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Consultation has concluded
The consultation period for the proposed amendment version 3 has now closed.
Thank you to everyone who made a submission.
Rockhampton Regional Council (Council) is proposing changes to a broad range of planning scheme provisions, through proposed major amendment version 3, to ensure the Planning Scheme is developed to accurately reflect the community’s expectations and continue to meet the evolving needs of the people who live here, whilst allowing and enhancing growth opportunities. Amendments to the planning scheme will ensure planning decisions continue to reflect principles and standards development with community input.
WHAT ARE THE PROPOSED CHANGES?
A summary of the major changes to the planning scheme include:
The residential designations have been updated based on the anticipated population growth;
Allow home based business in Industry zones for existing houses;
Provide further clarification to the Industrial use definitions by adding the industry thresholds to the definitions;
Amend subdivision provisions to align with the mandatory state regulations;
Include North Rockhampton Flood Management Area (NRFMA) Stage 2 (temporary flood barriers);
Amend inconsistencies in regard to interpretation of the Planning Scheme;
Multiple zone and overlay changes.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION DETAILS
The consultation period for the proposed amendment version 3 commenced on Monday 16 January 2023and closed Monday 13 February 2023.
The consultation period for the proposed amendment version 3 has now closed.
Thank you to everyone who made a submission.
Rockhampton Regional Council (Council) is proposing changes to a broad range of planning scheme provisions, through proposed major amendment version 3, to ensure the Planning Scheme is developed to accurately reflect the community’s expectations and continue to meet the evolving needs of the people who live here, whilst allowing and enhancing growth opportunities. Amendments to the planning scheme will ensure planning decisions continue to reflect principles and standards development with community input.
WHAT ARE THE PROPOSED CHANGES?
A summary of the major changes to the planning scheme include:
The residential designations have been updated based on the anticipated population growth;
Allow home based business in Industry zones for existing houses;
Provide further clarification to the Industrial use definitions by adding the industry thresholds to the definitions;
Amend subdivision provisions to align with the mandatory state regulations;
Include North Rockhampton Flood Management Area (NRFMA) Stage 2 (temporary flood barriers);
Amend inconsistencies in regard to interpretation of the Planning Scheme;
Multiple zone and overlay changes.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION DETAILS
The consultation period for the proposed amendment version 3 commenced on Monday 16 January 2023and closed Monday 13 February 2023.
