Planning scheme amendments

On 13 December 2023, Council resolved to make a major amendment to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 called 'Major Amendment No.4 Morayfield South Emerging Community Area and Designated Bushfire Prone Areas' and send it to the Planning Minister for State interest review. 

The amendment proposes to incorporate the updated Morayfield South Structure Plan into the Planning Scheme. This follows a period of early consultation where we asked for feedback on the draft structure plan.

In addition, the proposed amendment will address a gap relating to the Planning Scheme's 'Designated Bushfire Prone Areas' and the requirements for building work in these areas. It is proposed that land within the following zones will no longer be exempt from the designation of bushfire prone areas in Part 1, Table 1.6.1 of the planning scheme:

• General residential zone and all applicable precincts
• Township zone and all applicable precincts
• Centre Zone and all applicable precincts
• Industry Zone and all applicable precincts.

This will mean that new building work for the following classes of new buildings in all zones affected by the Planning Scheme’s bushfire hazard mapping will be subject to the National Construction Code (NCC) safety requirements for buildings in 'Bushfire Prone Areas':

• Class 1-3 and class 10a buildings (residential buildings and outbuildings)
• Specific class 9 buildings prescribed in the NCC (health care, most education and residential care buildings).

The proposed change will ensure particular types of new buildings (such as homes, healthcare facilities, schools, and aged care facilities) in all areas mapped as 'Bushfire Prone Areas' are built to a standard that improves bushfire resilience and public safety.

Council has completed statutory public consultation, where the community had the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendment. The public consultation period took place between 13 October 2025 and 7 November 2025.

Council has reviewed the submissions received during the public consultation period and prepared a response to each submission. These responses have been collated in a public Consultation Report. At its General meeting on 22 April 2026, Council resolved to notify everybody who made a submission and explain how they can access the Consultation Report to find out how Council has responded. Council also resolved to issue a notice to the Planning Minister requesting approval to adopt the proposed amendment.

View further details of the amendment.

Next steps

The Planning Minister is now considering whether the proposed amendment may be adopted.

For more information, view the amendment project webpage.

Timing

On 14 June 2023, Council resolved to start the process of amending the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) and for the CEO to do all things reasonable and necessary to plan and prepare the instrument, in response to improvements identified in the 2022 LGIP review.

The proposed LGIP Amendment No.2 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act 2016 and chapter 5, part 3, section 8 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules, to address matters identified within the 2022 LGIP review and reflect the latest infrastructure network planning that has been completed since December 2021.

Next steps

For more information, view Your Say Moreton Bay.

Timing

On 12 December 2024, Council resolved to make a major amendment to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 called 'Major Amendment No.5 - Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) Temporary Local Planning Instrument Response'.

Following planning and preparing the proposed amendment, including completing an early confirmation of state interests step with the State Government, Council resolved to submit the proposed amendment for formal State interest review on 11 December 2025.

This amendment proposes changes to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 in response to Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) No.1 of 2020 Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) (and all subsequent TLPI's) and the findings of the Narangba Innovation Precinct Study.

The nature and details of the proposed amendment have been informed by extensive environmental health and economic investigations undertaken as part of the Narangba Innovation Precinct Study. These investigations were undertaken throughout 2020 - 2024 and sought to obtain a contemporary understanding of the environmental health and economic value of the precinct, specifically focusing on the existing lawful Special and High impact industries, to inform a planning scheme amendment that responds to the TLPI. 

View further details of the amendment.

In support of the proposed amendment, Council has resolved to proposed a new Planning Scheme Policy - Air Quality Impact Assessment (proposed PSP). The proposed PSP will provide guidance to assist specialist consultants on how to prepare air quality impact assessments.

View further details on the proposed PSP.

On 15 July 2026, Council endorsed the proposed amendment and PSP to undertake statutory public consultation.

Council has completed statutory public consultation, where the community had the opportunity to provide feedback. The public consultation was open between Monday 27 July 2026 and Monday 24 August 2026 and is now closed.

We would like to thank all those who shared their views with us.

Next steps

Council is now reviewing submissions received on the proposed amendment during the consultation period. A consultation summary report for the proposed amendment will outline how Council is responding to the matters raised in the properly made submissions. A sperate consultation summary report will be prepared for the proposed PSP. The reports will be shared with the public.

The Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning will the consider the proposed amendment, including any changes made in response to submissions, before Council can consider whether to adopt the proposed amendment and new PSP, which will replace the TLPI.

For further details, visit the amendment project webpage.

Timing

On 15 July 2026, Council resolved to make a new planning scheme policy (PSP) in support of 'Major Amendment No.5 - Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) Temporary Local Planning Instrument Response' (proposed amendment).

The proposed PSP is referred to as 'Planning Scheme Policy - Air Quality Impact Assessment' and provides guidance on how to conduct air quality impact assessments in the City of Moreton Bay, and more specific guidance for the Narangba Innovation Precinct.

On 15 July 2026, Council endorsed the proposed amendment and PSP to undertake statutory public consultation. 

Council has completed statutory public consultation, where the community had the opportunity to provide feedback. The public consultation was open between Monday 27 July 2026 and Monday 24 August 2026 and is now closed. We would like to thank all those who shared their views with us.

View further details of proposed Planning Scheme Amendment - Air Quality Impact Assessment.

Next steps

Council is now reviewing submissions received on the proposed PSP during the consultation period. A consultation summary report for the proposed PSP will outline how Council is responding to the matters raised in properly made submissions. A separate consultation summary report will be prepared for the proposed amendment. The reports will be shared with the public.

Step 1

Planning and preparation of proposed planning scheme policy. Completed

Step 2

Statutory public consultation. 27 July to 25 August 2026. Completed

Step 3

Review feedback received from the public consultation. Current step

Step 4

Decision to be adopted by Council.

Step 5

The planning scheme policy commences.

At its General Meeting on 18 June 2025, Council adopted the Administrative Amendment No. 3 to the MBRC Planning Scheme 2016 (the planning scheme). The adopted amendment commenced on 23 June 2025 as part of version 7.1 of the planning scheme. No changes to the policy content of version 7 of the planning scheme were made.

The purpose and general effect of the adopted amendment is to make administrative amendments to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 as a result of migrating to a new online planning scheme (eScheme) publishing and hosting system, which correct or change:

• the format and presentation of the instrument;
• inconsistent numbering of provisions in the instrument.

Read the Administrative Amendment No. 3 Amendment Instrument.

Status

On 19 August 2024, Council received notice from the Minister providing approval to adopt the Better Housing Amendment. The Minister’s approval is subject to one condition, that includes a requirement for Council to monitor the effects of the amendment on secondary dwellings for a period of two years.

At its General Meeting on 4 September 2024, Council adopted the proposed Better Housing Amendment and the amendment commenced on 30 October 2024.

The purpose and general effect of the proposed amendment is to support policy changes relating to:

• the Next Generation Neighbourhood Precinct (and the Emerging Community Zone, transition precinct and parts of the Caboolture West local plan) including requirements for more green space, larger yards and more liveable, comfortable and attractive development.
• how secondary dwellings are designed and located.
• off-street car parking ratios to more appropriately cater for resident and visitor parking demand for Multiple dwellings, Student accommodation, Dual occupancy and Dwelling houses.
• the design of Student accommodation development.
• a reduction to the boundary of the Warner Investigation Area to re-clarify Council’s position on future urban growth and development in the area.

Learn more about the Better Housing Amendment. Read the Better Housing Amendment Instrument(PDF, 239MB).

Commencement of adopted amendment

The Better Housing Amendment commenced on 30 October 2024. An updated version 7 of the planning scheme has incorporated the amendment.

The updated version 7 of the planning scheme is available for viewing, visit Superseded and historic versions of the planning scheme.

Timing

Council has completed all steps.

Status

At its General Meeting on 4 September 2024, Council adopted the proposed Planning Scheme Policies Amendment No. 2 (PSPs amendment) in support of the Better Housing Amendment - Major Amendment No. 3.

The PSPs amendment includes changes to the following PSPs:

• PSP - Neighbourhood Design
• PSP - Residential Design
• PSP - Integrated Design (Appendix A - Streets, Roads & Utilities, and Appendix D - Landscape design & Street trees)
• PSP - Township Character.

PSPs support the operation of the MBRC Planning Scheme 2016 by providing guidance, standards and specifications referenced by the scheme.

Between 7 August and 4 September 2023, we asked the community to provide feedback on the proposed PSPs amendment.

To read the details of the PSPs Amendment, including the consultation report prepared by Council to outline what we heard and how we responded to submissions, visit Better Housing Amendment.

Read the PSPs amendment instrument.

Commencement of adopted amendment

The PSPs amendment, together with the Better Housing Amendment it supports, took effect on and from 30 October 2024. An updated version 7 of the planning scheme has incorporated the amendment.

The updated version 7 of the planning scheme is available for viewing, visit Superseded and historic versions of the planning scheme.

Timing

Council has completed all steps.

On 9 October 2024 Council adopted a Minor Amendment to the MBRC Planning Scheme. The adopted amendment has effect on and from, 30 October 2024.

The purpose and general effect of the minor amendment is to amend the zoning of fifty-four (54) properties acquired by Moreton Bay City Council as part of the Voluntary Home Buy Back Program (VHBB Program), administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. The zoning updates to the subject properties were necessary to the meet the VHBB Program requirement “to re-zone land purchased under the VHBB to an appropriate and contextually suitable non-occupied use.”

Read a Summary of Minor Amendment No. 3 - Voluntary Home Buy Back Program Zoning Updates.

Status

On 8 December 2021, Council resolved to adopt the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) Interim Amendment No. 1. The amendment commenced on 21 December 2021.

A public notice(PDF, 422KB) stating the commencement date was published in the Government Gazette on 17 December 2021 and in the Courier Mail on 18 December 2021.

Adoption

Refer to the Amendment Instrument Parts 1 to 4(PDF, 306KB) for an overview of the amendment.

The amendment consists of the following parts:

Appendix A

• Part 4 - Local government infrastructure plan(PDF, 943KB)

Appendix B

• Schedule 3 - Local government infrastructure plan mapping and tables(PDF, 1MB)

Appendix D

Plans for Trunk Infrastructure maps

• Plans Active Transport(PDF, 42MB)
• Plans Public Parks and Land for Community Facilities(PDF, 39MB)
• Plans Stormwater(PDF, 40MB)
• Plans Transport (road)(PDF, 39MB)

Status

On 18 August 2021, Council resolved to adopt an amendment to the MBRC Planning Scheme for Neighbourhood Development Plan No.1 (NDP1) of the Caboolture West local plan. The amendment commenced on 26 October 2021.

This amendment is supported by and coincides with a new Planning Scheme Policy - Caboolture West Local Plan - Neighbourhood Development Plan No.1 (NDP1), which was adopted by Council on 20 October 2021 and commenced concurrently on 26 October 2021.

A public notice(PDF, 478KB) stating the commencement date was published in the Government Gazette on 22 October 2021 and in the Courier Mail on 23 October 2021.

Adoption

Refer to the NDP1 Amendment Instrument(PDF, 1MB) for an overview of the amendment.

The amendment consists of the following parts:

Appendix A

• Part 3 - Strategic framework(PDF, 4MB)
• Part 5 - Tables of assessments
  • Section 5.9 - Categories of development and assessment - Local Plans
    • 5.9.3 Caboolture West local plan(PDF, 429KB)
• Part 7 - Local plans
  • Section 7.2 - Local plan codes (Caboolture West local plan code)
    • 7.2.3 Caboolture West Local Plan(PDF, 5MB)
    • 7.2.3.1 Urban living precinct(PDF, 70KB)
      • 7.2.3.1.1 Next generation sub-precinct(PDF, 1013KB)
      • 7.2.3.1.2 Local centre sub-precinct(PDF, 984KB)
    • 7.2.3.4 Green network precinct(PDF, 778KB)
    • 7.2.3.6 Interim uses code(PDF, 954KB)
    • 7.2.3.7 Reconfiguring a lot code(PDF, 84KB)
      • 7.2.3.7.1 Reconfiguring a lot code - Urban living precinct(PDF, 699KB)
      • 7.2.3.7.4 Reconfiguring a lot code - Green network precinct(PDF, 217KB)
• Part 9 - Development codes
  • 9.3.1 Dwelling house code(PDF, 1MB)

Appendix B

Zone maps

• Zone map - Zone and Precincts(PDF, 809KB)

Local plan maps

• Caboolture West Local Plan map(PDF, 2MB)
• Caboolture West Local Plan map - sub-precincts and boundaries NPD1(PDF, 971KB)

Overlay maps

• Overlay map - Building heights(PDF, 762KB)
• Overlay map - Environmental Areas(PDF, 581KB)

Timing

Council has completed Step 6:

Process

On 9 December 2020, Council agreed to initiate an amendment to the MBRC Planning Scheme under Section 18 of the Planning Act 2016 for NDP1 of the Caboolture West local plan.

The amendment followed a tailored amendment process, as 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 amendment below and on the Department’s website.

Chief Executive Notice under section 18(3)(PDF, 182KB)

Public consultation

The amendment was advertised from 27 April 2021 to 25 May 2021.

Amendment as advertised

Consultation report

A Consultation Report that summarises the issues raised in submissions and the State Interest Review, as well as how Council has responded to these matters, is available to view and download below.

Consultation Report(PDF, 705KB)

Status

On 20 October 2021, Council resolved to adopt a new Planning Scheme Policy - Caboolture West Local Plan - Neighbourhood Development Plan No.1 (NDP1) (the PSP) to be included in the MBRC Planning Scheme. The PSP commenced on 26 October 2021. 

The purpose of the PSP is to provide an overview of the land use and infrastructure planning rationale in preparing Neighbourhood Development Plan No.1 (NDP1).

The PSP supports the “Caboolture West Local Plan Neighbourhood Development Plan Area No.1 (NDP1)” amendment (the NDP1 amendment), with both commencing concurrently.

A public notice(PDF, 455KB) stating the commencement date was published in the Government Gazette on 22 October 2021 and in the Courier Mail on 23 October 2021.

Adoption

Refer to the NDP1 PSP Amendment Instrument(PDF, 538KB) for an overview of the amendment.

The amendment consists of:

Appendix A

• Planning Scheme Policy - Caboolture West Local Plan - Neighbourhood Development Plan No.1 (NDP1)(PDF, 761KB)

Timing

Council has completed Step 6:

Process

On 31 March 2021, Council resolved to create a new Planning scheme policy that supports the NDP1 amendment by providing an overview of the land use and infrastructure planning rationale for NDP1. The PSP preparation followed the process found in the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules and did not follow a tailored amendment process. 

Public consultation

The amendment was advertised from 27 April 2021 to 25 May 2021.

Amendment as advertised

Consultation report

No submissions were received on the PSP.

A Consultation Report that summarises the issues raised in submissions on the related NDP1 amendment, as well as how Council has responded to these matters, is available to view and download below.   

Consultation Report(PDF, 705KB)

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)