Project overview
Trace Enterprises assessed the subdivision potential of a rural property in South Greenough against local and state planning frameworks.
Background
The site covers approximately 16.4 hectares and has a mix of residential, commercial and agricultural uses: a single dwelling, a commercial operation and farmland for primary production. It is near a major town centre. Legal access is via an easement that serves both the site and an adjacent property.
Strategic planning framework
The assessment considered the Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme No. 1 (LPS1). These documents guide growth in the region and emphasise the protection of high-value agricultural land and compatible rural development.
Subdivision proposals must comply with State Planning Policy 2.5 Rural Planning (SPP2.5) and Development Control Policy 3.4 Subdivision of Rural Land (DCP3.4). Our analysis tested the proposal against these requirements, with a focus on protecting existing land uses.
Matters for a subdivision application
The assessment identified several matters that a subdivision application would need to address:
- Air quality and noise: the impact of the existing commercial operation on air quality and noise levels, and compliance with environmental standards
- Bushfire management: the rural setting requires a detailed bushfire management plan
- Legal access: secure and legal access to the highway is a fundamental requirement for future subdivision
- Servicing: reliable servicing for utilities and infrastructure to support new development.
Recommendations and next steps
Based on the desktop assessment, we recommended proceeding with a homestead lot subdivision. This approach aligns with the objectives of LPS1 and DCP3.4.
Further surveys and reports by qualified practitioners will be needed to address the matters above and provide the evidence to support an application.
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