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In order to achieve the abovementioned integration of natural resource management and land use planning in a practical manner, the Taskforce considers it vitally important to resolve conflicting issues at the plan making stage. The consolidation of the separate Acts that deal with natural resource management (such as the Threatened Species Act) and environmental planning (the EP&A Act) should be pursued to enable effective integration to occur. 4.2 Responses from Key Stakeholders Due to the restricted timeframe of the Review, only a limited number of key stakeholders were invited to present to the Taskforce. Additional written submissions were invited via the iPlan web site and through other media such as the weekly Local Government & Shires Association circular and industry newsletters. A summary of the main concerns of stakeholders in relation to regional planning issues is shown below. Main Concerns – Regional Planning Raised By Importance of regional planning - it must be elevated and DIPNR must allocate appropriate resources and commitment to regional planning initiatives in NSW. There is an urgent need to prepare a new metropolitan strategy for Sydney. DIPNR needs to identify and fund high priority areas for regional planning initiatives (immediate recommendations include a state plan, coastal plan and metropolitan strategy for Sydney). State agencies must have a strategic input at a regional level during REP and regional strategy preparation – DIPNR must ensure integration across agencies in the process. There is a need for a comprehensive single strategic plan for each region (supported by financial and other commitments) which gives a framework and direction to local plans. The Minister should consider the establishment of a Ministerial Sub- Committee of Cabinet comprising the Ministers for Roads, Transport, Environment, Agriculture and the Treasurer to support the preparation and funding of State and regional plans. Councils must be required to incorporate regional planning objectives and provisions into their local plans. Regional forums as proposed under PlanFirst should not proceed – alternative models are recommended. SEPPs and REPs should be retained and used as a planning tool where the development of a site/locality is of state or regional significance. PRINT VERSION 1 September 2003 16 Industry/local government/PA Industry/local government/PA Industry/local government/PA Industry/local government/PA/ NGO/SPI Industry/local government/PA/SPI PA Industry/PA Industry/PA Industry/PA
Regional boundaries should be reviewed having regard to firstly, catchment boundaries and secondly, LGA boundaries. Regions proposed under PlanFirst were too large. Councils should be required to establish regional housing and residential development strategies and work cooperatively to meet regional targets. DIPNR should develop models to fund regional infrastructure and implement regional planning projects. The NPWS should be incorporated into DIPNR and become engaged in the planning process in a cooperative manner. SPI = Special Interest Group NGO = Non Government Organisation PA = Professional Association 4.3 Recommendations Industry/local government/PA Industry Industry Industry 1. Regional planning is an integral and critically important element of the planning system and considerable effort must be made to appropriately balance environmental planning, social, economic and natural resource management systems in NSW. 2. The EP&A Act provides for State and regional planning as a legitimate and core function of the State government. Therefore, DIPNR should provide leadership and direction for State agencies, local government and other stakeholders in the areas of State and regional environmental planning. 3. The most significant planning issue for Sydney at this time is the need to develop a new Metropolitan Strategy. The preparation of such a Strategy is considered to be of critical importance for State and regional planning and should be pursued immediately. 4. The systematic rollout across the State of the regional strategies as proposed under PlanFirst, should not be pursued. Rather, DIPNR should prepare non-statutory regional strategies to guide and direct the sustainable development, growth and change of regions and these strategies should address environmental, social and economic outcomes along with the infrastructure and programs required to support those outcomes. 5. DIPNR should retain its ability to prepare SEPPs and REPs on a geographic or thematic basis, and these instruments should support and give effect to any regional strategies. 6. Regional planning must be developed to meet the needs of metropolitan, coastal and inland NSW. DIPNR must immediately target high priority areas for the commencement of regional planning initiatives in consultation with the councils and stakeholders in these areas. 7. Regional strategies must be implemented where necessary by the provisions of SEPPs, REPs and Integrated Plans and other policies and actions. These instruments should be consistent with and give effect to any regional strategies. 8. Regional strategies should be monitored by DIPNR and their performance reviewed regularly. PRINT VERSION 1 September 2003 17
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