Dictionary of Sydney

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County of Cumberland Planning Scheme

Organisation that attempted to undertake comprehensive planning for metropolitan Sydney, and ultimately failed.

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County of Cumberland Planning Scheme

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Based on an initiative of the Labor state government of William McKell in 1945, the Scheme was designed to coordinate planning and growth between metropolitan Sydney's many councils, and preserve the 'green belt' that would prevent urban sprawl.