Kempsey Council is developing a Structure Plan for Stuarts Point this is your chance to get involved.

Stuarts Point Structure Plan

The purpose of the Structure Plan is to plan for considered future development that responds to community and stakeholder priorities.

The Structure Plan will identify how Stuarts Point can grow into the future, in a way that is responsible, appropriate and maintains the local character of the Stuarts Point community.

To date, growth of the Stuarts Point has been restricted pending reticulated sewage availability from the anticipated Stuarts Point Sewage Scheme, now expected to be operational after 2026/27.

With the planned installation of the Stuarts Point Sewerage Scheme and increasing housing demand on the Mid North Coast, the Structure Plan will play a critical role in setting out a strategic direction to support growth and housing needs in Stuarts Point.

Planning for growth in Stuarts Point

The Stuarts Point Structure Plan will consider both opportunities for infill growth within Stuarts Point, and the potential for future greenfield development to expand Stuarts Point village.

The Structure Plan will explore the principles and actions required to guide the development of approximately 109ha of greenfield land that is zoned RU5 Village and IN1 General Industry.

The site has a range of considerations, including environmental, social, and cultural values. It is not anticipated that the entire 109ha would (or could) be developed given these values. While greenfield development offers new potential for Stuarts Point, we know that there is a lot of work to be done to understand the opportunities and constraints of the site for future development.

The Structure Plan will seek to find a balance between supporting growth and protecting the qualities that make Stuarts Point unique.

Community and stakeholder engagement will be central to the development of the Stuarts Point Structure Plan.

Through open discussion with the community and stakeholders, the Structure Plan will address environmental values, hazards, Aboriginal culture, housing, village character, public spaces, community facilities, transport routes and active recreation to ensure well-informed decision making.

Supporting future decision making

As the Structure Plan will be prepared in partnership with Council, NSW Government agencies, the community, and stakeholders it will provide a sound framework for making development decisions.

Future development in keeping with the Structure Plan will have an expected pathway to approval.

Similarly, development that is not in keeping with the Structure Plan can easily be identified and revised early.

Potential developers will also benefit from insights into community needs and expected yields, constraints, and potential costs, to inform decisions for future projects.

Have your say about the Stuarts Point Structure Plan

There will be a range of opportunities for the community to get involved in the development of the Stuarts Point Structure Plan.

We want to hear your priorities for the future growth of Stuarts Point.

To provide your feedback you can:

• Complete the below survey and share your ideas
• Come along to a community drop-in session to hear more about the Stuarts Point structure plan process and speak to the project team:

When: Tuesday 18 March 2025

Time: From 3:30pm to 6:30pm - drop in at a time that suits you

Where: Stuarts Point Community Hall

Please note, there is no formal presentation for this event.

Make a submission

You and our community are encouraged to provide feedback.

Submissions can be made on draft documents, by Word document, by completing the online survey (below) including uploading any attachments; by email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au, handed into our customer service counter or mailed to:

The General Manager

Kempsey Shire Council

PO Box 3078

West Kempsey NSW 2440

Important Note: Submissions may be made publicly available. If no valid contact details are provided, then the submission is treated as anonymous, and no further acknowledgement or project update/s can be provided to the person making the submission.

The exhibition period for this project closes, close of business, Tuesday 15 April 2025.