UDIA’S feedback on the draft Maitland Residential Density Guide (Guide) acknowledges and supports the intent of the Guide to facilitate greater housing diversity and choice within the Maitland Local Government Area (LGA), aligning with the objectives of the Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041 (LHS), the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 (Regional Plan) and the Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036 (GNMP).
UDIA generally supports the guidelines as listed within the draft Maitland Residential Density Guide, noting we have identified some specific concerns related to lifestyle villages outlined in our submission.
In addition, we have significant concerns regarding the practical implementation of these guidelines overall, based on members’ recent experiences with councils in the Hunter region. To genuinely achieve the Guide’s objectives and foster greater housing diversity, we believe several key areas require attention by Council and offer the following recommendations. More detail is provided in the body of our submission.
Our full Submission can be found at the Download Button below: