Rural Strategy - Surf Coast Shire

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Surf Coast Shire Rural Strategy Review Final Report 1.2 Draft Planning Practice Note: Applying the rural zones The Draft Planning Practice Note: Applying the rural zones (2006), notes that the Rural Activity Zone is designed to be applied to areas where: Farming is a primary activity in the area but the planning objectives identified for the land support the establishment of other land uses; A mixed use function would support farming in the area, assist in preventing the unplanned loss of productive agricultural land elsewhere, or allow the logical and efficient provision of infrastructure; The use of land in the area for non-farming purposes would not compromise the long term productivity of surrounding farmland; and Appropriate buffers can be provided between different land uses so that land use conflicts are avoided. Possible Rural Activity Zone areas: An existing mixed use rural area where the mix of uses complements the agricultural, environmental and landscape values of the area and supports Council’s urban settlement objectives. Rural areas where commercial, tourism or recreation development will complement and benefit the particular agricultural pursuits, landscape features or natural attractions of the area. Farming areas where use and complementary rural industry, agribusiness uses, and rural research facilities are encouraged. Areas where use and development needs to be strictly controlled so that potential land use conflicts can be avoided. 1.3 Criteria for identifying candidate RAZ To identify candidate areas for application of the Rural Activity Zone, criteria for assessment of land within the Precinct were agreed with the Project Steering Committee. These criteria seek to ensure that application of RAZ to land identified in Precinct 4 is consistent with the direction provided by the Draft Planning Practice Note and revised rural land objectives for the Surf Coast Shire. The table below outlines the derivation of the criteria from the Practice Note and the Rural Land Objectives. RMCG Consultants for Business, Communities & Environment Page 90
Surf Coast Shire Rural Strategy Review Final Report Planning Practice Note Direction Existing mixed uses that complement agriculture, environmental and landscape values Supports Councils urban settlement objectives Considerations Consider areas where there are existing rural based tourism facilities Avoid isolated development; Consider areas close to existing settlements Criteria or Land Attribute for Evaluation Existing land use Proximity to existing townships Commercial tourism will complement agricultural pursuits, landscape features or natural attractions Avoid land use conflicts Surf Coast Shire Rural Land Objectives Minimise urban-rural conflicts Protect rural landscapes Encourage growth of sustainable agriculture Protect and enhance environmental assets Grow and maintain prosperous rural communities Consider areas significant landscape values and proximity to parks, reserves and the coast Consider areas generally used for lifestyle purposes and avoid areas used for primary production Considerations Consider areas generally used for lifestyle purposes and avoid areas used for primary production Avoid open landscapes Consider areas that have opportunities to site development without compromising landscape values Avoid areas with high and very high agricultural quality land Avoid areas within proclaimed water catchments Avoid area with environmental values elevated through government policy and strategies Consider areas in close proximity to townships Landscape values Environmental values Proximity and accessibility to the coast Existing use Criteria or Land Attribute for Evaluation Existing use Landscape values Landscape sensitivity Agricultural quality of the land Current planning controls Proximity to existing townships RMCG Consultants for Business, Communities & Environment Page 91
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