The City of Stirling’s Rights of Way Management Strategy sets out a framework for the management of rights-of-way and dedicated lanes. Of the 5 categories, the first 3 categories will undergo improvement works, and the others will be closed. Find out more about the project.
The City of Stirling’s Rights of Way Management Strategy sets out a framework for the management of rights-of-way and dedicated lanes (formerly known as rights-of-way) located within the district.
Under the strategy, the rights-of-way (ROWs) and dedicated lanes are classified into 5 categories based on certain characteristics:
| Category 1 |
High strategic value—Traffic management and commercial |
| Category 2 |
Significant strategic value—Potential to reduce negative impacts of infill development |
| Category 3 |
Medium strategic value—Heritage/streetscape benefit |
| Category 4 |
Low strategic value—Minimal strategic benefit |
| Category 5 |
Special constraints |
Works to complete the sealing, drainage and lighting of categories 1, 2 and 3 ROWs and dedicated lanes over a 10 year period are due to commence soon. Properties abutting these rights-of-way are expected to contribute to the cost of the upgrade work in the event of subdivision, development or modification of the existing property.
Rights-of-way designated as category 4 (having little or no strategic benefit) will be closed and amalgamated into the abutting land. Where closure is not possible, it is planned that these rights-of-way will be eventually converted into Crown reserves to enable the City to perform basic periodic maintenance and upkeep.
Rights-of-way designated as category 5 will be investigated for opportunities to overcome the existing constraints affecting their use (e.g. widening rights-of-way that are less than 5 metres wide). Where it is not feasible to overcome the constraints, such ROWs will be proposed for re-categorising to category 4.
To determine the designated category of the ROW abutting your property, please go to Stirling Maps and follow the guide under the FAQ Tab.
The City is currently reviewing Local Planning Policy 6.5 Developments abutting rights-of-way (PDF) to reflect the objectives of the adopted strategy. A development contribution plan for ROW improvement works is being developed for incorporation into Local Planning Scheme No. 3, as envisaged in the strategy. The revised planning policy and development contribution plan will be advertised for public comment when available.
Please download the Rights of way managing strategy (PDF), for information on:
• Background to the strategy
• Planning principles and vision
• The 10 strategy objectives and 5 focus areas
• Planning, legal and financial contexts
• Managing approach.
For further information please contact City Planning.