As part of the data collection, a process of verification was conducted through consultation with council. This included identifying the constraints to development and providing insights into the potential retail lot yield.
Urban development pipeline
This development pipeline is split into 2 categories, englobo greenfield supply and retail lot supply.
Stages in the urban development pipeline
The urban development pipeline is made up of the 4 stages that unzoned land goes through to become a lot to build a house on.
How the retail lot yield is calculated
For unzoned and zoned englobo land a retail lot yield is calculated using existing structure plans or the density of recent nearby development.
Yields are estimates and the years of supply greenfield land partly depends on the size of lots being released with a title. If recent lots are smaller than in the past, the estimated capacity of englobo land is increased.
The rate at which greenfield land can be developed into houses can also partly depend on the characteristics of englobo lots. Large englobo lots, such as those over 10 hectares, can be easier to assemble and service. Smaller lots can provide opportunities for small to medium sized developments.
Major infill is not included in the greenfield years of supply calculation.
Zones included within the UDP
The residential zones considered in the UDP are:
- Neighbourhood Residential Zone
- General Residential Zone
- Residential Growth Zone
- Urban Growth Zone
Unzoned includes a range of zones earmarked for future development.
Land defined as major infill
Major infill was identified as land within the established area of a settlement that is greater than 1 ha in area. These are often remnant greenfield land. Land identified as major infill have been identified in consultation with council.