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To The Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission

Thank you for inviting the community to make submissions to the Greater Sydney Commission's draft plan for the Northern District.

The lack of good planning in recent times has created a high degree of uncertainty regarding the future of Hornsby's rural lands.

I strongly support your recommendation to protect our rural lands and to keep them for their agricultural potential, rural amenity and to protect the biodiversity of the natural environment.

The critical bushland of south Dural is under threat of urban development where 240 ha is subject for rezoning to provide 3,000 dwellings.  Over 6,000 submissions were received by Hornsby Council against the proposal for reasons such as environmental protection, rural amenity, rural jobs, agriculture opportunities, tourism and infrastructure shortcomings. Council has resolved not to evaluate the proposal in the short term.

I ask you to create a firm boundary at Hastings Road Dural to mark the southern boundary to Hornsby's rural area. Rural lands must not be used for urban development and there is a need for stringent laws to protect them to end land speculation. Please protect the rural zoning of our rural lands.

Yours faithfully,