Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme Amendment - LGIP Amendment

Rockhampton Regional Council is updating the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) which forms part of the Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme 2015 (Part 4 and Schedule 3). The LGIP identifies trunk infrastructure required to support urban development in a coordinated, efficient and financially sustainable way.

Council is proposing two amendments:

1. LGIP Amendment - Changes to Part 4 and Schedule 3 of the Planning Scheme.
2. Planning Scheme Major Amendment – Additional changes outside of Part 4 and Schedule 3.

Key proposed changes include:

• Removal of the stormwater network from the LGIP;
• Reduction to the Priority Infrastructure Area (PIA);
• Updated development growth projections;
• Increase in minimum land size for regional sports parks to 15 hectares;
• Updated population data and development assumptions in the Strategic Framework;
• Replace reference to Olive Street as a major sport and recreation area in the Strategic Framework with the Rockhampton Sports Precinct at the CQU, currently undergoing master planning;
• Update Strategic Framework Map - Settlement Pattern (Rockhampton) to reflect above change; and
• Strengthen and clarify planning scheme codes and policies related to parks, landscape, and stormwater management to:
  • reflect the removal of the stormwater network from the LGIP;
  • Ensure best practice outcomes in large greenfield and brownfield developments; and
  • Improved clarity and consistency.

Have your say!

Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed changes to the Rockhampton Region Planning Scheme.

Public consultation will commence Monday 12 January 2026 and end on Friday 13 February 2026, providing 24 business days for you to have your say on the proposed changes.