ShapingSEQ Rural Precincts Guideline

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1 The Coordinator-General ShapingSEQ Rural Precincts Guideline x Preparation and implementation of rural precincts under the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 Anna McGrath, Director, Regional and Spatial Planning Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning PIA Seminar 24 July 2018

2 In this presentation What are rural precincts History of rural precincts Policy context and planning framework Purpose of rural precincts Considerations for rural precincts Process for establishing rural precincts

3 What are rural precincts Administrative tool under the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 (ShapingSEQ) Local government led process Applied to discrete areas in the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area (RLRPA) Aim to facilitate: best practice land management, and appropriate and sustainable rural economic growth and diversification

4 What are rural precincts 1. Rural subdivision precincts: smaller lot sizes in the RLRPA applied to agricultural areas to support agricultural activities 2. Rural enterprise precincts: facilitate the co-location of existing concentrations of rural uses with complementary activities promote specific rural activities and industries Intent to establish a specific planning intent for a part of a rural area (i.e. the precinct).

5 What are the opportunities Attract interest and investment Leverage the competitive advantages of a rural area Better manage rural activities and potential land use conflicts Plan for necessary infrastructure and service needs and Provide certainty to stakeholders about the future planning intent for rural areas and activities.

6 History of rural precincts Rural precincts policy was first implemented through the 2005 SEQ Regional Plan Original Rural Precincts Guideline was published in 2007 Policy continued through the 2009 SEQ Regional Plan, and now into ShapingSEQ When used correctly, rural precincts represent a valuable tool for local government

7 New guideline Greater clarity around what is a rural precinct More comprehensive guidance on process and information requirements Outlined clearly the department s expectations Addressed some usability concerns concise and easier to read

8 Policy context and planning framework Different to Element 5, Grow Theme- relating to sustainability of rural towns and villages.

9 Policy context and planning framework In the RLRPA, the SEQ regulatory provisions: prohibit most subdivision below 100 ha, and either prohibit, or require assessment of, non-rural land uses. Must be consistent with gazetted precinct plan Rural subdivision precincts Allows subdivision of land <100ha SEQ regulatory provisions relating to MCU still apply Rural enterprise precincts Allows subdivision of land <100ha SEQ regulatory provisions relating to MCU do not apply

10 Purpose of rural precincts Rural precincts are intended to: enable rural areas to diversify, adjust and innovate attract and co-locate appropriate value-adding activities foster rural productivity and economic development enhance rural infrastructure and investment opportunities create new employment opportunities in rural areas balance land management with rural prosperity.

11 Purpose of rural precincts Rural precincts will NOT be supported where they: promote development that does not directly support the rural economy or natural environment enable rural residential development or urban development, or seek to otherwise facilitate prohibited development in the RLRPA.

12 Considerations for rural precincts Councils must be able to articulate: Is a rural precinct an appropriate response? Are there other options? What is the desired outcome? Are other tools or strategies required? Is there a clear evidentiary basis? Can any impacts be adequately managed? Does it advance the policy objectives of ShapingSEQ?

13 Preliminary analysis (informal) Council to consider and address the key questions Ensure the need for and anticipated outcomes of rural precincts are clearly evidenced Public consultation Council to release draft rural precinct plan and supporting material to accompany draft scheme amendment for public consultation Initial engagement with DSDMIP (informal) Contact the department for an informal discussion The department will liaise with other agencies as required Discussion will be around responses to questions in Section 3.0 and council's evidence supporting these Minister's consideration State to: assess rural precinct plan and relevant scheme amendments (including any changes as a result of consultation) consider community feedback condition any changes or matters to be addressed before being finalised Planning and preparation Council to: formally advise of intent to prepare a rural precinct plan undertake relevant studies, reporting, investigations prepare draft rural precinct plan and scheme amendments provide draft rural precinct plan and supporting documents to the department Adoption Subject to the local government deciding to adopt the proposed major scheme amendment, the rural precinct to be given effect through gazette notice by the Planning Minister State interest review State to: assess draft rural precinct plan and supporting materials condition any changes or matters to be addressed before proceeding to public consultation Process outline for implementation of rural precincts

14 Preparing a draft rural precinct plan generally Example structure provided in guideline A rural precinct plan must identify, as a minimum: clear vision for and outcomes desired defined boundaries for the rural precinct (cadastrally based) relationship to the planning scheme, ShapingSEQ and other policy details of how land will be managed development intent, including how uses and activities will be controlled proposed planning scheme provisions to support the rural precincts Different considerations / matters to address for a rural subdivision precinct vs rural enterprise precinct.

15 Preparing a draft rural precinct plan for a rural subdivision precinct Local government will need to demonstrate: necessity for lot sizes smaller than 100ha appropriateness of the proposed lot size for agricultural activity. Other considerations include: maintaining versatility of rural land (i.e. for future re-use) avoiding fragmentation of rural land maintaining ecological and scenic values ability to buffer adjacent sensitive land uses avoiding negative impacts on existing activities.

16 Minimum lot sizes in rural subdivision precincts Proposed minimum lot size Below 25 ha Between 25 and 40 ha Departmental position Not supported May be supported in limited circumstances where: the area supports irrigated agriculture, or the need for the proposed minimum lot size can be demonstrated on a basis of historic use and operational requirements. Between 40 and 60 ha Between 60 and 85 ha Between 85 and 100 ha May be supported where the need for this minimum lot size is demonstrated to be justified based on the type and operational requirements of agricultural production prevalent in the area. May be supported subject to appropriate justification being provided. May be supported in some circumstances including for boundary realignment, however, as 100 ha subdivision is already permitted in RLRPA, may be indicative that a rural subdivision precinct is not required, or is not the appropriate solution for local conditions.

17 Preparing a draft rural precinct plan for a rural enterprise precinct Considerations include: appropriate access to infrastructure / ability to service no land use conflicts free from natural hazards (e.g. bushfire, flood, landslide) demonstrated need for the proposed development benefit to the community adverse impact on community without the rural enterprise precinct. Will attract high levels of scrutiny due to significant intensification of development.

18 Rural Precincts What is evidence is required? Planning report: scheme provisions, overlays, zoning, avoidance of unintended uses Economic analysis: needs analysis, agrieconomics, farm management practices, trends Infrastructure assessment: capacity of existing infrastructure, efficiencies Environmental impacts assessment: biosecurity risks, soils, water availability, vegetation, topography Industry consultation: feedback from industry that supports need

19 Summary Rural precincts: local government led process must uphold the intent of the RLRPA and Prosper theme enable rural areas to diversify, adjust and innovate applied to discrete areas, not across LGAs Councils need to engage early with the department are not to be used to facilitate prohibited development, including residential are supported under ShapingSEQ, but not at the expense of other core outcomes.

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