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Strategic planning reduces natural hazard risk by considering the impacts early in decision-making, particularly when planning for growth and development.

The North Coast region provides a diversity of lifestyles – some seek the coastal townships and cities, while others enjoy the hinterlands.

We expect Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads to accommodate much of the region’s future population growth and deliver a wide range of job opportunities, housing, education and health services.

The regional plan forecasts additional jobs in health care, social assistance, construction, service industries, agribusiness and food and beverage production.

The North Coast’s transport infrastructure underpins its economic opportunities. It provides efficient and reliable access for residents, visitors and freight.

The regional plan retains a strong emphases on settlement planning for housing and employment and includes planning principles for local strategies and settlement planning guidelines.

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issues planning system circulars regarding matters and issues that relate to planning and policy.

The development assessment process is a key part of the housing supply chain and impacts how efficiently new housing is delivered. 

Read how the department has collaborated with many councils since the release of the Development Assessment Best Practice Guide.

An Implementation Plan for 2022-26 accompanies the North Coast Regional Plan 2041. Combined, these documents guide the preparation of local land use strategies.