Singleton Rural Land Use Strategy

The Singleton Rural Land Use Strategy provides a long-term strategic framework to guide land use, development, and environmental management across rural and conservation lands within the Singleton Local Government Area. It responds to the evolving needs of the region’s rural communities, industries, and landscapes, offering a clear direction for managing land use in a way that is sustainable, flexible, and future-focused.

The strategy assesses current land use patterns under the Singleton Local Environmental Plan 2013, identifies key areas of land use conflict and fragmentation, and proposes land management responses that balance agricultural viability, environmental values, and rural lifestyle aspirations. It offers practical recommendations on planning controls such as dwelling entitlements, subdivision, rural buffers, and the interface between different land uses.

A central aim of the strategy is to protect and preserve Singleton’s productive rural land while enabling appropriate development, diversification, and innovation. It promotes alignment with broader strategic planning priorities and integrates community and stakeholder input to reflect local values and expectations. The strategy also supports more informed decision-making through improved use of land capability mapping, biodiversity overlays, and risk assessments related to natural hazards and climate change.