Council is currently reviewing the Local Housing Strategy, with support from consultants, HillPDA.
The review will ensure clear outcomes relating to regional growth, alignment of infrastructure requirements and endorsement of the strategy.
Note - this review is based off the previous document development and engagement undertaken between 2022 and 2023.
🗃️ Project Background
The Local Housing Strategy (LHS) project commenced in 2022 with the intent to prepare a Council wide LHS which would:
Establish a clear demographic evidence base;
Identify housing demand/supply trends and diversity;
Provide the projected residential land and dwelling requirements on a town-by-town basis;
Assess the supply and capacity of our existing planning controls to cater for future demand in the short term (immediately to short term 0-10 years) and long term (10-20 years); and
set triggers for residential land release based on tangible thresholds to ensure that we are monitoring and releasing land to strategically cater for growth.
A draft LHS was prepared in 2023 and was endorsed by Council but was not endorsed at the time by the NSW State Government Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).
The previous draft LHS documents, community engagement undertaken and project history can be accessed via the Related Projects tab on this page.
📂 Current Project - developing the 2025 Draft LHS
Upon review, it was identified that the 2023 draft LHS did not meet requirements for future development and strategic planning within the Local Government Area. In particular, DPHI and other state agencies identified the 2023 draft LHS did not clearly address;
clear growth outcomes and policy positions for future development opportunities;
information regarding growth areas identified for short, medium and long-term development outcomes; and
alignment between infrastructure provision and some of these growth areas.
We are now reviewing and updating the LHS to ensure it is fit for purpose.
🙋 Who has helped us develop the 2025 Draft LHS?
The significant community engagement program undertaken to develop the 2023 draft LHS has supported the development of the updated 2025 draft LHS, with further targeted engagement occurring with stakeholders such as NSW State Government Authorities, neighbouring councils (including Victorian Councils) and local private developers.
🔊 Stay informed
In the coming months, Council will be seeking feedback on the 2025 draft LHS which will be presented on this page..
Council is currently reviewing the Local Housing Strategy, with support from consultants, HillPDA.
The review will ensure clear outcomes relating to regional growth, alignment of infrastructure requirements and endorsement of the strategy.
Note - this review is based off the previous document development and engagement undertaken between 2022 and 2023.
🗃️ Project Background
The Local Housing Strategy (LHS) project commenced in 2022 with the intent to prepare a Council wide LHS which would:
Establish a clear demographic evidence base;
Identify housing demand/supply trends and diversity;
Provide the projected residential land and dwelling requirements on a town-by-town basis;
Assess the supply and capacity of our existing planning controls to cater for future demand in the short term (immediately to short term 0-10 years) and long term (10-20 years); and
set triggers for residential land release based on tangible thresholds to ensure that we are monitoring and releasing land to strategically cater for growth.
A draft LHS was prepared in 2023 and was endorsed by Council but was not endorsed at the time by the NSW State Government Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).
The previous draft LHS documents, community engagement undertaken and project history can be accessed via the Related Projects tab on this page.
📂 Current Project - developing the 2025 Draft LHS
Upon review, it was identified that the 2023 draft LHS did not meet requirements for future development and strategic planning within the Local Government Area. In particular, DPHI and other state agencies identified the 2023 draft LHS did not clearly address;
clear growth outcomes and policy positions for future development opportunities;
information regarding growth areas identified for short, medium and long-term development outcomes; and
alignment between infrastructure provision and some of these growth areas.
We are now reviewing and updating the LHS to ensure it is fit for purpose.
🙋 Who has helped us develop the 2025 Draft LHS?
The significant community engagement program undertaken to develop the 2023 draft LHS has supported the development of the updated 2025 draft LHS, with further targeted engagement occurring with stakeholders such as NSW State Government Authorities, neighbouring councils (including Victorian Councils) and local private developers.
🔊 Stay informed
In the coming months, Council will be seeking feedback on the 2025 draft LHS which will be presented on this page..
Page last updated: 21 Nov 2025, 10:48 AM
Lifecycle
Previous consultation and development of the Local Housing Strategy
Local Housing Strategy review 2025 has finished this stage
The previous Local Housing Strategy was developed (2021-2023)
Previous Local Housing Strategy was reviewed (Aug - Sept 2025)
Local Housing Strategy review 2025 has finished this stage
The Local Housing Strategy and consultation activities were reviewed and analysed to determine future requirements.
Local Housing Strategy Revision undertaken (Oct- Dec 2025)
Local Housing Strategy review 2025 is currently at this stage
Revision of the Local Housing Strategy was undertaken with draft presented to steering committee and MRC Executive Team and Councillors prior to Public Exhibition.
Public Exhibition of the Revised Draft Local Housing Strategy (likely Dec 2025 - Feb 2026)
this is an upcoming stage for Local Housing Strategy review 2025
Community feedback sought on the Revised Draft Local Housing Strategy.
Revision of Draft Local Housing Strategy (likely Feb - May 2026)
this is an upcoming stage for Local Housing Strategy review 2025
Taking into consideration public feedback, the draft will be reviewed and refined before being submitted to Council for final adoption.
DPHI endorsement (likely June 2026)
this is an upcoming stage for Local Housing Strategy review 2025
Council will submit the final Local Housing Strategy to DPHI for endorsement
DPHI endorsement of the Local Housing Strategy (likely July 2026)
this is an upcoming stage for Local Housing Strategy review 2025
Once DPHI endorse the strategy it can be implemented.
