy and employment each new community strategic plan to ensure • Support new and emerging job opportunities the core values in the LSPS are aligned. associated with Kempsey District Hospital 4.4. North Coast Regional Plan and the TAFE NSW Kempsey campus. • Develop employment land at South Kempsey 2036 and Frederickton. The North Coast Regional Plan 2036 contains mapping (see Part G) that identifies ‘urban • Protect important farmland in the Macleay growth areas’ and ‘existing employment land’ Valley. which aligns with the council land-use zones • Identify opportunities to expand in the Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013. nature-based, adventure and cultural tourism The Regional Plan also includes ‘investigation by leveraging the area’s environmental and area – employment land’ and ‘investigation iconic assets such as Trial Bay Gaol and area – urban land’ categories. These areas Smoky Cape Lighthouse. align with those similarly identified in Council’s growth strategies. Housing The Regional Plan provides three planning • Deliver housing in Kempsey, Crescent Head principles for guiding growth: and South West Rocks. • Principle 1: Urban growth is to be directed to • Support the unique character of the identified growth areas. area’s towns and villages, and deliver rural residential housing opportunities at • Principle 2: Land to the east of the Pacific Collombatti, Frederickton, Yarravel, Euroka, Highway is identified to be sensitive Dondingalong, Verges Creek, Crescent coastal land and rural residential and urban Head, South Kempsey, Kundabung and development is limited. Yarrahapinni. • Principle 3: Urban centres are to It is anticipated that future residential growth provide housing diversity, jobs and will mostly be provided in Kempsey, South vibrant communities while maintaining West Rocks, Frederickton, Crescent Head environmental values and avoiding natural and Stuarts Point where residential land for hazards. investigation may be available, a planning In addition, the Regional Plan contains a need exists, and necessary infrastructure is (or ‘Local Government Narrative’ for each council will be) available. In the longer term, growth area which includes ‘regional priorities’ opportunities in the village of Kundabung and ‘economy and employment’ actions may warrant investigation as to the viability anticipated by the NSW Government. of residential development in this strategic location (being adjacent the Pacific Highway For Kempsey Shire Council, the Regional Plan and in close proximity to Kempsey and Port identifies the following priorities: Macquarie).

10 11 4.5. Kempsey Shire settlement 3. the rural/coastal villages of Bellbrook, 4.6. Rural residential and rural a 25-year supply of potential rural residential pattern Fishermans Reach, Grassy Head, areas land comprising a combined area of some 2,457 hectares. The hierarchy of communities in the Kempsey Jerseyville, Kinchela, Kundabung and 4.6.1. Rural residential Shire is as follows: Willawarrin. While rural residential development is a There are a number of well-established rural popular and relevant housing choice in the In addition to the identified localities above, 1. the urban centres of Kempsey (the principal residential communities in the shire as well Shire, it is imperative that it is appropriately centre) and South West Rocks there are numerous smaller rural population as areas identified as having potential for planned for to ensure: future rural residential subdivision. The more 2. the urban villages of Crescent Head, centres; some historic and others which have substantial rural residential localities in the • that adequate land supply is maintained Frederickton, Gladstone, Hat Head, benefited from more recent rural residential shire include: Smithtown and Stuarts Point development. • it supports the effective and efficient use of • Aldavilla-Yarravel: located either side of infrastructure the Armidale Road, on the western margins • we avoid the potential for land-use conflict of Kempsey, these are well established rural with rural land uses residential communities with easy access to • that land is utilised for its most suitable the opportunities and services provided in purpose Kempsey. There remains some opportunity for additional potential rural residential • that areas with environmental values, natural subdivision in Yarravel. hazards or which are part of a water supply area are avoided. • Euroka-Dondingalong: located on the southside of the Macleay River (southwest 4.6.2. Rural areas of Kempsey), this rural residential area is Rural land comprises the dominant land use, also well established and in close proximity by area, in the Kempsey Shire. of the town of Kempsey. While the Euroka- Dondingalong rural residential area is Council’s intention is to: smaller than Aldavilla-Yarravel, there remains • continue to protect regionally significant potential for significant expansion to the west farmland along the northside of Gowings Hill Road. • prevent the encroachment of ‘sensitive uses’ • Collombatti: this is another well-established (i.e. uses that are not compatible with primary rural residential community, located production, especially residential housing)’ immediately west of Frederickton (along the • support agricultural diversity southside of Collombatti Road). While there are environmental factors that restrict the • encourage complementary rural activities overall size of the rural residential area, there such as Farmstay and ecotourism. remains some limited opportunity for further The intention is to promote job opportunities subdivision within this area. throughout the rural sector and ensure the • Kundabung: located immediately west of the sustainability of rural villages. The significant village of Kundabung (on either side of the areas of national park estate adjacent to Pacific Highway); there is a significant supply rural land holdings throughout the Shire also of potential rural residential land that remains provides opportunities to further leverage off undeveloped within the 1,133ha Kundabung this less accessible, nature-based tourism land release area. The scale of potential potential. rural residential development identified at With the recent upgrading of the Pacific Kundabung could significantly increase the Highway there are potential inter-regional economic prospects and future viability of the transportation advantages that can be village of Kundabung. capitalised on in terms of: The Kempsey Shire Rural Residential Land • exporting agricultural products Release Strategy identifies expected future • promoting and developing the Macleay demand for rural residential development Valley Food Bowl and the areas potentially suitable for rural residential subdivision. This strategy identifies • improving tourist accessibility to the region.

12 13 Part B - Our Future Macleay 5. Our 20-Year Vision

5.1. Community Strategic Plan residents and are the reason people want to stay (June 2017) in the Macleay Valley. • Our built environment will retain the important All Councils are required to prepare a Community aspects of local character that give us a sense of Strategic Plan that reflects the entirety of the place. local community’s priorities and aspirations, not just those priorities that local council may be able • Our key service infrastructure will be planned, to satisfy. Our community vision reflected in our timed and financed to support a sustainable Community Strategic Plan is: growth rate. “We live in a community that provides opportunity • Our homes, buildings and infrastructure will be resilient to significant natural events and any to all, to prosper in an environment that supports future changes in population, climate and the wellbeing, connectedness and access to economy. resources the community wants and needs.” • Our community will be connected to education, The vision set out in this LSPS builds on this employment, services, economic markets and community vision, with a particular focus on recreation and the opportunities they provide. land-use at the local level. • Our heritage and culture will be valued and evident in our streets, public spaces and 5.2. Our local strategic vision surroundings. Our 20-year vision for growth and development • Our agricultural, commercial and industrial areas in the Macleay Valley comprises the following will attract new investment and be adaptable to principles: new and emerging business opportunities. • Our community will be growing. • Our different lifestyles, cultures and needs will • Our natural amenity and coastal and rural be met by a diverse range of housing types and environments are valued and provide a locations, and designed for diversity, equality and landscape and character that attract new inclusiveness.

View from Mount Yarrahapinni lookout

14 15 Part C - Our Planning Priorities 6. Our Planning Priorities

6.1. Realising the vision These themes, which are consistent with the The practical steps which will deliver on the priorities identified in the North Coast Regional vision of the Your Future Macleay – Growth & Plan 2036 and Council’s Macleay Valley 2036: Character LSPS over the next 20 years are Community Strategic Plan, each contain a structured under four broad themes: number of planning priorities. • Theme 1 – Healthy Environment The intent of the four themes will be implemented through 20 planning priorities (refer • Theme 2 – Wealthy Economy to the table below). Each planning priority will • Theme 3 – Connected Communities in turn have associated actions to ensure these • Theme 4 – Safe & Suitable Housing. planning priorities are realised. 6.2. Themes and planning priorities

Planning priority H1: Deliver growth that does not compromise the Shire’s THEME 1 rich biodiversity HEALTHY Planning priority H2: Rehabilitate and enhance biodiversity, coastal and ENVIRONMENT aquatic habitats, and water catchments Planning priority H3: Manage natural hazards and climate change

Planning priority W1: Develop successful centres of employment and increase formal education opportunities within the community Planning priority W2: Enable the growth of tourism Planning priority W3: Strengthen regionally significant transport corridors THEME 2 Planning priority W4: Facilitate air, rail and public transport infrastructure WEALTHY Planning priority W5: Enable sustainable resource extraction, protect and ECONOMY enhance productive agricultural lands and grow agribusiness across the Shire Planning priority W6: Enable the economic self-determination of our local Aboriginal communities Planning priority W7: Coordinate local infrastructure delivery

Planning priority C1: Strengthen cross-regional relationships Planning priority C2: Provide great places to live and work THEME 3 Planning priority C3: Develop healthy, safe, socially engaged and CONNECTED well-connected communities COMMUNITIES Planning priority C4: Collaborate and partner with Aboriginal communities Planning priority C5: Respect and protect the Shire’s heritage Planning priority C6: Maintain the Shire’s distinctive built character

THEME 4 Planning priority S1: Plan for housing demand SAFE & Planning priority S2: Increase housing diversity and choice SUITABLE Planning priority S3: Deliver more opportunities for affordable housing HOUSING Planning priority S4: Deliver well-planned rural residential housing areas

16 17 In order to realise the future land use vision • progress status reporting on the LSPS actions Part D - Realising The Vision for Kempsey Shire, Council’s plans, strategies undertaken through Council’s four-year and policies will be supplemented, modified delivery program and annual operational plan or superseded through the LSPS delivery • monitoring of relevant performance indicators framework. For example, an action may within the Community Strategic Plan, delivery require the delivery of a future strategy to program and operational plan to ensure that update an existing strategy (such as a local there is alignment with the LSPS and the growth management strategy). The findings North Coast Regional Plan 2036 and implications of the new strategy may warrant amendments to Council’s Local • Completing an annual audit on overall Environmental Plan or other strategic progress of the actions within the LSPS, planning documents. Over time the fulfilment for the previous financial year, as part of of actions within the LSPS will progressively Council’s Annual Report prepared under implement Council’s vision while also giving section 428 of the Local Government Act. effect to the goals of the North Coast Regional Plan 2036. 7.4. Review In accordance with section 3.9 of the 7.2. Integrated Planning and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Strategic Planning Statements Reporting Framework must be reviewed at least every seven years. The Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Kempsey Shire Council will commence Framework requires Council to develop its first full review of the LSPS in 2021, and long-term strategic plans for its community every four years thereafter in order to align goals; and detail how it will resource, use with the local government election cycle. assets and undertake capital works and other Specifically, elections dictate the review period programs to achieve community strategic for Council’s Community Strategic Plan and directions in accordance with the Local the IP&R Framework. This regular review will Government Act 1993. ensure the LSPS continues to reflect the views The primary document within the IP&R and priorities the Kempsey Shire’s community Framework is the Macleay Valley 2036: as stated in the Community Strategic Plan. Community Strategic Plan. The Community Strategic Plan identifies the community’s main 7.5. Implementation schedule priorities for the future and attaches strategies to achieve these goals. A council delivery The schedules in the following sections program identifies how it will deliver on the (sections 8–11) identify the planning priorities, strategies within the Community Strategic Plan actions Council will take, and the timeframes for the term of the elected council. Finally, an to ensure that identified planning priorities are operational plan is prepared each year and realised through the lifetime of the LSPS. contains the individual projects and activities to be undertaken that year to achieve the Theme commitments identified in the delivery Planning priority program. 7. Implementation It is therefore imperative to ensure ongoing alignment between the Your Future Macleay Actions – Growth & Character LSPS, our Community Timeframes 7.1. Overview contained within the LSPS are assigned Strategic Plan and the IP&R processes to a delivery timeframe to enable ongoing ensure Council delivers on the priorities The Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character and aspirations of the community through a monitoring and reporting of implementation. LSPS sets out the long-term land use prescribed and orderly framework. vision for the Kempsey Shire Council Local The general implementation timeframes used Government Area over a 20-year horizon and in this LSPS are: 7.3. Monitoring and reporting the planning priorities and actions required to • Short term – 2 years Council’s established IP&R Framework will achieve that vision. • Medium term – 3 to 5 years monitor and report on the implementation of The implementation of the LSPS will see an the planning priorities within our LSPS. This • Long term – 10+ years ongoing program of work driven though the will be through: delivery of the identified actions. The actions • Ongoing Delivery

18 19 8. Theme 1 - Healthy Environment 8.2. Planning priorities, actions and timeframes Healthy Environment 8.1. Background The three key threats to biodiversity within the Planning priority Action 8.1.1. Climate Kempsey Shire are: H1: Deliver growth that does not com- H1.1 Identify and map environmentally sensitive areas and promise the Shire’s rich biodiversity land with high ecological values within the Shire. The size of the Shire and the significant • biodiversity decline through clearing, habitat Timeframe: Short term variation in topography means that the area fragmentation, inappropriate fire regimes, experiences both subtropical and temperate invasive species and the impacts of agriculture H1.2 Prepare a Biodiversity Strategy for the Shire. climates. The coastal areas receive around • development pressure through population growth Timeframe: Short term 1,300 to 1,400 mm of rainfall annually and the • climate change and sea level rise impacts on H2: Rehabilitate and enhance biodiver- H2.1 Finalise the coastal and estuary management programs upper reaches of the Macleay River receive biodiversity. sity, coastal and aquatic habitats, and for the Kempsey Shire. the lowest annual totals (around 1,000 to 1,100 water catchments Timeframe: Short term mm). The north-west and south-west portions 8.1.5. The Macleay River H2.2 Continue with rehabilitation projects including those at of the escarpment ranges experience the The Macleay River comprises a catchment area greatest annual rainfall of up to 1,700 mm. Boyters Lane, Jerseyville and Gills Creek. of 11,500 km2 while the lower Macleay River Timeframe: Ongoing 8.1.2. Climate projections floodplain covers an area of approximately 400 km2 which has been subject to frequent and persistent H2.3 Identify and assess feasibility of any new sites that could The North Coast Region of New South Wales, flooding. Many towns and villages in the Shire are be suitable as future rehabilitation projects. encompassing Kempsey Shire, is projected to located adjacent to the river and are susceptible Timeframe: Medium term continue to warm with an anticipated average to flooding, including Kempsey, Frederickton, rise of 0.7oC over the period 2020–2039. The H2.4 Continue to support community action groups under- Smithtown, Gladstone, Kinchela, Jerseyville, South taking environmental protection and enhancement works. number of hot days (i.e. maximum temperatures West Rocks, Fishermans Reach and Stuarts Point. Timeframe: Ongoing greater than 35oC) is projected to increase and While a flood mitigation scheme exists, these the number of cold nights will decrease. H3: Manage natural hazards and cli- H3.1 Undertake a review of the implementation actions in the measures provide limited relief in larger flood mate change Kempsey Coastal Zone Management Plan to identify outstand- Rainfall in the North Coast Region is projected events. Consequently, appropriate development ing actions and to develop an action plan for the next four years. to decrease in winter and increase in autumn controls are required which identify land affected by Timeframe: Short term and spring. As the climate warms, heavy rain flooding and appropriate procedures are in place to is expected to become more intense. The safeguard lives and property. H3.2 Council will map and determine extent of projected tidal Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI) is used in New flooding and coastal vulnerability areas. Ongoing land use practices, resource extraction South Wales to quantify fire weather. The Timeframe: Short term and vegetation retention have an impact on water FFDI combines observations of temperature, H3.3 Review and update Council’s planning instruments and quality along the entire length of the Macleay humidity and wind speed with an estimate of policies to reflect the recommendations of the Kempsey CBD River. Council has several programmes underway the fuel state. Average and severe fire weather Flood Risk Management Plan. to help monitor and reduce nutrient loads, protect is projected to increase in summer and spring. Timeframe: Short term riparian vegetation, mitigate riverbank erosion and 8.1.3. Vegetation improve the environmental health within the river. H3.4 Complete the Lower Macleay Flood Risk Management Plan to provide the basis for future management of flood Kempsey Shire supports around 261,000 8.1.6. Environmentally sustainable prone lands in the Lower Macleay. hectares of native woody vegetation cover and growth Timeframe: Short to Medium term a wide range of broad vegetation types. While Council has a number of land release strategies approximately 64.5% of the Shire is utilised as H3.5 Investigate opportunities to partner with relevant gov- that identify areas where future residential, rural ernment and non-government agencies to develop hazard urban/rural land, the remaining 35.5% is within residential and industrial land releases may be and risk management strategies to address natural hazard national parks (28.2%) and state forests (7.3%). considered. Any future land releases will be and climate change impacts. 8.1.4. Biodiversity subject to a detailed planning investigation of Timeframe: Medium term The Kempsey Shire area contains a unique, rich potential development considerations specific H3.6 Facilitate community awareness programs to improve and diverse variety of biodiversity across the to each locality. These land release strategies community understanding of natural hazards and climate landscapes from coastal plains, midland hills and will be periodically reviewed in accordance with change impacts. escarpment ranges. The Shire contains over 2,500 Council’s obligations to manage population and Timeframe: Short term & Ongoing growth consistent with relevant regional strategies plant and animal species, including 231 species H3.7 Develop a strategy relating to sustainability and resil- that are threatened with extinction. There are also including the North Coast Regional Plan 2036 and ience for our Shire. 16 threatened ecological communities in the area. guidelines such as the North Coast Settlement Timeframe: Short term Planning Guidelines 2019.

20 21 • Unemployment is 21% for Aboriginal residents investment assisted by Council support for 9. Theme 2 - Wealthy Economy compared to 7.1% for non-Aboriginal, but has service infrastructure of $1.8 million. decreased by 3% since 2006. • Greenleaf Farm at Clybucca is an intensive 9.1. Overview trade sectors. The construction sector generates • Year 12 completion is 20% for local Aboriginal horticulture venture with over 600 greenhouses residents compared to 31.0% for non-Aboriginal growing a premium vegetable product. This Council adopted the Horizon 2030: Macleay Valley an estimated $133 million representing 16% of the total economy. Construction services residents, but has increased by 10% since 2006. large-scale investment is the result of a Economic Development and Tourism Strategy and partnership with an international agricultural account for the largest share of industry activity This positive picture of change should not mask the Macleay Valley Coast Destination Management company. Plan 2019–2029 in October 2019. It is Council’s in the Macleay Valley, followed by heavy and the fact that the Aboriginal community in Kempsey 10-year strategic vision for economic and tourist civil engineering construction and building Shire is starting from a long way behind in key • Macleay Valley Village in Frederickton is a new development throughout the Shire. Horizon construction. areas of workforce participation and employment. development of 100 independent living villas 2030 comprises a vision statement, economic As well as being the Shire’s largest provider of Community leaders have stressed that training is adjacent to Macleay Valley House Aged Care development planning principles and an action jobs, the health care and social assistance sector not an issue, but rather, it is pathways to meaningful Residential Facility. Privately owned and run, plan. The action plan focuses on three strategic accounts for 13% of total industry value-added, employment that are missing. this is a $40 million investment and one of the themes supporting the development of the Shire: or $108.6 million. Education, which is the 9.1.5. Regional competitive premium Thompson Healthcare facilities in Australia. • as a destination for investment, learning and Shire’s third-largest employer, accounts for advantages 8.5% of total industry value-added. Educational • A new state-of-the-art cinema complex opened employment Our location midway between Sydney and facilities include North Coast TAFE (Kempsey in Kempsey in late 2019 as the result of a Brisbane on the dual carriageway Pacific Highway • as a location for smart and sustainable Campus) and a number of government and Voluntary Planning Agreement between Gowings and the national rail line, provides convenient agribusiness non-government primary and secondary Brothers and Kempsey Shire Council. This $6 access along the east coast of Australia. The schools. A future Country Universities Centre million project will be a major catalyst within the • as a premier regional visitor destination. region is also nestled between two regional airport has been announced for Kempsey. The nearest central retail district of Kempsey. The Destination Management Plan is a 10-year hubs (with Port Macquarie Airport just 45 minutes’ universities are currently located in Coffs Harbour plan which expands on the tourist development drive south from Kempsey and Coffs Harbour • Costa Group, Australia’s largest horticultural to the north and Port Macquarie to the south. initiatives identified in Horizon 2030. Airport just over one hour’s drive to the north). company, has invested in avocado farms at The agribusiness sector is highly diverse and Fishermans Reach to ensure year-round fruit for 9.1.2. Labour force profile A traditional stronghold of cattle farming, consists of operators involved in agricultural distribution across the country. This forms part of agriculture in the Shire is supported by one of The Kempsey Shire has 2,270 registered services or production across the food supply Costa’s national distribution network. only three meat processing facilities between businesses, provides for 11,500 jobs with a chain. Operators include primary producers Newcastle and the Gold Coast. The Kempsey • Mid North Coast Correctional Centre expansion gross regional product of $1.07 billion. Some of agricultural commodities, processors, Regional Saleyards are a regional hub for the sale is the result of NSW Government investment to 85% of the workers in the Kempsey area are manufacturers and wholesalers. Employing more of livestock, while the rapidly expanding intensive increase the size of the facility with a construction locals and the balance of workers largely live than 500 people locally, agriculture remains a farming industry drives exports in vegetables, impact of 350 jobs followed by an ongoing 90 in the adjoining Port Macquarie-Hasting LGA. mainstay of the local economy. flowers, macadamias, blueberries and avocadoes, full-time employment positions. Approximately 10% of Kempsey Shire residents Tourism in the Shire accounts for approximately 6% and is a key driver for growth. are employed outside the Shire. Compared with • Nestle invested more than $40 million in of local employment. The area’s tourism potential is the NSW average, the Kempsey Shire has: Several major capital projects have been state-of-the art technology for the production yet to be fully capitalised upon, with the Kempsey completed since the Pacific Highway bypass was of Nescafe Café Menu products which sits • a higher proportion of female workers Shire poised to develop its profile by using its completed in 2015, including: alongside the famous Milo brand of products. comparative and competitive advantages. • a higher proportion of older workers The Smithtown factory has been operating • the $2.5 million upgrade at Kempsey Airport • a higher proportion of workers in health care/ 9.1.4. Local Aboriginal opportunity since 1921 and is the home of Milo, exporting its • the $80 million upgrade of Kempsey Hospital social assistance, retailing and education/ The Shire’s Aboriginal population is growing faster products throughout Australia and internationally. training than the wider NSW regional average (8% increase • a $3.6 million town centre revitalisation project • Akubra Hats has recently invested in new • a lower proportion of professionals and a in Kempsey Shire from 2011 to 2016 compared to • the opening of a large-lot industrial estate energy-efficient systems following the company’s higher proportion of community/personal 2.5% in regional NSW) and has a younger profile strategically located within the South Kempsey continued expansion into a new product range service workers and labourers (41% under 18 compared to 18%). Key indicators for Enterprise Precinct. that complements the iconic hat range. Operating the local Aboriginal population include: out of Kempsey since the 1970s, Akubra remains • a higher proportion of part-timers. Over the past five years there has been substantial • Home ownership is 34% for Aboriginal residents a large-scale employer in the Macleay Valley. 9.1.3. Local employment government and private sector investment in the compared to 74% for non-Aboriginal residents, Shire. Large-scale investments have included: • Everson’s Food Group maintains a multi-species In value terms, the area’s economy is driven by but has increased by 10% since 2006. abattoir based in Frederickton and continues to • South Kempsey Highway Service Centre opened activity in the construction, health care and social be one of the largest private employers in the • Median personal weekly income is $405 for following the new Pacific Highway bypass. The assistance, public administration and safety, Macleay Valley. Aboriginal residents compared to $481 for non- service centre provided more than 100 full-time education and training, manufacturing and retail Aboriginal, but has increased by 61% since 2006. jobs and was a multi-million dollar private

22 23 9.2. Planning Priorities, Actions and Deliverables Wealthy Economy Wealthy Economy Planning priority Action Planning priority Action W5: Enable sustainable resource ex- W5.1 Commission a Macleay Valley Certified Organic Produce traction, protect and enhance produc- Strategy to identify and articulate ‘focal’ areas for strategic W1: Develop successful centres of W1.1 Undertake a Macleay Valley industrial land demand and tive agricultural lands & grow agribusi- planning and development (Action 2.3 of Council’s Horizon 2030: employment and increase formal edu- supply study to confirm existing capacity to accommodate ness across the region Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Action Plan) cation opportunities growth and identify any potential anticipated gaps in supply. Timeframe: Medium term Confirm priority investigation areas / parcels of land for future industry. (Action 1.3 of Council’s Horizon 2030: Economic De- W5.2 Planning proposals to subdivide rural land for rural velopment and Tourism Strategy Action Plan) residential purposes are restricted to the identified localities Timeframe: Short to Medium term within the Kempsey Shire Rural Residential Land Release Strategy (December 2014) and the Local Growth Manage- W1.2 Continue the rolling program of masterplans for public ment Strategy: Residential Component (October 2010). spaces using a placemaking approach (i.e. working with com- Timeframe: Ongoing munities) for public spaces and town centres (Action 1.15 of Council’s Horizon 2030: Economic Development and Tourism W5.3 Regulated mining, quarrying and forestry land-use Strategy Action Plan) activities are to be protected from sensitive and conflicting Timeframe: Medium term land uses through appropriate land-use zoning and the ap- plication of buffer zones where appropriate. Rural residential, W1.3 The local growth management strategy will investigate residential and industrial land release strategies are to ensure opportunities for the release of residential land in locations that the potential for conflict with resource extraction activi- which have ready access to principal transport corridors ties is avoided. and proximity to sizable population centres (Action 1.21 of Timeframe: Medium term Council’s Horizon 2030: Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Action Plan) W6: Enable the economic self-deter- W6.1 Commence discussions with the Kempsey Local Ab- Timeframe: Medium term mination of our local Aboriginal com- original Land Council about the feasibility of a Development munities Delivery Plan for inclusion in the Aboriginal Land State Envi- W1.4 Prepare a place precinct plan for the area containing ronmental Planning Policy. the District Hospital and Kempsey TAFE campus Timeframe: Short term Timeframe: Medium term

W2: Enable the growth of tourism W2.1 Incorporate access and inclusion principles into future planning to support the growth of inclusive tourism in the Shire. Timeframe: Medium to Long term

W2.2 Regularly review Council’s local planning controls to W7: Coordinate local infrastructure W7.1 Prepare water and sewer servicing strategies for all ser- ensure that it enables a variety of tourism opportunities that delivery viced areas within the Shire. These strategies are to consider value and preserve the unique character and environment of planned growth and local planning controls are to be amend- the Shire. ed to reflect these as needed. Timeframe: Ongoing Timeframe: Medium term

W3: Strengthen regionally significant W3.1 Continue to advocate for the construction of the second W7.2 Ensure provision of community infrastructure aligns transport corridors bridge crossing of the Macleay River linking South Kempsey with the recommendations and actions of the adopted Your to West Kempsey, to improve linkages between key industrial Future – Places and Spaces Community Infrastructure Strate- and residential areas (Action 1.24 of Council’s Horizon 2030: gic Plan. Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Action Plan). Timeframe: Short term and Ongoing Additionally, Council will continue to work with Armidale Regional Council to ensure the ongoing improvement of the Kempsey Armidale Road Timeframe: Medium to Long term

W4: Facilitate air, rail and public trans- W4.1 Prepare a master plan to guide future development at port infrastructure Kempsey Airport (Action 1.23 of Council’s Horizon 2030: Eco- nomic Development and Tourism Strategy Action Plan) Timeframe: Medium term

24 25 key stakeholders in developing local strategic more detailed analysis is required to 10. Theme 3 - Connected Communities plans, growth management strategies, economic understand local demand, use and future need. development plans and other Council-driven • Kempsey is the largest town in the Shire and initiatives that impact either directly or the key community service centre. It contains 10.1. Overview Schedule 5 of the Kempsey Local Environmental indirectly on the cultural and social wellbeing the highest order community infrastructure, Plan 2013 contains some 105 heritage items, of the Aboriginal community and their ongoing 10.1.1. Our history including the hospital, TAFE campus, high principally built structures. In addition, it connection to Country. schools and library. The Dunghutti and Thungutti People have lived recognises two heritage conservation areas: for millennia on the land that forms the Kempsey the Bellbrook Conservation Area (also a 10.1.4. Responding to growth • The Shire overall has sufficient community Shire — across the Saltwater coastal areas, the National Trust Registered Urban Village) and Future growth over the next 20 years is expected parks (benchmarked supply), however within Freshwater Country upstream and the Mountain the Gladstone Conservation Area. The Kempsey to be concentrated in Kempsey, South West the local catchments there are areas that are Country to the west. Development Control Plan 2013 distinguishes a Rocks, Frederickton, Stuarts Point and Crescent under and over supplied. further five heritage precincts: Head. The Shire’s towns and villages each have The Aboriginal cultural heritage of the Kempsey • Based on the benchmarking undertaken as part their own unique and individual characteristics Shire is timeless, rich and diverse with numerous • Frederickton Heritage Precinct (including the of this report, the Shire overall has sufficient that their respective communities expect will ancient sites across the landscape that include National heritage listed Frederickton Public sporting facilities. be retained and enhanced through any future camp sites and boras through to landscape- School Group) scale sites such as the Stuarts Point – Clybucca development. See Part E for character profiles of The Kempsey Shire generally has low-density Midden. Contemporary places document • Smithtown Heritage Precinct key localities in the Shire. settlements that are dispersed over great distances, and effective public transport options the impacts of colonisation on the Aboriginal • South-West Rocks Heritage Precinct The Shire’s community infrastructure (cultural can be challenging in these settings. Through community, including the Kinchela Boys Home and educational buildings, health services, • East Kempsey Heritage Precinct strategies such as the Kempsey Shire Bike Plan, and the Mission sites at Burnt Bridge and open space and sporting facilities) has recently the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan and Greenhill. • Kempsey/West Kempsey CBD Heritage been audited as part of the ongoing Community improved land-use planning, Council is striving Precincts. Infrastructure Strategic Plan project. Key findings Aboriginal cultural heritage is recorded in the to promote safe and feasible alternatives to from this desktop audit include: paintings of the late Robert Campbell Junior Other notable heritage items in the region car dependency and enable active lifestyles whose work is held by the National Gallery of include the Trial Bay Gaol, the childhood home • The Shire contains a diverse range of and vibrant well-connected places for the Australia, and also in real time on the mural wall of Slim Dusty and the Kinchela Aboriginal community facilities, services and spaces. community. of Services Park in Kempsey where younger Boys’ Training Home – all of which are of State There are no significant gaps in the network Dunghutti artists keep a visual record of their significance. based on the desktop assessment, however community. Aboriginal cultural heritage is 10.1.2. Our communities not static; it is dynamic and living across the landscape and in the towns and villages, and in Kempsey Shire has an estimated population 10.2. Planning Priorities, Actions and Deliverables the homes and settlements of the community, in 30,041 of which 3,350 (or 11.6%) are identify as the language and the traditions the Elders keep. being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait descent. Geographically our community is dispersed Connected Communities The first settlement by Europeans of the land across an area of 3,381 km2, with the principal Planning priority Action that would become the Kempsey Shire took localities being: place in 1827 with the establishment of a C1: Strengthen cross-regional relation- C1.1 Council will continue to be part of the Mid North cedar party at Euroka Creek by Captain Innes, • the urban centres of Kempsey and South West ships Coast Joint Organisation whose purpose is to strengthen the Commandant of the penal colony at Port Rocks regional collaboration to work more closely with the NSW Macquarie. Government to deliver important projects on a regional • the upriver hinterland villages of Bellbrook and scale. Council will also continue to work collaboratively Beginning at this point of settlement, the Willawarrin with Armidale Regional Council and Nambucca Valley history of the Shire has been documented in • the downriver towns and villages of Frederickton, Council. the Kempsey Shire Community Based Heritage Smithtown, Gladstone and Kinchela Timeframe: Ongoing Study (2005). This study details the extraordinarily • the coastal villages of Stuarts Point, Hat Head C1.1 Council will continue to liaise and collaborate region- rich and varied history of buildings and places and Crescent Head. ally to pursue the investigation and implementation of the within the Shire. This heritage study sets out recommendations of the Hastings Macleay Regional Eco- (in a series of themes comprising exploration, 10.1.3. Aboriginal community nomic Development Strategy 2018–2022. pastoralism, transportation and communication, partnerships Timeframe: Ongoing agriculture, forestry, towns and tourism and Kempsey Shire Council is committed to C2: Provide great places to live and C2.1 Prepare a local growth strategy for the Shire which will leisure) a baseline to build a strategic framework employing culturally appropriate engagement work outline how Council will plan for population growth over the for the ongoing identification, protection and and partnership models with the local Aboriginal next 20 years. conservation of the area’s cultural environmental community. Council acknowledges their role as Timeframe: Medium term heritage.

26 27 10.2. Planning Priorities, Actions and Deliverables (cont.) 11. Theme 4 - Safe & Suitable Housing Connected Communities 11.1. Overview Frederickton and Stuarts Point where Council Planning priority Action 11.1.1. Projected demographic trends will consider planning proposals for potential C3: Develop healthy, safe, socially C3.1 Initiate an ‘active living’ strategy from a coordinated and housing choice residential subdivision. engaged and well-connected commu- future audit of Council’s Pedestrian Access and Mobility 11.1.3. Rural residential housing nities Plan 2016 and the Kempsey Shire Bike Plan 2018 to pro- Census data identifies that 24% of the Kempsey mote the implementation of active transportation oppor- Shire’s population is in the 65+ years age group Another component of Council’s local growth tunities and linkages across the Shire. and this is the area’s fastest growing age group. management strategy is the Kempsey Shire Rural Timeframe: Medium term Additionally, 29% of the Shire’s households Residential Land Release Strategy where land are single/sole occupant while the dominant capability investigations have identified specific C4: Collaborate and partner with Ab- C4.1 Council will prepare a Reconciliation Action Plan household size is two persons. original communities (RAP). The RAP will be a strategic document that includes locations across the Shire which are potentially practical actions that will drive Council’s contribution to While the Shire’s dominant housing type is suitable for future rural residential land use. The reconciliation both internally and in the communities in predominantly 3-bedroom detached dwellings, strategy provides sufficient land to meet the Shire’s which it operates. The RAP will be based on the framework the forecast greatest change in demand for rural residential demand through to 2038. established by Reconciliation Australia. household types (over the period 2016 to 2036) is Timeframe: Short term 11.1.4. Climate responsive development the categories ‘couples without dependants’ and Future development will need to respond to C5: Respect and protect the Shire’s C5.1 In partnership with, and with the permission of Ab- increasingly ‘lone person households’. heritage original community, Council will support the preparation local climate conditions in terms of construction of an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Study which includes Increasingly, demand will be for existing housing methods, material choice, location, orientation, an updated inventory of Aboriginal cultural heritage sites stock to be repurposed to enable aging in place, passive design and adaptability. Reducing water within the Shire. provide for those with physical disabilities and consumption, recycling wastewater and reducing Timeframe: Medium term provide future accommodation choices that meets energy demand through efficiency responses, the needs of this growing segment of the Shire’s alternative energy sources and active transport C5.2 Council will: population. choices will reduce energy costs, our consumption review and update the inventory of colonial and post-colo- of non-renewable natural resources and the nial cultural heritage sites in the Kempsey Shire 11.1.2. Greenfield housing production of greenhouse gases and go some review the actions and recommendations of the Kempsey Greenfield residential subdivision opportunities are Shire Community Based Heritage Study (2005) way to achieving sustainable settlements. Future identified in Council’s Local Growth Management development should avoid areas with high prepare conservation management plans for Council Strategy: Residential Component. These ‘urban environmental values, physically constrained land owned and/or managed sites identified in the Heritage investigation areas’ identify discreet localities within Study or areas subject to the impacts of natural hazards. Kempsey, South West Rocks, Crescent Head, Timeframe: Medium term C6: Maintain the region’s distinctive C6.1 In taking action and making decisions, Council will 11.2. Planning Priorities, Actions and Deliverables built character consider and act on the character statements and commit- ments outlined in Part E. Safe & Suitable Housing Timeframe: Ongoing Planning priority Action S1: Plan for housing demand

S1.1 As part of the Local Growth Management Strategy identi- S2: Increase housing diversity and fied in Action C2.1, Council will prepare a Housing Strategy that choice considers supply, diversity, affordability and resilience. Timeframe: Medium term S3: Deliver more opportunities for af- fordable housing

S4: Deliver well-planned rural residen- S4.1 Planning proposals for the residential subdivision of tial housing areas rural land are restricted to the identified localities within the Kempsey Shire Rural Residential Land Release Strategy. Timeframe: Ongoing

28 29 Part E - Our Character

• topography (e.g. slope and aspect), geology These are the touchstones or markers which 12. Character and geomorphology (landforms) people respond to, and these qualities will be perceived differently by different groups of • isolation or lack of isolation people, including: 12.1. Background Understanding the local character of a place • amenity and local industry, transport, • long-term or multi-generational occupants Local character is “what makes one is vital to ensuring we preserve this character infrastructure (or lack of), job opportunities, neighbourhood distinctive from another. It is and protect these qualities. Each place has or agricultural potential • new arrivals seeking a different lifestyle the way a place ‘looks and feels’. It is created its own unique qualities that appeal to the people that choose to live, work or visit there. • historical drivers of development, which • tourists or family visitors by the way built and natural elements in could include some or all of the above. both the public realm and private domain Accordingly, we need to protect and preserve • those who have a historic association with interrelate with one another, including the these unique qualities while facilitating The iconic elements, both built and natural, these places. growth and development that are consistent that people identify with or think of when they interplay between buildings, architectural This part of the LSPS is dedicated to capturing with the qualities of the place. The character recall a certain place may take many different style, subdivision patterns, activity, the character of places throughout the Shire. of a place is closely aligned with the people forms, for example: topography and vegetation.” (Source: NSW For each location there is a description of the that occupy that place and the culture that Government Planning Circular PS 18-001) • a river, a floodplain, an estuary, a beach place, a map and a series of values and place has developed as a result of their occupation, planning priorities for the future. The attributes that create our places include settlement and activity in that place. • a hill, mountain or escarpment the community’s perceptions of local The character assessment is not a vehicle to The qualities or characteristics that contribute • a particular plant community or individual character and culture. These qualities go to categorise a place or make a value judgement to character can be a combination of physical tree the core of an individual’s experience and of the place. It is to enable future planning to and intangible things, including: connection with a place. • a church or public building, a special place be informed by the past, to identify threats or • landscape setting or a school. vulnerabilities and to preserve this “character”.

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We love: We will say no to: Retail & Commercial Centre Kempsey • The walkability of our town centre • Development adjacent to the Macleay River • That within a short walk, we have the unique which does not contribute to the public experience of the river by helping to make it an opportunityParks & Opento shop, Space to do business, to take in and appreciate the rural landscape, and to active and safe place. experience the majestic Macleay River • Our transformation into a vibrant riverside Rural Landscape town centre still connected with its past • Our unassuming traffic and pedestrian bridge stretchingResidential over the beautiful Macleay River, connecting the CBD to East Kempsey, which forms the backdrop to Riverside Park

• The protectionMain streets from and thoroughfaresthe weather while we shop offered by the building-to-kerb awnings in our town centre

Retail & Commercial Centre We value: • Our strong physical and emotional connection Parks & Open Space with the Macleay River • The role of Riverside Park in our community

– it is an important place where our whole Rural Landscape community often comes together to connect and celebrate Residential

Main streets and thoroughfares

Our Place To achieve these priorities

Planning Priorities Council will: Macleay Valley Way, the main arterial road and people place, nurturing the values the community old Pacific Highway, feeds the CBD. Business is places on meeting and milling in the area.

concentrated around Kempsey Central and the The town concentrates around Smith and • Promote accessibility, walkability and safe • Continue to progressively deliver on the Post Office corner forming a strong landmark at Belgrave streets, the two main thoroughfares, bike routes throughout Kempsey, particularly actions identified for Kempsey in Council’s Kempsey the town centre and along the Macleay River Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (2016) the southern entry to the town from the bridge. and has not greatly expanded beyond these. The Macleay Valley TheWay, townthe main is separatedarterial road fromand old East Pacific Kempsey Highway, feedsand the CBD. Businessriver edge is concentrated is a well-used, around developed Kempsey Central parkland and the and Post Office corner forming a strong• Protect landmark and atpromote the southern vistas entry from to the the town town from the bridge. andThe the Kempsey Shire Bike Plan (2018) town is separatedSouth from Kempsey East Kempsey by and the South Macleay Kempsey River, by th ande Macleay from River, andrecreation from West Kempsey area with by flooda network-prone land of paths occupied and by opensporting grounds. The town turns itscentre back on to the the river adjoining but is strongly farmland dictated and to by the the river, an element• Ensure new development promotes which has strongly shaped the development of the town, physically and economically. West Kempsey by flood-prone land occupied space. The town centre has a functionally layered Macleay River to enhance the unique accessibility and walkability, protects by sporting grounds. The town turns its back structure with boutique shops and services experience important vistas to farmland and the river, The public domain in Smith Street (Macleay Valley Way) has recently transformed and is a thriving public place during daylight hours. Activity in the evenings is minimal as places generally close around 5 to 6 pm. The commercial life of the town is on the river but is strongly dictated to by the located in the commercial centre within the • Foster a vibrant town centre of diverse provides building-to-kerb awnings in the very much limited to business hours. After-hours activity is minimal and opportunities for dining and social gatherings, apart from the RSL and hotel, are limited. river, an element which has strongly shaped triangle of Coles at the south, Woolworths at the opportunity retail and commercial centre, and maintains the development of the town, physically and the unique character of Kempsey Street trees and hard landscaping are a strong element in the urban fabric, with the northplannin andg emphasis Aldi at being the onwest. making Commercial the street domain uses ahave people place, nurturing the values• Promote the community and facilitate places on meeting daytime and and milling night-time in the area. economically. adaptively re-used residential buildings along activity within the town centre and along the • Regularly review land-use zones to ensure Kempsey The town concentratesThe public around domain Smith and in BelgraveSmith Street streets, (Macleay the two main Valley thoroughfares, both and the has primary not greatly thoroughfares. expanded beyond The these. underlying The river edge is a well-used, developedbanks parkland of and the recreation Macleay area River with a network of paths and open space.that these allow for a variety of appropriate The town centreWay) has a has functionally recently layered transformed structure with and boutique is a thriving shops and servicesheritage located infabric the commercial is concealed centre by within successive the triangle of Coles at the south, Woolworths at the north and Aldi at the west. Commercial uses have adaptivelyuses re- that contribute to the vibrancy of • Enhance the user experience within the retail Macleay Valley Way, the main arterialused road andresidential old Pacificpublic buildings Highway, place feedsalong theduring both CBD. the Business daylight primary is concentrated thoroughfares. hours. Activityaround The Kempsey inunderlying the Central andheritage therenovations. Post fabric Office is corner concealed forming by a strongsuccessive landmark renovations. at the southern entry to the town from the bridge. The Kempsey, both during the day and night town is separated from East Kempsey and South Kempsey by the Macleay River, and from West Kempsey by flood-prone land occupied by sporting grounds. The town turns its back on the river but is strongly dictated to by the river, an element and commercial centre evenings is minimal as places generally close The residential area is minimal and generally • Commence investigations and planning for which has strongly shaped the developmentThe reside of thential town, area physically is minimal and economi and generallycally. dates from the early 20th century. It is situated primarily to the south of the town; and there are sporadic residential areas along• Enhance the river to Riverside the east of thePark town. as a community Kempsey Shire aroundCouncil – 5Draft to 6 Your pm. Future The Macleaycommercial – Growth life & of Character the town LSPS dates from the early38 20th century. It is situated Riverside Park as a community event space, The public domain in Smith Street (Macleay Valley Way) has recently transformed and is a thriving public place during daylight hours. Activity in the evenings is minimal as places generally close around 5 to 6 pm. The commercial life of the town is gathering space which caters for a variety of is very much limited to business hours. After-hours primarily to the south of the town; and there are as well as a place to informally gather, relax very much limited to business hours. After-hours activity is minimal and opportunities for dining and social gatherings, apart from the RSL and hotel, are limited. community events activity is minimal and opportunities for dining and sporadic residential areas along the river to the and play social gatherings, apart from the RSL, are limited. • Facilitate new development that is Street trees and hard landscaping are a strong element in the urban fabric, with the planning emphasis being on making the street domain easta people of place, the nurturingtown. the values the community places on meeting and milling in the area. • Investigate and design ways to improve sympathetic to, and preserves the existing The town concentrates around Smith and Belgrave streets,Street the two trees main thoroughfares,and hard landscaping and has not greatly are expanded a strong beyond these. The river edge is a well-used, developed parkland and recreation area with a network of paths and open space. connectivity between the town centre and character The town centre has a functionally layered structure withelement boutique shops in the and servicesurban located fabric, in the with commercial the planning centre within the triangle of Coles at the south, Woolworths at the north and Aldi at the west. Commercial uses have adaptively re- the Macleay River used residential buildings along both the primary thoroughfares.emphasis The underlying being onheritage making fabric is the concealed street by successivedomain re anovations.

The residential area is minimal and generally dates from the early 20th century. It is situated primarily to the south of the town; and there are sporadic residential areas along the river to the east of the town. Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 38

32 33 East Kempsey Village Precinct

Lord Street Residential Group

Pre-War Residential Precinct

Post-War Residential Precinct Village Precinct

Lord Street Residential Group We love: Lowlands We value: • Our views. To the west we can watch the • Our strong physical and emotional connection Macleay River make its way down from with the Macleay River Pre-War Residential Precinct Ridgeline our hinterland, to the north we see Mount • Our relaxed suburban feel Yarrahapinni and watch the Macleay River make • Our strong visual connection with the river, its journey to the sea past farmland, and to Post-War Residential Precinct hinterland and coast the east we have sweeping views across the floodplains towards the coast We will say no to: • Our historic village precinct and the local Lowlands • Development that is inconsistent with the services it offers established residential character and density • That within a short stroll we can be in the • Development that is not sympathetic to our Ridgeline Kempsey town centre heritage values • The heritage fabric that has endured, providing • Development that does not step with the natural an important link to our past and contributing to terrain our character • Development that unreasonably impedes • That our built form follows the terrain, rising and important view corridors falling with the natural contours East SituatedKempsey on the eastern bank of the Macleay moderately from Bissett Street over the spur

1 River, East Kempsey was formerly shown on and falling steeply to Gill Street; the northern Situated on themaps eastern as bank Kempsey. of the Macleay It became River, East East Kempsey was formerlygroup shown at on Sullivan maps as street;Kempsey. and It becamethe Lord East Street Kempsey to delineate itself clearly from the township of Kempsey that developed on the opposite bank of the river. East Kempsey isto primarily delineate defined itself by clearly its residential from thebuilding township types, streetof patterngroup and alongterrain; the being high largely ridgeline an older above established the urban and single storey area onOur a moderate Place to steep hill overlooking the river. To achieve these priorities Kempsey that developed on the opposite bank Macleay River. East KempseyEast Kempsey has an historic heart and small village precinct cluster with a general store, other businesses, central War Memorial Park with formal garden, maturePlanning eucalypts andPriorities cenotaph and a cluster of residences onCouncil the rise of Rudder will: 1 of the river. East Kempsey is primarily defined by The housing is a blend of late Victorian and Situated on the eastern bank of theStreet Macleay and River, the East itsLord Kempsey residential Street was formerlyhill. building shown on mapstypes, as Kempsey. street It becamepattern East Kempseyand to delineate itself clearly from the township of Kempsey that developed on the opposite bank of the river. East Kempsey is primarily defined by its residential building types, street pattern and terrain; being largely an older established urban and singleEdwardian storey area on(Federation) a moderate to steep period hill overlooking pre-WWI the river. terrain; being largely an older established urban timber and iron roof cottages; post-WWI • Protect and enhance important view corridors • Ensure new development protects and takes The residential precincts of East Kempsey are clearly defined and follow an established grid along Innes Street and Betts Street, both rising moderately from Bissett Street over the spur and falling steeply to Gill Street; the northern group at East Kempsey has an historic heart and small village preciandnct clustersingle with storey a general area store, otheron abusinesses, moderate central toWar steep Memorial Park withbrick formal garden,and timber mature eucalypts bungalows and cenota withph and flourishesa cluster of residences on the rise of Rudder from East Kempsey to the river, hinterland advantage of important views Street and the Lord Street hill. Sullivan street; and the Lord Street group along the high ridgeline above the Macleay River. hill overlooking the river. that incorporate elements of 1920s and and coast • Continue to progressively deliver on the The residential precincts of East Kempsey are clearly definedEast andKempsey follow an established has an grid historic along Innes heart Street andand Betts small Street, both rising moderately30s modernism from Bissett Strandeet over later the spurpost-WW2 and falling steeply styles to Gill Street; the northern group at • Promote accessibility, walkability and actions identified for Kempsey in Council’s The housing is a blend of late Victorian and Edwardian (Federation) period pre-WWI timber and iron roof cottages; post-WWI brick and timber bungalows with flourishes that incorporate elements of 1920s and 30s modernism and later post- Sullivan street; and the Lord Street group along the highvillage ridgeline precinctabove the Macleay cluster River. with a general store, interspersed with later infill. The building safe bike routes within East Kempsey and Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan and the WW2 styles interspersed with later infill. The building rooflines follow the form of the terrain and provide an articulated and flowing continuity along Innes Street and Betts Street; while the gardens, front fences, building colours and materials The housing is a blend of late Victorian and Edwardianother (Federation) businesses, period pre-WWI central timber and War iron roof Memorial cottages; post Park-WWI brick and timberrooflines bungalows follow with flourishes the thatform incorporate of the elements terrain of 1920sand and 30s modernism and later post- connections with the Kempsey town centre Kempsey Shire Bike Plan WW2 styles interspersed with laterall infill. reflect The building the original rooflineswith formal followstreetscape the garden, form ofwith the terrainmature reasonable and provideeucalypts accuracy. an articulated and East a nd Kempsey flowing continuity hasprovide become along Innes an a Streetpopular articulated and Bettsplace Street; andto reside while flowing the for gardens, many continuity front peo fences,ple. building colours and materials and South Kempsey village precinct • Retain the current land-use zonings, all reflect the original streetscape with reasonable accuracy.cenotaph East Kempsey and has a become cluster a popular of residences place to reside for on many the peo riseple. along Innes Street and Betts Street; while the • Retain and enhance the leafy low-density residential densities, and heritage listings of Rudder Street and the Lord Street hill. gardens, front fences, building colours and suburban character • Implement street tree planting as The residential precincts of East Kempsey are materials all reflect the original streetscape with • Maintain and enhance preservation of development occurs clearly defined and follow an established grid reasonable accuracy. East Kempsey has become heritage and character elements along Innes Street and Betts Street, both rising a popular place to reside for many people.

Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 40 Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 40 34 35 West Kempsey Village Precinct

Post-War Residential

Late 19th & Early 20th Residential Village Precinct

Pre-War Residential Post-War Residential

Late 19th & Early 20th Residential Post-War and Later Residential

Pre-War Residential Civic Precincts

Post-War and Later Residential Forests and Woodlands

Civic Precincts We love: • Our suburbanParklands character Forests and Woodlands • The ready access to a range of services and shops nearby • The heritageRural Landscape buildings in our shopping precincts Parklands We value: Rural Landscape • The well-defined, separate and distinct business and housing character • Our housing affordability • Our mountain and rural views across the Macleay River We will say no to: West Kempsey • Higher density development forms which interrupt West Kempsey is the major commercial and The building form and integrity retains an West Kempsey is the major commercial and residential centre in the Kempsey Shire with significant social and civic infrastructure, including: schools, TAFE, police station, courthouse, churches, the railway station and hub, Kempsey District the suburban character of identified streets residential centre in the Kempsey Shire with authenticity, having avoided the applique and West KempseyHospital, ambulance and fire station. significant social and civic infrastructure, ‘modernisation’ that buildings in the Kempsey • Development adjacent to the Kempsey District West Kempsey is the major commercial and residential centre in the Kempsey Shire with significant social and civic infrastructure, including: schools, TAFE, police station, courthouse, churches, the railway station and hub, Kempsey District Hospital which does not enhance the function of Hospital, ambulance and fire station.The developmentincluding: of West Kempsey schools, as a TAFE, settlement police and a station, township was established byCBD a framework have sustained. of valleys, hills As and such, ridgeline thes. streetscape The residential precincts of the town provide a broad representation of the architectural periods, with many the health precinct residential buildingscourthouse, along River, churches, Wide and Tozer the streets railway positioned station in andcommanding locationsof Elbow with Street river access remains and views relatively but established historically above the flood-prone land. The ridgelines of Broughton Street and Short Street offer panoramas over The development of West Kempsey as a settlement and a township was established by a framework of valleys, hills and ridgelines. The residential precincts of the town provide a broad representation of the architectural periods, with many hub, Kempsey District Hospital, ambulance and intact. residential buildings along River, Widethe and surrounding Tozer streets landscapepositioned in in commanding all directions. locations with river access and views but established above the flood-prone land. The ridgelines of Broughton Street and Short Street offer panoramas over the surrounding landscape in all directions. fire station. As a place to live and work, West Kempsey The building form and integrity retains an authenticity, having avoided the applique and ‘modernisation’ that buildings in the Kempsey CBD have sustained. As such, the streetscape of Elbow Street remains relatively historically intact. The development of West Kempsey as a provides ease of access to essential The building form and integrity retains an authenticity, having avoided the applique and ‘modernisation’ that buildings in the Kempsey CBD have sustained. As such, the streetscape of Elbow Street remains relatively historically intact. Our Place To achieve these priorities As a place to livesettlement and work, West and Kempsey a township provides was ease established of access to essential by infrastructureinfrastructure and social andand community social and servic communityes. It provides established tree-lined streetscapesPlanning and an array of character Priorities and period housing styles that have Council will: As a place to live and work, West Kempseyaesthetic, provides historical easea framework of accessand social to essential values of valleys, infrastructure that appeal hills and to socialaand wide and ridgelines. demography. community servic The es. It providesservices. established It tree provides-lined stree tscapesestablished and an array tree-lined of character and period housing styles that have aesthetic, historical and social values that appeal to a wideresidential demography. precincts of the town provide a broad streetscapes and an array of character and • Retain the suburban character • Prepare a place precinct plan with the District The character, form and context of theThe area character, needs to berepresentationform preserved and context in order ofto of theretain the area the architectural levelneeds of toauthenticity, be preserved periods, integrity in orderand with spatial to retain qualities periodthe that level the ofhousingplace authenticity, retains stylesdespite integrity development that and have spatial pressures. aesthetic, qualities that the place retains despite development pressures. many residential buildings along River, Wide historical and social values that appeal to a wide • Make the most of the hospital precinct Hospital and Kempsey TAFE campus as the and Tozer streets positioned in commanding demography. focus • Support the Elbow Street service and Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your FutureKempsey Macleay Shire – GrowthCouncillocations & – Character Draft Your with LSPS Future river Macleay access – Growth and42 views & Character but LSPS The character,42 form and context of the area shopping precinct • Identify key areas of suburban character as established above the flood-prone land. The areas of low or no change, while identifying needs to be preserved in order to retain the • Enhance the pedestrian experience in the Elbow ridgelines of Broughton Street and Short areas suitable for infill development or level of authenticity, integrity and spatial Street shopping precinct and hospital–TAFE Street offer panoramas over the surrounding redevelopment. qualities that the place retains despite precinct and facilitate safe bike connections landscape in all directions. development pressures.

36 37 South Kempsey Village Precinct

Lowland

Village Precinct Rural Landscape

Lowland Civic & Community Precinct

Rural Landscape Industrial Precinct Civic & Community Precinct

Forest and Woodland Industrial Precinct

Forest and Woodland Enterprise Precinct

Village Precinct Enterprise Precinct Main streets and thoroughfares Main streets and We love: We will say no to: Lowland Established Residential thoroughfares • Being close to work, school and sporting • Development that does not maximise the Established Residential opportunities economic potential of the business, enterprise and Rural Landscape • The improvementsRural Living since the highway bypass was industrial zones Rural Living Civic & Community Precinct completed • Larger scale development within the residential zone that does not improve pedestrian connectivity Burnt Bridge Community Burnt Bridge Community and sense of place Industrial Precinct We value: • Our strong sense of community and culture Rail Corridor Rail Corridor Forest and Woodland • The opportunities arising from our location as the gateway and entry point to Kempsey

Enterprise Precinct

Main streets and thoroughfares Our Place To achieve these priorities South Kempsey South Kempsey is a gateway to Kempsey from Centre and Kempsey Museum. The Tourist Established Residential Planning Priorities Council will: South Kempsey is a gateway to KempseySouth from the southernthe Pacificsouthern Kempsey Highway Pacific approach. Highway Its immediate approach. past has been Itsfocussed on industrial Informationand manufacturing Centre pursuits coupledhas landmark with transportation. value Being although removed fromit the primary residential zones of Kempsey, the aesthetic value along the main roadsimmediate has been of past a secondary has importancebeen focussed with road access on industrial and logistical value for industryis set beinwellg the back main fromdrivers. theAs a result,main the road industrial which area isreduces centred on the southern side of the Rural Living railway and towards the confluence withSouth the Kempsey Pacific Highway.and is a gateway manufacturing to Kempsey pursuits from the coupled southern Pacificwith Highway approach.its prominence Its immediate pastwithin has the been landscape. focussed on industrial and manufacturing pursuits coupled• Capitalise with transportation. on the opportunities Being removed provided from the primary by residential• Continue the implementation of the South zones of Kempsey, the aesthetic value along the main roads has been of a secondary importance with road access and logistical value for industry being the main drivers. As a result, the industrial area is centred on the southern side of the Rudimentary roadside finishes, few street tree plantingstransportation. and an underdeveloped Being appearance removed prevails fromsouth of the the villageprimary precinct. It is envisagedThe area that in istime, divided the area willby respondthe North to its gateway Coast status Line and the roadside appearance will be the diverse range and scale of land uses and Kempsey One Community, One Mob Plan, railway and towards the confluence with Burntthe Pacific Bridge CommunityHighway. improved from the southern roundabout and service centreresidential through to zonesthe Tourist of Information Kempsey, Centre the and aesthetic Kempsey Museum. value The Touristrailway Information corridor Centre has and landmark the value Macleay although Valleyit is set well Way back (i.e. from the main road which reduces its services within South Kempsey focusing on improvements to connectivity, prominence within the landscape. along the main roads has been of a secondary open space and residential development Rudimentary roadside finishes, few street tree plantings and an underdeveloped appearancethe old Pacific prevails Highway). south of the The village main preci east–westnct. It is envisaged that in time, the area will• Build respond a publicto its gateway realm status framework, and the roadside in appearance will be importance with roadRail access Corridor and logistical value opportunities as outlined in the plan The area is divided by the North Coastimproved Line railway from corridor the and southern the Macleay roundabout Valley Way and (i.e. theservice old Pacific centre Highway). through The to m ainthe east Tourist–westthoroughfare thoroughfareInformation is CentreMiddleton is Middleton and Street Kempsey around Street whichMuseum. most around residentialThe To whichurist development Information has centred. Centre Private has landmark partnership value although with it is the set welllocal back Aboriginal from the main road which reduces its landscaping and gardens are limited in residential areas.for The industry character and being condition the of mainresidential drivers. improvements As a areresult, diverse, the from Victorianmost and Edwardianresidential (Federation) development cottages to newer has forms centred. of public Private housing. Maintenance issues prevail in community, to create spaces for formal and • Continue the implementation of essential prominence within the landscape. much of the public housing. industrial area is centred on the southern side of landscaping and gardens are limited in residential informal social connection water and sewer services to the South the railway and towards the confluence with the The area has a strong Aboriginal communityThe area focus. is dividedFuture strategic by the planning North Coastshould encourageLine railway and corridorfacilitate the and specific the Macleaydevelopment Valley of Aboriginalareas. Way (i.e. Thecommunity the character old facilities.Pacific Highway). and condition The main of eastresidential–west thoroughfare is Middleton Street• Maximise around which opportunities most residential for development development has centred. of PrivateKempsey Enterprise Precinct Pacific Highway. landscaping and gardens are limited in residential areas. The character and conditionimprovements of residential improvements are diverse, are from diverse, Victorian from Victorian and and Edwardian (Federation) thecottages South to newer Kempsey forms ofEnterprise public housing. Precinct Maintenance along issues • prevail Investigate in ways to encourage renewal

Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Futuremuch Macleay of the – Growth pubRudimentarylic & housing.Character LSPS roadside finishes,44 few street tree Edwardian (Federation) cottages to newer forms the Macleay Valley Way and development of the Lachlan Street plantings and an underdeveloped appearance of public housing. Maintenance issues prevail in South Kempsey • Encourage renewal and development of the commercial area The area has a prevailsstrong Aboriginal south ofcommunity the village focus. precinct. Future strategic It is planning shouldmuch encourage of the and public facilitate housing. the specific development of Aboriginal community facilities. South Kempsey is a gateway to Kempsey from the southern Pacific Highway approach. Its immediate past has been focussed on industrial and manufacturing pursuits coupled with transportation. Being removed from the primary residential commercial area along Lachlan Street • In partnership with the Dunghutti Local zones of Kempsey, the aesthetic value along the main roads has been of a secondary importance with road access and logistical value for industry beinenvisagedg the main drivers. that As ina result, time, the the industrial area area will is centred respond on the to southern its side of the The area has a strong Aboriginal community focus. Aboriginal Land Council, investigate the railway and towards the confluence with the Pacific Highway. gateway status and the roadside appearance will • Improve social, economic and housing Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS Future strategic44 planning should encourage and opportunity to prepare a development be improved from the Slim Dusty Interchange and outcomes for the Aboriginal community Rudimentary roadside finishes, few street tree plantings and an underdeveloped appearance prevails south of the village precinct. It is envisaged that in time, the area will respond to its gateway status and the roadside appearance wfacilitateill be the specific development of Aboriginal delivery plan that includes South Kempsey improved from the southern roundabout and service centre through to the Tourist Information Centre and Kempsey Museum. The Tourist Informationservice Centre has centre landmark through value although to itthe is set Tourist well back Information from the main road which reducescommunity its facilities. prominence within the landscape.

The area is divided by the North Coast Line railway corridor and the Macleay Valley Way (i.e. the old Pacific Highway). The main east–west thoroughfare is Middleton Street around which most residential development has centred. Private landscaping and gardens are limited in residential areas. The character and condition of residential improvements are diverse, from Victorian and Edwardian38 (Federation) cottages to newer forms of public housing. Maintenance issues prevail in 39 much of the public housing.

The area has a strong Aboriginal community focus. Future strategic planning should encourage and facilitate the specific development of Aboriginal community facilities.

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South West Rocks Creekline Foreshore Landscape

Creekline Foreshore Beach and Dune Landscape Landscape

Beach and Dune Landscape Rocky Coastal Shoreline

Rocky Coastal Shoreline Forest and Woodland

Forest and Woodland Retail & Commercial Centre Retail & Commercial Centre Village Precinct

Village Precinct Community Precinct

Community Precinct Parkland

Parkland Main Streets: Gregory Street & Phillip Drive Main Streets: Gregory Arakoon Residential Street & Phillip Drive We love: We will say no to: • The walkability of our town, aided by the generally • Development that is inconsistent with the desired Arakoon Residential Rural Living flat topography future character as expressed in the planning • Easy access to beach, boating and sporting controls Rural Living facilities • Further expansion beyond the identified urban • Our beautiful natural environment growth area identified in Council’s growth strategy • The quiet, peaceful and relaxed nature of our town South WestThere is a singleRocks approach to the township which Livingstone Street is one of the most impressive SouthThere West is a single approach lacksRocks to the townshipa landmark which lacks gateway a landmark element. gateway element. The The modern modern edge presentsstreetscapes a relatively homo forminggenous visual the field, historic separated corefrom the of older the section of the village by a vegetated buffer,We enough value: to clearly differentiate the two characters.edge Maintenancepresents ofa thisrelatively separate identity homogenous is considered to visual be an imperative. Thevillage landscape as is characterised well as the by a entrynorth–south point ridge to between the business a delta plain to the west and the ocean to the• Our east. Inmaritime the distant historynorth There is a single approachand west toare the hillscapes, township whilefield, which in lackstheseparated near a landmark south is from gatewayLaggers the Pointelement. older and Thehilly sectionmodern terrain inedge its of hinterland.presents the a relativelyThe local ridgehomoarea, hasgenous steep and visual vegetated as field, such separated slopes is intensivelyto thefrom ocean the older or river used. section in the ofThe north the village and east, by a andvegetated gentler buffer, vegetated enough slopes to clearlyto the creek and delta plain • The relaxed coastal village atmosphere differentiate the intwo the characters. south. The Maintenance locationvillage of South of this Westby separate a Rocks vegetated identity has outlooks is considered buffer, in all directions to enough be an andimperative. has to a mixtureclearly The landscape of native is and characterised introducedjuxtaposition byvegetation a north of– southin ocean,surrounding ridge between foreshore reserves a delta and plainthereserve, de tolta the plain. west heritage and the ocean to the east. In the distant north and west are hillscapes, while in the near south is Laggers Point and hilly terrain in its hinterland. The local ridge has steep vegetated slopes to the ocean or river in the north and east, and gentler vegetated slopes to the creek and delta plain differentiate the two characters. Maintenance sites and historic associations coupled with the • The local economic opportunities provided by in the south. TheThe location older of village South is West approached Rocks has through outlooks a satellite in all directions township and which has providesa mixture general of native utility and shops introduced and services. vegetation The in old surrounding village has reservesa backdrop and of the ocean delta beach, plain. parkland and the tourist park as well as long views northwards along the coast to Grassy Head and Stuarts ofPoint. this separate identity is considered to be an landmark trees sets the street apart. It is a rare tourism The older village is approached through a imperative.satellite township The which landscape provides general is utility characterised shops and services. by The a old village hasquality a backdrop within of ocean the beach, Kempsey parkland and Shire. the tourist The park other as well as long views northwards along the coast to Grassy Head and LivingstoneStuarts Point. Street is one of the most impressive streetscapes forming the historic core of the village as well as the entry point to the business area, and as such is intensively used. The juxtaposition of ocean, foreshore reserve, heritage sites and historic associations north–southcoupled with the landmark ridge treesbetween sets the streeta delta apart. plain It is a rare to quality the within the Kempseystreetscapes Shire. The other in the streetscapes business in the areabusiness are area more are more typical typical of seaside villages undergoing redevelopment, but still Livingstone Streetcontain is one vestigesof the most of the impressive earlierwest village. streetscapes and the formingocean the to historic the coreeast. of the In village the distantas well as the entry point toof the seaside business area, villages and as such undergoing is intensively used. redevelopment, The juxtaposition of ocean, foreshore reserve, heritage sites and historic associations coupled with thenorth landmark and trees west sets the are street hillscapes, apart. It is a rare while quality inwithin the th enear Kempsey Shire. Thebut other still streetscapes contain in thevestiges business area of arethe more earlier typical village.of seaside villages undergoing redevelopment, but still contain vestiges ofSouth the earlierWest Rock’s village. architecture reflects the socio-economic structure of an historic seaside holiday town overlain by a commuter community and the onset of modern tourism and leisure activities combined with communityOur buildings, Place period To achieve these priorities residential, period and modernsouth accommodation. is Laggers Housing Point is andvery much hilly tourist/vacationing terrain in its oriented and, moreSouth recently, West multi-unit Rock’s urban housing architecture has started toreflects permeate the area, particularly near the beach. The small single storey cottages South West Rock’sand architecture accommodation reflects houses thehinterland. socio are- decreasingeconomic The structure in numbers local of an asridge histothey ricare has seaside replaced steep holiday with vegetated mixedtown -overlainuse two by and a commuterthree storeythe community contemporarysocio-economic and the buildings. onset of To structuremodern maintain tourism the ofhistorical and an leisure historic ambience, activities these combined enclaves wit needh community to be protected buildings, and periodPlanning retained. Priorities Council will: residential, period and modern accommodation.slopes Housing to the is very ocean much tourist/vacationing or river in the oriented north and, and more east, recently, multi-unit urban housing has started to permeate the area, particularly near the beach. The small single storey cottages seaside holiday town overlain by a commuter and accommodation houses are decreasing in numbers as they are replaced with mixed-use two and three storey contemporary buildings. To maintain the historical ambience, these enclaves need to be protected and retained. Kempsey Shire Council – Draftand Your Futuregentler Macleay vegetated – Growth & Characterslopes LSPS to the creek and 46 community and the onset of modern tourism • Prepare an overall plan for the growth and • Prepare a structure plan for the entire South delta plain in the south. The location of South and leisure activities combined with community development of South West Rocks West Rocks area to guide development over Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future MacleayWest – Growth Rocks & Character has outlooks LSPS in all directions46 and has the next 20 years buildings, period residential, period and modern • Maintain the coastal character of the a mixture of native and introduced vegetation in accommodation. Housing is very much tourist/ Livingstone Street village precinct • Put in place planning controls for the surrounding reserves and the delta plain. vacationing oriented and, more recently, multi-unit • Protect, enhance and add to the natural and Livingstone Street village precinct to allow for The older village is approached through a satellite urban housing has started to permeate the area, cultural environment to maintain the area as a redevelopment at a scale compatible with its township which provides general utility shops and particularly near the beach. The small single tourism destination and a great place to live character services. The old village has a backdrop of ocean storey cottages and accommodation houses are • Promote active transport (e.g. walking and • Continue to progressively deliver on the beach, parkland and the tourist park as well as decreasing in numbers as they are replaced with cycling) routes and linkages actions identified for South West Rocks in long views northwards along the coast to Grassy mixed-use two and three storey contemporary Council’s Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan and Head and Stuarts Point. buildings. To maintain the historical ambience, the Kempsey Shire Bike Plan these enclaves need to be protected and retained.

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Bellbrook Village Precinct

Village Precinct Riverine Landscape

Riverine Landscape Upriver Pastoral Landscape Upriver Pastoral Landscape Village Civic Group Village Civic Group

Lowlands Lowlands

Forest and Woodland Forest and Woodland

Parkland We love: • The uniquenessParkland of our village Main street • Our beautiful and pristine natural setting, and our connection with the Macleay River • That we are a heritage village with a 1950s feel Main street We value: • That it is a peaceful and tranquil place to live Bellbrook • Our slower pace of life • Our Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures living The village of Bellbrook is a remote settlement at the foot of the Great Dividing Range approximately 50 kilometres from the coast. The village is laid out in a fairly regular grid pattern with the Kempsey – Armidale Road forming the main The village of Bellbrook is a remote settlement the organised central village being laid out with harmoniously together street and southern boundary of the village along which the village community and market precincts are laid out. To the north of the main street the land rises moderately and the street grid pattern forms a wrap-around of a central hill spur. The central hill spur is wooded and the landsat the surrounding foot of the the village Great are largely Dividing cleared givingRange an open pastoral setting to theformal north and streets east, with and views laneways across to the rangesupporting of hills that aenclose mix theof village to the west, north and• east.Our To natural environment the north-east is the prominent mountain Burapproximatelyrel Bullai. The southern 50 edge kilometres of the town is determinedfrom the by coast. the course The of the Macleaybuilding River and types,its steeply gardensincised northern and cutting. land uses reflecting village is laid out in a fairly regular grid pattern the patterns of growth and decline of the Bellbrook isBellbrook a blend of moderately rolling pastoral and steep forested landscapes, with the organised central village being laid out with formal streets and laneways supporting a mix of building types, gardens and land uses reflectingWe the will say no to: with the Kempsey – Armidale Road forming the pastoral and timber industries the village once patterns of growth and decline of the pastoral and timber industries the village once supported. The character of the town reflects the quiet and contemplative landscape of the mountains in the building colours and materials; the avenue The village of Bellbrook is amain remote street settlement and southern at the foot boundary of the Great of Dividing the village Range approximatelysupported. 50 kilometresThe character from theof thecoast. town The villagereflects is laid out in a fairly regular grid• Development pattern with thatthe Kempsey is inconsistent – Armidale with Road Bellbrook’s forming the main and street plantings; and the parks and open spaces. rural character and heritage values street and southern boundaryalong of the which village the along village which community the village community and market and market theprecincts quiet are and laid contemplative out. To the north landscape of the main ofstre theet the land rises moderately and the street grid pattern forms a wrap-around of a central hill Bellbrook has a strong Aboriginal community and the character of the community is powerfully embedded in the township with bright murals on the Bellbrook Public School building and the monument to Auntie Ester Quinlan in the town spur. The central hill spur isprecincts wooded and are the laid lands out. surrounding To the north the villageof the are main largely clearedmountains giving an open in the pastoral building setting colours to the northand materials; and east, with views across to the range of hills that enclose the village to the west, north and east. To park reflecting the creativity and strength of the community. The special qualities of the town are reflected in its Heritage Conservation Area status which is intended to preserve the ambience and character of the town and its context. the north-east is the prominentstreet mountain the land Bur risesrel Bullai. moderately The southern and edge the streetof the town is determinedthe avenue by theand course street of plantings; the Macleay and River the and parks its steeply incised northern cutting. grid pattern forms a wrap-around of a central and open spaces. Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 48 Bellbrook is a blend of moderatelyhill spur. rolling The pastoralcentral and hill steepspur forestedis wooded landscapes, and the with the organisedBellbrook central has a village strong being Aboriginal laid out with community formal streets and laneways supporting a mix of building types, gardens and land uses reflecting the patterns of growth and declinelands of surroundingthe pastoral and the timber village industries are largely the village cleared once supported.and theThe character of of the the town community reflects the is quie powerfullyt and contemplative landscape of the mountains in the building colours and materials; the avenue and street plantings; and thegiving parks an and open open pastoralspaces. setting to the north and embedded in the township with bright murals Our Place To achieve these priorities east, with views across to the range of hills that on the Bellbrook Public School building and the Bellbrook has a strong Aboriginalenclose community the village and theto the character west, ofnorth the community and east. is powerfullymonument embedded to in Auntie the township Ester Quinlanwith bright in murals the town on the Bellbrook Public School Planningbuilding and the monumentPriorities to Auntie Ester Quinlan in the townCouncil will: park reflecting the creativityTo and the strength north-east of the is community. the prominent The special mountain qualities of the townpark are reflecting reflected in the its Heritage creativity Conser andvation strength Area ofstatus the which is intended to preserve the ambience and character of the town and its context. Burrel Bullai. The southern edge of the town is community. The special qualities of the town are • Retain the current extent of the village • Retain the existing village zone determined by the course of the Macleay River reflected in its Heritage Conservation Area status • Maintain and enhance the rural character, • Review and update the planning controls to Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Futureand its Macleay steeply – Growthincised & northern Character cutting.LSPS 48 which is intended to preserve the ambience and heritage and culture protect Bellbrook’s landscape and character Bellbrook is a blend of moderately rolling character of the town and its context. value pastoral and steep forested landscapes, with

42 43 Willawarrin Village Precinct

Riverine Landscape

Upriver Pastoral Landscape

Village Civic Group

Village Precinct

Riverine Landscape Lowlands

Upriver Pastoral Landscape

Village Civic Group Forest and Woodland

Lowlands

Parkland

Forest and Woodland

Parkland Main street We love: We value:

Main street • That we are a country village with large rural lots • Our great community spirit • The peace and quiet • Our connectedness with each other • Our great views and beautiful area • The wildlife We will say no to: • Small lot rural subdivision and any development WillawarrinWillawarrin that significantly increases densities Willawarrin comprises a small developed areaWillawarrin with a limited comprises strip development a small centred ondeveloped the Armidale Road area which is approachethe dCommunity from the south over Hall Hickeys with Creek. the War Memorial/ Willawarrin comprises a small developed areawith witha limited a limited strip developmentstrip development centred centred on the on thecenotaph. Armidale Road which is approached from the south over Hickeys Creek. The hotel is the principle landmark dominatingArmidale the townscape Road with which ancillary is commercial approached development from along the each side of the road. Other principle buildings are the General Store, Roman Catholic Church, the Community Hall with the War Memorial/cenotaph. The resident community does not live only south over Hickeys Creek. Our Place To achieve these priorities in the village; rather it is dispersed into the The hotel is theThe principle resident community landmark does not dominating live only in the village;the townscape rather it is dispersed with into ancillary the rural surrounds. commercial As a result, theredevelo are verypment few buildings along within each the township. side of Residential the road. buildings Other are set principle back along the buildings main road, and are the thebuildingPlanning General stock Store, Priorities Roman Catholic Church, the CommunityCouncil Hall withwill: the War is early to mid-20th century vintage. The hotel is the principle landmark dominating rural surrounds. As a result, there are very Memorial/cenotaph. the townscape with ancillary commercial few buildings within the township. Residential development along each side of the road. Other buildings are set back along the main road, and • Retain the established character and • Retain the existing lot size and zoning The resident community does not live onlyprinciple in the village; buildings rather are itthe is Generaldispersed Store, into Roman the rural surrounds.the building As astock result, is earlythere to are mid-20th very few century buildings within the township.dispersed Residential nature buildings of the arevillage set back along the main road, and the building stock is early to mid-20th century vintage. Catholic Church, Willawarrin Public School, vintage.

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Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 50

Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 50

Stuarts Point Village Precinct

Lowlands

Rural Landscape

Village Precinct

Lowlands Community Precinct

Rural Landscape Residential Area

Forest and Woodland Community Precinct

Residential Area We love: • That it is a small area which means residents can walk and ride everywhere Forest and Woodland • Our naturalMain environment streets – where the mountain meets the sea

• How close we are to great beaches • That we are a small community Main streets • Our rural setting

We value: • Our relaxed coastal lifestyle • Our community spirit and village atmosphere We will say no to: • Our natural environment Stuarts Point village is located on the closed and have the potential for future residential • Development which is proposed to occur without Stuarts Pointarm of the Macleay River, below the eastern development when the level of available amenity the necessary infrastructure and services needed fall of Yarrahapinni Mountain. The village has a and infrastructure is available. Protection of the to support it StuartsStuarts Point Point village is locatedquiet on laid-back the closed armcharacter of the Macleay and is separatedRiver, below from the eastern fallexisting of Yarrahapinni village character Mountain. Theneeds village to behas considereda quiet laid-back character and is separated from the ocean beach by the closed river arm. The principal• Development that is inconsistent with the unique residential area is set off tothe the ocean south of beach the main by roadthe closedand along river Fishermans arm. The Reach Road, inwhile future a less planning extensive for residential the area. area is located to the north. The village itself is enclosed by coastal forest and woodland on three sides, with Stuarts Point village is located on the closed arm of the Macleay River, below the eastern fall of Yarrahapinni Mountain. The village has a quiet laid-back character and is separated from the ocean beach by the closed river arm. The principal coastal character of the village Yarrahapinni forming a backdroprincipalp, and residential the ocean to area the eastis set providing off to the it with south a subtropical feel reminiscent of coastal valleys further north. This is further reinforced by the rural landscape of avocadoes, mangos and bananas growing in the residential area is set off to the south of the main road and along Fishermans Reach Road, while a less extensive residential areaThe is loca combinationted to the north. Theof villagearticulated itself is enclosed vehicles by coastal serving forest and woodland on three sides, with of the main road and along Fishermans Reach Yarrahapinnisurrounding forming a backdro foothillsp, and and the ocean visible to theon eastthe providing entry to it thewith town.a subtropical The feelimmediate reminiscent areas of coastal adjacent valleys furthertothe the avocado north. residential This is farmsfurth areaer reinforcedare to inthe private bysouth the ruralownership and landscape pedestrian and of avocadoes, have the mangos potential and bananas for future growing residential in the development when the level of available amenity and Road, while a less extensive residential area is surroundinginfrastructure foothills and visible is available. on the entry Protection to the town. ofThe the immediate existing areas village adjacent ch aracterto the residential needs areato be are considered in private ownershipactivity in future andwithin haveplanning the the potential villagefor the for area. futurecentre residential is a safety development when the level of available amenity and infrastructure is available. Protection of the locatedexisting village to chthearacter north. needs The to be consideredvillage itselfin future is planning enclosed for the area. concern to be addressed. Our Place To achieve these priorities by coastal forest and woodland on three sides, The combinationThe combination of articulated vehicles of articulated serving the vehicles avocado farms serving to the the south avocado and pedestrian farms activity to the within south the and village pedestrian centre is a safety activity concern within to be the addressed. village centre is a safety concern to be addressed. with Yarrahapinni forming a backdrop, and the The housing stock is representative of beachside Planning Priorities Council will: The housingThe stock housing is repre sentativestock is ofrepre beachsidesentativeocean and estuarineto of the beachside shackseast andproviding and holiday estuarine homes it with that shacks have a subtropical becomeand holiday permanent homes residential thatand premises, haveestuarine become and newer shacks permanent construction and residential holidayintended specifically homes premises, as that permanent and newer residential cons dwellings.truction Theintended place springs specifically to as permanent residential dwellings. The place springs to life in warmerlife monthsin warmer when monthsholidaymakers when feelan dholidaymakers sun reminiscent seekers visit and an of stayd suncoastal in the seekers array valleys of visit holiday and further lettings stay available. in north. the array of holidayhave becomelettings available. permanent residential premises, • Facilitate orderly development in the • Prepare a structure plan for Stuarts Point to This is further reinforced by the rural landscape and newer construction intended specifically residentially zoned areas around the village guide development into the future of avocadoes, mangos and bananas growing as permanent residential dwellings. The as servicing and infrastructure become • Review and update the planning controls in the surrounding foothills and visible on the place springs to life in warmer months when available to protect Stuart Point’s landscape and Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleayentry – Growth to the & Character town. TheLSPS immediate areas52 adjacent holidaymakers and sun seekers visit and stay in • Retain the unique coastal village character character value to the residential area are in private ownership the array of holiday lettings available. Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 52

46 47 Hat Head Village Precinct

Korogoro Creek

Foreshore Landscape

Village Precinct Village Precinct Rural Living

Korogoro Creek

Korogoro CreekForeshore Landscape

Foreshore Landscape

Rural Living Recent Residential Rural Living

Recent Residential Recent Residential Beach and Dune Landscape

Beach and Dune Landscape Beach and Dune Landscape We love: • Our naturalForest environment and Woodland • That the bush, beaches and creek are all at our Forest and Woodland Forest and Woodland doorstep • Our sense of isolation and lack of urbanisation Rocky Coastal Shoreline Rocky Coastal Shoreline • Our simplicity – a low-key and quiet beachside Rocky Coastal Shoreline community We value: Main streets: Straight Street & Gap Road • Our village atmosphere and laid-back, family Main streets: Straight Street & Gap Road Main streets: Straight Street & Gap Road friendly lifestyle We will say no to: • Our community spirit • Development that exceeds the densities • Tourism nominated in the local planning controls Hat Head • Development that has not considered and Hat Head appropriately responded to natural hazards Hat Head is a coastal hamlet at the mouth of Korogoro Creek, located roughly at the mid-point between Crescent Head and Smokey Cape. It is enclosed by the floodplain of the lower Macleay system and heath and woodlands of the coastal Hat Head is a coastal hamlet at the mouth shacks, more recently constructed holiday Hat Head is a coastaldunes. Thehamlet village Hatat the of twomouth or threeof KorogoroHead long, parallel Creek, streetslocated occupies roughly ata long the midspit- pointon the between beachside Crescent of the estuary.Head and The Smokey headland Cape on. It the is enclosed south of bythe the estuary floodplain domin ofates the the lower immediate Macleay landscape system and, and heath hills and to the woodlands south define of the the coastal immediate setting of dunes. The villagethe village. of two or three long, parallel streets occupiesof a longKorogoro spit on the Creek, beachside locatedof the estuary. roughly The headland at theon the south of the estuaryhouses, dominates and the animmediate array landscape of dwellings, and hills to specifically the south define the immediate setting of the village. Hat Head is a coastal hamletmid-point at the mouth between of Korogoro Crescent Creek, Headlocated and roughly at the mid-pointdeveloped between asCrescent short-term Head and lettings Smokey both Cape .as It issingle enclosed by the floodplain of the lower Macleay system and heath and woodlands of the coastal The character of the village is one of a quiet beachside community; a refuge from an increasingly connected and urbanised world. For the main part the village springs into life in the warmer months when holiday makers, fishermen and boating dunes. The village of two orSmokey three long Cape., parallel It is streets enclosed occupies by athe long floodplain spit on the beachsidedwellings of the estuary. and Themulti-unit headland housing. on the south of the estuary dominates the immediate landscape, and hills to the south define the immediate setting of The character devoteesof the village flock is to one the of plethora a quiet beachsideof holiday community;lettings, including a refuge coastal from shacks, an increasingly more recently connected constructed and urbanised holiday wor houses,ld. For and the a nmain array part of dwellingsthe villag especifically springs into developed life in the as warmer short-term months lettings when both holiday as single makers, dwellings fishermen and multiand boating-unit housing. Our Place To achieve these priorities of the lower Macleay system and heath and devotees flock to the plethorathe of holidayvillage. lettings, including coastal shacks, more recently constructed holiday houses, and an array of dwellings specificallyOn the developed southern as short side-term of lettings Korogoro both as single Creek, dwellings and multi-unit housing. On the southern side of Korogoro Creek, ’lifestyle’woodlands rural properties ofare theencroaching coastal into thedunes. bushland. The The villageclearing of landof beyond these blocks needs to be minimised in order to retain the setting. The two residential areas are separatedPlanning Priorities Council will: ’lifestyle’ rural properties are encroaching into On the southernphysically side of Korogoroand Thevisually characterCreek, by the ’lifestyle’ creek of and therural the villageproperties estuarinetwo is areone mangroves or encroaching ofthree a quiet lining long, into thebeachside the banks, parallel bushland. a bridge community; The streets being clearing the immediate ofoccupiesa landrefuge beyond pedestrian from athese an blocks liincreasinglynk between needs to the be connected beach minimised and the in and ordersouthern urbanised to retain rural tresidentialhe wor setting.ld. area. ForThe two theThis residential divisionmain part and areas visual the are villagdistinction separatede springs needs to into be life in the warmer months when holiday makers, fishermen and boating physically and visually by the creek and the estuarine mangroves lining the banks, a bridge being the immediate pedestrian link between the beachthe and bushland. the southern rural The residential clearing area. Thisof landdivision beyond and visual distinction needs to be maintained in order to preserve the character andlong qualities spit of bothon areas.the beachside of the estuary. The • Maintain residential densities at a level within • Implement planning controls to limit maintained in order to preservedevotees the character flock and to qualitiesthe plethora of both areas.of holiday lettings, including coastal shacks, more recently constructedthese blocks holiday needs houses, to andbe minimisedan array of dwellings in order specifically developed as short-term lettings both as single dwellings and multi-unit housing. headland on the south of the estuary dominates the capacity of the sewerage service residential densities to suitable levels, to retain the setting. The two residential areas On the southern side of Korogorothe immediate Creek, ’lifestyle’ landscape, rural properties and hills are to encroaching the south into the bushland. The clearing of land beyond these blocks needs to be minimised in order• Protect to retain the the sensitive setting. The coastal two residential and estuarine areas are separatedconsistent with the local sewerage treatment are separated physically and visually by the define the immediate setting of the village. environments capacity physically and visually by the creek and the estuarine mangroves lining the banks, a bridge creekbeing the and immediate the estuarine pedestrian mangroves link between lining the beachthe and the southern rural residential area. This division and visual distinction needs to be • Review and update planning controls to maintained in order to preserveThe character the character of andthe qualities village ofis bothone areas.of a quiet banks, a bridge being the immediate pedestrian • Continue to improve our understanding of the protect Hat Head’s scenic amenity and Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay –beachside Growth & Character community; LSPS a refuge from54 an link between the beach and the southern dynamics of the coastal environments and character Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Characterincreasingly LSPS connected 54and urbanised world. rural residential area. This division and visual effects on the village

For the main part the village springs into life distinction needs to be maintained in order to • Prepare and implement coastal and estuary in the warmer months when holiday makers, preserve the character and qualities of both programs for the area and incorporate these fishermen and boating devotees flock to the areas. into the planning controls as needed plethora of holiday lettings, including coastal Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 54

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Crescent Head Village Precinct

Village Precinct Killick Creek Foreshore

Landscape Killick Creek Foreshore Landscape Rural Landscape Rural Landscape

Community Precinct Community Precinct

Beach and Dune Landscape Beach and Dune Landscape

Forest and Woodland Forest and Woodland

Rocky Coastal Shoreline Rocky Coastal Shoreline

Main streets and thoroughfares Main streets and thoroughfaresWe love: • Our multi-cultural environment brought about Low Visual Sensitivity • The natural beauty and environment of our through the wide range of visitors Residential Low Visual Sensitivity beachside village • Our relaxed, quiet and friendly atmosphere Residential High Visual Sensitivity • Our natural environment, surrounded by national • Our views of our beautiful natural surrounds Residential High Visual Sensitivity park and anchored by the ocean Residential • That the village is not commercialised but is We will say no to: well-serviced • Development inconsistent with current zones and planning controls for Crescent Head We value: • Development that is inconsistent with the • Our Aboriginal culture established coastal character of the village Crescent Head • Our surfing heritage The village of Crescent Head, sitting above the estuary of Killick Creek and under the northern face of the headland known as Big Nobby, is a relaxed beachside town of under a thousand people 15 minutes east of Kempsey. The place is defined in the first instance by the geology and terrain of its location,The the village sculptured of features Crescent of the headlandHead, assitting it falls awayabove to th ethe ocean. This contrastswhere with housesrolling forested look hills out of Dulconghi to the tosouth. the west The of the historic town, and the long sandy beach stretching away to Crescentthe north. Headestuary of Killick Creek and under the northern subdivision layout of the building lots has face of the headland known as Big Nobby, is a established a unique facade on the face of the Our Place To achieve these priorities TheThe houses village and of gardens Crescent of the Head, place sittingreflect theabove warmth the andestuary laid-back of Killick atmosphere Creek of and the under coastal the hamlet northern with bright face flowered of the headland trees and shrubs known such as asBig hibiscus Nobby, and is frangipani;a relaxed purplebeachside echiums town and of red under flowering a thousand poinciana’s people highlighted 15 minutes against theeast of Kempsey. The place is defined in relaxed beachside town of under a thousand headland with building styles, materials and nativethe firstforest instance and woodland by the vegetation. geology Theand street terrain pattern of its follows location, the meanderingthe sculptured sweep features of the headland of the toheadland houses perched as it falls on tawayerraces to commanding the ocean. extensive This contrasts panoramas with to rolling the north forested and west, hills and of onto Dulconghi the ridge to of the the westheadland of the where town, houses Planningand the long sandy Prioritiesbeach stretching away Council will: people 15 minutes east of Kempsey. The place is colours providing a glimpse of the various periods lookto outthe to north. the south. The historic subdivision layout of the building lots has established a unique facade on the face of the headland with building styles, materials and colours providing a glimpse of the various periods in the development of Crescent Head. defined in the first instance by the geology and in the development of Crescent Head. • Maintain the current scale of development in • Continue to implement the Crescent Head terrain of its location, the sculptured features of TheThe character houses of and the placegardens is a responseof the place to the reflect leading the landscape warmth elements and laid – the-back ocean, atmosphere the headland, of the estuarinecoastal hamlet wetlands with and mountainsbrightThe flowered to characterthe west trees and and south, of shrubs the the place forestssuch as and is hibiscus woodlandsa response and and frangipani; the to beache the purple s – and echiumsthe built elements and red of flowering traditionallythe poinciana’s village highlighted against the Master Plan, including improvements to the the headland as it falls away to the ocean. This lownative-rise buildings forest andof practical woodland and simple vegetation. construction, The street reflecting pattern the needs follows of the the population meandering and the sweep culture of of the sunshine, headland surfin tog andhouses fishing.leading perched onlandscape terraces commanding elements extensive – the ocean, panoramas the to the north and west, and onto the ridge of the headland where houses foreshore and village public spaces. contrasts with rolling forested hills of Dulconghi • Maintain and enhance the relaxed coastal look out to the south. The historic subdivision layout of the building lots has established a unique facade on the faceheadland, of the headland the with estuarine building styles,wetlands materials and and mountains colours providing a glimpse of the various periods in the development of Crescent Head is a sought-after holiday destination andto is commerciallythe west ofgeared the to town, catering andfor the the influx long of beachgo sandyers and beach campers as well as visitors staying in the holiday lettings available throughout the village. character of the village • Undertake a planning review in accordance Crescent Head. to the west and south, the forests and woodlands Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growthstretching & Character away LSPS to the north. 56 • Refresh the village and foreshore whilst with the Crescent Head Master Plan that and the beaches – and the built elements of The character of the place is a response to the leading landscape elements – the ocean, the headland, the estuarine wetlands and mountains to the west and south, the forests and woodlands and the beachesmaintaining – and the built theelements ‘vibe’ of traditionallyof Crescent Head considers the appropriate type, scale and The houses and gardens of the place reflect the traditionally low-rise buildings of practical and design of development for the village, low-rise buildings of practical and simple construction, reflecting the needs of the population and the culture of sunshine, surfing and fishing. • Foster appropriate development of the urban warmth and laid-back atmosphere of the coastal simple construction, reflecting the needs of the affordable housing, and the protection of growth area west of the village Crescent Head is a sought-after holiday destinationhamlet and with is commercially bright flowered geared to trees catering and for shrubsthe influx of beachgoerspopulation and campers and as well the as culture visitors stayingof sunshine, in the holiday surfing lettings available throughout the village. scenic and environmental values. such as hibiscus and frangipani; purple echiums and fishing. • Maintain the rural and natural character of the Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 56 • Continue to support appropriate rezoning of and red flowering poinciana’s highlighted against surrounding area, in particular Loftus Road Crescent Head is a sought-after holiday the urban growth area the native forest and woodland vegetation. The and the connections to Killick Beach destination and is commercially geared to street pattern follows the meandering sweep • Prepare and implement coastal and estuary catering for the influx of beachgoers and campers • Continue to improve our understanding of the of the headland to houses perched on terraces programs for the area and incorporate these as well as visitors staying in the holiday lettings dynamics of the coastal environments and commanding extensive panoramas to the north into the planning controls as needed available throughout the village. effects on the village and west, and onto the ridge of the headland

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Frederickton Village Precinct

Village Precinct Early Residential

Early Residential Pastoral Landscape

Pastoral Landscape

Middle Period Residential Middle Period Residential

Recent Residential Recent Residential

Forest and Woodland Forest and Woodland

Main streets and thoroughfares We love: We value:

• That we are a small village with the convenience of • Our unique history and heritage Mservicesain streets close and bythoroughfares in the town of Kempsey • Our connection with the Macleay River • The remnants of our heritage found throughout the • Our separate and distinct character from nearby

village Kempsey • Our views to the Macleay River and hinterland beyond We will say no to: • Our easy access to the Pacific Highway • Development which detracts from our character Frederickton • The enhancement of our village with the and heritage Established as a Victorian-era river port, Frederickton has a diverse heritage as a major town and shipping point for goods on the Macleay River. The town has a collection of remnant residential and commercial buildings relating to that era along completion of the highway bypass • Development which is proposed to occur without Macleay Street, the main road and former Pacific Highway. Frederickton has a quiet and sleepy character reminiscent of bygone days, with a small village precinct comprising a selection of older timber cottages, General Store and Post Office, the the necessary infrastructure and services needed to Macleay River Hotel and the former Frederickton Cheese FactoryEstablished on a lazy reach as ofa Victorian-erathe river. The Pacific river Highway port, bypass has facilitated the transmornings.formation from A significant a busy and noisy stand thoroughfare remains to a quiet at theand less frenetic township or hamlet. support it Frederickton has significant remnant tree plantings of NorfolkFrederickton Island Pines (Araucaria has a heterophylla diverse )heritage, planted as landmark as a major trees to help cream boatsFrederickton navigate to the Public farm jetties School, on foggy the mornings. core A historicalsignificant stand remains at the Frederickton Public Fredericktontown and shipping point for goods on the Macleay buildings (the School, Headmasters residence School, the core historical building which was designed by the Government Architect of the day, John Horbury Hunt. The grid street pattern, large lots and clusters of remaining single storey, timber weatherboard and iron houses lend Frederickton the feel and Establishedcharacter of an as archetypal a Victorian Australian-era ‘retired’river port, River.Victorian Frederickton The river town.town The hashas figtree a adiverse -collectionlined road heritage north of of remnantasthe a town major marks town a connection and shipping withand the Shelter pointlike tree for-lined Shed) goods Ferry which onRoad the on theMacleaywere eastern designed River.side of theThe river,by to Johnwn once has linked a collection by a punt service. of remnant residential and commercial buildings relating to that era along residential and commercial buildings relating Horbury Hunt. The grid street pattern, large lots FredericktonMacleay predictably S istreet, undergoing the main change road and development and former as Pacific a convenient Highway. and flood Frederickton-free place to live has in aclose quiet proximity and sleepy to Kempsey character CBD and reminiscentWest Kempsey. ofSubdivision bygone and days, new wimultith- unita small development village isprecinct now introducing comprising urban consolidation a selectionOur of older Place timber cottages, General Store and Post Office, theTo achieve these priorities to that era along Macleay Street, the main road and clusters of remaining single storey, timber and an increaseMacleay in population. River TheHotel essential and thequalities former of the Frederickton town centre and Cheese residential Factory area are onelements a lazy to reach be protected. of the river. The Pacific Highway bypass has facilitated the transformation from a busy and noisy thoroughfare to a quiet and less frenetic township or hamlet. and former Pacific Highway. Frederickton has a weatherboard and iron houses lend Frederickton Planning Priorities Council will: Frederickton has significant remnantquiet tree plantingsand sleepy of Norfolk character Island reminiscent Pines (Araucaria of bygone heterophylla ), theplanted feel as and landmark character trees ofto anhelp archetypal cream boats Australian navigate to the farm jetties on foggy mornings. A significant stand remains at the Frederickton Public days, with a small village precinct comprising a ‘retired’ Victorian river town. The figtree-lined road School, the core historical building which was designed by the Government Architect of the day, John Horbury Hunt. The grid street pattern, large lots and clusters of remaining single• storey, Foster timber Frederickton weatherboard as a and residential iron houses growth lend Frederickton • Prepare a water and sewer servicing strategy selection of older timber cottages, General Store north of the town marks a connection with the like area for the village the feel and character of an archetypal Australian ‘retired’ Victorian river town. The figtree-lined road north of the town marks a connection with the like tree-lined Ferry Road on the eastern side of the river, once linked by a punt service. and Post Office, the Macleay River Hotel and the tree-lined Ferry Road on the eastern side of the Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 58 • Maintain and enhance preservation of • Identify suitably serviced land for further former Frederickton Cheese Factory on a lazy river, once linked by a punt service. Frederickton predictably is undergoing change and development as a convenient and flood-free place to live in close proximity to Kempsey CBD and West Kempsey. Subdivision and newheritage multi-unit and development character is elementsnow introducing urban consolidationresidential development that does not reach of the river. The Pacific Highway bypass has and an increase in population. The essential qualities of the town centre and residential area are elementsFrederickton to be protected. predictably is undergoing change adversely impact Frederickton’s heritage or facilitated the transformation from a busy and • Support ways to encourage economic and development as a convenient and flood-free character noisy thoroughfare to a quiet and less frenetic growth, building on the completed highway place to live in close proximity to Kempsey township or hamlet. bypass • Prepare a structure plan for Frederickton to CBD and West Kempsey. Subdivision and new guide development over the next 20 years Frederickton has significant remnant tree multi-unit development is now introducing urban • Consider a Macleay Valley Way street plantings of Norfolk Island Pines (Araucaria consolidation and an increase in population. activation strategy as part of the proposed heterophylla), planted as landmark trees to help The essential qualities of the town centre and Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 58 Frederickton Structure Plan cream boats navigate to the farm jetties on foggy residential area are elements to be protected.

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Smithtown and Gladstone Village Precincts

Village Precincts

Killick Creek Foreshore Landscape Killick Creek Foreshore Landscape

Rural Landscape

Rural Landscape

Residential Precincts Residential Precincts

Industrial Precincts Industrial Precincts

Parkland Parkland

Market Precinct Market Precinct We love: • Our uniqueness and the built links to our past that Main streets and thoroughfares remain in the villages Main streets and thoroughfares • Our connection with the Macleay and Belmore Significant Tree Groups rivers demonstrated in the way the villages have Significant Tree Groups developed and the way that we live • Our quiet and relaxed lifestyles on the banks of the Macleay Smithtown and Gladstone We value: Smithtown andSmithtown Gladstone are located on opposite banks andofSmithtown the Macleay River,Gladstone and separated Gladstone by less than are 100 located metres, just on north opposite of the junction witharound the Belmore the River. oxbow They possessbend two opposite distinctive thephysical mouth qualities of and individual identities. • Our rich heritage and quiet village atmosphere The broader floodplain landscape of the lower Macleay offersbanks extensive of viewsthe toMacleay the distant River,mountains separated and ranges. The by surroun less ding cleared farmlandthe Belmore is accessible River from both at thevillages. parkland While both adjacenttowns are physically to the close and in view of each other, We will say no to: Smithtown and Gladstone are located on opposite banks of the Macleay River, separated by less than 100 metres, just north of the junction with the Belmore River. They possess two distinctive physical qualities• The and businesses individual identities. and services within the villages both have their own character and atmosphere. than 100 metres, just north of the junction with Nestle factory. The impact of eras of successive • The role our community buildings and places play • Development that is not compatible with the degree the Belmore River. They possess two distinctive flooding has led to buildings being elevated Smithtown (onThe the broader northern floodplain bank of the landscape river) has theof the character lower ofMacleay a working offers town, extensive defined in views part by to the the presence distant of mountains the Nestle factoryand ranges. on the The river. surroun There isding a a diverse cleared collection farmland of isbuilding accessi typesble fromand styles both reflecting villages. the While development both towns and are growth physicallyin of our closecommunity and in view of each other, of flood hazard and/or does not have adequate physical qualities and individual identities. above the ground. This is a differentiating feature the river townboth over have generations, their own and character a well laid and out geometricatmosphere. grid street pattern of wide streets common in the Shire. Smithtown enjoys a direct visual relationship with the river as it curls around the oxbow bend opposite the mouth of the Belmore flood risk management measures incorporated of the two places. River at the parkland adjacent to the Nestle factory. The impactThe of broader eras of successive floodplain flooding haslandscape led to buildings of being the ellowerevated above the ground. This is a differentiating feature of the two places. • Development that is inconsistent with the Smithtown (on the northern bank of the river) has the character of a working town, defined in part by the presence of the Nestle factory on the river. There is a a diverse collection of building types and styles reflecting the development and growth of Macleay offers extensive views to the distant Gladstone is smaller in area than Smithtown established character of the villages Gladstone isthe smaller river in town area than over Smithtown generations, and carriesand a wella different laid out character geometric and flavour, grid street one of pattern a rejuvenated of wide and streets gentrifie commond ‘heritage’ in the village Shire. of boutique Smithtown shops, enjoys cafes a and direct a hotel. visual The relationship development with direction the riverof Gladstone as it curls has around been geared the oxbow towards bend opposite the mouth of the Belmore mountains and ranges. The surrounding cleared and carries a different character and flavour, tourist visitationRiver and at catersthe parkland for moderate adjacent levels to of the visitation. Nestle Tree factory.-lined Thestreets impact and neatly of eras maintained of successive street floodingverges characterise has led to the buildings place. being elevated above the ground. This is a differentiating feature of the two places. farmland is accessible from both villages. While one of a rejuvenated and gentrified ‘heritage’ Both Gladstone and Smithtown have independent community and village precincts encompassing buildings which once represented the civic core of the community, including post offices, public schools and sports grounds. Gladstone is smaller in area than Smithtownboth and towns carries a are different physically character close and flavour, and inone view of a rejuvenated of andvillage gentrifie dof ‘heritage’ boutique village shops, of boutique cafes shops, and cafes a hotel. and a hotel.The The development direction ofOur Gladstone Place has been geared towards To achieve these priorities Kempsey Shiretourist Council visitation – Draft Yourand catersFuture Macleayfor moderate – Growth eachlevels & Character of other, visitation. LSPS both Tree have-lined theirstreets own and60 neatlycharacter maintained and street vergesdevelopment characterise the place. direction of Gladstone has been

atmosphere. geared towards tourist visitation and caters for Planning Priorities Council will: Both Gladstone and Smithtown have independent community and village precincts encompassing buildings which oncemoderate represented levels the civicof visitation. core of the community,Tree-lined including streets post offices, public schools and sports grounds. Smithtown (on the northern bank of the river) Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS 60 and neatly maintained street verges characterise has the character of a working town, defined in • Review development potential within the • Complete the Lower Macleay Flood Risk the place. part by the presence of the Nestle factory on the floodplain Management Study and Plan river. There is a a diverse collection of building Both Gladstone and Smithtown have independent • Retain and enhance the arts and crafts, • Review and update Council’s flood risk types and styles reflecting the development and community and village precincts encompassing heritage and character elements of the management policy and procedure growth of the river town over generations, and a buildings which once represented the civic core villages • Review and update the planning controls to well laid out geometric grid street pattern of wide of the community, including post offices, public • Support continued presence of Nestle as a protect Smithtown and Gladstone’s unique streets common in the Shire. Smithtown enjoys a schools and sports grounds. significant employer in the area rural and river character elements direct visual relationship with the river as it curls

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Point Plomer Coastline Dune Backswamp

Beach and Dunes

Dune Backswamp

Rural Landscape

Beach and Dunes

Rural Landscape Rocky Foreshore

Rocky Foreshore Lowlands

Lowlands

Forest and Woodland

Forest and Woodland

Point Plomer Road Point WePlomer love: Road • Our diverse and unique natural environment • The variety of recreational opportunities we have down our back road, all in a stunning natural bush setting and along picturesque beaches • Our undeveloped and intact coastal strip

We value: We will say no to: • The tranquillity Point Plomer Coastline • Development inconsistent with current zones and • Our Aboriginal heritage and its retained association The coastline to the south of Crescent Head presents as a wild and relatively remote landscape of beaches, low headlands and small rocky promontories running out and into the Pacific Ocean. Freshwater paperbark wetlands, banksia heaths and low planning controls in the Point Plomer Road locality The coastline to the south of Crescent Head it rises over the headlands and hills; and more with the area eucalypt woodlands are interspersed with pockets of littoral rainforest in the sheltered moist corners of the dunes and headlands. Sheltered coves and inlets, and long sinuous beaches edge the Pacific Ocean. • Development that is inconsistent with the Point Plomerpresents Coastline as a wild and relatively remote partly obscured hints of the greater landscape • The outstanding natural and coastal character of established coastal character and heritage values Point Plomer Road traverses this landscape from just south oflandscape Crescent Head village of beaches, through to Point low Plomer headlands and further intoand Limeburners small Creekas National it weaves Park, providing through a unique the and rarlowlandse glimpse of behinda large and thecomparatively wild and intact beach The coastline to the south of Crescent Head presents as a wild and relatively remote landscape of beaches, low headlands and small rocky promontories running out and into the Pacific Ocean.the Freshwaterarea paperbark wetlands, banksia heaths and low of the area foreshore landscape on the NSW north coast. The road revealsrocky expansive promontories views along the coastline running as it rises out over and the headlandsinto the and hills; and moreforedunes. partly obscured hints of the greater landscape as it weaves through the lowlands behind the foredunes.eucalypt woodlands are interspersed with pocketsPacific of Ocean. littoral rainforestFreshwater in the paperbark sheltered moist wetlands, corners of the dunes and headlands. Sheltered coves and inlets, and long sinuous beaches edge the Pacific Ocean. Scattered rural holdings exist, with evidence of Scattered rural holdings exist, with evidence of former pastoralbanksia uses such asheaths dairies. Many and of low these eucalyptholdings now servewoodlands as residential are homes, lifestyle retreats and low-impact campgrounds which for the most part integrate seamlessly into the existing Point Plomer Road traverses this landscape from just south of Crescent Head village through to Point Plomerformer and further pastoral into Limeburners uses such Creek as dairies. National Many Park, providingof a unique and rare glimpse of a large and comparatively wild and intact beach coastal landscape. interspersed with pockets of littoral rainforest foreshore landscape on the NSW north coast. The road reveals expansive views along the coastline as it risesthese over the holdings headlands now and serve hills; and as moreresidential partly obscured homes, hints of the greater landscape as it weaves through the lowlands behind the in the sheltered moist corners of the dunes and Our Place To achieve these priorities This coastal landscape retains strong and continuous physical and spiritual associations for the Dunghutti Aboriginal community. Recognition of thatlifestyle association retreats is in the naming and oflow-impact Goolawah National campgrounds Park which is the protected section of coastline. foredunes. headlands. Sheltered coves and inlets, and long which for the most part integrate seamlessly Planning Priorities Council will: sinuous beaches edge the Pacific Ocean. Scattered rural holdings exist, with evidence of former pastoral uses such as dairies. Many of these holdings intonow theserve existing as residential coastal homes, landscape. lifestyle retreats and low-impact campgrounds which for the most part integrate seamlessly into the existing Point Plomer Road traverses this landscape • Respect and maintain the area’s important • Ensure that natural and cultural values are coastal landscape. This coastal landscape retains strong and Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleay – Growth from& Character just LSPS south of Crescent62 Head village ecological values prioritised over development potential continuous physical and spiritual associations through to Point Plomer and further into This coastal landscape retains strong and continuous physical and spiritual associations for the Dunghutti Aboriginalfor the community.Dunghutti RecognitionAboriginal of community. that association is in the naming of Goolawah• National Respect Park and which maintain is the protected links with section the ofarea’s coastline. • Review the planning controls for the Limeburners Creek National Park, providing Recognition of that association is in the Aboriginal heritage Point Plomer Road locality to ensure the a unique and rare glimpse of a large and naming of Goolawah National Park which is the • Maintain the natural coastal character of the maintenance of its character and values comparatively wild and intact beach foreshore protected section of coastline. area and the connections to the Goolawah landscape on the NSW north coast. The road Beaches Kempsey Shire Council – Draft Your Future Macleayreveals – expansive Growth & Character views along LSPS the coastline as 62

56 57 Part F - Strategic Alignment

58 59 13. Alignment The most stunning Great housing environment in A thriving, interconnected economy Vibrant and engaged communities choice and life- 13.1. Table of alignment NSW style options The first table of alignment provided below demonstrates the alignment between the planning priorities of the Your Future Macleay – Growth & Character LSPS with the directions contained in the North Coast Regional Plan 2036. significant The second table identifies the alignment between the core community values within Council’s Macleay Valley 2036 Community Strategic Plan – June 2017 and the Themes of the LSPS. 1. Deliver environmentally sustainable environmentally 1. Deliver growth and coastal biodiversity, 2. Enhance catchments water and habitats aquatic and climate hazards natural 3. Manage change energy renewable 4. Promote opportunities interest of communities 5. Strengthen relationships and cross-regional of centres successful 6. Develop employment cities regional of the growth Coordinate 7. tourism of the growth 8. Promote regionally 9. Strengthen corridors transport and public transport rail air, 10. Facilitate infrastructure productive and enhance 11. Protect lands agriculture the region agribusiness across 12. Grow resources manage natural 13. Sustainably work and live to places great 14. Provide socially safe, healthy, 15. Develop engaged and well-connected communities with and partner 16. Collaborate communities Aboriginal self- the economic Increase 17. communities Aboriginal of determination Coast’s the North and protect 18. Respect heritage Aboriginal heritage historic 19. Protect built distinctive the regions 20. Maintain character infrastructure local 21. Coordinate delivery housing supply greater 22. Deliver and choice housing diversity 23. Increase residential rural well-planned 24. Deliver housing areas opportunities for more 25. Deliver housing affordable

Your Future Macleay-Growth & Character LSPS

Theme Planning Priorities

H1: Deliver growth that does not compromise the Shire’s rich X biodiversity

H2: Rehabilitate and enhance biodiversity, coastal and aquatic habitats, and water catchments X Healthy H3: Manage natural hazards and climate change Environment X X

W1: Develop successful centres of employment and increase formal education opportunities within the community X

W2: Enable the growth of tourism X

W3: Strengthen regionally significant transport corridors X

W4: Facilitate air, rail and public transport infrastructure X

W5: Enable sustainable resource extraction, protect and Wealthy Wealthy Economy enhance productive agricultural lands and grow agribusiness X X X across the Shire

W6: Enable the economic self-determination of our local Aboriginal communities X

W7: Coordinate local infrastructure delivery X

C1: Strengthen cross-regional relationships X

C2: Provide great places to live and work X

C3: Develop healthy, safe, socially engaged and well- connected communities X

C4: Collaborate and partner with Aboriginal communities X Connected Connected Communities C5: Respect and protect the Shire’s heritage X X

C6: Maintain the Shire’s distinctive built character X

S1: Plan for housing demand X

S2: Increase housing diversity and choice X

S3: Deliver more opportunities for affordable housing X Safe & Safe Housing Suitable Suitable S4: Deliver well-planned rural residential housing areas X

60 61 13.2. Table of alignment Table of alignment - the Macleay Valley 2036 Core Community Values of the Macleay Valley 2036 Community Strategic Plan – June 2017 Community Strategic Plan compared against the Your Future Macleay-Growth & Character LSPS. Being Healthy Being Wealthy Being Connected Being Safe 1. Living a rich & fulfilling life 2. Living in a healthy environment a rich & 3. Having culture valuable wealth a 4. Having experience of the 5. Having to finances support the that lifestyle us happy makes involved are We 6. community in our vibrant have We 7. spaces & inviting & enjoy meet to work 8. We make to together the Macleay & vibrant a Valley place welcoming everyone for community 9. Our is prepared to & resilient emergencies at safe feel We 10. home & in public The risk of 11. is accidents minimised

Your Future Macleay-Growth & Character LSPS

Theme Planning Priorities

H1: Deliver growth that does not compromise the Shire’s rich biodiversity X

H2: Rehabilitate and enhance biodiversity, coastal and aquatic habitats, and water catchments X Healthy

Environment H3: Manage natural hazards and climate change X

W1: Develop successful centres of employment and increase formal education opportunities within the community X

W2: Enable the growth of tourism X X

W3: Strengthen regionally significant transport corridors X

W4: Facilitate air, rail and public transport infrastructure X

W5: Enable sustainable resource extraction, protect and Wealthy Wealthy Economy enhance productive agricultural lands and grow agribusiness X across the Shire

W6: Enable the economic self-determination of our local Aboriginal communities X

W7: Coordinate local infrastructure delivery X

C1: Strengthen cross-regional relationships

C2: Provide great places to live and work X X

C3: Develop healthy, safe, socially engaged and well- connected communities X

C4: Collaborate and partner with Aboriginal communities X Connected Connected Communities C5: Respect and protect the Shire’s heritage X

C6: Maintain the Shire’s distinctive built character X

S1: Plan for housing demand X X

S2: Increase housing diversity and choice X

S3: Deliver more opportunities for affordable housing

Safe & Safe X Housing Suitable Suitable

S4: Deliver well-planned rural residential housing areas X

62 63 Part G Part H - 14. References

14.1. List of informing studies, • Kempsey Shire Council: Macleay Valley Food Urban Growth Area Map’ for Kempsey Local Government Area plans and documents Bowl https://macleayvalleyfoodbowl.com.au/ • .id the population experts: Kempsey Shire – • Kempsey Shire Council: Our story, Our place, Our community profile| social atlas| population future: The Kempsey Corridor Master Plan South forecast| economic profile Kempsey| Kempsey| Frederickton (August 2012) • Australian Government: State of the Climate 2018 • Kempsey Shire Council: Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (July 2016) • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis • Kempsey Shire Council: State of the Environment – 2016 Final Summary • Kempsey Shire Council: Kempsey Shire Biodiversity Strategy (Discussion Paper and • NSW Council of Social Science (NCOSS): Mapping Background Information) Economic Disadvantage in NSW https://maps. ncoss.org.au/ • Kempsey Shire Council: Crescent Head Master Plan (November 2017) • NSW Government: AdaptNSW - North Coast - Climate change snapshot • Kempsey Shire Council: Horizon 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism • NSW Government: draft North Coast Settlement Strategy – Laying the Foundations for a Planning Guidelines 2019 Prosperous Future (October 2019) • NSW Government: Hastings Macleay Regional • Kempsey Shire Council: Kempsey and South Economic Development Strategy 2018–2022 West Rocks: Industrial Land Review (June 2004) • NSW Government: Hastings Macleay Regional • Kempsey Shire Council: Kempsey Coastal Zone Economic Development Strategy 2018–2022 – Management Plan (October 2016) Supporting Analysis • Kempsey Shire Council: Kempsey Community • NSW Government: Integrated Planning and Infrastructure Plan: Audit Report (Stage 1) (August Reporting Guidelines for Local Government in 2019) NSW – Planning a sustainable future (March 2013) • Kempsey Shire Council: Kempsey Shire Bike Plan • NSW Government: Local Strategic Planning (January 2018) Statements: Guideline for Councils • Kempsey Shire Council: Kempsey Shire • NSW Government: North Coast Regional Plan Community Based Heritage Study – Thematic 2036 (March 2017) History (2005) • NSW Government: North Coast Settlement • Kempsey Shire Council: Kempsey Shire Rural Planning Guidelines 2019 Residential Land Release Strategy (December 2014) • Kempsey Shire Council: Local Growth Management Strategy: Residential Component (October 2010) • Kempsey Shire Council: Lower Macleay Floodplain Risk Management Plan • Kempsey Shire Council: Macleay Valley 2036: Community Strategic Plan (June 2017) • Kempsey Shire Council: Macleay Valley Coast Destination Management Plan 2019–2029 Urban growth area map for the Kempsey LGA (Source: North Coast Regional Plan 2036. Figure 22) (October 2019)

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