Our community is growing! By 2036 we are expecting to see significant change in our Shire. Hills Future 2036 communicates how we are going to manage the growth and change that is happening, so that our community can continue to thrive.
128,000 more people 38,000 more homes 50,600 more jobs
We are seeking your feedback on Hills Future 2036.
Hills Future 2036:
Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement
www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/hills-future-2036 | 9843 0597
Find out more
Visit: www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/hills-future-2036 Come and talk to us:
• Friday, 12 July 2019 11am-3pm at Norwest Marketown Shopping Centre;
• Saturday, 20 July 2019 10am-1pm at Baulkham Hills Stockland Mall;
• Thursday, 25 July 2019 11am-7pm at Vinegar Hill Memorial Library, Rouse Hill;
• Saturday, 27 July 2019 10am-1pm at Dural Library; or
• Thursday, 1 August 2019 11am-7pm at Castle Hill Library.
Make a submission
• Online: www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/hills-future-2036
• By post: To The General Manager, Attention: Forward Planning
(FP246),The Hills Shire Council, PO Box 7064, Norwest, 215 3
Supporting Strategies
We are also seeking feedback on six strategies that provide the detail and evidence base for our Local Strategic Planning Statement.
Local Strategic Planning Statement
Housing Strategy Productivity
& Centres Strategy
Environment Strategy
Integrated Transport &
Land Use Strategy
Rural Strategy
Recreation Strategy
Planning
for our future
FACTSHEET
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need to plan for growth and change now?
We need to manage the changes that significant growth will bring. We want to provide certainty for those who live and work in The Hills and ensure that it remains a great place for future generations.
What does Hills Future 2036 do?
Hills Future 2036 updates and builds upon our previous planning strategies and focusses on getting the right mix of housing, jobs and transport options as well as delivering infrastructure such as parks, playing fields and community facilities to support growth.
Will the Hills Future 2036 and strategies change the zoning of my land?
Hills Future 2036 and our strategies do not propose any changes to land use zoning. These documents set the future direction for the Shire and we will consult with you further if we need to make any changes to land use zones.
When will Hills Future 2036 be finalised?
Following the close of exhibition on 9 August, the documents will be reviewed based on submissions received. A report will be prepared seeking Council’s endorsement of the revised documents. Following Council endorsement, we will seek the support of the Greater Sydney Commission. Hills Future 2036 is intended to be in place by December 2019.
A Vibrant Community & Prosperous Economy Planning
Priority 1 Plan for sufficient jobs, targeted to the skills of our workforce
Planning Priority 2 Build our strategic centres to realise their potential
Planning Priority 3 Retain and manage valuable industrial
& urban services land
Planning Priority 4 Retain and manage the Shire’s rural productive capacity
Planning Priority 5 Encourage support activities &
tourism in rural areas
Shaping Growth
Planning Priority 6 Plan for housing supply to support Sydney’s growing population
Planning Priority 7 Facilitate housing in the right locations
Planning Priority 8 Deliver a diversity of housing
Planning Priority 9 Renew and create great places
Planning Priority 10 Provide services and social infrastructure to meet residents’
needs Delivering & Maintaining Infrastructure
Planning Priority 11 Plan for convenient, connected
& accessible public transport
Planning Priority 12 Manage travel behaviour to promote sustainable choices
Planning Priority 13 Expand and improve our active transport network
Planning Priority 14 Plan for a safe and efficient regional road network
Planning Priority 15 Provide new and upgraded passive and active open spaces
Valuing Our Surroundings Planning Priority 16 Manage and protect the rural/urban interface
Planning Priority 17 Protect areas of high environmental value and significance
Planning Priority 18 Promote increased urban tree canopy cover
Planning Priority 19 Manage natural resources and waste responsibly
Planning Priority 20 Prepare residents for environmental and urban risks and hazards Proactive Leadership
Planning Priority 21 Prepare our residents for growth and change
Planning Priority 22 Initiate and deliver solutions to growth and change challenges
Planning Priority 23 Collaborate with other LGAs &
Government to improve our places
Our Planning Priorities
These planning priorities will guide our planning decisions over the next 5 years.
