What Council is North Arm Cove in?
North Arm Cove is right at the southern tip of the Mid Coast Council, NSW.
We like to refer to it as the "hidden gem at the southern end".
MidCoast Council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes and City of Greater Taree Councils.
We like to refer to it as the "hidden gem at the southern end".
MidCoast Council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes and City of Greater Taree Councils.
Mid Coast Council is part of the Hunter Region, the fastest growing region in NSW.
North Arm Cove is mentioned in the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 on page 163. From its website:
The Hunter is the leading regional economy in Australia, accommodating 427,000 jobs. It is home to one of Australia’s most productive wine regions and a significant equine industry around Scone. The traditional mining, energy and manufacturing sectors present opportunities to transform to cleaner, renewable energy sources.
We think of the Hunter Region as part of the ‘Six Cities’ Region. This includes Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle City, Central Coast City, Illawarra-Shoalhaven City, Western Parkland City, Central River City and Eastern Harbour City.
We expect the Hunter’s population of 860,000 people to increase to nearly 950,000 people by 2041. This requires us to plan for an additional 101,800 dwellings across the region.
The Hunter Regional Plan 2041 recognises the region is changing. It draws on the concepts of sequenced planning and infrastructure, creating great places and enriching community character.
The plan is about sustainable growth. It looks at housing choice and lifestyle opportunities to cement the Hunter as a leading regional economy.
North Arm Cove is mentioned in the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 on page 163. From its website:
The Hunter is the leading regional economy in Australia, accommodating 427,000 jobs. It is home to one of Australia’s most productive wine regions and a significant equine industry around Scone. The traditional mining, energy and manufacturing sectors present opportunities to transform to cleaner, renewable energy sources.
We think of the Hunter Region as part of the ‘Six Cities’ Region. This includes Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle City, Central Coast City, Illawarra-Shoalhaven City, Western Parkland City, Central River City and Eastern Harbour City.
We expect the Hunter’s population of 860,000 people to increase to nearly 950,000 people by 2041. This requires us to plan for an additional 101,800 dwellings across the region.
The Hunter Regional Plan 2041 recognises the region is changing. It draws on the concepts of sequenced planning and infrastructure, creating great places and enriching community character.
The plan is about sustainable growth. It looks at housing choice and lifestyle opportunities to cement the Hunter as a leading regional economy.
What can I do on my land?
What can I do on my land?
The NACRPA cannot give specific advice on your plans for your site. You will need to do your own due diligence as to what is permitted. The NACRPA will not take liability for advice given. It is suggested that written advice on the SEPP (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) can be provided from Mid Coast Council (for a fee). The service is called an Exempt/complying development codes information request, and can be requested by using this form https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/About-MidCoast-Council/Forms-library . Look for the exempt/complying development code request form under the ‘Building, Development and Planning’ section.
For these requests, the applicant provides details of the proposed development, and a Council assessing officer will provide written advice that it either complies, or not with the Codes SEPP (so in other words, either does, or does not require a DA). For your information Council’s current, formal position on Non-Urban land can be found on Council’s webpage here: Non-Urban land page.
The NACRPA cannot give specific advice on your plans for your site. You will need to do your own due diligence as to what is permitted. The NACRPA will not take liability for advice given. It is suggested that written advice on the SEPP (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) can be provided from Mid Coast Council (for a fee). The service is called an Exempt/complying development codes information request, and can be requested by using this form https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/About-MidCoast-Council/Forms-library . Look for the exempt/complying development code request form under the ‘Building, Development and Planning’ section.
For these requests, the applicant provides details of the proposed development, and a Council assessing officer will provide written advice that it either complies, or not with the Codes SEPP (so in other words, either does, or does not require a DA). For your information Council’s current, formal position on Non-Urban land can be found on Council’s webpage here: Non-Urban land page.
What is Non-Urban Land?
Non-Urban Land (RU2) is the name of the current type of zoning for the greater part of the North Arm Cove area, which we are actively wanting to change and bring into line with the remainder of the suburb.
Who are the Villagers?
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The Villagers aren't members of a famous pop band of the 70's! They are landowners who DO have council permission to build on their land, zoned urban, which is typically around the perimeter of the North Arm Cove peninsula.
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Who can attend the NACRPA General meetings?
Anyone who is a member of the Association can attend our meetings. We are currently meeting every quarter online using Teams to keep in touch, as some of our members live interstate. Once a member, you will be emailed a link to join the meetings a few days prior.
Won’t development destroy the natural beauty of North Arm Cove?
We are aiming for an environmentally sustainable approach to any kind of land development at North Arm Cove.
It should also be noted that the vegetation in North Arm Cove is actually overgrowth due to decades of neglect. When land was being sold in the 90s the land had been cleared and looked vastly different than it does today.
It should also be noted that the vegetation in North Arm Cove is actually overgrowth due to decades of neglect. When land was being sold in the 90s the land had been cleared and looked vastly different than it does today.
Camping - how long can I camp on my land?
You can camp on the land you own. Prior approval is not required for the installation of up to two caravans, campervans or tents on any land. They can't be occupied for more than two days at a time and not more than 60 days (in total) in any single period of 12 months.
Apart from structures permitted under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development) 2008 you will need Council approval. This includes for structures you may want to use when camping such as a concrete slab, shelter/carport or rainwater tank.
Trees and vegetation cannot be removed, pruned or damaged for camping or building of any structures.
For more information, see Mid Coast Council's non-urban land page.
Apart from structures permitted under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development) 2008 you will need Council approval. This includes for structures you may want to use when camping such as a concrete slab, shelter/carport or rainwater tank.
Trees and vegetation cannot be removed, pruned or damaged for camping or building of any structures.
For more information, see Mid Coast Council's non-urban land page.