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So we have had great news in recent times. The NSW Dept. of Planning (Housing & Infrastructure) directing MidCoast Council (via the Gateway for the new LEP) to rezone North Arm Cove (NAC) non-urban lots to C4 'Enviromental Living', instead of Council's desire for C3 'Envronmental Management'. This is incredibly exciting, because the State Govt now see a possible residential solution for NAC. This also reflects well for those villagers zoned urban, because it gives hope to the possibility of sewer, much needed infrastructure and commercial shops and services such as medical, which are of much benefit to them, and which will only enhance their property values. But of course, the 'old guard' hate any change, and want the status quo to remain. But its like the boy who stuck his finger in the dyke, there will be no stopping the progress that is coming their way. Currently, the recommended zone of C4 has a minimum Lot size of 5 ha, which of course is still way too large, but this can be worked down to much smaller lot sizes once the authorities are satisfied that there is feasible outcomes for biodiversity, bushfire, infrastructure costs and an overall business case for development. In my opinion, the current footprint of Burley Griffin's subdivision unfortunately won't work, because of the above challenges, but a new footprint with appropriate corridors for ecological and biodiversity measures can be drafted and presented to all landowners in a future Development Plan, which is currently being investigated with advice from both Dept of Planning and Council. If its found that sensible development can occur with the required independent studies, then the next stage will see support from all sides of government, and it will come down to a landowner vote. Slow but steady as she goes, but we are starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Once again, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have numbers in the Association, because it tells the decision makers that we have the support behind us, and demand change. Please take the time to join - you can click on the Membership tab above, or the link below. https://northarmcove.org.au/membership.html# Membership - North Arm Cove Rate Payers Association Contributed by David Buxton President, North Arm Cove Rate Payers Association nacrpa@gmail.com 27 May 2024
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