The draft strategies were prepared prior to the State government planning reforms. The strategic planning team have been working to understand the details of the State planning reforms and how this may impact the strategies.

Now that the majority of reforms are complete, implemented and understood, it is clear that the strategies will not be able to be implemented in the way that was planned.

However, the strategic planning team are working towards understanding how this valuable work can still be used in other ways to ensure that the recommendations can be realised and achieved.

The Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategies have been put on hold until further direction and guidance from the State government (specifically, the Department of Planning and Transport) is provided, to help fully understand the new approach to planning for housing.