Previous amendments to the Planning Scheme

To make sure that council responds to the developing needs of our community, changes need to be made to the Planning Scheme from time to time. 

Council resolved to adopt Amendment Package 3 to the Gympie Regional Council Planning Scheme 2013 Version 3.0 at its ordinary meeting 28 August 2024. The Gympie Regional Council Planning Scheme 2013 Version 4.0 commenced on Tuesday 1 October 2024.  

What is in Amendment package 3? 

Amendment Package 3 is a major amendment that addresses a range of matters including zoning, and amendments to streamline development and improve usability of the document.  

Where in the Planning scheme have these changes been made? 

Part 3 – Strategic framework 

Part 5 – Tables of Assessment 

Part 6 – Zones 

Part 8 – Development Codes 

Schedule 1 – Definitions 

Schedule 6 – Planning scheme policies 

A summary of the proposed changes (amendments): 

  • address specific changes to the Southside Local Development Area (LDA) including the rezoning of the Low Impact Industry land to Residential Living and Limited Development – Constrained land (to reflect flooding constraints) consistent with the Southside Structure Plan; 

  • increase the number of caravans, tent sites or cabins permitted as ‘accepted development subject to requirements’ within the Rural zone from four (4) caravans, tent sites or cabins to eight (8); 

  • clarification of the levels of assessment for operational work and for dwelling houses proposed on unmaintained road; 

  • include additional assessment benchmarks for Tourist parks on Council owned or controlled land; 

  • update the design criteria in Planning Scheme Policy 1: Development Standards 

  • make minor administrative corrections 

For further information about  Amendment Package 3, contact the Planning Team on (07) 5481 0454 or email at planningscheme@gympie.qld.gov.au. 

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