Urban design panel | Port Stephens Council We established the Urban Design Panel to provide independent advice to Council on the quality of the urban design and amenity of specific types of development in Port Stephens.
Local Housing Strategy | Port Stephens Council Our Local Housing Strategy, provides the strategic direction for future housing in our area. It encourages more housing in key locations that are well connected to employment, education, open spaces, transport and services.
Community Wellbeing Strategy | Port Stephens Council We’re developing a Community Wellbeing Strategy to help create a more inclusive and healthy community. This is our commitment to making Port Stephens a place where wellbeing is prioritised, and people can lead happy, healthy and connected lives.
Centres and Employment Land Study | Port Stephens Council The Port Stephens Centres and Employment Land Study (CELS) investigates commercial and employment land supply across the Port Stephens Local Government Area.
Smart City Strategy | Port Stephens Council We plan to establish Port Stephens as a smart region by using innovative technology to make our place more liveable, prosperous and sustainable.
Karuah Place Plan | Port Stephens Council The Karuah Growth Strategy provides strategic level guidance for the future development of Karuah. The focus of the Strategy is spatial and land use planning
The Future of Fullerton Cove | Port Stephens Council On 25 June 2024, Port Stephens Council adopted the revised Port Stephens Local Housing Strategy and Housing Supply Plan, which identifies land at Fullerton Cove as a key site for delivering new houses in Port Stephens.
Open space and recreation planning | Port Stephens Council Open spaces are publicly accessible spaces that can be used for recreation. They provide a place for our community to come together, be active and connect with nature. These include parks, sporting grounds, foreshores, civics spaces and more.
Anna Bay Strategy and Town Plan | Port Stephens Council Find out more about the Anna Bay Strategy and town plan that guide the management of future population growth and building of neighbourhoods in Anna Bay.
Economic Development Strategy | Port Stephens Council We lead an integrated approach to the community's focus of a livable and vibrant place that supports local economic growth. Our leadership is focused on creating results that help make Port Stephens a better place to live, work and play.