Township zone 101
Purpose of zone code
Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016
The purpose of the Township zone code is to provide for the small urban settlements located within a rural area. Development provides for a mix of uses including residential, retail, business, education, low impact and service industries, community purpose, recreation and open space that support the needs of the local community. Facilities such as tourist attractions and short-term accommodation may be appropriate.
Development we would like to see and what you can expect Dwelling house
Food and drink outlet
Agricultural supply store
Emergency services
Office
Community use
Development we will consider and what you could see Dual occupancy unless part of a mixed-use building)
Residential care facility
Short-term tourist accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)
Low impact industry
Hardware and trade supply
Educational establishment
Childcare centre
Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Extractive industry
Function facility
Medium impact industry
High impact industry
Intensive animal industry
Multiple dwelling (if part of a mixed-use building)
Tourist park
As part of your development, we will assess Built form, architectural design
Development density
Site cover
Building height
Overlays like flooding
Landscaping
Health and amenity protection
Access and parking Health and amenity protection
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