Final Chance to Shape the Future of Land Use in Strathbogie Shire

22 Sep 2025

Strathbogie Shire Council is inviting the community to have their say on two draft strategies that will help guide how land use is planned and developed across the municipality for decades to come.

The Rural Residential and Land Use Strategy (RRLUS) and the Urban Growth Strategy (UGS) are now available for public feedback, marking the final consultation before the strategies are presented to Council for adoption.

“These strategies will shape how and where our communities grow over the next 15 to 30 years,” Strathbogie Shire Mayor, Claire Ewart-Kennedy, said. “It’s about striking the right balance between supporting growth, protecting our farmland and environment, and ensuring future development is sustainable, affordable, and well connected.”

The RRLUS provides a framework for directing rural residential developments to suitable locations that protect productive agricultural land and preserve rural character. The UGS identifies preferred areas for residential growth, providing certainty for landowners, developers, service providers, and the community.

Together, these strategies will:

  • Plan for population growth in a coordinated way.
  • Protect farming and environmental areas.
  • Ensure housing, business, and community services are located in the right places.
  • Guide investment in infrastructure.

The draft strategies were informed by extensive technical studies, population analysis, and broad community engagement; incorporating a deliberative process with a Community Panel that represented the diversity of the Strathbogie community.

“Community voices have already been critical in shaping these draft strategies, and now we’re asking for final feedback to make sure we’ve got it right,” Mayor Ewart-Kennedy said.

The draft RRLUS and UGS is available on www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au, where residents can review the documents and provide feedback from 22 September until 20 October 2025. Council Officers are also happy to meet with groups or residents by appointment to discuss the draft strategies, this can be arranged by calling 1800 065 993.