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Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ THE CITY'S LAND USE VISION TO 2040+
Acknowledgement
Maitland City Council acknowledges the Wonnarua People as the
Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land within the Maitland
Local Government Area and pays respect to all Aboriginal Elders,
past, present and future with a spiritual connection to our lands.
MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 2020
2 Maitland City Council
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. MAITLAND’S PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE 11
3. STRATEGIC CONTEXT 16
4. VISION 22
5. LOCAL PLANNING PRIORITIES 32
6. IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING 58
ABBREVIATION:
CSP Community Strategic Plan
DCP Development Control Plan
DMP Destination Management Plan
DPI&E NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
EDS Economic Development Strategy
EP&A Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
GNMP Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036
HNEH NSW Hunter New England Health
HCCDC Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation
HJO Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils
HRP Hunter Regional Plan 2036
LALC Local Aboriginal Land Council
LEP Local Environmental Plan
LG Act Local Government Act 1993
LGA Local Government Area
LLS NSW Local Land Services
LSPS Local Strategic Planning Statement
MCC Maitland City Council
MILUTS Maitland Integrated Land Use and Transport Study
MUSS Maitland Urban Settlement Strategy
RFS NSW Rural Fire Service
SES NSW State Emergency Service
SEPP State Environmental Planning Policy
TfNSW Transport for New South Wales
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 3
1.0 Introduction
1.1
ABOUT THIS STATEMENT
Maitland is growing and will continue to grow. (a) Context - the basis for strategic planning in
Our ambition is to ensure that it grows in a the area, having regard to economic, social and
sustainable way – socially, economically and environmental matters,
environmentally. The Maitland Local Strategic
Planning Statement (LSPS) sets out a 20 year land (b) Planning Priorities - the planning priorities
use vision for the Maitland Local Government Area for the area that are consistent with any strategic
(LGA) and outlines how this growth and change will plan applying to the area and any applicable
be sustainably managed into the future. community strategic plan under the Local
Government Act 1993,
This Statement has been prepared in accordance
with the Section 3.9 of the Environmental Planning (c) Actions - the actions required for achieving
& Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) which requires for those planning priorities,
an LSPS to identify:
(d) Implementation - the basis on which
the council is to monitor and report on the
implementation of those actions.
1.2
PURPOSE OF THIS STATEMENT
The Greater Newcastle metropolitan area is grows, it needs to be supported by adequate
home to around 576,000 people and is expected infrastructure, services and amenities. If not,
to grow by 116,000 people by 2036, resulting in this growth can lead to pressure on existing
a total population of 692,000 people¹. Maitland infrastructure, services, housing and
has already experienced significant growth over the environment.
the past two decades and will continue to grow
along with the rest of the Greater Newcastle The Maitland LSPS sets out a 20 year plan
metropolitan area. integrating land use, transport and infrastructure
planning for the future of our city. It outlines how
This increase in population will drive growth in we manage growth sustainably over this period,
the local economy, creating new and diverse and has been informed by the community and
employment opportunities. As the population other stakeholders.
¹ GNMP 2036
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The Maitland LSPS is consistent with the NSW Government’s Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036 (GNMP)
and Hunter Regional Plan (HRP) 2036. It draws together strategic planning priorities of the State, Hunter Region
and Greater Newcastle metropolitan area, and our own local priorities articulated in the Maitland 10+ Community
Strategic Plan 2018-2028 and explains how these priorities are to be delivered and implemented at local level. The
relationship between these plans is illustrated in Figure 1.
MAITLAND LSPS WILL:
• Set out a 20 year land use vision for the Maitland Local Government Area
• Guide how future growth and change will be managed
• Localise and give effect to the higher level planning priorities in HRP 2036 and GNMP 2036
• Inform changes to local planning framework, infrastructure planning and service delivery
• Identify the local planning priorities
• Provide more certainty about Council’s future land use intentions
• Identify areas for further planning and investigation
Hunter Greater Newcastle Maitland Local Maitland Local Maitland
Regional Plan Metropolitan Strategic Planning Environmental Development
2036 Plan 2036 Statement Plan 2011 Control Plan
2040+ 2011
Figure 1:
Relationship between regional,
metropolitan and local plans
Maitland +10
Source: NSW Planning, Industry and Environment
Community
Strategic Plan
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 5
1.3
POLICY CONTEXT
REGIONAL CONTEXT: METROPOLITAN CONTEXT:
MAITLAND IN HUNTER REGION MAITLAND IN GREATER NEWCASTLE
The Hunter Regional Plan 2036 (HRP) is a The Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036
20 year blueprint for the future of the Hunter (GNMP) draws a vision for Greater Newcastle
and sets a vision for the Hunter Region to be to become Australia’s newest and emerging
the leading regional economy in Australia, with economic and lifestyle city, connected with
a vibrant metropolitan city at its heart. The Plan northern NSW. The aim of the plan is to create a
will deliver this vision through four goals: city on a global stage through:
• a leading regional economy • a dynamic and entrepreneurial city with a
in Australia globally competitive economy.
• a biodiversity rich natural environment • great and diverse lifestyles.
• thriving communities • a national leader in the new economy,
• greater housing choice and jobs with smarter cities, carbon neutral
initiatives and collaborative governance.
The HRP 2036 guides the NSW Government’s
land use planning priorities and decisions This Plan aligns with the vision and goals of the
between now and 2036. Priorities for Maitland HRP 2036 and it translates these goals into local
LGA are set out in the Plan in the form of a Local level actions and provides a coordinated 20
Government Narrative: year framework for land use planning within the
metropolitan area. Maitland is located within
'The Maitland LGA contains a high growth the ‘Metro Frame’ element of the Plan and is
metropolitan area that includes strategic described as follows:
centres servicing the hinterland and rural
areas of Dungog and the Upper Hunter area. 'It is also home to Central Maitland – a growing
It includes a number of urban release areas administrative and civic centre for the metro
that are contributing to significant greenfield frame, and East Maitland – an emerging health
housing supply for the region, as well as centres and retail service centre. These strategic centres
undergoing revitalisation, and historic rural are some of the fastest growing in regional NSW
villages. Maitland will continue to supply housing, that will continue to provide housing, jobs and
connect its settlements and offer civic, health and services for communities across the metro frame’.
educational services'.
MAITLAND +10 COMMUNITY
STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 - 2028
Maitland +10 Community Strategic Plan
captures our community’s vision and aspirations.
It outlines what our community would like for
our city over the next 10 years, consistent with
the State and local policy frameworks. It informs
Council’s Delivery Program, Resourcing Strategy
and associated annual Operational Plan and
budget.
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KEY
Greater Newcastle Vision 2036
Metro Frame
Metro Core
Strategic Centre
Centre
Newcastle Port (Global Gateway)
Airport (Global Gateway)
University
Health Precinct
Trading Hub
Vineyard District
Housing Release Area
Newcastle Cruise Terminal
Sports and Entertainment Facility
Strategic Transport Junction
Environmental
Waterway
Connectivity
Improved Future Connectivity
Biodiversity Corridor
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 7
1.4
ENGAGEMENT HOW WE ENGAGED:
Council conducted extensive community and
stakeholder engagement between September
to December 2019 to inform its first LSPS. The 8,277
PEOPLE reached
findings of this engagement has been used to
across all channels
develop a land use vision and local planning
priorities. The draft LSPS was exhibited from
30 March to 3 May 2020 in accordance with the 1,199
EP&A Act requirements. ACTIVE STAKEHOLDERS
participated in activities
496
COMMENTS
on Social Pinpoint
895
RESPONSES to
Mentimeter survey
1,226
INTERACTIONS
on LGA maps
For further information on our
engagement process and feedback,
1,909
please see the Maitland Local Strategic
REACTIONS to comments
Planning Statement 2040+ Community
on Social Pinpoint
and Stakeholder Engagement Report.
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OUR COMMUNITY’S KEY PRIORITIES ARE:
Infrastructure Open space
The community want to see infrastructure The riverside was recognised as one of the
that keeps pace with growth and to have existing communities most valued assets. The community
infrastructure issues resolved. Importantly the want to see more opportunity to connect with
community want infrastructure that connects the river, and for more passive and active
people and places through active transport recreation in general across the LGA. The
options such as pedestrian paths community want to see existing sporting and
and cycleways. community facilities upgraded, and for more
opportunities to be active and healthy.
Environment
Residential
Sustainability, climate change, water security
The community want to see residential growth
and loss of biodiversity were all important issues
that does not compromise the rural or cultural
identified by the community. The community want
identity of the LGA. The community want to see
more trees to cool their suburbs and to get people
housing kept affordable with diverse options
outside, and also used to add to the unique
available to meet different needs of people at
character of our neighbourhoods.
different stages of life. Urban sprawl is of key
Employment concern to the community.
The community identified agriculture, heritage
and tourism as being important future economic
drivers in Maitland. The community also want
to see more opportunities for nightlife and retail
experiences as the city grows.
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 9
10 Maitland City Council
2.0 Maitland's past, present and future
The Wonnarua people – the 'people of the hills and Today, our city is one of the fastest growing inland
the plains', are the First Peoples and traditional cities in Australia with an annual growth rate
custodians of the lands within the Maitland LGA. consistently above 2%. The current estimated
Wonnarua people have been living in the Hunter population is 83,200² residents and is expected to
Valley for tens of thousands of years and have be over 110,600³ residents
maintained a strong sense of cultural identity by 2040.
despite the impact of colonisation on their
traditional lands and culture. Scenic beauty, unique heritage, rural landscape,
welcoming people, an attractive lifestyle and
Maitland, first settled by Europeans in convenient location are some of the factors that
approximately 1818, was central to trade and the have led to our city being one of the fastest growing
growth of the Hunter Region. Over time, the town cities in Australia.
grew steadily, and it became an important regional
centre in the colony. Its rich history and prosperity From a lifestyle perspective, the city offers many
is reflected in the many civic, commercial and advantages including, good local services, natural
residential historic buildings built in the mid 1800s. amenities within the city and in surrounding
regions, relatively affordable housing and diverse
At the heart of our city is Central Maitland. It had employment opportunities.
evolved in an organic manner with a fine grained,
informal city structure, shared with only the very Maitland is also home to fast growing,
oldest urban areas in Australia. Central Maitland regionally significant strategic centres, which
is enriched with buildings and structures that service the hinterland and rural areas (Central
represent eras across the past two centuries, Maitland, East Maitland), regionally significant
representing the Georgian, Victorian and employment clusters (Thornton, Rutherford)
Federation periods through to the 20th Century. and new urban release areas (Thornton North,
Together they form one of the richest and most Aberglasslyn, Lochinvar, Farley, Anambah, Gillieston
complete pictures of our city history and gives Heights), which are significant contributors to
contemporary Maitland a unique character and the supply of greenfield housing for the Greater
significant European cultural heritage. Newcastle area.
² REMPLAN Community Profile
³ REMPLAN MCC Population Forecast
(The population and dwelling projections in the Maitland LSPS are a higher growth scenario compared to the NSW Government’s population projections)
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 11Our economy is thriving with recent urban renewal Maitland is a regional destination for education and
and catalyst infrastructure investments across is home to a renowned agricultural training and
the city. These include the transformation of High education facility, Tocal College, the Hunter Institute
Street’s mall into the vibrant ‘Levee’ lifestyle, retail of Technology (TAFE) Maitland Campus and the
and entertainment precinct with the iconic Riverlink Hunter Valley Training Company (privately owned
building, expansion of Stockland’s Greenhills and Australia’s largest group trainer) offering a
into a modern retail and entertainment precinct, range of skills and training to the local workforce.
development of the Maitland Regional Sporting
Precinct, and By 2040, the city will be home to an additional
upgrade of Central Maitland rail and bus transport 27,400⁴ residents, requiring an additional 12,6005
interchange. homes and 6,500 jobs. Future planning needs to
ensure that the potential of our growing population
Furthermore, the coming years will see significant can be achieved without losing the liveability,
investments in the new Maitland Hospital, Council’s amenity or housing affordability that current
Administration Centre and the new Mount Vincent residents enjoy and appreciate.
Road Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility. This,
together with record high housing approvals will Like many other Australian regional cities, Maitland
continue to support the growing economy and fuel a is characterised by a dispersed settlement
strong construction industry. pattern, resulting in a high reliance on private cars.
Improving integration of land use planning and
Historically, our economy has been underpinned transport planning around our centres, transport
by agriculture, manufacturing and extractive nodes and in areas of high amenity, will improve
industries. It has since diversified and transitioned connectivity. It will enhance the connectivity
into a largely service based economy. Health between our centres and suburbs, reduce the
and social assistance is one of the strongest and dependency on cars and create opportunities to
fastest growing sectors in our economy. An aging invest in public and active transport infrastructure.
population and increased life expectancy will
increase demand in this sector. Urban growth needs to be balanced against the
natural constraints of flooding and bushfire, and
Our visitor economy is an important contributor the agricultural and environmental values of our
to the local economy. It mainly builds on local rural land. Well managed growth will lead our city
attractions, flagship events and our built and to be a more resilient, productive, liveable and
natural heritage. Central Maitland and historic sustainable place where all our residents
villages such as Morpeth and Lorn, are part of can thrive.
Greater Newcastle’s tourism network. Cultural
assets such as Maitland Regional
Art Gallery, Maitland Gaol, Walka Water Works
along with its annual flagship events are increasing
Maitland’s attraction to residents
and visitors.
⁴ REMPLAN MCC Population Forecast
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DPIE HRP 2036
12 Maitland City CouncilMaitland’s role for urban development is influenced Our growing population brings both opportunities
by the GNMP 2036 and HRP 2036. Our city is well and challenges. It places pressure on the
positioned to build upon existing strengths and environment, transport corridors and on a range
capitalise on new opportunities. In doing so, we can of services and amenities. A strategy to identify,
aim to provide diverse affordable housing, planning prioritise and deliver infrastructure and services
and delivery of infrastructure, enhancement of our of the city is fundamental to fully capture its
environment, protection of our unique heritage and population growth potential, and is critical for
local character and respond to climate change. liveability and economic resilience.
Good planning and urban design will help to
guide the growth and renewal of our centres and
neighbourhoods, while ensuring their sense of
identity and community values
are protected.
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 13OUR CITY PROFILE
OUR POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS 2016 2040
35 38
Median YRS YRS
+27,400
2040 2018
83,200 age
Average
110,600 household
size 2.66 2.74
Population increase by 33% between now and 2040 Families
with
children 46% 45%
Couples
without
children 26% 26%
13 %
5.3 %
9 % Lone
persons 21% 22%
Born Of population Speak another Population
14% 18%
overseas identify as language other
Aboriginal and than English aged 65
Torres Strait at home and over
Islander people
HOUSING OUR ECONOMY
Economic Value
+12,600 9.4 BILLION$AUD 4.5 BILLION$AUD
2040 2016
31,700 output addition
Total Unemploment
44,300 28,300 employment 4.9% rate
Live and work Work in
+12,600 dwellings to be provided between now and 2040 53% in Maitland 47% Maitland and
Currently Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036 housing targets are 40% greenfield live elsewhere
and 60% infill by 2036 (currently greenfield 94% and infill 6% in Maitland).
Used cars to Median distance
HOUSING TYPES HOUSING TENURE (2016) 8 in 10 get to work 17KM to work
Single Owned Have a bachelor’s Certificate or
86% detached 28% outright 22% degree or higher 32% diploma level
dwellings education of qualification
Medium 28% Renting qualifications
Registered
12 %
density
37% Owned with a mortgage
5,750 business
dwellings
KEY INDUSTRIES
$ 480,000 $
380PW 2.7
Median house Median People per
price rent dwelling
$
1,413 86% 3.3 4,650 3,750 3,250 2,700
Median of households Average number Healthcare Retail Construction Education
household own two or of bedrooms and social trade and training
income PW more vehicles per dwelling assistance
The population and dwelling projections in the Maitland LSPS are a higher growth scenario compared to the NSW Government’s population projections.
14 Maitland City CouncilOUR CITY
2
396 36 4 36 13 2
km
Area Schools Libraries Sports Community Aquatic
Fields Halls Centres
83
Playgrounds
72
Parks
716 km
Local road
289 km
Footpaths/
85%
Households
network Cycleways with internet
connection
OUR ENVIRONMENT LAND USES
1,290 75% 12%
Residential
8%
Environmental
Recorded flora Rural
species
OVER
2%
390
Recorded fauna
527
Recorded
Business
species Aboriginal sites
OVER 2%
132
Threatened
240
Recreation
Heritage
species items
1%
Special use
20
Threatened
7
Heritage
ecological conservation
communities areas *Industrial3.0 Strategic context
GLOBAL MEGATRENDS SEVEN PATTERNS OF GLOBAL CHANGE
THAT WILL SHAPE OUR FUTURE ARE:
We are living in an interconnected world and our
future is inextricably linked to the wider world. More from less
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial The earth has limited supplies of natural
Research Organisation (CSIRO) has identified resources essential for human survival including
seven social, economic and environmental water, forestry, fishery and minerals. As demand
megatrends that will have a major impact on for natural resources increases, pressure on
Australia over the next diminishing reserves will continue to increase.
20 years.
Going, going... gone?
The global trends such as technological Valuable ecosystems are under pressure from
advancements, automation and artificial urban expansion, agricultural clearing and the
intelligence are changing the way we work, effects of changing climate. There is a limited
window of opportunity to protect biodiversity,
travel, communicate and are having broader
habitats and the global climate.
impacts on our jobs. Trends such as changing
demographics and an aging population, shifting The Silk Highway
consumer behaviour, and the sharing economy Rapid economic growth and urbanisation in the
are also influencing the way we live and work. developing world, is restructuring the global
The impacts of changing climate will intensify the economy and shifting it towards Asia.
frequency and severity of climatic events at local
level. Altogether, these will influence how we plan Forever young
An aging population, increased life expectancy
our cities.
and changing retirement patterns will have
These unprecedented trends represent key implications for the size of the workforce,
opportunities and challenges for Maitland. This economic growth, government revenue and
requires careful and long term planning to ensure healthcare expenditure.
the protection of the local environment, retention Virtually here
and enhancement of our lifestyle, the creation Extraordinary technological changes are
of new and diverse jobs and the provision of transforming how people live, work and
adequate amenities, services and infrastructure communicate. Digital technology is reshaping
to support growth. A strategic led, outcomes retail and office precincts, city design and the
focused local planning framework will enable us to function of labour markets.
identify and respond to future opportunities and
Great expectations
challenges.
Rising societal and consumer expectations for
services, experiences and social interaction.
The innovation imperative
The world is becoming more connected.
Technological advancement is accelerating,
and it is creating new markets and
extinguishing existing ones.
Source: Global Megatrends, Hajkowicz Stefan 2019, CSIRO
16 Maitland City CouncilOUR PLACE
The Wonnarua people are the First Peoples and Maitland has a diverse range of places from urban
traditional custodians of the land and waterways of centres and suburban areas through to rural
our city. One Dreaming story from the Wonnarua communities. Its unique heritage, villages and
People explains how the hills and rivers in the rural landscape, welcoming people, an attractive
Hunter Valley were created by the Creator Spirit lifestyle and convenient location are valued by the
‘Biame’ – the creator of all things and the keeper community and have led our city to become one of
of the Valley. Before this, there was nothing, the fastest growing cities
everything was sleeping. Then the spirit awoke and in Australia.
created everything, the mountains, plains, rivers
and living creatures. Biame created the languages The growth of our city has been driven by its
and the Lore and taught all people how to live with locational advantages, its road and rail connections
these before re-entering the sky⁵. to Newcastle, Sydney and the broader Hunter
Region, its access to the Hunter River and its
Maitland is one of the oldest regional centres proximity to both Newcastle and the mining
in Australia. It has evolved from a cedar getters activities further north in the
settlement in the early 1800s to one of the largest Hunter Region.
settlements in NSW during the mid-nineteenth
century and to a robust regional centre in the As a high growth metropolitan area, it continues
twenty first century. to attract residents and businesses to the city.
The growing population and economy will further
Our city is located at the geographical centre of reinforce its role as a major regional centre,
the Hunter Region, approximately 32 kilometres servicing the hinterland and rural areas of the
north west of Newcastle and 163 kilometres north Hunter Region and beyond.
of Sydney. It covers a relatively small geographical
area and has a total area of 396 km2, from
Woodberry in the east to Lochinvar in the west,
Mindaribba in the north and Gillieston Heights in
the south.
The Hunter River meanders through our urban and
rural areas and adds a unique character to our city
and sets out a scenic backdrop to our everyday
lives. The River and its extensive floodplain
provides a natural boundary for urban growth and
urban development potential is generally limited to
areas south of the
Hunter River.
⁵ http://www.wonnarua.org.au/history.html
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 17OUR PEOPLE
Maitland is home to approximately 83,200⁶ Although, there is a limited diversity in terms of
residents. Between 2008 - 2018, our population has housing types across the city, the LGA does contain
grown by 26% and is forecast to grow a further 33% a diverse range of residential contexts, ranging
to over 110,600 residents by 2040⁷. from conventional suburban areas, rural lifestyle
living, rural villages and vibrant city.
Maitland has a relatively young population with
the median age of residents being 35 years. The Metropolitan Plan estimates that Maitland will
Families with children, living in detached dwellings, deliver approximately 21% of the total dwelling
represent 45% of total households. projection for Greater Newcastle. This will require
an additional 12,600 new dwellings, with an average
In Maitland, 5.3% of the population identifies as of 630 new dwellings needing to be provided each
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, compared to year between now and 2036.
2.9% in NSW.
The city has a healthy supply of residential
13% of Maitland population have attained Bachelor greenfield land to accommodate forecast growth
Degree qualification or higher, compared to 23% in over next 20 year period. Some lands are already
NSW. zoned for residential purposes and some are
planned or under investigations to determine best
The demographic characteristics of our population land use planning outcomes.
are forecast to significantly change over the next
20 years. The number of residents aged 65 years There is limited potential for future residential
and over is expected to increase an additional greenfield development beyond the areas identified
8,950 from 10,850 in 2016 to 19,800 by 2040⁸. Lone in the existing strategies due to significant land
person and other family households are forecast use, infrastructure and environmental constraints
to increase by over 44% between now and 2040, including floods, bushfire, mine subsidence, buffers
reflecting aging in place and changing lifestyle for key infrastructure assets.
choices.
Providing a range of diverse housing types will
The city’s housing stock is currently dominated contribute to meeting the needs of many different
by low density freestanding houses, representing people. This will allow Maitland to remain an attractive
86% of total dwellings. The average number of place to live and to raise a family.
bedrooms per dwelling is 3.4 while the average
household size is 2.7 people.
⁶ REMPLAN Community Profile
⁷ REMPLAN MCC population forecast
⁸ DPIE 2019 Population Projections
18 Maitland City CouncilOUR ECONOMY
Maitland has a diverse and prosperous local The city’s continued population growth is an
economy, built upon continued population growth important strength for the local economy. It
and leveraging off its locational advantages. enables industries and businesses access to broad
Maitland is an emerging destination for regional workforces within our city and draws from the
education, health, tourism, bulky goods and neighbouring areas due to its central location in the
entertainment. region. Growth, coupled with the lifestyle benefits
of our city, attract and retain workforces to support
Our economy has transformed into a largely service the key industries that drive
based economy. It generates an estimated at $9.4 our economy.
billion in output and represents 9% of the Hunter
Region’s economy. The total value add of the The visitor economy is an important contributor
Maitland local economy is estimated at $4.5 billion⁹. to our local economy. Maitland attracts over
The construction industry makes the greatest 678,000¹⁰ visitors annually, supports over 1,300
contribution to economic output in the city, which jobs and tourism spending injects over $96 million
at $1.7 billion accounts for 18% of total output. In to our local economy.
2018, there were 5,750 local businesses within the
city. The growing strategic centres of Central
Maitland and East Maitland have the potential to
The Maitland economy supports 28,300 jobs, accommodate significant growth in the economy
representing 10% of the people working in and become important residential, employment
the Hunter Region. The health care and social and entertainment precincts.
assistance sector is the largest employment sector
and generates 4,655 jobs, representing 16% of total Maitland is home to substantial metropolitan
employment. This is followed up by the retail trade, employment lands including two large industrial
construction and education sectors. clusters at Thornton and Rutherford, which
accommodate a diverse range of jobs and services.
The city’s location close to the Pacific, New England, The city has a total of 608 hectares of industrially
Golden Highways and Hunter Expressway means zoned land, 251 hectares of which is currently
that our industries and businesses have access undeveloped for future supply over the next 20
to resource regions, the major metropolitan years.
markets of Newcastle and Sydney and economic
infrastructure such as the Port of Newcastle and
Newcastle Airport. These areas are also linked to ⁹ REMPLAN Economic Profile
Maitland via the rail line. 10
Tourism Research Australia LGA Profile 2018
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 19OUR ENVIRONMENT
Maitland is home to over 390 fauna and 1,290 flora Maitland is home to significant wetland habitats
species. Of these species, 132 are listed including Tenambit, Woodberry, Wentworth and
as threatened species and 20 threatened ecological Dagworth swamps. The Woodberry Swamp is
communities. classified as a State Environmental Planning Policy
(SEPP) Coastal Management 2018 as 'Coastal
Over the years, the city’s natural ecosystem has Wetland' in recognition of its environmental
changed significantly due to land clearing for importance to the region.
timber, agriculture and urbanisation. Less than 7%
of our remnant native bushland remains within the Our established residential suburbs have mature
city. During engagement, the community identified trees with high level of urban canopy cover, which
protection and enhancement of the environment contributes to their local character and amenity.
as a However, many newly developed suburbs have
key priority. a low level of tree coverage and are particularly
vulnerable to the urban heat island effect.
Maitland has been built on the banks of the
Hunter River and has a long history of destructive The urban heat island effect is where urban lands
flood events. The 1955 flood reminds us of the trend toward being hotter than surrounding rural
devastating cost of flooding to the local community or forested land. This is due to increased exposure
and economy. However, the same river system to the sun and heat reflective surfaces like
responsible for the floods also has a significant pavements and buildings. The urban heat island
benefit to our natural environment, including effect can be mitigated through planting trees to
delivery of water to flood dependent ecosystems provide shade and heat absorption.
and improving soil nutrients for agricultural land.
Urban growth has continued to occur through
Our urban waterways form a part of our city’s progressively converting rural land at the urban
landscape and include the Hunter River, Paterson fringe. Council acknowledges the fragmented
River and Lochinvar, Wallis, Swamp-Fishery, Stony nature of vegetation in our city and is focused on
and Mile creeks. protecting existing vegetation, whilst rehabilitating
and restoring wetlands, riparian and biodiversity
corridors.
20 Maitland City CouncilOUR INFRASTRUCTURE The majority of our new residential areas are located
away from the existing public transport options
Infrastructure to service a growing population can such as railway stations and bus interchanges and
pose significant challenges. Growth can lead to therefore have a heavy reliance on private vehicles.
pressure on existing infrastructure and services
such as increasing demand for active open spaces Local roads provide access within residential areas,
and local roads becoming more congested. however access and connectivity between our
suburbs is further constrained by the existing rail
Our road, rail, water, wastewater and energy corridor, river and floodplains. As a result, our
infrastructure underpin services that support the residents drive in towards the New England Highway
productivity and enjoyment of our city. Community and then travel along the highway in order to reach
infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, emergency their destination.
services, community and sport facilities support our
community wellbeing. Cultural infrastructure such In addition to local road infrastructure, Council
as community halls, libraries, art galleries, public provides a range of community facilities and services
art and heritage buildings are the places where the within the city including sports fields, aquatic
community comes together to celebrate and share centres, parks and libraries to meet our community
our culture as a part of our everyday lives. needs. As our population grows, the demand on the
existing facilities and services are increasing.
Maitland is serviced by a bus network and a
heavy rail line. The bus network provides access Within the community, there is a widespread
to locations within Maitland, while the train is the perception that the provision of infrastructure
primary public transport mode into Newcastle and has not kept pace with the rate of development in
further up the Valley. The city is located on both the some areas. Despite the current Council budget
North Coast and Hunter rail lines. and development contributions, there is a shortfall
between the infrastructure needs, and what can be
Like many other regional cities in Australia, the provided by Council.
majority of travel is by private car. Maitland has
28,300 workers and approximately 82% of workers With our growing population, our existing
travel by car, travelling an average distance of community infrastructure is reaching its capacity.
17km¹¹. This poses two problems, road congestion Our Western Precinct is generally lacking in
and greenhouse gas emission. community facilities, recreational opportunities
and open space. Central and Eastern Precincts are
The existing local road network relies heavily on at or near capacity with limited space to grow, and
the New England Highway and is under significant our libraries are relatively small to their population
pressure from traffic growth from new urban catchment basis.
development in and around Maitland.
¹¹ ABS, Census 2016
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LAND USE VISION
Maitland is growing and will continue to grow and
change. Our ambition is to ensure that it grows
in a sustainable way socially, economically and
environmentally.
The land use vision for our city is:
'A vibrant river city at
the heart of the Hunter
Region, with great
places and lifestyles that
celebrate its prosperity
and heritage.'
By 2040, our city will be a vibrant, liveable and connected city, where our residents
will live close to jobs and services. The city will leverage its assets including cultural
heritage, rural landscapes and natural environment.
An additional 27,400 people will call Maitland home between now and 2040.
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CENTRAL PRECINCT
The Central Precinct is home to approximately Key projects and initiatives within the precinct are:
13,400 residents and is expected to grow to over
1. Central Maitland Strategic Centre - a growing
21,000 residents, with an additional 7,600 residents administrative, retail and civic centre in the Hunter
between now and 2040. Region, that will continue to capitalise on its
strategic location and rich heritage.
The Central Precinct includes Central Maitland
2. ‘The Levee’ Precinct - a transformational project
Strategic Centre, the historical villages of Lorn to revitalise the traditional main street into a
and Bolwarra and the Gillieston Heights urban premier lifestyle and entertainment space.
release area. This Precinct provides critical links with 3. Maitland Regional Sportsground Precinct –
Cessnock to the south and the Dungog Paterson a destination for regional and state sporting
region to the north. competitions, delivering modern sporting facilities
to the growing community.
Central Maitland is at the core of this precinct 4. New Maitland Administration Centre - a catalyst
and provides a mix of civic, retail, professional, project in the civic precinct, enabling integration
educational and residential uses. It has undergone of Town Hall and Town Hall Café. This will allow
Council to grow with the community.
major transformations and infrastructure
investment over the past decade with the 5. Maitland Regional Art Gallery - a key piece of
completion of The Levee and The Riverlink building, cultural infrastructure, contributing to community
enrichment and supporting the visitor economy.
opening of the Maitland Regional Art Gallery,
upgrading of the Central Maitland transport 6. High level Flood Evacuation Route - Not mapped,
will improve evacuation for larger floods and
interchange, No. 1 Sports Ground, and major road
support an increased residential density in Central
upgrades including Athel D’Ombrain Drive and Allan Maitland.
Walsh Drive.
7. Athel D’Ombrain Drive - an alternative inner city
route to High Street and Central Maitland transport
The Levee – the city’s premier lifestyle precinct is interchange, enabling development in Central
one of the best examples of a mixed traffic shopping Maitland.
mall in the region. Priority is given to pedestrians,
8. Maitland Park - a city wide open space, offering
with vehicles travelling slowly on the street as Victorian period landscapes and architecture
shoppers are on foot. amongst modern day recreational facilities.
9. Lorn - a focal point for visitors and residents alike
One of the key constraints to residential with a strong identity and sense of community.
development in Central Maitland is the risk of Lorn will continue to capitalise on its history and
flooding from the Hunter River which creates connection to the Hunter River.
significant evacuation challenges. Resolving a 10. Gillieston Heights - greenfield development at the
flood evacuation route will support the residential mature stage, providing a variety of convenience
densification within Central Maitland, which retail, community and recreation facilities for
existing and future residents.
is needed to sustain its economic growth.
Furthermore, the ongoing and future investments 11. Hydro Planned Residential Area - a
transformation of former Hydro Aluminium
in the Council’s new Administration Centre, Maitland
Smelter land enabling significant employment,
Regional Sportsground Precinct, together with residential, rural and environmental outcomes.
improved public transport and parking will continue
12. New England Highway Corridor - an integrated
to support the growth of this precinct.
approach to corridor planning to manage through
and local traffic for the benefit of the local
community, now and into the future.
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WESTERN PRECINCT
The Western Precinct contains established Key projects and initiatives within the precinct are:
communities including Rutherford and Telarah,
1. Rutherford Town Centre - significant potential to
existing urban release areas such as Aberglasslyn be a vibrant centre, providing retail, community,
and future urban release areas at Lochinvar, recreational and other supporting land uses to
Anambah and Farley. The precinct has a significant support forecast residential growth in the Western
Precinct over the next
area of industrial and bulky goods land uses located
20 years.
along the New England Highway
at Rutherford. 0 2.5 2. Lochinvar Town Centre (planned) - a new town
Kilometres
centre to support the significant planned growth
within the Lochinvar urban release area.
This Precinct is home to around 23,000 residents
and is expected to grow to over 40,700 residents, 3. Greenfield Residential Areas – priority housing
release areas within the Western Precinct including
with an additional 17,700 residents between now
Lochinvar, Anambah, Farley and Aberglasslyn to
and 2040. accommodate future growing population.
The Rutherford Town Centre offers retail, health 4. Rutherford Employment Land - a regionally
significant industrial and bulky goods business
and community services. The Centre has significant cluster will continue to evolve and adopt to support
potential to be a vibrant centre, servicing the new economies and create jobs for a growing
Western Precinct of the LGA and supporting the community.
forecast residential growth over the next 20 years. 5. Rutherford Park Freight and Business Centre
(proposed) - will attract new investments and
Rutherford Town Centre, together with the businesses, creating jobs to support forecast
proposed Local Centre at Lochinvar, and the future growth within the Western Precinct.
employment and residential lands in the Western 6. Rutherford Aerodrome - privately owned facility
Precinct will form a strong relationship with that offers pilot training for recreational, private
and commercial flights and will need protection
Maitland’s rural areas, the Upper Hunter Region and
from future land use conflicts.
beyond.
7. Walka Recreation and Wildlife Reserve - a
unter River
It is proposed to develop a precinct plan to set a regional recreational space, offering parkland,
bushland, and a lake surrounding the historic
framework to manage and revitalise residential and Walka Water Works, with significant opportunity for
commercial activities within and around the town the visitor economy.
centre, plan and deliver infrastructure, and establish
Morpeth
8. Rural Land - will continue to provide local fresh
key principles that set the desired future character produce to the community and protect cultural,
of the growing communities within landscape, tourist and recreational values for
the precinct. future generations.
mbit 9. Tocal Agricultural Centre - a Centre of Excellence
within the NSW Department of Primary Industries
offering training to grow the capacity and
productivity of the agricultural workforce to meet
Chisholm the needs of a changing agricultural sector.
10. New England Highway Corridor - an integrated
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and local traffic for the benefit of the local
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EASTERN PRECINCT
The Eastern Precinct is home to the East Maitland 3. Greenhills Precinct - a major regional shopping
precinct to provide modern retail, dining and
Strategic Centre, Thornton and East Maitland Town
entertainment, together with diverse housing
Centres and the regionally significant Thornton options around it.
industrial and employment land cluster. It 4. East Maitland Town Centre - an established
contains established neighbourhoods in Thornton, centre, providing a range of community, retail and
professional services for the local community with
Ashtonfield, Metford, Tenambit and Raworth, the a strong identity and rich heritage.
picturesque heritage village of Morpeth and urban
5. Thornton Town Centre - will continue to provide
release areas in Chisholm and Thornton North. the necessary commercial, retail and community
This Precinct is well positioned to strengthen the facilities to support the growing local community.
city’s connectivity with the Greater Newcastle 6. Morpeth - a renowned regional tourist destination
metropolitan area. and will continue to capitalise on its significant
historic assets and connections to the Hunter River.
This Precinct is home to around 42,700 residents 7. Thornton North - significant greenfield
development fronts, together with Chisholm local
and is expected to grow to over 48,800 residents, centre, will continue to supply residential land to
with an additional 6,100 residents between now and accommodate the
growing population.
2040.
8. Thornton Employment Land – regionally
significant industrial and business cluster that will
East Maitland has been identified as an emerging continue to provide jobs in metro region.
strategic centre for health and retail in the Hunter
9. Thornton North Employment Land Investigation
Region and will accommodate significant growth in Area - opportunities to create new jobs and
the economy and become an important residential, support the growing economy.
employment and entertainment precinct. 10. Melbourne Street Mixed Use Precinct - will
continue to provide a mix of employment,
commercial and industrial enterprises coupled with
Council is currently working in collaboration with the urban support uses.
NSW Government and key stakeholders to ensure
11. Proposed Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility
that planning of the East Maitland Catalyst Area - will extend the life of the existing Mt Vincent
is carried out in a coordinated way and the New Waste Management Centre and increase waste
segregation
Maitland Hospital is delivered alongside supporting and recycling.
infrastructure.
12. Hunter Institute of Technology (TAFE) Maitland
Campus - a purpose built facility that will continue
Key projects and initiatives within the precinct are: to offer a range of skills and training to the local
workforce.
1. East Maitland Strategic Centre - an emerging
13. Maitland Gaol - an iconic and unique tourism
health and retail service centre, will provide
attraction in NSW which will provide opportunities
housing, jobs and services for communities across
to look back in time and explore the Maitland of
the metro region
yesteryear.
and beyond.
14. Bakers Brickyard - Raworth District Play Space
2. East Maitland Health Precinct - will facilitate
delivers modern sporting facilities to the Eastern
modern healthcare facilities, together with the new
Precinct.
Maitland Hospital and Maitland Private Hospital
and complementary land use to meet the needs of 15. New England Highway Corridor - an integrated
the growing local and regional communities. approach to corridor planning to manage through
and local traffic for the benefit of the local
community, now and into the future.
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Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 315.0 Local planning priorities
To realise the land use vison of our city, the following planning priorities have been developed.
OUR PEOPLE OUR OUR OUR
AND PLACES ECONOMY ENVIRONMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Plan for diverse and 7. Strengthen our 10. Protect, conserve 15. Align local
affordable housing to local economy and enhance infrastructure
meet the needs of our through attracting our natural delivery to
growing and changing investments, environment support planned
community. creating jobs including growth and
and fostering waterways, community needs.
innovation. floodplains and
wetlands.
2. Support sustainable 8. Encourage vibrant 11. Protect our 16. Improve access
housing growth by and connected city’s rural lands, to, from and
balancing greenfield centres through natural assets and within the city,
and infill housing. a clearly defined rural landscape. and encourage
centres hierarchy. public and active
transport to
connect people
and places.
3. Support a place- 9. Ensure a suitable 12. Plan for a resilient 17. Provide good
based planning supply of city that can adapt quality, accessible
approach to guide industrial and to natural hazards and appropriate
better planning urban service and changing community
and urban design lands to meet climate. infrastructure
outcomes for future needs. across the city.
our centres and
neighbourhoods.
4. Protect, conserve 13. Improve the 18. Work
and celebrate the accessibility and collaboratively
city’s Indigenous connectivity of our to deliver
and colonial cultural city’s Green and infrastructure
heritage. Blue Grid. and services
to support the
planned growth.
5. Preserve and enhance 14. Manage energy,
the distinctive water and
local character of waste efficiently
our centres and to support
neighbourhoods. sustainability.
6. Plan for healthy,
culturally rich and
socially connected
communities.
32 Maitland City CouncilGREEN GRID AND BLUE GRID GREENFIELD AND INFILL HOUSING
Our Green Grid is an interconnected network Greenfield housing refers to new housing
of our green spaces (parks, reserves, development areas that have not been
bushlands, playing fields, local playgrounds, previously developed or used for other
street trees). Our Blue Grid is a network of urban purposes. Infill housing refers to
waterways and watercourses including rivers, development in areas already used for urban
creeks and wetlands. The Blue and Green purposes; specifically, the reuse of a site
Grids are inextricably linked and connect our within the existing urban footprint for new
centres, suburbs, rural areas and areas of housing, business or other
remnant vegetation. urban development.
Maitland Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040+ 33Our people and places
CREATING A VIBRANT AND LIVEABLE CITY
LOCAL PLANNING PRIORITY - 01
PLAN FOR DIVERSE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR GROWING
AND CHANGING COMMUNITY
Over the past decade, our population has grown In 2016, there were 31,700 dwellings within
by 26% and is forecast to grow by a further 33% our LGA and 86% of these were free standing
by 2040. An additional 27,400 residents will call separate houses. The city’s residential lands are
Maitland home and we will require an additional predominantly zoned as R1 General Residential
12,600 new dwellings between now and 2040¹². under the Maitland LEP 2011. It permits a wide
Maitland will continue to remain an attractive place range of housing types and densities. Despite
to raise a family. The availability of reasonably the wide range of permissible residential housing
affordable and relatively large residential blocks types, there has been little take up across the city
attracts young families to the city. for denser development such as residential flat
buildings and multi dwelling houses.
The demographic characteristics of our population
is forecast to change significantly over the next The R5 Large Lot Residential zone acts as a
20 years, reflecting aging in place and the lifestyle transitional area where the land is unlikely to be
choice of our residents. This will create a demand developed for more intensive urban purpose
for more diverse and affordable housing options to due to its environmental constraints and where
meet the changing needs of our residents. less intensive development will result in better
management of the land. The Maitland Urban
The provision of a diverse range of housing types Settlement Strategy review identifies 183 hectares
and densities can address the housing needs of R5 zoned lands to meet future demand.
of residents at different stages of their life, and This zoning largely serves as a buffer between
reflects the move towards smaller households. agricultural and residential zoned land.
More diverse housing choices within their
neighbourhoods can allow our aging residents The city has a healthy supply of residential lands to
to stay in their local community when their life accommodate forecast growth for the next
circumstances or needs change over the years. 20 years.
¹² REMPLAN MCC population projections
34 Maitland City CouncilThe GNMP 2036 sets a target for greenfield Councils strategic vision for the city.
residential areas to achieve a minimum residential
density of 15 dwellings per hectare with 25% of Council will prepare a Local Housing Strategy, which
these being small lots. This will increase housing ties Council’s vision for diverse and affordable housing
diversity and choices and improve affordability with the HRP 2036 and GNMP 2036. The proposed
within the city. strategy will investigate and respond to housing
diversity and choice, housing affordability, seniors
Council supports infill housing opportunities within housing, priority infill development areas and will
existing urban areas to encourage more efficient include a strategic review of current residential zones
use of land with greater accessibility to public and development standards in the LEP. The Strategy
transport, community facilities and centres. Such will outline where our future growth will occur, in
developments need to respond to the existing local what form and recommend changes to local plans
and neighbourhood character. to provide greater directions and certainty on future
housing.
Over the past years, Council has observed that
senior housing development proposals (under
the Seniors Housing SEPP) within the urban rural
interface, undermine the value and character ACTIONS:
of this interface. Council recognises that seniors
• Council will prepare a Local
housing is an important housing option for our aging
Housing Strategy.
population and encourages that they be located
within existing urban areas or new release areas to • Council will continue to monitor
encourage more efficient use of land with greater residential land supply.
accessibility to public transport, community facilities,
amenities and infrastructure. This also limits the • Council will participate in the Hunter
amount of productive agricultural land which is Urban Development Program.
lost to urban development without forming part of
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