Support population retention for a sustainable and prosperous future in isolated rural communities.Challenge the legacy of dwelling development and fragmentation of land in productive farming areas.Respond to the challenges and threats associated with a changing climate and natural hazards.Protect and enhance environmental values, including biodiversity, landscapes and water quality.Encourage rural and nature based tourism to augment and diversify the Shire’s agricultural and environmental values.Facilitate innovation and growth of the agricultural sector to leverage competitive advantages and strengthen the economy.Protect and enhance productive farmland and farmland of strategic significance to support food and fibre production. Preparation of the Rural Land Use Strategy is underpinned by the following principles: The strategy will apply to all privately owned rural land in East Gippsland. The Rural Land Use Strategy creates a planning vision and framework that seeks to support agriculture and rural industries, promote opportunities in rural tourism, and recognise and protect important environmental, cultural and landscape values. Many of the submissions emphasised the need to protect rural areas and the natural environment.įurther consultation is planned for the Housing and Settlement Strategy during April and May 2023 so that community members can provide further input on the future of our towns and settlements.Ĭouncil is currently working through the feedback as it finalises the Rural Land Use Strategy – scheduled to be considered by Council for adoption in May 2023. More than 100 people gave feedback on the strategies, highlighting a broad range of issues for the future of settlements, housing and rural areas, including access to services and infrastructure and the character of towns. Residents and ratepayers are having their say on the future of their region as part of community consultation on the East Gippsland Shire Council’s Housing and Settlement and Rural Land Use strategies. There has been a change in the scheduling of the Final Draft Rural Land Use Strategy, it will now be considered by Council for adoption in June 2023.
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