MBRC Planning Scheme 2016 version 7 updates - Dual occupancy

The information below relates to the key planning scheme changes for a Dual occupancy under the current MBRC Planning Scheme 2016 (version 7) incorporating the Better Housing Amendment, which commenced on 30 October 2024. 

The changes for a Dual occupancy apply to the:

  • general residential zone - Next generation neighbourhood precinct
  • emerging community zone - Transition precinct - Developed lot
  • Caboolture West local plan - Urban living precinct - Next generation sub-precinct (NDP1 only). 

The following has changed for a Dual occupancy:

  • Supported in more locations (including near train stations) as Accepted development subject to requirements
  • Requirements to disperse dual occupancies removed/relaxed
  • Minimum site dimensions removed/varied (depending on location)Front setback increased to improve streetscape outcomes
  • Car parking rates increased to better meet parking needs on-site.

Changes in effect under version 7

The following table compares the changes in effect under version 7 of the MBRC Planning Scheme 2016 with the previous requirements under version 6 (now superseded), within the preferred locations for Dual occupancies.

The first column describes the Dual occupancy standard, the second column notes the v6 MBRC Planning Scheme (now superseded) and the third column notes the current MBRC Planning Scheme.

Dual occupancy standards Previous MBRC Planning Scheme (Version 6 superseded 30 October 2024) Current MBRC Planning Scheme (Version 7 effective 30 October 2024)
Within the Emerging Community Zone - Transition precinct (developed lot), General Residential Zone - Next generation neighbourhood precinct and Caboolture West Local Plan Next generation sub-precinct
Category of assessment Accepted subject to requirements if ≥ 25m frontage

Accepted subject to requirements if:

  • A part of the primary frontage is within 800m walking distance of a higher order or district centre as shown on Overlay map - Walking distance (Centre) or a train station as shown on Overlay map - Walking distance (Train Station) OR
  • minimum 450m2 lot size and dual frontage/corner lot OR
  • minimum 500m2 lot size and ≥ 15m frontage.

Assessable - Code Assessment is not otherwise specified.
Dispersal requirements (salt and peppering)

Assessable - Code Assessment if:

  • no more than 20% of sites within a block; OR
  • separated by a minimum of 6 lots; OR
  • not located within 100m of another Dual occupancy.

Where located inside the area shown on Overlay map - Walking distance (Centre) or the Overlay map - Walking distance (Train Station):

  • No requirements.

Where located outside the area shown on Overlay map - Walking distance (Centre) or the Overlay map - Walking distance (Train Station):

  • Minimum site dimensions for Dual occupancies limit eligible lots, resulting in dispersed dual occupancy development.
Front setback

Building height between 4.5m to 8.5m:

Minimum 3m to wall, and

Minimum 2m to OMP (eaves)

 Building height between 4.5m to 8.5m:

Minimum 4m to wall, and

Minimum 3m to OMP (eaves)
Within the General Residential Zone - Next Generation and Urban Neighbourhood Precincts and Emerging Community Zone - Transition Precinct (Developed Lot)
Car parking Minimum 1 per dwelling (2 total)

(residential - permanent/long term)

Minimum 2 per dwelling (4 total)

Note: tandem parking permitted
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