ANNUAL REPORT - Coffs Harbour City Council - NSW Government

Places for Living (Continued)OBJECTIVE: PL1.2 We have a diverse and adaptable range of housing options with affordability for all.OBJECTIVE MEASURE: Incorporating the results from Council’s implementation of strategies during the period, assess the status of localhousing options in terms of diversity, adaptability and affordability.Council has encouraged opportunities for discussion and negotiation with a range of potential providers and/or developers of diverse housingoptions in its role as facilitator and advocate.The drafting of the City Centre Plan Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and the Local Government Area (LGA) wide Standard Instrument LEP(draft LEP 2012) also focuses on providing prospects for a range of housing options.Additional provisions to allow for options are incorporated into the City Centre Plan DCP adopted in 2011 and are incorporated into the draftDCP 2012 to accompany the LGA wide draft LEP2012.Recent development projects by the Dept of Housing, targeting affordability, have been hampered by the impacts of the prevailing economy.Two projects stalled and the construction on these sites was delayed for about 12 months, however they are now progressing to completion.Council Programs that contribute to achieving this Objective:210 LAND USE PLANNING 517 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStakeholder comment: Housing NSW & Land and Housing Corporation(Strategy PL1.2.1 - Develop an understanding of future housing needs.)New census data released last week – figures currently being reviewed by in house statisticians and updated Housing Analysis for the CoffsLGA will be provided within a month.(Strategy PL1.2.2 - Create housing choices in accessible locations close to town.)Whilst L&HC does have a significant parcel of land in Harbour Drive ready for development, funds have been eliminated for new projects and itis likely to be a number of years before we can look at constructing new housing on this site.(Strategy PL1.2.3 - Create affordable housing options.)No affordable housing strategy has been developed by Council. Housing NSW has offered to assist Council in the development of a strategyand discussions have begun.Coffs Harbour City Council – 2011/2012 Annual Report – Section 1 - incorporating 2030 End of Term Report Page 29