Feedback sought during September 2026 and October 2026.
Residents were encouraged during September 2026 and October 2026 to have their say on proposed new guidelines and a supporting policy that will guide the assessment of rural dwelling excisions within Farming Zone land across the Gannawarra Shire.
Developed to replace the existing Rural Excision Guidelines adopted in 2011, the proposed Rural Dwelling Excision for the Farming Zone Policy and Rural Dwelling Excision Assessment Guidelines provided a contemporary framework aligned with current planning legislation and strategic planning objectives.
The proposed policy focused on protecting productive agricultural land, supporting ongoing farming activities, minimising land use conflicts and providing consistent decision-making. The accompanying guidelines outlined the assessment criteria and information requirements for rural dwelling excision applications.
To view the draft Rural Dwelling Excision for the Farming Zone Policy, please click here(PDF, 199KB).
To view the draft Rural Dwelling Excision Assessment Guidelines, please click here(PDF, 361KB).
How residents had their say
Residents were able to their say on the draft Rural Dwelling Excision for the Farming Zone Policy and Rural Dwelling Excision Assessment Guidelines during September 2026 and October 2026:
- By completing the Have Your Say form, available from Council’s Customer Service Centres at Cohuna and Kerang or on Council's website.
- By emailing Council.
- By writing to Council.
- By phoning Council.
What you said
Council is currently assessing all feedback received, which will assist with developing the final version of theRural Dwelling Excision for the Farming Zone Policy and Rural Dwelling Excision Assessment Guidelines.