Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 aims to protect and enhance the region’s assets and plan for a sustainable future.
Illawarra Shoalhaven
When it was released in November 2015, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan was the first of nine regional plans to be delivered across NSW that set a vision and direction for the future of the region.
Planning for Illawarra Shoalhaven
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 has had its five-yearly review completed and updated to reset priorities for the next 20 years.
Vision
A reputation for innovation, sustainability and resilience, in 2041 the Illawarra Shoalhaven is a diverse, creative and globally connected region.
A productive and innovative region
The Illawarra Shoalhaven will leverage new and innovative economic opportunities to increase the number of jobs in knowledge services, health, research, advanced manufacturing, defence and the visitor economy.
A sustainable and resilient region
The Illawarra Shoalhaven’s regionally significant landscapes and natural assets create an enviable lifestyle for residents and visitors.
A region that values its people and places
As the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s population grows and changes, the proportion of older people is increasing, average household size is getting smaller, and there is demand for tourism-related housing.
A smart, connected and accessible region
The Illawarra Shoalhaven will leverage its location and strengths to provide smart, efficient and reliable connections that bring residents and visitors closer to jobs, centres, education and the natural environment.
Wilton Greenfield Housing Code
The Wilton Greenfield Housing Code is a fast-track complying development pathway to speed up the delivery of new homes.
Resources – Greater Newcastle metropolitan planning
Planning helps small to medium-sized cities like Newcastle to fulfil their economic potential and become thriving metropolitan locations with many attractions.