Coldstream Housing Strategy

After a quick read of the documents I am sad to say that once again Coldstream has been ignored and I think there is little we can do about it until a change in local policy and attitude towards Coldstream. I quote:

"Given the extensive consultation that has occurred in developing the draft Housing Strategy, it is not proposed that further consultation be undertaken on the Strategy itself. Any changes to the planning scheme will require a planning scheme amendment and this will require further consultation including a formal public exhibition process and review by an independent panel, if required."

I still think we tick all the right boxes and the arguements put forward for other townships to increase in population and number of houses equally apply to Coldstream. These are the boxes:

Implementation of the Strategy is structured around the following four themes: 1. Sustainable local communities 2. Sustainable housing design 3. Diversity and choice 4. Affordable housing

By allowing a few blocks to be sub-divided we can easly achieve these outcome. But the powers that be, do not agree.


Have you ever wondered why I use this picture? Fitting, don't you think?