Local Strategic Planning Statement NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL
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Local Strategic Planning Statement NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL NAMBUCCA.NSW.GOV.AU | MARCH 2020 INDEX Council is proud to acknowledge and respect the Gumbaynggirr people as the Traditional Custodians of the Nambucca Valley and to pay respect to the elders both past and present. In gumbaynggir language the name ‘Nambucca’ originates from ‘Ngambbaa baga-baga’ meaning Ngambaa (mans’) Baga-Baga (knee). The phrase ‘Ngambaa baga baga’ was likely corrupted by white settlers to Nambucca and borrowed back into gumbaynggir as Nyambaga which applied only to the Nambucca Heads (not up river). LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT | PAGE 2 Disclaimer: Although all care is taken in the preparation of plans within this document and its attachments, Nambucca Valley Council accepts no responsibility for any misprints, error, omissions or inaccuracies. The information contained within each plan is for pictorial FOREWARD From the Mayor The population of the Nambucca Valley is growing as people discover the charm of our towns and villages, the natural beauty of our local environment and the range of services here in the Nambucca and in nearby Coffs Harbour. This growth brings significant opportunities for our community. We now have a new hospital precinct and Council is working to deliver new infrastructure to open up local job opportunities at the Valla Growth Area. We have improved links to Coffs Harbour City and a range of housing options, Nambucca Council from historic towns and villages to planned areas Mayor Rhonda Hoban of new residential development. In this Local Strategic Planning Statement, we look at the land use planning challenges that Council and the Nambucca community will face in the coming 20 years. For example, we need to consider an ageing population, provide housing diversity and employment opportunities. While also planning for climate change, conserving biodiversity and priorities for new and improved infrastructure. We also need to carefully plan to ensure that we protect the natural character, local heritage and the appeal of the area that our community loves. Our aim is to be collaborative and strategic in our planning, to ensure that the community is involved and that we make the right decisions for the future of the Nambucca Valley. We genuinely welcome your involvement as Council develops and implements the actions in this Statement. Thank you for taking the time to read the draft Local Strategic Planning Statement. LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT | PAGE 3 About this Statement The aim of this Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is to provide a vision for the Nambucca Valley, details of the special characteristics which contribute to our local identity and shared community values, and a summary of actions to manage growth and change into the future. It has been prepared to comply with the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which requires that all NSW councils must prepare a local strategic planning statement. The Statement is concerned with land use planning on matters such as housing, employment and environmental management. It must include or identify the basis for strategic planning in the area, having regard to economic, social and environmental matters. This draft Statement has been based on Council’s established land use planning to provide an overarching strategy for urban and rural development in the Nambucca local government area. It will help guide decisions by all levels of government, the private sector and the community to help to ensure that there is effective communication and coordination between all parties involved in land use planning in the Nambucca Valley. The LSPS sets out the strategic basis for Council’s land use planning in the coming 20 years to 2040 but is focussed on the key land use planning actions that need to be undertaken in the next 4 years. LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT | PAGE 4 Other State Plans State Plans Relevant Relationship to & Strategies NS 2021 Regional Plans other Council plans The LSPS is one of the key strategies Community and plans prepared by Council Strategic Plan under NSW legislation, as shown in 10 YEARS Figure 1. As shown, the LSPS (Land Use Strategy) is one of the key Strategic Plans prepared by councils. The LSPS is informed by State Other Strategic Plans Plans and Strategies, such as the North Coast Regional Plan. It helps eg Economic eg Land-se eg Tourism eg Cultural eg Heritage to inform Council’s Community Strategy Strategy Strategy Development Strategy Strategy Strategic Plan and guide the resourcing decisions in council’s annual Operational Plans. Delivery Program Community Resourcing Strategy Community engagement is central Engagement 4 YEARS LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING to all of council’s planning, from WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING the Community Strategic Plan to Operational Program ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANNING 1 YEAR the Operational Plans and annual reports undertaken by Council each year. PERPETUAL MONITORING The proposed actions in this & REVIEW Statement are summarised in Annual Report the Action Plan at the end of this statement. The action plan includes a summary of how these actions Figure 1: Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework relate to provisions in the Regional Source: www.olg.nsw.gov.au/councils/integrated-planning-and-reporting/framework Plan, Community Strategic Plan and other key strategies, such as the Regional Economic Development Strategy for the Nambucca Valley. LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT | PAGE 5 Our planning needs to be adaptable to respond to changes within our community and in the region and Strategic Context beyond, such as: THE NORTH COAST REGION • Improvements to the Pacific Highway and travel efficiency for residents in the Nambucca Valley, The Nambucca Valley is located on the North Coast of • Increased viability for our residents to commute to NSW, as shown in Figure 2 (right). jobs in Coffs Harbour, The North Coast is an amazing place to live. It has a • The opportunities that digital technology will number of vibrant cities, historic towns, productive provide for residents to live and work remotely in farmland, a sub-tropical climate and it is the most the beautiful Nambucca Valley, biologically diverse region in NSW. It has beautiful Changes to the character of bypassed towns, such landscapes, uncrowded beaches, remote old growth • as Macksville, forest and World Heritage Conservation Areas, which attract large numbers of visitors to the Region every year. • The growing proportion of older residents in our community and the types of services that need to As a result, the North Coast population is forecast to be provided by Council, other levels of Government, grow by around 76,200 people and by 46,000 new in the community and the private sector, the 20 years from 2016 – 2036. The main focus for this growth will be in the 4 Regional Cities within the North • Overnight shipping and the distribution of goods Coast Region, including Coffs Harbour, which is now direct to consumers throughout the Region, within 30-40 minutes’ drive for most residents in the • Changes to consumer demands (e.g. click and Nambucca Valley. collect), This relationship to Coffs Harbour is important • Changes in agriculture, such as increasing, intensive because the City provides a range of employment, production of blueberries, and health, recreation and higher education opportunities, • Growing concerns relating to climate change and as well the air travel links to other parts of NSW, associated impacts such as sea level rise. Australia and the world via the Coffs Harbour City Our response to such issues needs to be based on Airport. the best information available. Council will therefore In this Statement, it will be important to consider our review this LSPS every 4 years and report on progress changing relationship to Coffs Harbour City. We need annually as part of Council’s Integrated Planning and to consider the natural limits to urban growth around Reporting. Coffs Harbour and the role that the Nambucca Valley Council’s approach to growth management in the can play to provide opportunities for industry and region is to deliver sustainable settlements through job growth, housing and tourism, to complement the a place-based approach that recognises the unique facilities on offer in Coffs Harbour. functionality and identity of each town and village. Figure 2: The North Coast Region PAGE 6 Source: NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment - The Sewerage infrastructure in Scotts Head, delivery if improvements in these places such as Macksville and Bowraville has the capacity the Nambucca River Masterplan. The development Infrastructure to service the existing population and such plans not only guide the preparation of some growth. The integrated Water Cycle more detailed engineering solutions but all Context Management Plan recommends monitoring of also provide an essential pathway to attracting growth and has planned improvements to the resources to implement the improvements, The Nambucca Valley is generally well-placed to systems identified to meet population growth grant funding for instance. meet increased demands on infrastructure due demands. to population growth. Various infrastructure plans In accordance with Nambucca cycleway plan and strategies have been prepared to provide In respect to Waste Management capacity exists in Council is actively improving pedestrian and Council with robust planning and organisational the Nambucca Waste Management Facility service cycleway networks to provide greater connectivity management for the years to come as they will be the Valley for into the future however Council is within local communities which is also key aspect revisited and reviewed in line with the reporting presently planning for the acquisition of adjoining of liveability of our neighbourhood’s. requirements. These plans provide the guiding land to secure landfill capacity into the long term. A review of Council’s contributions plans has actions in respect to the growth and infrastructure Major Highway improvements have been recently been completed and is scheduled again requirements.