Rural Tourism Policy
Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking comment about a draft Rural Tourism Policy.
The draft policy clarifies what tourism activities are currently permissible in the Shire’s rural areas as well as proposing a mechanism for determining where and when E3 Environmental Management zoned land will be considered for rezoning to SP3 Tourist.
The purpose of this draft policy is to provide a strategic framework within which tourism, agriculture and our Shire’s unique environmental sensitivities can all mutually coexist.
One of the key recommendations of the draft policy is to permit ‘Artisan food and drink industry’ with consent in Primary Production, Rural Landscape and Tourist designated land use areas across the Shire.
Basically, we’re investigating ways in which we can provide more opportunities for appropriate agri-businesses in rural areas. At the same time we want to ensure that the right balance with our residents, environment and unique heritage areas is maintained.
The exhibition period will remain open until 1 March 2019. During this time Council will organise information sessions with tourism stakeholders and other interested parties.To learn more and register your interest in this topic please visit www.yoursaywingecarribee.com.au/rural-tourism or call Council’s Strategic Planning Unit on 02 4868 0888.
Planning Proposals
Planning Proposals to amend Wingecarribee Local Environmental Plan 2010 for certain sites are currently on public exhibition.
The sites included in this exhibition and their intended outcomes are:
- 2A Cliff Street - Lot 50 DP556644 - Amend Schedule 1 to permit development for the purposes of a two lot residential subdivision.
- Wyeera (Bong Bong Racecourse) 460 Kangaloon Road Bowral - Lot 22 DP792646 - Rezone from E3 Environmental Management to RE2 Private Recreation.
- Mittagong Railway Station leased surplus land - Part of Lot 3907 DP 1215684 and Part of Lot 10 DP 1216346 - Rezone from SP2 Rail Infrastructure to B4 Mixed Use with a maximum height of 10 metres & a floor space ratio of 0.5:1.
Submissions are sought from the community by Friday 1 March 2019. For further information visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on-public-exhibition or contact Council's Strategic Planning Unit on 02 4868 0888.
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