UPPER Hunter Shire Council has rezoned parts of Murrurundi, making it easier for small businesses to open along Mayne Street, north of the central business district.
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Mayor Wayne Bedggood said it was a great result after 20 months of consultation, public meetings, reports and planning to gain the required legislative amendment.
“Council has listened to residents’ concerns about the 2013 Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and found a better fit for Murrurundi, which the NSW Government has agreed to,” he said.
“The town already has a number of businesses and small shops along that stretch of the highway, and the rezoning should encourage a diverse mix of land uses to support Murrurundi’s village character and appeal.”
Amendment No. 3 to the Upper Hunter LEP 2013 came into effect on Friday, January 15.
The amendment rezones part of Mayne Street, Murrurundi from R1 General Residential to B4 Mixed Use to more accurately reflect the diversity of existing land uses and to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for future development.
The amendment also changes the floor space ratio and maximum building height applicable to the land and identifies two additional permitted uses (an existing bus depot and vehicle body repair workshop) in Schedule 1 of the Upper Hunter LEP 2013.
Any residents or land owners in the Upper Hunter Shire who want to find out more about the permitted uses for their land or building are encouraged to use the planning tools available on council’s website www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au under Our Services, On Your Property, and Building and Planning.
