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Version 2 - Current 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 benchmarks
    • 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 Regulated requirements
  • 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
    • ​4.2 Planning assumptions Open
        Back​4.2 Planning assumptions
      • 4.2.1 Purpose
      • ​​4.2.2 Population and employment growth
      • ​4.2.3 Priority infrastructure area
      • ​​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 Categories of development and assessment
    • 5.4 Regulated categories of development and categories of assessment prescribed by the Regulation
    • 5.5 Categories of development and assessment—Material change of use Open
        Back5.5 Categories of development and 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 Categories of development and assessment: Reconfiguring a lot
    • 5.7 Categories of development and assessment: Building work
    • 5.8 Categories of development and assessment: Operational work
    • 5.9 Categories of development and assessment: Local plans
    • 5.10 Categories of development and 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 Development that cannot be made assessable in accordance with Schedule 6 of the Planning Regulation 2017
    • 9.3 Use codes Open
        Back9.3 Use codes
      • 9.3.1 Advertising devices
      • 9.3.2 Development design
      • 9.3.3 Extractive industry
      • 9.3.4 Home based business
      • 9.3.5 Landscaping
      • 9.3.6 Operational works
      • 9.3.7 Reconfiguring a lot
      • 9.3.8 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 Planning Act 2016
  • 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 Plans of development
    • SC6.4​ Community and economic needs assessment
    • SC6.5​ CBD redevelopment
    • SC6.6​ Beecher/Burua constant flow precinct
    • SC6.7 Flood hazard
    • SC6.8 Heritage
    • SC6.9 Non–resident workers accommodation
    • SC6.10 Vehicle parking rates
    • SC6.11 Waste management
  • Appendices
Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme
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  3. Part 6 Zones
  4. 6.2 Zone codes
  5. 6.2.2 Low–medium density residential
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6.2.2 Low–medium density residential

6.2.2.1 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.

6.2.2.2 Purpose

  1. The purpose of the low–medium density residential zone is to provide for a range and mix of dwelling types including dwelling houses and various forms of low–rise multiple dwellings supported by some community uses and small–scale services and facilities that cater for local residents.
  2. Residential development supports housing choice and affordability along with opportunities for residents to age in place through appropriate housing mix, location and design.
  3. The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
    1. Development provides a range of residential dwelling choices or building types including dwelling houses, dwelling houses on narrow lots, dual occupancy and small scale multiple dwellings.
    2. Buildings are of a scale, height and size that reflect a low–medium density neighbourhood character through design elements that reduce building bulk and create an attractive streetscape.
    3. Development creates pleasant living environments that ensure privacy, access to sunlight, open space, ventilation and natural climate control.
    4. Development supports safe and walkable neighbourhoods that are well connected to employment nodes, centres, open space and recreational areas, community services and educational opportunities.
    5. Small scale non–residential uses may be supported where such uses directly support the day to day needs of the immediate residential community, do not undermine the viability of nearby centres and complement residential amenity.
    6. Development is supported by employment nodes, community facilities and services, transport and commercial hubs in other zones.
    7. Development is designed to incorporate sustainable practices including maximising energy efficiency, water conservation and public/active transport use.
    8. Development is supported by transport infrastructure that is designed to provide and promote safe and efficient public transport use, walking and cycling.
    9. Development is supported by necessary open space and recreational areas and appropriate infrastructure to support the needs of the local community.
    10. Development maintains a high level of residential amenity having regard to traffic, noise, dust, odour, lighting, overshadowing and other locally specific impacts.
    11. Development responds to land constraints, including but not limited to bushfire, flooding and minimising changes to natural topography.
    12. Development mitigates any adverse impacts on adjoining areas of environmental significance, including creeks, gullies, waterways, wetlands, coastal areas, habitats, vegetation and bushland through location, design, operation and management requirements.
    13. Residential development is protected from the impacts of any nearby industrial activities, transport corridors, infrastructure, installations and major facilities.

6.2.2.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.2.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Use – Caretaker's accommodation

PO1

Development:

  1. is ancillary to the primary use, and
  2. provides adequate open space for the caretaker.

AO1.1

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

AO1.2

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

AO1.3

Private open space area is provided which:

  1. is directly accessible from a habitable room, and
  2. where a balcony, a verandah or a deck, has a minimum area of 15m2 with a minimum horizontal dimension of 1.25m.
Use – Sales office

PO2

The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.

AO2.1

Development of the sales office is in place for no more than 2 years.

AO2.2

The site coverage of the building is a maximum of 50% of the site area.

AO2.3

There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.

AO2.4

The use operates between 8am and 6pm Monday to Saturday and between 9am and 1pm on Sunday.

Built form (if involving building work)

PO3

Buildings:

  1. are low–medium rise
  2. do not create unreasonable overshadowing on adjoining residential properties, and
  3. do not adversely impact on the low–medium residential character and amenity of the area.

Note—Shadow diagrams must be prepared that demonstrate compliance with this performance outcome where building height exceeds the corresponding acceptable outcome. These diagrams must address the impacts of overshadowing between the hours of 9am to 3pm on 21 June.

AO3

Building height does not exceed 8.5m and 2 storeys above ground level.

PO4

Residential buildings:

  1. are proportionate to the size and street frontage of the site
  2. protect low–medium density neighbourhood character
  3. provide setbacks that maintain appropriate levels of light and solar penetration, air circulation, privacy and amenity for adjoining properties
  4. provide for adequate open space and landscape areas
  5. reduce building bulk, and
  6. allow casual surveillance of the street.

AO4

Residential buildings are in accordance with the following building types:

  1. Figure 1—Dwelling house: Narrow lot
  2. Figure 2—Dual occupancy
  3. Figure 3—Multiple dwelling: Townhouses.

Note—Setbacks for a dwelling house on a standard lot are regulated in the Queensland Development Code.

Residential density

PO5

Residential density provides for low to medium density residential development.

AO5.1
Residential density is a maximum of:
  1. 1 dwelling per lot where a dwelling house, or
  2. 1 dwelling per 300m2 where a dual occupancy, or
  3. 1 dwelling per 240m2 where a multiple dwelling.

AO5.2

Where a dwelling house, any secondary dwelling is:

  1. a maximum of 80m2 GFA
  2. located within 10m of the main building
  3. linked to the main building by a defined footpath in the most direct route possible.
Open space

PO6

Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for residents' needs.

AO6.1

Open space is provided in accordance with the following building types:

  1. Figure 1—Dwelling house: Narrow lot
  2. Figure 2—Dual occupancy
  3. Figure 3—Multiple dwelling: Townhouses.

AO6.2

Private open space is directly adjacent to the main living area.

Design and streetscape ​

PO7

Driveways and parking areas including garages must not visually dominate the street.

AO7.1

Car parking areas:

  1. include 1 space in a garage and 1 uncovered space (or carport) on the driveway where a Dwelling house: narrow lot or each dwelling for Dual occupancy, or
  2. are located behind the main building face where a Multiple dwelling (excluding visitor spaces).

AO7.2

Garages for any Dwelling house or Dual occupancy:

  1. do not protrude in front of the main building face, and
  2. occupy a maximum of 50% of the site frontage.

AO7.3

Vehicle access is provided through a:

  1. single driveway for any Dwelling house or Multiple dwelling
  2. 1 paired driveway for Dual occupancy, or
  3. or rear lane access.
For all assessable development 
Housing mix (where development for multiple dwelling)

PO8

Development provides a mix of housing sizes to meet housing needs across the community.

AO8

Development of 15 or more dwellings includes the following proportion of dwelling sizes:

  1. 25% – 1 bedroom or studio
  2. 40% – 2 bedrooms
  3. 15% – 3 bedrooms or more, and
  4. remaining 20% is unrestricted.
Design and streetscape

PO9

Development has a high quality appearance and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape.

AO9.1

A landscape area with a minimum dimension of 1.5m is provided along any road frontage.

AO9.2

For any multiple dwelling, balconies or verandahs occupy a minimum of 50% of the building facade fronting the street.

PO10

Pedestrian entries:

  1. are visible from the street and visitor car parking areas
  2. are separate to vehicle access points
  3. incorporate sun and rain shelter, such as overhangs or awnings, and
  4. are defined by human scale design elements (such as, doors, windows, awnings, a portico, landscaping, etc).
No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO11

Buildings must be orientated to facilitate casual surveillance of the street and any adjoining public space.

Note—This applies to all street frontages where development fronts more than one street.

AO11

Buildings fronting a street or public space include the following features:

  1. large windows associated with living areas, or
  2. balconies or verandahs.

PO12

Development facilitates the security of people and property having regard to:

  1. opportunities for casual surveillance and sight lines
  2. exterior building design that promotes safety
  3. adequate lighting
  4. appropriate signage and wayfinding
  5. minimisation of entrapment locations, and
  6. building entrances, loading and storage areas that are well lit and lockable after hours.

Note—Applicants should have regard to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO13

Design elements contribute to an interesting and attractive building through:

  1. the provision of projections and recesses in the façade which reflect changes in internal functions of buildings, including circulation
  2. variations in materials and building form
  3. modulation in the façade, horizontally or vertically
  4. articulation of building entrances and openings
  5. corner treatments to address both street frontages
  6. elements which assist in wayfinding and legibility, and
  7. elements which relate to the context including surrounding buildings, parks, streets and open spaces.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO14

Roof form assists in reducing the appearance of building bulk by:

  1. articulating individual dwellings, and
  2. incorporating variety in design through use of roof pitch, height, gables and skillions.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO15

Building design and site layout optimise accessibility and convenience for users, particularly pedestrians.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Open space

PO16

Open space is oriented to maximise solar access.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO17

Communal open space is:

  1. designed to provide useable areas for communal activities such as clothes drying and social interaction, and
  2. is not dominated by landscaping.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Amenity

PO18

Habitable spaces must not directly overlook dwellings on adjacent land.

 

Habitable room windows of a dwelling unit are separated a minimum of 9m from a habitable room window or private open space of another dwelling unit unless:

  1. windows have translucent glazing or sill heights of at least 1.5m, or
  2. there is a 1.8m high dividing fence at ground level
  3. outlook from windows, balconies, and terraces of a dwelling unit is screened where screening is:
    1. a permanent screen or perforated panels or trellises which have a maximum of 50% openings, and
    2. permanent and fixed, and designed to complement the development.

Note—Refer below to Diagram 1—Privacy

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PO19

Landscaping is provided to enhance the appearance of the development, screen unsightly components, create an attractive on–site environment and provide shading.

Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO20

Outdoor activity, plant equipment, waste, storage and servicing areas are screened from adjoining properties and from the street.

AO20

Outdoor activity, plant equipment, waste, storage and servicing areas are:

  1. not located adjacent to any road frontage, and
  2. screened from public view by either:
    1. a 1.8m high solid wall or fence, constructed in materials and colours compatible with the main building on site, or
    2. mature landscaping that has the same effect as a 1.8m high wall.
Effects of development

PO21

Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, 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 line is maximised
  4. the retention of existing vegetation is maximised
  5. damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided, and
  6. there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO22

Development maintains a high level of amenity within the site and minimises impacts on surrounding areas, having regard to:

  1. noise
  2. traffic and parking
  3. visual impact
  4. signage
  5. odour and emissions, and
  6. lighting.

Note—Applicants may be required to engage specialists to provide detailed investigations into the above matters in order to demonstrate compliance with this performance outcome.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO23

Development is located to:

  1. minimise noise, dust, odour or other nuisance from existing lawful uses, and
  2. minimise nuisance caused by noise, vibration and dust emissions generated by the state–controlled road and rail network in the vicinity of land in the Low–medium density residential zone.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO24

Residential development where located near port facilities, major industries and major infrastructure must mitigate the operational effects including:

  1. using air–conditioning or energy–efficient ventilation, where necessary, to minimise the effects of odours and emissions, and
  2. comprehensive on site landscaping to provide visual relief from the industrial landscape.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Uses – Child care centre, Community care centre or Community use

PO25

Development is low impact, limited in scale and:

  1. compatible with neighbouring residential uses and complementary to local character
  2. incorporates design elements that are consistent with the surrounding residential development
  3. supports the day to day needs of residents
  4. located on a site which must adequately accommodate activity needs and space requirements
  5. does not undermine the viability of nearby centres, and
  6. located to minimise exposure of future occupants and employees to impacts associate with existing infrastructure.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO26

Development is highly accessible and is co–located with, or located close to, centres or other community or recreation uses.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO27

Development does not adversely impact on the amenity of the area.

AO27

Hours of operation for non–residential development are limited to between 6am and 7pm daily.

PO28

Buildings are located on the site to maximise the residential amenity of residents and neighbours.

AO28

Buildings are setback a minimum of:

  1. 6m from the front and rear boundary, and
  2. 3m from the side boundary. 

PO29

Development ensures residential amenity is maintained on adjoining properties.

AO29

Development provides a 1.8m acoustic screen fence where adjoining a residential use.

PO30

Where a child care centre, development minimises:

  1. the hazards of heavy traffic
  2. introduction of non–local traffic into minor, residential streets, and
  3. on–site conflict between children's activities, pedestrian movement, vehicle movement and car parking.

AO30.1

Where a child care centre, the site is not located on:

  1. arterial/sub–arterial routes, or
  2. an access street or access place.

AO30.2

Parking spaces are located so that children are not required to cross the driveway or vehicular access way to reach the building.

Use – Shop or Food and Drink Outlet (where using an existing non-residential building)

PO31

Development is low impact and:

  1. limited in scale and size
  2. complementary to local character and amenity
  3. directly supports the day to day needs of the immediate residential community
  4. located on a site which must adequately accommodate activity needs and space requirements, and
  5. does not undermine the viability of nearby centres.
No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO32

Development does not adversely impact on residential amenity.

AO32

The use operates between:

  1. 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday, and
  2. 7am and 1pm on Sunday.

 

Figure 1—Dwelling house: Narrow lot

This form of detached housing enables compact dwelling forms with setbacks that provide natural light and ventilation to habitable rooms and open space for deep planting.

6.2.2-dwellinghouse

 

Element Acceptable solutions
1.1 Minimum frontage 10m
1.2 Minimum area 400m2
1.3 Maximum site cover 50%
1.4 Minimum private open space 50m2 with a minimum dimension of 6.0m in any direction.
1.5 Minimum setbacks Front 3m (OMP and including all street frontages where a corner lot).
5m to garage.
Rear 6m (where not on a corner lot).
Side 1.5m not including eaves.
1.6 Built to boundary walls ​

Limited to 1 side boundary and must contain no windows, openings or glazing. Maximum length 10m and maximum height 3.5m.

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Figure 2—Dual occupancy

These are paired dwellings that share a single internal wall and are visually similar to a dwelling house when viewed from the street.

 

Element Acceptable solutions
2.1 Minimum frontage 20m
2.2 Minimum area 600m2
2.3 Maximum site cover 60%
2.4 Minimum private open space 50m2 with a minimum dimension of 5.0m in any direction.
2.5 Minimum setbacks Front 3m (OMP and including all street frontages where a corner lot).
5m to garage.
Rear 6m (where not on a corner lot).
Side 1.5m not including eaves.
2.6 Built to boundary walls

Limited to 1 side boundary and must contain no windows, openings or glazing. Maximum length 10m and maximum height 3.5m.

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Figure 3—Multiple dwelling: Townhouses

This building type provides for attached dwellings at a low medium density on larger lots where street frontage is limited. Their compatibility with other lower density housing in terms of height and scale makes them ideal for integration into new neighbourhoods or existing residential areas. Vehicle access is from a single driveway with an internal road to car accommodation which is concealed with a building.

6.2.2-multipledwelling

 

Element Acceptable solutions ​
3.1 Minimum frontage ​ 30m
3.2 Minimum area 1,200m2
3.3 Maximum site cover 50%
3.4 Minimum open space 30m2 private open space per dwelling with a minimum dimension of 5m in any direction.
Development greater than 18 dwelling provides a minimum communal open space area of 50m2 with a minimum dimension of 10m.
3.5 Minimum setbacks Front 3m (OMP and including all street frontages where a corner lot).
5m to any garage on a street frontage.
Rear 6m (where not on a corner lot).
Side 1.5m not including eaves.
3.6 Built to boundary walls ​ Limited to 1 side boundary and must contain no windows, openings or glazing. Maximum length 10m and maximum height 3.5m.
3.7 Built form and streetscape

Maximum of 4 dwellings in a row without separation.

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Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme

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  • 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 benchmarks
    • 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 Regulated requirements
  • 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
    • ​4.2 Planning assumptions Open
        Back​4.2 Planning assumptions
      • 4.2.1 Purpose
      • ​​4.2.2 Population and employment growth
      • ​4.2.3 Priority infrastructure area
      • ​​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 Categories of development and assessment
    • 5.4 Regulated categories of development and categories of assessment prescribed by the Regulation
    • 5.5 Categories of development and assessment—Material change of use Open
        Back5.5 Categories of development and 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 Categories of development and assessment: Reconfiguring a lot
    • 5.7 Categories of development and assessment: Building work
    • 5.8 Categories of development and assessment: Operational work
    • 5.9 Categories of development and assessment: Local plans
    • 5.10 Categories of development and 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 Development that cannot be made assessable in accordance with Schedule 6 of the Planning Regulation 2017
    • 9.3 Use codes Open
        Back9.3 Use codes
      • 9.3.1 Advertising devices
      • 9.3.2 Development design
      • 9.3.3 Extractive industry
      • 9.3.4 Home based business
      • 9.3.5 Landscaping
      • 9.3.6 Operational works
      • 9.3.7 Reconfiguring a lot
      • 9.3.8 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 Planning Act 2016
  • 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 Plans of development
    • SC6.4​ Community and economic needs assessment
    • SC6.5​ CBD redevelopment
    • SC6.6​ Beecher/Burua constant flow precinct
    • SC6.7 Flood hazard
    • SC6.8 Heritage
    • SC6.9 Non–resident workers accommodation
    • SC6.10 Vehicle parking rates
    • SC6.11 Waste management
  • Appendices

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