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Version 1 - Superseded Planning Scheme

  • Citation and commencement
  • Part 1 About the planning scheme
      BackPart 1 About the planning scheme
    • 1.1 Introduction
    • 1.2 Planning scheme components
    • 1.3 Interpretation
    • 1.4 Categories of development
    • 1.5 Hierarchy of assessment criteria
    • 1.6 Building work regulated under the planning scheme
    • 1.7 Local government administrative matters
  • Part 2 State planning provisions
      BackPart 2 State planning provisions
    • 2.1 State planning policy
    • 2.2 Regional plan
    • 2.3 Referral agency delegations
    • 2.4 Standard planning scheme provisions
  • Part 3 Strategic framework
      BackPart 3 Strategic framework
    • 3.1 Preliminary
    • 3.2 Strategic intent Open
        Back3.2 Strategic intent
      • The Gladstone Region Places Model
    • 3.3 Gateway to the world
    • 3.4 Community living
    • 3.5 Connecting our places
    • 3.6 Building it better: our urban areas
    • 3.7 Our environment and heritage
    • 3.8 Our rural and coastal townships and places
  • Part 4 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
      BackPart 4 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
    • 4.1 Preliminary Open
        Back4.1 Preliminary
      • 4.1.1 Introduction
      • 4.1.2 Purpose
      • 4.1.3 Structure of Local Government Infrastructure Plan
    • 4.2 Planning assumptions Open
        Back4.2 Planning assumptions
      • 4.2.1 Purpose
      • 4.2.2 Population and employment growth
      • 4.2.3 Infrastructure areas
      • 4.2.4 Desired standards of service
      • 4.2.5 Plans for trunk infrastructure
      • 4.2.7 Schedules of works
      • 4.2.8 Extrinsic material
  • Part 5 Tables of assessment
      BackPart 5 Tables of assessment
    • 5.1 Preliminary
    • 5.2 Reading the tables
    • 5.3 Levels of assessment
    • 5.4 Prescribed levels of assessment
    • 5.5 Levels of assessment—Material change of use Open
        Back5.5 Levels of assessment—Material change of use
      • 5.5.1 Low density residential zone
      • 5.5.2 Low-medium density residential zone
      • 5.5.3 Medium density residential zone
      • 5.5.4 Character residential zone
      • 5.5.5 Emerging community zone
      • 5.5.6 Mixed use zone
      • 5.5.7 Centre zone
      • 5.5.8 Principal centre zone
      • 5.5.9 Neighbourhood centre zone
      • 5.5.10 Specialised centre zone
      • 5.5.11 Low impact industry zone
      • 5.5.12 Medium impact industry zone
      • 5.5.13 Special industry zone
      • 5.5.14 Industry investigation zone
      • 5.5.15 Special purpose zone
      • 5.5.16 Rural zone
      • 5.5.17 Rural residential zone
      • 5.5.18 Township zone
      • 5.5.19 Major tourism zone
      • 5.5.20 Minor tourism zone
      • 5.5.21 Community facilities zone
      • 5.5.22 Sport and recreation zone
      • 5.5.23 Open space zone
      • 5.5.24 Environmental management zone
      • 5.5.25 Conservation zone
      • 5.5.26 Limited development zone (constrained land)
    • 5.6 Levels of assessment: Reconfiguring a lot
    • 5.7 Levels of assessment: Building work
    • 5.8 Levels of assessment: Operational work
    • 5.9 Levels of assessment: Local plans
    • 5.10 Levels of assessment: Overlays
  • Part 6 Zones
      BackPart 6 Zones
    • 6.2 Zone codes
        Back6.2 Zone codes
      • 6.2.1 Low density residential
      • 6.2.2 Low-medium density residential
      • 6.2.3 Medium density residential
      • 6.2.4 Character residential
      • 6.2.5 Centre
      • 6.2.6 Principal centre
      • 6.2.7 Neighbourhood centre
      • 6.2.8 Sport and recreation
      • 6.2.9 Open space
      • 6.2.10 Environmental management
      • 6.2.11 Conservation
      • 6.2.12 Low impact industry
      • 6.2.13 Medium impact industry
      • 6.2.14 Special industry
      • 6.2.15 Industry investigation
      • 6.2.16 Major tourism
      • 6.2.17 Minor tourism
      • 6.2.18 Community facilities
      • 6.2.19 Emerging community
      • 6.2.20 Limited development
      • 6.2.21 Mixed use
      • 6.2.22 Rural
      • 6.2.23 Rural residential
      • 6.2.24 Special purpose
      • 6.2.25 Specialised centre
      • 6.2.26 Township
  • Part 7 Local plans
  • Part 8 Overlays
      BackPart 8 Overlays
    • 8.2 Overlay codes Open
        Back8.2 Overlay codes
      • 8.2.1 Acid sulfate soils
      • 8.2.2 Airport environs
      • 8.2.3 Biodiversity
      • 8.2.4 Bushfire hazard
      • 8.2.5 Coastal hazard
      • 8.2.6 Extractive resources and minerals
      • 8.2.7 Flood hazard
      • 8.2.8 Hazardous activities
      • 8.2.9 Heritage
      • 8.2.10 Regional infrastructure
      • 8.2.11 Scenic amenity
      • 8.2.12 Steep land
      • 8.2.13 Water resource catchment
  • Part 9 Development codes
      BackPart 9 Development codes
    • 9.2 Statewide codes
    • 9.3 Use codes Open
        Back9.3 Use codes
      • 9.3.1 Development design
      • 9.3.2 Extractive industry
      • 9.3.3 Home based business
      • 9.3.4 Landscaping
      • 9.3.5 Operational works
      • 9.3.6 Reconfiguring a lot
      • 9.3.7 Telecommunications facility use
  • Part 10 Other plans
  • Schedule 1 Definitions
      BackSchedule 1 Definitions
    • SC1.1 Use definitions Open
        BackSC1.1 Use definitions
      • SC1.1.1 Defined activity groups
      • SC1.1.2 Industry thresholds
      • Table Sc1.1.1—Index of use definitions
    • SC1.2 Administrative definitions
  • Schedule 2 Mapping
  • Schedule 3 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) mapping and tables
      BackSchedule 3 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) mapping and tables
    • SC3.1 Planning assumptions tables
    • SC3.2 Schedules of works
    • SC3.3 Local government infrastructure plan maps
    • SC3.4 Glossary and abbreviations
  • Schedule 4 Notations required under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
  • Schedule 5 Land designated for community infrastructure
  • Schedule 6 Planning scheme policies
      BackSchedule 6 Planning scheme policies
    • SC6.1 Planning scheme policy index
    • SC6.2 Engineering design
    • SC6.3 Flood hazard
    • SC6.4 Heritage
    • SC6.5 Non–resident workers accommodation
    • SC6.6 Vehicle parking rates
    • SC6.7 Waste management
  • Appendices​
      BackAppendices​
    • Appendix 1 - Index and glossary of abbreviations and acronyms
    • Appendix 2 - Table of amendments
Version 1 - Superseded Planning Scheme
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  2. Version 1 - Superseded Planning Scheme
  3. Part 6 Zones
  4. 6.2 Zone codes
  5. ​6.2.11 Conservation
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​6.2.11 Conservation

6.2.11.1 Application

This code applies to development where the code is identified as applicable in a table of assessment. When using this code, reference should be made to section 5.3.2 and where applicable, section 5.3.3 located in Part 5.

6.2.11.2 Purpose

  1. The purpose of the conservation zone code is to provide for the protection, restoration and management of areas (such as National Parks) identified as supporting significant biological diversity and ecological integrity.
  2. The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
    1. The ecological values of land in the conservation zone are protected from the impacts of development.
    2. Very low intensity development related to the conservation and environmental values of the area may be facilitated where a demonstrated community need exists.
    3. Nature based tourism and outdoor recreation are facilitated where a demonstrated community need exists and the use does not detrimentally affect the environmental values of the area.
    4. Adverse impacts from on–site and adjoining sites are minimised or avoided through the location, design and management of development and activities.
    5. Activities undertaken by recognised traditional owners in accordance with traditional owner custom and practice may be considered.
    6. Land is publically accessible where this does not compromise other overall outcomes.
    7. Development does not fragment regional or local environmental corridors and maintains linkages to areas with other ecological values.

6.2.11.3 Assessment criteria

Table 6.2.11.3.1—For all assessable development

Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Use – Caretaker's accommodation

PO1

Development:

  1. is ancillary to the primary use
  2. does not compromise the low density, natural and open space character of the site.

AO1.1

No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.

AO1.2

The caretaker's accommodation unit is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

Uses – Food and drink outlet and Shop

PO2

Development:

  1. is very low in scale and size
  2. supports and is ancillary to conservation and nature based activities on the land.

AO2

Development is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

Built form

PO3

Buildings and other structures are of a height and size that reflects the very low density, natural and open space character of the area.

AO3.1

Building height does not exceed 4.5m.

AO3.2

Buildings have a maximum combined GFA of 150m2.

AO3.3

Development does not involve the clearing of native vegetation.

Land use

PO4

Development is limited to:

  1. activities which provide information, recreation or education of visitors directly connected to the values of the land
  2. ancillary uses that directly support visitation to the land for conservation or recreation purposes
  3. the establishment of infrastructure that cannot practicably be located elsewhere.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO5

Development provides for public access to the land except where:

  1. environmental values are adversely impacted
  2. there is a risk to public safety.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Effects of development

PO6

Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, waterways, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that:

  1. any hazards to people or property are avoided
  2. any earthworks are minimised
  3. the retention of natural drainage lines is maximised
  4. the retention of existing vegetation is maximised
  5. damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided
  6. there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.
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Version 1 - Superseded Planning Scheme

SELECT
  • Citation and commencement
  • Part 1 About the planning scheme
      BackPart 1 About the planning scheme
    • 1.1 Introduction
    • 1.2 Planning scheme components
    • 1.3 Interpretation
    • 1.4 Categories of development
    • 1.5 Hierarchy of assessment criteria
    • 1.6 Building work regulated under the planning scheme
    • 1.7 Local government administrative matters
  • Part 2 State planning provisions
      BackPart 2 State planning provisions
    • 2.1 State planning policy
    • 2.2 Regional plan
    • 2.3 Referral agency delegations
    • 2.4 Standard planning scheme provisions
  • Part 3 Strategic framework
      BackPart 3 Strategic framework
    • 3.1 Preliminary
    • 3.2 Strategic intent Open
        Back3.2 Strategic intent
      • The Gladstone Region Places Model
    • 3.3 Gateway to the world
    • 3.4 Community living
    • 3.5 Connecting our places
    • 3.6 Building it better: our urban areas
    • 3.7 Our environment and heritage
    • 3.8 Our rural and coastal townships and places
  • Part 4 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
      BackPart 4 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
    • 4.1 Preliminary Open
        Back4.1 Preliminary
      • 4.1.1 Introduction
      • 4.1.2 Purpose
      • 4.1.3 Structure of Local Government Infrastructure Plan
    • 4.2 Planning assumptions Open
        Back4.2 Planning assumptions
      • 4.2.1 Purpose
      • 4.2.2 Population and employment growth
      • 4.2.3 Infrastructure areas
      • 4.2.4 Desired standards of service
      • 4.2.5 Plans for trunk infrastructure
      • 4.2.7 Schedules of works
      • 4.2.8 Extrinsic material
  • Part 5 Tables of assessment
      BackPart 5 Tables of assessment
    • 5.1 Preliminary
    • 5.2 Reading the tables
    • 5.3 Levels of assessment
    • 5.4 Prescribed levels of assessment
    • 5.5 Levels of assessment—Material change of use Open
        Back5.5 Levels of assessment—Material change of use
      • 5.5.1 Low density residential zone
      • 5.5.2 Low-medium density residential zone
      • 5.5.3 Medium density residential zone
      • 5.5.4 Character residential zone
      • 5.5.5 Emerging community zone
      • 5.5.6 Mixed use zone
      • 5.5.7 Centre zone
      • 5.5.8 Principal centre zone
      • 5.5.9 Neighbourhood centre zone
      • 5.5.10 Specialised centre zone
      • 5.5.11 Low impact industry zone
      • 5.5.12 Medium impact industry zone
      • 5.5.13 Special industry zone
      • 5.5.14 Industry investigation zone
      • 5.5.15 Special purpose zone
      • 5.5.16 Rural zone
      • 5.5.17 Rural residential zone
      • 5.5.18 Township zone
      • 5.5.19 Major tourism zone
      • 5.5.20 Minor tourism zone
      • 5.5.21 Community facilities zone
      • 5.5.22 Sport and recreation zone
      • 5.5.23 Open space zone
      • 5.5.24 Environmental management zone
      • 5.5.25 Conservation zone
      • 5.5.26 Limited development zone (constrained land)
    • 5.6 Levels of assessment: Reconfiguring a lot
    • 5.7 Levels of assessment: Building work
    • 5.8 Levels of assessment: Operational work
    • 5.9 Levels of assessment: Local plans
    • 5.10 Levels of assessment: Overlays
  • Part 6 Zones
      BackPart 6 Zones
    • 6.2 Zone codes
        Back6.2 Zone codes
      • 6.2.1 Low density residential
      • 6.2.2 Low-medium density residential
      • 6.2.3 Medium density residential
      • 6.2.4 Character residential
      • 6.2.5 Centre
      • 6.2.6 Principal centre
      • 6.2.7 Neighbourhood centre
      • 6.2.8 Sport and recreation
      • 6.2.9 Open space
      • 6.2.10 Environmental management
      • 6.2.11 Conservation
      • 6.2.12 Low impact industry
      • 6.2.13 Medium impact industry
      • 6.2.14 Special industry
      • 6.2.15 Industry investigation
      • 6.2.16 Major tourism
      • 6.2.17 Minor tourism
      • 6.2.18 Community facilities
      • 6.2.19 Emerging community
      • 6.2.20 Limited development
      • 6.2.21 Mixed use
      • 6.2.22 Rural
      • 6.2.23 Rural residential
      • 6.2.24 Special purpose
      • 6.2.25 Specialised centre
      • 6.2.26 Township
  • Part 7 Local plans
  • Part 8 Overlays
      BackPart 8 Overlays
    • 8.2 Overlay codes Open
        Back8.2 Overlay codes
      • 8.2.1 Acid sulfate soils
      • 8.2.2 Airport environs
      • 8.2.3 Biodiversity
      • 8.2.4 Bushfire hazard
      • 8.2.5 Coastal hazard
      • 8.2.6 Extractive resources and minerals
      • 8.2.7 Flood hazard
      • 8.2.8 Hazardous activities
      • 8.2.9 Heritage
      • 8.2.10 Regional infrastructure
      • 8.2.11 Scenic amenity
      • 8.2.12 Steep land
      • 8.2.13 Water resource catchment
  • Part 9 Development codes
      BackPart 9 Development codes
    • 9.2 Statewide codes
    • 9.3 Use codes Open
        Back9.3 Use codes
      • 9.3.1 Development design
      • 9.3.2 Extractive industry
      • 9.3.3 Home based business
      • 9.3.4 Landscaping
      • 9.3.5 Operational works
      • 9.3.6 Reconfiguring a lot
      • 9.3.7 Telecommunications facility use
  • Part 10 Other plans
  • Schedule 1 Definitions
      BackSchedule 1 Definitions
    • SC1.1 Use definitions Open
        BackSC1.1 Use definitions
      • SC1.1.1 Defined activity groups
      • SC1.1.2 Industry thresholds
      • Table Sc1.1.1—Index of use definitions
    • SC1.2 Administrative definitions
  • Schedule 2 Mapping
  • Schedule 3 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) mapping and tables
      BackSchedule 3 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) mapping and tables
    • SC3.1 Planning assumptions tables
    • SC3.2 Schedules of works
    • SC3.3 Local government infrastructure plan maps
    • SC3.4 Glossary and abbreviations
  • Schedule 4 Notations required under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
  • Schedule 5 Land designated for community infrastructure
  • Schedule 6 Planning scheme policies
      BackSchedule 6 Planning scheme policies
    • SC6.1 Planning scheme policy index
    • SC6.2 Engineering design
    • SC6.3 Flood hazard
    • SC6.4 Heritage
    • SC6.5 Non–resident workers accommodation
    • SC6.6 Vehicle parking rates
    • SC6.7 Waste management
  • Appendices​
      BackAppendices​
    • Appendix 1 - Index and glossary of abbreviations and acronyms
    • Appendix 2 - Table of amendments

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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Bailai, the Gurang, the Gooreng Gooreng and the Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

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