Go ahead with 268 lake lots

APPROVAL for a 48ha (268 lot) residential subdivision, abutting Lake Nagambie, has passed through Strathbogie Shire Council and will now be presented to the Minister for Planning for final approval. The subdivision has taken some three years to get through various stages and processes including rezoning from Farming to General Residential Zone. During the process only three submissions were made to the original application put to council by Spiire Australia and CRC Constructions on behalf of the developer. At council's March meeting the motion put to councillors was unanimously passed with Cr Reg Dickinson moving and seconded by Cr Sally Hayes–Burke. In speaking for the motion Cr Dickinson said, "This has been three years in the making and I think it is great for Nagambie – it is in line with council's growth strategy for the area". As approval for this subdivision has been before the minister previously, a fast 'sign off' is expected. Stage one of the subdivision is expected to commence within a couple of months with stage two to follow on shortly afterwards. When first presented at the council meeting held in September 2020, council unanimously resolved to seek ministerial authorisation to prepare and exhibit a combined planning scheme amendment (C80) and permit application P2019–096 for land 401 High Street, Nagambie and 19 Lobbs Lane, Nagambie. The application sought planning permit approval for the subdivision of the land for a multi–lot residential subdivision, the creation/alteration of access to the Transport Zone Category 2 (High Street), and the removal of native vegetation and associated earthworks. The land was identified in the Nagambie Growth Management Strategy 2008 and is well located and adjacent to current Residential zoned land. The Nagambie Growth Management Strategy and the Nagambie Structure Plan both identify the land for residential development which will provide for the continuation of urban growth with the township. Both plans were extensively consulted during the three year process. The new development is expected to create employment opportunities during the planning and construction phases, as well as attracting new residents to Nagambie which will make a positive contribution to the local economy. The development will also provide sheltered seating areas, seating walls, a sports court, playground equipment, landscaped and grassed areas, footpaths connecting the park to the broader area and lighting. It is considered that five open space areas within the development will provide a positive outcome for the broader community, particularly in relation to access to the lake and public spaces. A final planning permit and associated conditions form part of the planning scheme amendment documentation to be submitted to the minister for approval. Agreements associated with the draft planning permit were prepared and secured the provision of public works by the developer on both council and Goulburn–Murray Water (GMW) land. As part of the process Amendment C80 was on public exhibition for a period of four weeks. Three submissions were received following public exhibition, two of which were from agencies; Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) and GMW. The other submission was from a private landowner. All submissions received by council were addressed, resolved, and withdrawn without the need for a planning panel.