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| New GRC Planning Scheme | The new planning scheme will encompass the entire amalgamated Council areas, ie. the former Gladstone City, Calliope Shire and Miriam Vale Shire. |
| Infrastructure Planning | The Infrastructure Planning Section identifies infrastructure required to service the Gladstone Region into the future. Note: A link to the documents will be provided in the near future. |
Major Regional Projects | A list of the major regional projects within the Gladstone Regional Council and their status.- LNG - Other |
Statutory Planning
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) came into effect on 18 December 2009 and replaced the Integrated Planning Act 1997 (IPA). SPA provides for (amongst other things) the process by which development applications must be handled. This process is called the Integrated Development Application System (IDAS).
Council's Statutory Planning Team assesses all Planning Development applications - ie. Material Change of Use (MCU), Reconfiguring a Lot (RaL). The team also assess Boundary Relaxation and Amenity and Aesthetics applications.
For all planning applications you must:
- Complete application details - IDAS form 1 (mandatory).
- Complete any other forms relevant to your application.
- Provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your application.
- Pay the required fee.
In addition, it is recommended that you complete the applicable IDAS checklist (although not mandatory).
The following provides links and/or information to assist the lodgement of a properly made development application.
| IDAS Forms/Checklists/Guides | All forms can be obtained from the Department of Local Government & Planning website NOTE: The IDAS forms are the approved forms under the Act and must be used when making an application. There are also template forms however these are not mandatory (eg. Changing an approval) |
| Amenity & Aesthetics | This form applies for all structures which can impact on the amenity and aesthetics of the area or for any of the scenarios listed on the first page of the Amenity & Aesthetics Application form. |
| Boundary Relaxation | This form applies for dwellings proposed to be constructed closer than 6m to the front boundary and for all other structures seeking boundary relaxation to the side or rear boundary. |
| Current Planning Schemes | All applications must be accompanied by a statement about how the proposed development addresses the applicable planning scheme and any other relevant planning documents. |
| Planning Fees & Charges 2012/2013 | All applications must be accompanied by the applicable fee. Note: If lodging an application on or after the 11th 5 July 2012, then the 2011/12 Fees & Charges are applicable. |
| Other Useful Links |
Lodging a Survey Plan
To assist with lodging a Survey Plan to Council, please complete the below checklist.
Along with the above checklist, Survey Plan Lodgement usually consists of:
- Survey Plan
- Easement Documentation (if applicable)
- IDAS Form 32
- Fees as per Council's Fees & Charges
- Report demonstrating compliance with the Conditions of Development Approval.
To discuss the lodgement of Survey Plans further, please contact Council's Statutory Planning Section on (07) 49776813.
Planning Certificates
To request any of the following town planning certificates, please complete the Assessment & Development Search Form and pay the applicable fee as indicated.
- Limited Planning & Development Certificate (refer Section 738 of SPA for details)
- Standard Planning & Development Certificate (refer Section 739 of SPA for details)
- Full Planning & Development Certificate (refer Section 740 of SPA for details)