Planning Scheme
Planning Scheme 2017 V1.4
A planning scheme is a legal document prepared by a local council to regulate the use and development of land.
ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT 4 OF 2017
On 16 December 2020, Council resolved to adopt Administrative Amendment 4 into the South Burnett Regional Council 2017. These amendments are reflected in the South Burnett Regional Council 2017 – Version 1.4 and commenced on 4 January 2021.
The purpose and general effect of the amendment is to amend, formatting, grammatical, spelling and mapping errors and corrects cross-references to planning scheme.
A full list of amendments made under the Administrative Amendment 4 is available here.
A consolidated version of the South Burnett Regional Council 2017 (Version 1.4), including the administrative amendment can be viewed online here.
PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT V2.0 (MAJOR AMENDMENT)
Council resolved to make a major amendment to its current planning scheme on 24 February 2021. Further by resolution at Council’s General Meeting on 20 July 2022 Council endorsed the proposed major amendment which has been prepared and submitted to the State Government for State Interest check under the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules.
The amendment package is deemed to be a “major” amendment to the planning scheme requiring a formal State Interest review and public consultation prior to adoption by Council.
The proposed amendment is not currently open for formal public consultation, however to keep up to date with the progress of the planning scheme amendment please check Council’s website for updates.
Council will proceed to public consultation after the conclusion of the state interest review stage, subject to confirmation by the Planning Minister.
Indicative Timeline
| 13 July 2022 | Council proposed to amend SBRC Plan - Completed | |
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August 2022 – October 2022 November – December 2023 |
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| Dates subject to change | Future dates unconfirmed | Public consultation including an opportunity to have your say on the proposed changes – indicative timeframe subject to change |
| Council to review public submissions and make recommendations – indicative timeframe subject to change | ||
| Council to submit planning scheme for Final Queensland Government review - indicative timeframe subject to change | ||
| Queensland Government approval to adopt and Council adoption and gazettal - indicative timeframe subject to change | ||