Lot sizes for new urban residential development

Plans to develop new residential land use designations in Portland are intended to "reflect desired future character and density of residential areas". It is proposed that three categories be created:

• General Residential   600m² 

• Medium Density Residential 400m²  

• Low Density Residential 800m²

Reference: Lithgow City Council, 2011, Draft Lithgow Land Use Strategy 2010-2030, Ch 11 Action 11.3


The largest of these lots defined as "low density" at 800m2, is at the smaller end of current lot sizes in Portland. Medium density housing in Portland would look out of place and inconsistent with the character of the town.