Plumpton Road North - Roadworks
Roadworks will be undertaken on Plumpton Road North in preparation for the increase of use with the development of the Southern Growth Area.
Overview
Wagga Wagga, along with other parts of Regional NSW, is currently experiencing a major housing shortage, with demand for rentals and houses to purchase far outstripping current housing supply in the marketplace.
The Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement - Wagga Wagga 2040 (Wagga LSPS) sets the long-term strategic framework for planning and development in Wagga Wagga over the next 20 years.
The Wagga LSPS predicts population growth will continue at a rate of approximately 0.8%, or 550 people per year. Exploration of future land supply suggests that Wagga Wagga has sufficient zoned land to accommodate approximately 25 years of new housing growth. Part of this land is located in the southern areas of Wagga Wagga, known as the Southern Growth Area.
Details
Council previously received and considered two planning proposal applications in the Southern Growth Area (SGA) at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 August 2022.
Council staff have subsequently undertaken significant analysis and strategic work to prepare the Southern Growth Area Strategic Context Paper which is high-level structure planning for the SGA providing the overarching framework, consistent with existing strategic policy, for consideration of proponent led planning proposals that respond to the precinct scale needs.
At its 13 May 2024 Ordinary Meeting, Council received and noted the Southern Growth Area Strategic Context Paper and resolved to consider and assess planning proposals within Zone 1 of the SGA, where they meet the existing strategic merit identified within the Paper.
