602 hectares to be rezoned for 3,500+ new homes
GREATER Shepparton City Council is proposing to rezone approximately 602 hectares of land in Tatura to accommodate more than 3,500 new homes.
The proposed Amendment rezones the majority of the yet-to-be developed land within the settlement boundary zoned farming zone, low density residential zone and rural living zone to the urban growth zone, in order to safeguard the land for future development as strategic residential growth corridors.
The rezoning aims to safeguard the land for future urban development as a strategic residential growth corridor. The proposed area is located north and east of Tatura, and roughly bordered by the Midland Highway, Tatura-Undera Road to the west, Dhurrungile Road to the east, and Pyke Road to the south. The area east of the town is south of Pyke Road, west of Bayunga Road, east of Dhurrungile Road, and north of Murton Road.
The Amendment was available for public exhibition from January to February, with 12 submissions received. Following its adoption at the April council meeting, the Amendment will now by submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval.
“Amendment C242gshe sets the groundwork for Council to plan for the future urban expansion for Tatura, providing much needed homes in town,” said mayor, Shane Sali.
Council is currently preparing the precinct structure plan (PSP) and the Development Contributions Plan (DCP) for the land under the Tatura Growth Areas Structure Plan project, which will then allow for the subdivision of the land into residential lots when completed.
It is estimated that the future PSP for Tatura has the potential to accommodate 3,620 conventional density, low density, and rural living residential lots on 516 hectares of developable land over a 30-year period. The PSP will take into account all environmental constraints like stormwater drainage, bushfire and grassfire, native vegetation, traffic and social infrastructure considerations.
“The future precinct structure plan will ensure that Tatura remains a desirable and liveable town for new residents by providing new housing, open space, and supporting infrastructure,” Cr Sali said.
