Draft Far North Coast Regional Strategy

" ... applies to the six local government areas of Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed ... . The purpose of the Regional Strategy is to manage expected growth in a sustainable manner, at the same time as protecting the unique environmental assets, cultural values and natural resources of the Region"--Cover title verso.

"The primary purpose of the Regional Strategy is to ensure that adequate land is available and appropriately located to accommodate the projected housing and employment needs of the Region's population over the next 25 years. The draft Strategy sets the policy to govern where and how growth can occur. While it is clear that expected growth can be accommodated in the Region, the draft Strategy places limits on growth in some areas where the value of environmental/cultural assets and natural resources is high. The importance of providing for employment land to provide increased capacity for new jobs has also been addressed in the Strategy."--Verso cover.

"The Mid North Coast provides a variety of climates and environments that support high biodiversity and recreational values. These make it a highly valued place to live and consequently it is facing increasing development pressure. The area has also inherited a legacy of clearing and intensive settlement. The Department of Planning released the Mid North Coast Regional Strategy in March 2009. The strategy, which covers the period 2006-2031, predicts a significant increase in development pressure over the next 25 years ... The Draft Mid North Coast Regional Conservation Plan has been developed by DECCW to complement the strategy and set out the regional conservation priorities for the same 25-year period."--DECCW website.

"The Strategy maps growth areas that are available for future urban development. These areas aim to reinforce the Region’s settlement hierarchy while supporting scenic green breaks between coastal communities and protecting important assets and resources"--Website summary.