Cobram 2025 Cobram Strategy Plan - Moira Shire Council

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Cobram Strategy Plan Final Report Many metropolitan Councils, particularly those in growth areas, require a higher minimum percentage of open space for new developments. Clause 52.01 of the Moira Planning Scheme can provide for this, though requires a planning scheme amendment to be implemented. This in turn requires an open space strategy to be produced and justification for a higher contribution provided. As also stated in the Cobram Development Plan Report “many of these Councils do not accept encumbered open space as part of the 5% contribution. Encumbered open space is that space used for another purpose (e.g. required for drainage purposes) and thus may not be useable at all times. Clauses 12 and 56 of the Moira Planning Scheme provide specific objectives for open space and the provision of encumbered land does not meet these, except in specific circumstances”. Consistent with the Cobram Development Plan, this Strategy Plan recommends that the Moira Shire Council does not include encumbered open space as part of the 5% contribution. The ageing of Cobram’s population and their preferred leisure activities also needs to be considered when providing for new open space areas and/or redeveloping existing areas. In particular the network of passive open spaces will be more heavily used as the numbers in this age group increase. 8.3 Open Space Land Strategy The State policy applicable to open space provision (Clause 15.10 of the Moira Planning Scheme) provides the objectives and open space implementation methods. The primary considerations for open space and recreational land in Cobram include the following: − Regional open spaces should be used for recreation and conservation of natural and cultural environments; − Newly developing residential areas should be provided with adequate levels and variety of open spaces. Where possible and practical these spaces should be appropriately linked so as to provide a network of open spaces; − Open spaces can incorporate features such as drainage lines and waterways; − Encumbered land should not be included as part of the 5% public open space contribution. − Areas of public open space should be zoned within the Public Park and Recreation Zone, including Federation Park in Punt Road; − Appropriate land uses should be sited adjoining regional open space networks. The sustainable provision of open space is of integral importance to all communities. © Coomes Consulting Group G:\13\131654\PL11 001 Strategy Plan Final Report.doc page 64
Cobram Strategy Plan Final Report It is appropriate for new open space facilities to be incorporated into emerging residential growth areas, ideally as part of a local neighbourhood centre or community focal point. The provision and location of open space has been identified for the proposed residential neighbourhoods as per the Cobram Development Plans. This will ensure that future residents within these neighbourhoods will have adequate accessibility to appropriate facilities. The creation of an integrated park network, with linear paths along floodways and river frontage is essential to provide additional opportunities for walking, cycling and children’s play. This issue is interlinked with the protection and enhancement of the river environs and native vegetation. It is further noted that the need for locally based open space is diminished in close proximity to residential areas comprising lower densities. © Coomes Consulting Group G:\13\131654\PL11 001 Strategy Plan Final Report.doc page 65
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