Survey - Gannawarra Shire Council

Lake Charm, Kangaroo Lake and Gunbower Creek Environs Strategy
We are seeking your comments via this survey to understand
community aspirations and assess whether planning controls
should be maintained or modified within the study area.
In particular, lot sizes and residential development
opportunities will be investigated.
The survey should take no more than two minutes to complete.
Submissions for the survey will close on 14 February 2013.
What is the Lake Charm, Kangaroo Lake and Gunbower Creek
Environs Strategy?
In 2007, Gannawarra Shire Council completed an Urban and
Rural Strategy Plan which intended to identify opportunities for
land use and development, whilst ensuring that agricultural
industries and opportunities are protected, environmental
assets are preserved, the viability of existing settlements and
tourist attractions is enhanced and Council is able to service
any proposed development affordably.
The Strategy Plan concluded that additional strategic
assessment is required for the Lake Charm, Kangaroo Lake and
Gunbower Creek areas.
The Environs Strategy will provide recommendations on any
future development opportunities and the management of
population change in the localities including identification of
areas for agricultural, residential, commercial and other land
uses (if considered appropriate).
The Strategy is an important process in ensuring that any
development of these areas is appropriate and is undertaken in
a strategic context.
Which properties are affected by the Environs Strategy and
how?
Within the total study area of approximately 8500 hectares to
be investigated, there are approximately 250 dwellings and a
small number of commercial and community facilities.
What will be the outcome of the Environs Strategy?
The results of this project will inform Council on the
appropriateness of the current planning zones and controls
within the Gannawarra Planning Scheme which apply to these
areas. It will determine whether any changes are considered to
be appropriate, and if so, what they may be. Should a planning
scheme amendment process follow on from this project,
further community consultation will occur.
What sort of changes are anticipated within the Lake and
Creek environs?
If the Planning Scheme was modified, there may be
opportunity to subdivide and develop certain sections of the
land which surrounds Lake Charm, Kangaroo Lake and along
the Gunbower Creek. A decision to allow this to occur has not
been made, and if it was to occur the water quality and
environments of these important natural assets would need to
be protected and enhanced.
How Council will use the results of this survey?
Council will analyse the responses and consider them in the
context of other feedback and submissions received. The
results will be compiled and a summary placed on the Council’s
website.
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Lake Charm, Kangaroo Lake and Gunbower Creek Environs Strategy Survey
Hello! This survey is part of a broader consultation about the Lake Charm, Kangaroo Lake and Gunbower Creek Environs Strategy.
The information you give is anonymous and will only be used for statistical and planning purposes.
A reply‐paid envelope is provided to return your completed survey.
If you have any questions about the survey please email pdawson@pb.com.au or call 03 9861 1186
1. Which area is of particular interest to you?
Lake Charm Kangaroo Lake Gunbower Creek
2. How long have you lived or owned property in the above areas?
Less than 5 years 5 ‐14 years 15 or more years
3. What do you value most about living or owning property in the above areas? (please tick all that are relevant to you)
Lake/Creek setting Size of the allotment Variety of houses
Shops and services Available recreation areas Unsealed roads
The rural lifestyle Sense of community Other?.....................................................................
4. What do you think is needed to improve the quality of the above areas? (please tick all that are relevant to you)
No changes Improved community facilities Upgraded roads
Improved shopping facilities Improved public transport Increased fire hazard safety
Increased development (ie, low density or rural living)
Other?........................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Do you think the planning controls should be modified to make it possible to obtain a permit to subdivide land and build
additional dwellings within the areas identified on the attached plan?
Yes No Why? ……………………………………………………………..…….
6. Do you own a property within the defined study area?
Yes No
7. Would you anticipate seeking to subdivide and develop your land in the future if you were able to obtain a planning permit?
Yes No N/A – do not own land within the study area
8. Would you oppose the owners of properties within the study area being able to subdivide and develop their land?
Yes No If yes, why? ………………………………………………………….
9. How long do you anticipate living or owning property in the above areas into the future?
Less than 5 years 5 ‐14 years 15 or more years The rest of my life
10. Any other comments?
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11. A community consultation session about the Environs Strategy is to be held at Gannawarra Shire Council Chambers, 49 Victoria
Street, Kerang on 31 January 2013 at 6pm. Will you be attending this event?
Yes No If yes, how many will attend?...................................
THANK YOU! Please return your completed survey either by dropping it in at one of the Council Service Centres in Cohuna (23‐25
King‐Edward Street) or Kerang (Patchell Plaza, 47 Victoria Street), or posting it in the enclosed reply‐paid envelope.
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