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Ku-ring-gai Council
Draft Management Plan 2005-2009
INTEGRATED PLANNING
Ku-ring-gai will <strong>be</strong> a vibrant place while maintaining its unique character, natural
environment and heritage.
Integration <strong>of</strong> Council’s planning will improve the liveability and vitality <strong>of</strong> local
communities and the sustainability <strong>of</strong> the area.
Council must respond <strong>to</strong> State Government and Community demands for additional
housing, greater housing choice and associated facilities.
Issues
• Federal and State policies, legislation, reforms and initiatives impact at a local level.
• Demands for more housing, greater housing choice, greater and improved open
space, new services and facilities.
• Increased medium density housing will create major demands, changes and
opportunities within the area.
• Sustainability (environment, social, economic) needs <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> integrated as the key
driver <strong>of</strong> Council’s approach.
• Ageing urban centres require revitalisation.
• Ageing infrastructure places limits on capacity for future development.
• Travel, transport and parking demand is growing with roads and rail reaching
saturation during peak periods.
• There is limited integration across the transport network.
• Complex problems require multidisciplinary approach within Council and
consultation and partnerships with the community, government bodies and other
stakeholders.
• Heritage, biodiversity and the tree canopy are under threat from development and
human activities.
Policies, Plans, Guidelines
• Federal & State Government Planning Legislation.
• Local Environmental Plans.
• Development Control Plans.
• Section 94 Contribution Plans.
• Tree Preservation Order.
• Planning Codes and Policies.
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