Land Use Planning

Snowy Monaro Regional Council adopted the final version of the Michelago Master Plan at its ordinary meeting on Thursday 21 October 2021. This is the culmination of several rounds of community consultation across 2020 and 2021, creating a shared vision for the future of Michelago and influencing land use planning outcomes.

A copy of the final adopted Michelago Masterplan can be viewed via the link below.

Final Michelago Mater Plan(PDF, 5MB)

Appendix A – Final Consultation Outcomes Report(PDF, 527KB)

The Snowy Monaro Settlements Strategy (the document) is a key outcome of the Snowy Monaro Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). The document seeks to provide a strategic land use planning framework for all towns and villages across the Snowy Monaro. The document integrates with the broader regional and statewide planning policy. This strategy is consistent and gives effect to the South East and Tablelands Regional Plan and Snowy Monaro LSPS.

The document seeks to outline a planning framework moving forward, such as appropriate controls required as part of a Local Environmental Plan or Development Control Plan. These controls include but are not limited to recommendations regarding land zonings, minimum lot size, height of building, floor space ratio and heritage protection. These recommendations are proposed to inform a new planning framework for the Snowy Monaro Region, including a new Snowy Monaro Local Environmental Plan and new Snowy Monaro Development Control.

The document seeks to outline a planning framework moving forward, such as appropriate controls required as part of a Local Environmental Plan or Development Control Plan. These controls include but are not limited to recommendations regarding land zonings, minimum lot size, height of building, floor space ratio and heritage protection. These recommendations are proposed to inform a new planning framework for the Snowy Monaro Region, including a new Snowy Monaro Local Environmental Plan and new Snowy Monaro Development Control.

Submissions closed on Monday 1 February 2021. Our team is currently reviewing feedback and making amendments to the Draft Settlements Strategy where necessary. It is expected that the Draft Settlements Strategy will be re-exhibited in 2022.

For further information on the Draft Settlements Strategy, visit Council’s Your Say page

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has prepared the Rural Land Use Strategy to guide rural land use planning over the next 20 years. The Strategy will guide and inform the preparation of a consolidated Local Environmental Plan (LEP) for the amalgamated local government areas of Bombala, Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River.

The Rural Land Use Strategy provides a framework to guide growth and development within the rural lands of the Snowy Monaro Region to ensure the Snowy Monaro’s economy and environment are protected. The Strategy responds to the diversity in rural landscapes and established rural industries within the LGA, including agriculture, forestry and tourism. The Strategy works to balance the interests of agriculture and tourism, ensuring that both can operate without significant impacts on the other as well as elevate the significant environmental values that exist within the region.

Submissions closed on Monday 1 February 2021. Our team is currently reviewing feedback and making amendments to the Draft Rural Land Use Strategy where necessary. It is expected that the Draft Rural Land Use Strategy will be re-exhibited in 2022.

For further information on the Draft Rural Land Use Strategy, visit Council’s Your Say page  

All Floodplain Risk Management Plans and Studies can be found in Floodplain Management