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Hunter Region - Resources -
Hunter Urban Development Program
The Hunter Urban Development Program (UDP) is the NSW Government’s blueprint for managing land and housing supply and assisting infrastructure coordination in the Hunter Region.
The UDP helps inform strategic planning and guides infrastructure planning and service delivery to support new housing development for a growing population.
The Department collaborates with councils, industry and agency representatives in preparing the Hunter UDP.
Greater Newcastle 2018-19 Annual Report
The Greater Newcastle 2018-19 Annual Report is the first release of data on existing housing and land supply for the region.
It focuses on the local government areas of Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle and Port Stephens.
Download the UDP 2018-19
Future Hunter UDP Releases
The Department is working to extend the UDP to the remaining local government areas in the Hunter Region. This will build on data that is already being collected. For example: building approval data is available for all local government areas in the Hunter Region through the Department’s Metropolitan Housing Monitor.
The NSW Government is focussing on growing regional economies and communities by committing to deliver a range of catalyst projects in the Regional Plans.
The Hunter Regional Plan was released in October 2016, providing a framework, vision and direction for strategic and land use planning priorities and decisions addressing future needs for housing, jobs, infrastructure, a healthy environment and connected communities.
The Monitoring Report provides an overview of work undertaken by the Government and stakeholders to implement the goals, directions and actions set out in the Hunter Regional Plan.
This report lists key achievements and regional highlights from the first 12-months of this plan in action. The Monitoring Report also sets out priority activities that will be progress over the next 12 months.
Delivery of the draft Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036 which involved comprehensive engagement with the community, business and industry.
Preparation of the first stages of the Employment Land Development Monitor, and progression of the Urban Development Program.
Supporting local planning strategies and proposals which deliver on the Hunter Regional Plan 2036, across the Hunter Region.
Review the monitoring report
The Draft Plan for Growing Hunter City should be read as a companion to the 'Draft Hunter Regional Plan'. The Draft Plan for Growing Hunter City recognises the area’s importance as the second largest metropolitan area in NSW.
We wish to thank the Hunter community, local councils, community groups, and peak bodies for having their say on the Draft Hunter Regional Plan and the Draft Plan for Growing Hunter City. View the online submissions at the plans policies website.
The Lower Hunter over the next 20 years: A Discussion Paper, 2013 - highlighted key issues for the future of the Hunter such as housing, jobs and infrastructure, and invited community and stakeholder feedback.
Strategic Regional Land Use Plan for the Upper Hunter, 2012 - prepared to manage the growth of the coal and coal seam gas industry, and to balance the needs of this industry with other industries such as agriculture, and to encourage more sustainable growth and development.
Regional Strategy Update Report 2009 - provides an update on the strategic direction for land use planning in the Lower Hunter, as outlined in Lower Hunter Regional Strategy 2006–31.
Lower Hunter Regional Strategy 2006 – 31 (complete including maps) - provides the strategic direction for land use planning in the Lower Hunter (Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle and Port Stephens). Maps: Lower Hunter Regional Strategy Map (page 13 of the strategy) and Natural Resources Map 2 (page 32 of the strategy).
Fact Sheet NSW Government Lower Hunter Regional Strategy – Overview, October 2006.
Fact Sheet NSW Government Lower Hunter Regional Strategy – Offsets, October 2016.
Review of industrial employment lands in the Throsby Area, September 2010 – made recommendations for the adoption of future land use zones at Carrington, Islington, Maryville, Tighes Hill and Wickham in the draft Newcastle comprehensive local environmental plan.
Lower Hunter Regional Conservation Plan 2009 – sets out the program to direct conservation efforts in the Lower Hunter.
Lower Hunter Regional Sustainability Planning and Strategic Assessment in the Lower Hunter, 2012 – joint initiative of the NSW and Australian Governments.
Strategic assessment of a biodiversity plan for coal mining in the Upper Hunter Valley in 2012 – joint initiative of the NSW and Australian Governments.
Agriculture industry mapping: Pilot mapping project in 2011–2012 – mapped highly suitable lands for each leading agricultural industry in six local government areas, including Singleton and Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter.
The Newcastle – Lake Macquarie Western Corridor Planning Strategy, July 2010 - identifies key planning principles, development criteria and infrastructure requirements for a 20km long corridor running between Beresfield and Killingworth.
re-establish Hunter Street as Newcastle’s main street and revitalise the Hunter Street Mall and the East End to encourage a boutique retail, entertainment, leisure and residential precinct
position the West End for long-term growth
create a university presence and educational hub at Civic
connect the city with its waterfront and improve access to and within the city centre
recognise Newcastle’s heritage as an asset
support greater use of public transport and create a connected walking and cycling network and
Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2014 Documents – updated 20 October 2010
Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2014 Update
Urban Renewal Strategy Newcastle Frequently Asked Questions, July 2014
Newcastle City Centre Locality specific provisions Section 6.01 Newcastle Development Control Plan (DCP) 2012
Legislation NSW Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Ministerial Media Release 'Another step forward in Newcastle Transformation' Friday 25 July 2014.
Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2012 - Part 1 (PDF, 8 MB), Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2012 - Part 2 (PDF, 10 MB), Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2012 - Part 3 (PDF, 2 MB), Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2012 - Part 4 (PDF, 4 MB), Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2012 - Part 5 (PDF, 10 MB), Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2012 - Part 6 (PDF, 2 MB).
Newcastle City Centre Locality specific provisions Section 6.01 Newcastle Development Control Plan (DCP) 2012.
zone land and provide appropriate controls for Newcastle’s city centre to promote urban renewal and the creation of a quality urban environment
help realise of jobs and housing targets for Newcastle’s city centre in accordance with the Lower Hunter Regional Development Strategy
deliver housing choice and affordability by accommodating a wide range of residential dwelling types and densities and
Planning control Documents
Explanatory note – SEPP (Newcastle City Centre) 2014 to the planning controls
Maps: Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012 Final Newcastle City Centre LEP Maps (PDF, 3.62 MB) includes: Floor Space Ratio Maps (pages 1 to 3), Land Zoning Maps (pages 4 to 6), Height of Buildings Maps (pages 7 to 9) and Key Sites Maps (pages 10 to 12).
The submissions demonstrated broad community support for enhancing the city centre. A number of concerns were raised, relating mainly to zonings and land use, the termination of the rail line at Wickham and the increased height across sites in the East End.
Newcastle City Centre Finalisation Report, June 2014 (PDF 3.37 MB)
Views submissions made during:
the first exhibition of the planning controls at Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy on the Plans Policies website
the second exhibition of the planning controls at Proposed changes to planning controls for Newcastle city centre on the Plans Policies website
the exhibition of the Development Control Plan at Newcastle Development Control Plan 2012 Amendment Newcastle City Centre on the Plans Policies website.
The City of Newcastle, City Administration Centre, 282 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Hunter Region - Contact
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