Rural Strategy - Surf Coast Shire

Surf Coast Shire Rural Strategy Review
Final Report
The criteria or land attributes that will be used for identifying land suitable for application of
the RAZ are therefore:
Existing land uses suited to application of RAZ e.g. cabin accommodation;
Proximity to existing townships;
Accessibility to the coast;
Landscape values;
Landscape sensitivity;
Agricultural quality; and
Current planning controls.
1.4 Assessment of Precinct 4
Land currently zoned Farming within Precinct 4 was surveyed and assessed against the
criteria. An initial coarse assessment clearly identified land that was not suitable for RAZ,
primarily due to the lack of proximity to townships and accessibility to the coast, current
planning controls, landscape values and landscape sensitivity. A more detailed assessment
of the remaining land against all the criteria refined the boundaries of the areas found to be
suitable for RAZ.
The assessment concludes that two areas within Precinct 4 are appropriate for application of
RAZ as highlighted in Map 9 and Map 10. The rationale for the recommendations is
outlined in sections 1.4.1 and 1.4.2.
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