Place and natural resource planning

Responsible officer: Section Leader Local Planning

Does legislation require us to provide this service? Yes

CSP outcomes met by this service

• Gumbaynggirr culture and heritage is honoured and acknowledged (community wellbeing)

• We walk together with our local aboriginal community to honour, share and acknowledge their stories, heritage and culture (community wellbeing)

• Our neighbourhoods have a strong sense of identity and are actively shaped by the local community

• Our neighbourhoods are people-friendly and liveable environments

• Our public places and spaces are activated through good planning and design

• Sustainable development enhances the jetty foreshores as a landmark destination in Coffs harbour

• We reflect our beautiful natural setting throughout our built environment

• Land use planning and development protects the value and benefits provided by our natural environment

• Population growth is focussed within the existing developed footprint

• Sustainable design and best practice development provide quality housing options

• Local heritage is protected and the stories behind it shared

• Our neighbourhoods are designed and maintained to meet the needs of the people who live there

• Housing is affordable

• Development meets the changing needs and expectations of the community

• We have the ability to access, afford and secure rental or longterm housing

• Through collaboration, we protect and enhance our natural environment

• Our post pacific highway bypass future enhances the connectivity, liveability and economy of Coffs harbour (sustainable community leadership)

How is the service delivered?

We create strategies and planning controls that aim to "shape place", creating a sustainable future aligned with the community's needs. We also advocate for the community’s benefit and are working towards reconciliation with our First Nation people.

These strategies and actions guide social cohesion, sustainable growth, developing quality places and space, protecting natural environment, reducing the risk and impacts of climate change and more. We also provide strategic planning and place-making advice.