About this Statement

The MidCoast Local Strategic Planning Statement sets out a future vision for land use planning across the MidCoast.

The Statement outlines how growth and change will be managed to maintain the high levels of liveability, environmental amenity and rural character that the MidCoast is renowned for. It also reinforces that the unique characteristics that contribute to the local identity of our towns and villages should be maintained and enhanced.

It identifies ten planning priorities to achieve the vision, along with short, medium, long term, and ongoing actions to monitor and report on the progress of implementation Based on the key values set out in MidCoast 2030: Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility (CSP), our Statement aligns with the aspirations of our community. The Statement also aligns with the directions and actions contained in the Hunter Regional Plan 2036. The vision of the regional plan is The leading regional economy in Australia with a vibrant new metropolitan city at its heart. The MidCoast is identified as a suitable area for growing the economy of the Hunter.