The amendments provide greater flexibility for people looking to build in the estate while maintaining high design and construction standards that protect the quality and character of the neighbourhood.
Murrumbidgee Mayor Ruth McRae OAM said the changes responded to the growing need for more affordable housing options without compromising the vision for the estate.
"Building costs continue to be a significant challenge for many people looking to enter the housing market," Cr McRae said.
"Today's manufactured homes are a far cry from what many people picture when they hear the term 'transportable home'.
There are now high-quality, architecturally designed prefabricated homes available that offer excellent finishes, faster construction times and outstanding value."
"By updating the Development Control Plan, we're giving people more choice in how they build while ensuring every home contributes positively to the streetscape and the long-term appeal of the estate."
The revised Development Control Plan includes design requirements for relocatable homes, including minimum floor areas, articulated street frontages, pitched roofs, verandahs or decks and screening of underfloor areas. These measures ensure homes complement the surrounding neighbourhood and maintain a consistent standard of development.
The amendments also clarify the approval pathways for manufactured homes, relocatable homes and moveable dwellings, providing greater certainty for prospective purchasers.
The changes follow a public exhibition period during which the council received two submissions, including one supporting greater housing affordability and one raising concerns about the proposed amendments.
Council considered the feedback before adopting the revised Development Control Plan.
The River Red Gum Estate comprises 55 residential lots ranging in size from 725 square metres to 1,052 square metres and has been developed to help address housing demand in Darlington Point.
To date, six blocks have been sold. A further two lots will be utilised by Council, with construction underway on two homes for staff, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to increasing housing availability across the region.
The lots are being marketed by Ray White Griffith.
