Planning Scheme Amendments

On 26 May 2021, Council adopted to cease the current process to amend the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) under the Ministers Guidelines and Rules (MGR) 2017 and instead to prepare an interim LGIP amendment under the current MGR 2020.

This will allow the LGIP to incorporate Council’s most recent planning assumptions, standards of service and trunk infrastructure network planning through a more streamlined process and will benefit the community by maintaining contemporary infrastructure network planning to meet its needs and expectations.

Council will be seeking community feedback on the proposed LGIP Interim Amendment No. 1 during the public consultation period expected to be from late July to mid-August 2021.

Further information including the full proposed amendment content, guidance on how to prepare and lodge a submission and other supporting material will be available on Your Say Moreton Bay during the formal public consultation period.

The public consultation period for the proposed Neighbourhood Development Plan Area No.1 amendment of the Caboolture West Local Plan closed on 25 May 2021.  The associated Consultation Report is now available to view and download. The proposed amendment is now with the Planning Minister for consideration of Council’s request for approval to proceed.  

To find out more information about the proposed amendment visit Your Say Moreton Bay.

Status

On 12 December 2019, Council resolved to adopt “Tailored Amendment No.1” to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme and set a commencement date of 29 January 2020.

Note that this amendment coincided with “Planning Scheme Policies Major Amendment No.1”.

A public notice(PDF, 48KB) stating the commencement date was published in the Government Gazette on 24 January 2020 and in the Courier Mail on 25 January 2020.

Both amendments came into effect on 29 January 2020.

Documents identifying changes to the Planning Scheme included in the amendment are available below. Note: Council recommends use of Google Chrome web browser for best viewing results.

A summary(PDF, 210KB) of changes included in the amendment is also available.

Adoption

The Tailored Amendment consists of the following parts: 

• Amendment Instrument - Tailored Amendment No.1(PDF, 836KB)
  • Appendix A - Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme - Amendment Document
    • Amendment Document(PDF, 39MB)
  • Appendix B - Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme - Amendment Maps
    • Map Changes Summary Document(PDF, 237KB)
    
    

    Strategic Framework maps

    • Strategic Framework Map - Regional Settlement Pattern(PDF, 781KB)
    • Strategic Framework Map - Regional Planning Areas(PDF, 245KB)
    • Strategic Framework Map - Place Types - North Lakes - Redcliffe - Moreton Bay Rail Corridor Planning Area(PDF, 341KB)
    • Strategic Framework Map - Place Types - Strathpine Planning Area(PDF, 263KB)
    • Strategic Framework Map - Allocation of Place Types(PDF, 1MB)
    
    

    Zone map

    • Zone Map - Zones and Precincts(PDF, 35MB)
    
    

    Overlay maps

    • Overlay Map - Acid Sulfate Soils(PDF, 27MB)
    • Overlay Map - Active Transport(PDF, 25MB)
    • Overlay Map - Building Height(PDF, 26MB)
    • Overlay Map - Bushfire Hazard(PDF, 49MB)
    • Overlay Map - Coastal Hazard - Erosion Prone Area(PDF, 26MB)
    • Overlay Map - Coastal Hazard - Storm Tide Inundation(PDF, 30MB)  
    • Overlay Map - Community Activities and Neighbourhood Hubs(PDF, 24MB)
    • Overlay Map - Environmental Areas(PDF, 30MB)
    • Overlay Map - Environmental Offset Receiving Areas(PDF, 33MB)
    • Overlay Map - Extractive Resources(PDF, 25MB)
    • Overlay Map - Flood Hazard(PDF, 56MB)
    • Overlay Map - Heritage and Landscape Character(PDF, 24MB)
    • Overlay Map - Infrastructure Buffers(PDF, 30MB)
    • Overlay Map - Landslide Hazard(PDF, 26MB)
    • Overlay Map - Overland Flow Path(PDF, 56MB)
    • Overlay Map - Riparian and Wetland Setbacks(PDF, 54MB)  
    • Overlay Map - Road Hierarchy(PDF, 24MB)
    • Overlay Map - Rural Residential Lot Sizes(PDF, 24MB)
    • Overlay Map - Scenic Amenity(PDF, 24MB)
    • Overlay Map - Stormwater Catchments(PDF, 593KB)
    • Overlay Map - Transport Noise Corridors(PDF, 25MB)
    • Overlay Map - Walking Distance (Centre)(PDF, 24MB)
    • Overlay Map - Walking Distance (Train Station)(PDF, 24MB)

Timing

Council has completed Step 6:

This amendment came into effect on 29 January 2020.

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Process

The term ‘Tailored’ refers to the process the amendment is required to follow under the Planning Act 2016.  As the name suggests it is not a standard process as outlined in the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules. Rather it is a process specific to this amendment that has been agreed to by the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (the Department). You can find the Chief Executive Notice issued by the Department, outlining the tailored process that Council was required to follow for this proposed amendment below and on the Department’s website.

Chief Executive Notice under section 18(3)(PDF, 400KB)

Public consultation

The proposed amendment was advertised from 24 June 2019 to 19 August 2019.

Planning Scheme Tailored Amendment No. 1 as advertised

Consultation report

The Consultation Report summarises the issues raised in submissions and how Council responded to these matters.

Consultation Report(PDF, 2MB)

Status

On 12 December 2019, Council resolved to adopt “Planning Scheme Policies Major Amendment No.1” to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme and set a commencement date of 29 January 2020. This major amendment included 1 new Planning Scheme Policy and amendments to 14 existing Planning Scheme Policies. 

Note that this amendment coincided with “Tailored Amendment No. 1”.

A public notice(PDF, 52KB) stating the commencement date was published in the Government Gazette on 24 January 2020 and in the Courier Mail on 25 January 2020.

Both amendments came into effect on 29 January 2020.

Documents identifying changes to the Planning Scheme Policies included in the amendment are available below. Note: Council recommends use of Google Chrome web browser for best viewing results.

A summary of changes(PDF, 128KB) included in the amendment is also available.

Adoption

The Planning Scheme Policies Major Amendment No. 1 consists of the following parts:

• Amendment Instrument - Planning Scheme Policy Major Amendment No. 1(PDF, 917KB)
  • Amendment Instrument - Appendix A, Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme - Planning Scheme Policies 
    • Advertising devices(PDF, 7MB)
    • Centre and neighbourhood hub design(PDF, 22MB)
    • Environmental areas and corridors(PDF, 10MB)
    • Flood hazard, coastal hazard and overland flow(PDF, 21MB)
    • Heritage and landscape character(PDF, 4MB)
    • Integrated design(PDF, 14MB)
      • Appendix A(PDF, 15MB) - Streets, roads and utilities
      •  Appendix B(PDF, 18MB) - Open and civic space design
      •  Appendix C(PDF, 10MB) - Stormwater management
      •  Appendix D(PDF, 8MB) - Landscape design and street trees
      •  Appendix F(PDF, 425KB) - Access and urban design statement template
      •  Appendix G(PDF, 459KB) - Recommended best design practice guidelines 
      •  Appendix H(PDF, 2MB) - Standard drawings
    • Integrated transport assessment(PDF, 7MB)
    • Landslide hazard(PDF, 11MB)
    • Neighbourhood design(PDF, 5MB)
    • Noise(PDF, 620KB)
    • Operational works inspection, maintenance and bonding procedures(PDF, 7MB)
    • Residential design(PDF, 21MB)
    • Stormwater management(PDF, 8MB)
    • Township character (new)(PDF, 2MB)
    • Waste(PDF, 1MB)

Timing

Council has completed Step 5:

Amendment 1 (Effective from 3 July 2017)

On 27 June 2017, Council adopted an alignment amendment to the MBRC Planning Scheme. The adopted amendment has effect on, and from, 3 July 2017.

The purpose and general effect of the amendment is to:

• reflect terminology used in the Planning Act 2016, the Planning Regulation 2017 and related State planning instruments, as well as to improve the clarity and operation of the MBRC planning scheme.

Details of the amendment:

• Public notice(PDF, 139KB)
• Description of wording amendments(PDF, 4MB)

Amendment 1 (Effective from 3 July 2017)

On 20 June 2017, Council adopted an amendment to the MBRC Planning Scheme to include a Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) and make an LGIP related administrative amendment to the MBRC Planning Scheme. The adopted amendment has effect on, and from, 3 July 2017.  The purpose and general effect of the amendment is to:

• include a Local Government Infrastructure Plan within the MBRC Planning Scheme.

Details of the amendment:

• Public notice(PDF, 139KB)

Amendment 2 (Effective from 3 July 2017)

On 20 June 2017, Council adopted an administrative to the MBRC Planning Scheme. The adopted amendment has effect on, and from, 3 July 2017.

The purpose and general effect of the amendment is to:

• replace all references to a Priority Infrastructure Plan and PIP with Local Government Infrastructure Plan and LGIP respectively.

Amendment 1 (Effective from 20 June 2016)

On 14 June 2016, Council adopted an administrative and minor amendment to the MBRC Planning Scheme. The adopted amendment has effect on, and from, 20 June 2016.

The purpose and general effect of the amendment is to:

• correct spelling, grammar, numbering and formatting errors
• remove out of date text
• reflect current QPP mandatory wording
• align terminology used in different parts of the document and correct inconsistencies
• amend, add and delete Editor's notes and other explanatory text as necessary to assist in navigating and interpreting the document
• remove unnecessary duplication
• correct references to figures
• correct factual matters that are incorrectly stated in the planning scheme
• align zone extents and overlay details with the property boundaries and road alignments shown on the current digital cadastral data base (DCDB) supplied by the State
• amend explanatory notes on maps as necessary to improve their usability
• adjust some zones and overlay maps to reflect current development approvals
• more effectively identify the extent of some overlay features referred to in planning scheme codes
• align various overlay maps with current constraint data published and supplied by the State

Details of the amendment:

• Public notice
• Description of wording amendments(PDF, 119KB)
• Description of mapping amendments(PDF, 2MB)