COULD there be scope for more residential properties closer to Leeton’s CBD?
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Leeton Shire Council has put a proposal to the community to do just that.
In early 2017, council completed a project to develop a range of strategies to enhance the CBD following widespread community and stakeholder consultation.
“One of the strategies identified through this project aims to re-energise the CBD by allowing a greater range of residential accommodation so a larger number of people will be permitted to live in or close to the main street area,” manager of planning, building and health Garry Stoll said.
Currently only flats on the upper floors of existing shops are allowed by council.
To change this situation, council has prepared a proposal to amend the Leeton Local Environment Plan (LEP) to allow a greater range of residential accommodation which can be built.
It is proposed to also include dwelling houses, hostels, multi-dwelling housing, residential flat buildings and seniors housing in this area.
The proposal in its full form is available for residents to view at:
- Council’s administrative building located at 23 Chelmsford Place
- The Leeton shire library
- Council’s website www.leeton.nsw.gov.au
Anyone who wishes to comment may do so by providing their thoughts to council either via a written submission (letter or email to council@leeton.nsw.gov.au), completing the public consultation activity at https://haveyoursay.leeton.nsw.gov.au/ or by contacting council’s new planning officer Sarah Nash on 6953 0928 for more information.
Submissions will close at 4pm on May 11.