What does the Floodway Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay mean for existing residents of the PSP?

Just because there is no previous knowledge of flooding at a property does not mean there is no flooding risk. The property may simply not have been subjected to a major storm event.

If you live on a property that has been identified for flood management purposes by the PSP (such as the Broken River floodplain), you will be able to continue to live at your current property. However, you will have updated controls placed on your land applied through the changes to the above zoning and overlays within the Greater Shepparton Planning Scheme.

If you live on a property that is now impacted by a Floodway Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), any future planning or building permits, such as for building works, must consider the potential impact of overland flooding on the property and the surrounding area. For any future extensions, new structures, or subdivision, it is best to liaise with Greater Shepparton City Council Statutory Planning Team with a pre-application meeting to discuss your intentions and receive site specific advice.