Under the Integrated Planning Act (IPA) 1997, Queensland local government authorities were required to prepare new planning schemes. These planning schemes strike a balance between protection of the environment, economic development and community well-being, and govern the way that all new developments are assessed in each of the four local government areas, Fitzroy Shire, Livingstone Shire, Mount Morgan Shire and Rockhampton City. These four local government areas were amalgamated in March 2008 into the Rockhampton Regional Council. A new Regional Planning Scheme is currently being undertaken, but until it is adopted by Council, the planning schemes for each of the four previous local government authorities are still valid. For information on zoning, codes for development, etc. within the Region, please view the planning scheme information below which relates to your previous local government authority.

Fitzroy Shire Planning Scheme
Livingstone Shire Planning Scheme
Mount Morgan Planning Scheme
Rockhampton City Plan

Fitzroy Shire Planning Scheme

Under the Integrated Planning Act (IPA) 1997, the superseded planning scheme was replaced by the Fitzroy Shire Planning Scheme taking effect on December 5, 2005.

The Fitzroy Shire Planning Scheme has undergone two further amendments since its adoption, and the current version is Fitzroy Shire Planning Scheme - Reprint 2, became effective as at September 25, 2009.

Links to all available documents relating to the Fitzroy Shire Planning Scheme may be found below.

Cover and Table of Contents

Certification Page

Part 1 - Introduction

Division 1 - Relationship to the Integrated Planning Act
Division 2 - Structural Elements And Mechanisms of the Planning Scheme

Part 2 - Interpretation

Division 1 - Definitions
Division 2 - Explanatory Notes

Part 3 - Foundation of the Planning Scheme

Division 1 - Desired Environmental Outcomes

Part 4 - Zones

Division 1 - Rural Zone
Division 2 - Open Space Zone
Division 3 - Town Zone
Division 4 - Village Zone
Division 5 - Rural Residential Zone
Division 6 - Special Industrial Zone
Division 7 - Alton Downs Zone
Division 8 - Gracemere - Stanwell Zone

Part 5 - Overlays

Division 1 - Natural Features and Conservation Overlays
Division 2 - Economic Resources Overlays
Division 3 - Major Utilities Overlays
Division 4 - Natural Disaster Overlays

Part 6 - Assessment Criteria for Development for a Stated Purpose or a Stated Type

Division 1 - Preliminary
Division 2 - Accommodation Building Code
Division 3 - Agricultural Use Code
Division 4 - Animals Code
Division 5 - Caravan Park and Worker's Accommodation Code
Division 6 - Commercial Code
Division 7 - Development Standards Code
Division 8 - Development Standards - Reconfiguration of a Lot Code
Division 9 - Extractive Industry Code
Division 10 - Home Based Business Code
Division 11 - Home Host Accommodation Code
Division 12 - House Code
Division 13 - Reconfiguring a Lot Code
Division 14 - Residential Accommodation Code
Division 15 - Service Station Code

Part 7 - Appendix 1 - Zoning Maps

A1 - Shire West
A2 - Shire East
A3 - Alton Downs
A4 - Bajool
A5 - Bouldercombe
A6 - Bouldercombe Brickworks
A7 - Gogango
A8 - Gracemere
A9 - Kabra
A10 - Marmor
A11 - Port Alma
A12 - Stanwell
A13 - Westwood
A14 - Rural Historically Subdivided Areas 1 of 3
A15 - Rural Historically Subdivided Areas 2 of 3
A16 - Rural Historically Subdivided Areas 3 of 3
A 17 - Gracemere - Stanwell

Part 8 - Overlay Maps

B1 - Agricultural land Class Overlay West
B2 - Agricultural land Class Overlay East
B3 - Agricultural land Class Overlay Gavial
B4 - Electricity Transmission Line Overlay West
B5 - Electricity Transmission Line Overlay East
B6 - Airport Affected Land Overlay - ANEF Contours
B7 - Aircraft Affected Land Overlay - Buffer Areas
B8 - Bushfire Prone Land Overlay West
B9 - Bushfire Prone Land Overlay East
B10 - Flood Prone Land Overlay
B11 - Key Resource Overlay West
B12 - Key Resource Overlay East
B13 - Wetland Overlay - Marine Wetlands
B14 - Wetland Overlay - Inland Wetlands West
B15 - Wetland Overlay - Inland Wetlands East
B16 - Heritage Places Overlay
B17 - Airport Obstacle Limitations Overlay
B18 - Airport Facilities Overlay
B19 - Acid Sulphate Soil Overlay East
B20 - Acid Sulphate Soil Overlay West
B21 - Erosion Prone Land Overlay
B21 - Erosion Overlay

Policies

Policy 01-96 Developer Contributions - Water and Sewerage
Policy 02-96 Park Contributions
Policy 03-96 Subdivision Development Standards
Policy 04-96 Roadworks Contributions
Policy 10-96 Car Parking Policy

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Livingstone Shire Planning Scheme

Under the Integrated Planning Act (IPA) 1997, the superseded planning scheme was replaced by the Livingstone Shire Planning Scheme which took effect on October 17, 2005.

The Livingstone Shire Planning Scheme has undergone six further amendments since its adoption, and the current version is Livingstone Shire Planning Scheme - Reprint 6, effective as at June 19, 2009.

Links to all available documents relating to the Livingstone Shire Planning Scheme may be found below.

Cover, Certification and Table of Contents

Part 1 - Introduction

Division 1 - Relationship to the Integrated Planning Act

Division 2 - Planning Scheme Structure

Division 3 - Shire Outline

Division 4 - Interpretation

Part 2 - Shire Wide Outcomes

 

Division 1 - Ecological Sustainability

Part 3 - Development Assessment Categories and Provisions for Zones and Special Management Areas

 

Division 1 - Preliminary

Division 2 - Rural Zone

Division 3 - Park Residential Zone

Division 4 - Residential Zone

Division 5 - Village Zone

Division 6 - Yeppoon Central Zone

Division 7 - Business Zone

Division 8 - Industry Zone

Division 9 - Open Space Zone

Division 10 - Special Purpose Zone

Division 11 - Comprehensive Development Zones

Division 12 - Special Management Area Codes

Part 4 - Development Assessment Provisions for a Stated Purpose or Stated Type

 

Division 1 - Preliminary

Division 2 - Specific Use Codes

Division 3 - Specific Issue Codes

 

Part 5 - Infrastructure Planning and Funding

 

Planning Scheme Maps

 

 

 

 

PSM 1 - Shire Outline Map

PSM 2A - Agricultural Land Classification Map - Balance of Shire

PSM 2B - Agricultural Land Classification Map - Capricorn Coast

PSM 3A - Yeppoon Structure Plan

PSM 3B - Yeppoon Central Area - Building Heights

PSM 3C - Yeppoon Central Area - Linkages

PSM 4 - Great Barrier Reef International Resort Structure Map

PSM 5 - Great Keppel Island Structure Map

PSM 6 - Rosslyn Bay Structure Map

PSM 7 - Capricorn International Resort Structure Map

PSM 8 - Stanage Structure Map

PSM 9/1 - Building Heights in the Vicinity of Rockhampton Airport

PSM 10A - Locally Significant Vegetation

PSM 10B - Locally Significant Vegetation

PSM 11 - Seaspray Structure Map

Explanatory Notes 1

Explanatory Notes 2

Explanatory Notes 3

Overlay Maps - Special Management Areas

Overlay Map O1A - Protected Areas, Water Supply Catchment, Airport Affected Land and Extractive Resources

Overlay Map O1B - Protected Areas, Water Supply Catchment, Airport Affected Land and Extractive Resources

Overlay Map O2A - Drainage Problem, Erosion Prone Land and Steep Land

Overlay Map O2B - Drainage Problem, Erosion Prone Land and Steep Land

Overlay Map O3A/1 - Wetlands and Waterways

Overlay Map O3B/1 - Wetlands and Waterways

Overlay Map O4A - Good Quality Agricultural Land

Overlay Map O4B - Good Quality Agricultural Land

Overlay Map O5A - Storm Tide Hazard and Bushfire Hazard

Overlay Map O5B - Storm Tide Hazard and Bushfire Hazard

Overlay Map O6B - Historic Townships

Overlay Map O7 - Groundwater Farnborough

Overlay Map O8A - Acid Sulphate

Overlay Map O8B - Acid Sulphate

Overlay Map O9 - Precinct A, Precinct B and Green Break

Zoning Maps

Overview Map A

Overview Map B

Z1 - Glenlee and Glendale

Z2 - Sandringham and Rockyview

Z3 - Etna Creek

Z4 - Wattle Bank and The Caves

Z5 - Milman

Z6 - Yaamba

Z7 - Canoona

Z8 - Barmoya

Z9 - Rossmoya and Greenlake

Z10 - Jardine

Z11 - Canal Creek

Z12 - Kunwarara

Z13 - Marlborough

Z14 - Ogmore

Z15 - Mt Gardiner

Z16 - Stanage

Z17 - Shoalwater

Z18 - Stockyard

Z19 - Werriba and Byfield

Z20 - Maryvale and Woodbury

Z21 - Farnborough and Bangalee

Z22 - Coral Sea

Z23 - Pacific Heights , Barlow Hill and Meikleville Hill

Z24 - Inverness and Adelaide Park

Z25 - Bungundarra

Z26 - Yeppoon

Z27 - Cooee Bay / Taranganba, Taroombal and Lammermoor

Z28 - Lake Mary and Cobraball

Z29 - Barmaryee and Bondoola

Z30 - Hidden Valley

Z31 - Causeway Lake, Mulambin and Rosslyn

Z32 - Kinka Beach and Emu Park

Z33 - Tanby

Z34 - Mulara and Iron Pot

Z35 - Cawarral and Mount Chalmers

Z36 - Tungamull

Z37 - Coowonga and Coorooman

Z38 - Keppel Sands and Zilzie

Z38 - Keppel Sands and Zilzie - Compiled

Z38 - Map Notes Keppel Sands and Zilzie

Z39 - Joskeleigh and Thompson Point

Z40 - Nankin

Z41 - Nerimbera

Z42 - The Keppels

Index of Schedules

Schedule 1 - Dictionary

Schedule 2 - Car Parking

Schedule 3 - Identified Cultural Features

Schedule 4 - Infrastructure

Schedule 5 - Design Standards for Community Safety

Schedule 6 - Community Infrastructure

Schedule 7 - Flood Immunity for Specific Purposes

Studies

Studies - Building Height Survey Result

Studies - Business Industry Scoping Study - January 2002

Studies - Capricorn Coast Landscape Study - April 2003

Studies - Retail & Industrial Land Review - Macroplan - December 3, 2007

Studies - Emu Park town Centre Design Guidelines - August 2007

Studies - Yeppoon Central & Wattle Grove - Urban Design Project - February 2004

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Mount Morgan Planning Scheme

Under the Integrated Planning Act (IPA) 1997, the Mount Morgan Shire Planning Scheme took effect on August 5, 2005. This version of the Mount Morgan Shire Planning Scheme has not been amended and is still current.

The Minister for Local Government and Planning has identified the following State Planning Policies as having been appropriately reflected in the planning scheme:

• State Planning Policy 1/92 - Development and Conservation of Agricultural Land ; and
• State Planning Policy 1/02 - Development in the Vicinity of Certain Airports and Aviation Facilities.

Approval to adopt this planning scheme is conditional upon the continued operation and effect of:

• The Integrated Development Assessment System triggers for the Department of Main Road matters; and
• State Planning Policy 1/03 - Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide

Links to all available documents relating to the Mount Morgan Shire Planning Scheme may be found below.

Division 1 - Relationship with the Integrated Planning Act 1997

Division 2 - Strategic Framework

Division 3 - Planning Scheme Structural Elements

 

Division 1 - Preliminary

Division 2 - Desired Environmental Outcomes

Division 1 - Intent of Zones

Division 2 - Assessment Criteria for Developments in the Shire

Division 3 - Assessment of Developments in the Shire

Table 1 - Development - Material Change of Use

Table 2 - Development - Reconfiguration and Building, Operational, Drainage and Plumbing Works

Code 2.01 - Development for Reconfiguration

Code 3.01 - Development for Operational Works

Code 4.01 - Development in the Tourist Activity Code

Code 5.01 - Health, Safety and Environmental Management Code

Division 1 - Defined Uses or Purposes

Table 1

MMZ 1 - North-west quadrant of planning area

MMZ 2 - North-east quadrant of planning area

MMZ 3 - South-west quadrant of planning area

MMZ 4 - South-east quadrant of planning area

MMML - Mine Tenure

MMCI - Community and Infrastructure Sites

MMO 1 - The Mount Morgan Town Serviced Area

MMO 2 - The Public Supply Water Catchment Areas

MMO 3 - The Agricultural Land Classifications

MMO 4 - The Endangered Species Areas

MMO 5 - The Power Transmission Corridors

MMO 6 - The Existing Protected Businesses

MMO 7 - The Bush Fire Prone Areas

MMO 8 - Bicentennial Trail

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Rockhampton City Plan

Under the Integrated Planning Act (IPA) 1997, the superseded planning scheme was replaced by the Rockhampton City Plan, taking effect of August 30, 2005.

The Rockhampton City Plan has undergone one amendment since its adoption, and the current version is Rockhampton City Plan - Reprint 1, taking effect on May 8, 2009.

The Rockhampton City Plan contains a number of features to specifically reflect and help retain the unique character of the City, including:

The introduction of character house controls in areas such as The Range
The introduction of a City Heritage Register to recognise and protect places of local value
The strengthening of local shopping precincts
Changes to development assessment levels and improvements to development controls

Certification Page

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction to Rockhampton City Plan

Chapter 2

Strategic Framework

Chapter 3

Assessment Processes and Definitions

Chapter 4

Introduction to Areas

Nth Rockhampton - Berserker Foothills Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Berserker Heights Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Berserker Range Environmental Protection Area

Nth Rockhampton - Bridge Street Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Central Queensland University Special Use Area

Nth Rockhampton - Frenchville Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Lakes Creek Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Limestone Creek Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Musgrave Street Highway Commercial Area

Nth Rockhampton - Norbank Estate Special Use Area

Nth Rockhampton - Norman Road Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - North Rockhampton Centre Commercial Area

Nth Rockhampton - North Rockhampton Residential Consolidation Area

Nth Rockhampton - North Rockhampton Stables Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Park Avenue Industrial Area

Nth Rockhampton - Parkhurst East Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Parkhurst Industrial Area

Nth Rockhampton - Parkhurst Future (Post 2015) Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Parkhurst Rural Area

Nth Rockhampton - Richardson Road Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - Splitters Creek Residential Area

Nth Rockhampton - The Town Common Special Use Area

Nth Rockhampton - Yaamba Road South Commercial Area

Nth Rockhampton - Yeppoon Road Corridor Environmental Protection Area

Sth Rockhampton - Airport Special Use Area

Sth Rockhampton - Allenstown Residential Consolidation Area

Sth Rockhampton - Central Business District Commercial Area

Sth Rockhampton - Depot Hill Residential Area

Sth Rockhampton - Depot Hill Special Use Area

Sth Rockhampton - Inner City North Residential Consolidation Area

Sth Rockhampton - Port Curtis Rural Area

Sth Rockhampton - South Rockhampton Highway Commercial Area

Sth Rockhampton - South Rockhampton Low Impact Industrial Area

Sth Rockhampton - South Rockhampton Rural Area

Sth Rockhampton - The Range North Residential Area

Sth Rockhampton - The Range South Residential Area

Sth Rockhampton - Transport Industrial Area

Sth Rockhampton - Wandal Residential Area

Chapter 5

Introduction to Codes

Activity Centres Code

Aged Care Accommodation Code

Airport Code

Bed and Breakfast Code

Biodiversity & Nature Conservation Code

Bushfire Risk Minimisation Code

Caravan Parks and Cabin Code

Caretakers Residence Code

Child Care Centre Code

City Centre Code

Commercial Centres Self Assessable Code

Community Use Code

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Code

Demolition Code

Environmental Nuisance by Noise and Light Code

External Works and Servicing Code

Filling or Excavation Code

Flood Prone Land Code

Heritage Place Code

Home Occupation & Home Based Business Code

House Code

Industrial Use Code

Industry Self Assessment Code

Intensive Animal Husbandry Code

Landscape Code

Market Code

Multi Unit Dwelling, Accommodation Building & Duplex Code

Norbank Estate Special Use Area Code

Norman Road Residential Area Code

Parking and Access Code

Railway Noise Code

Reconfiguration of Lot Code

Residential - Small Lot code

Residential Design - Character Code

Restricted Premises Code

Rural Use Code

Service Station Code

Signage Code

Sports and Recreation Code

Stables Code

Steep or Unstable Land Code

Swimming Pool Code

Telecommunications Code

Water Quality and Quantity Code

Chapter 6

 

Planning Policy 1 - Preparation of Environmental Assessment and Management Report

Planning Policy 2 - Erosion and Sediment Control

Planning Policy 3 - Preparation of Geotechnical Reports

Planning Policy 4 - Heritage Places

Planning Policy 5 - Open Space Infrastructure Policy

Planning Policy 6 - Planting Species

Planning Policy 7 -Provision of Bicycle Facilities Policy

Planning Policy 8 - Road Infrastructure Policy

Planning Policy 9 - Signage

Planning Policy 10 - Stormwater Contributions

Planning Policy 11 - Water and Sewerage Infrastructure Policy

Planning Policy 12 - Assessment of Bushfire Hazard Policy

Planning Policy 13 - Road Hierarchy

Planning Policy 14 - Flood Plain Management

Planning Policy 15 - Development Application Requirements

Planning Policy 16 - Car Parking Contributions

Maps

A4 Policy

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 1

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 2

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 3

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 4

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 5

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 6

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 7

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 8

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 10

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 11

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 12

Planning Policy 11 - Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions - Map 13

A3 Maps

 

Airport Code Map 1 - ANEF Contour MapAirport Code Map 2 - Obstacle Limitation Surface Map

Airport Code Map 3 - Aviation Facilities Sensitive Areas

Airport Code Map 4 - Distance to Runways

Bushfire Risk Minimisation Code Map 1 - Bushfire Prone Land

Bikeways Policy Map

Filling or Excavation Code Map 1 - 5m and 20m AHD

Flood Prone Land Code Map 1 - Flood Hazard Map

Planning Scheme Map 1 - Strategic Framework Map

Planning Scheme Map 2 - Public Open Space

Planning Scheme Map 3 - Height Limitation Map

Planning Scheme Map 4 - Environmentally Sensitive Location

Planning Scheme Map 5 - Waterway Corridor Map

Planning Scheme Map 6 - Planning Areas Key Map

Planning Scheme Map 7 - Infrastructure Map

Railway Noise Code Map 1

Road Hierarchy Policy Map

Steep or Unstable Land Code Map 1 - Slope More Than 15%

Policies

Policies - Statement of Proposals

Strategies

Strategy - Northeast Parkhurst Master Plan

 

Council report

Council resolution

 

Appendix 1 - Northeast Parkhurst area

Appendix 2 - Northeast Parkhurst Master Plan consultation report

Appendix 3 - Consultation response

Appendix 4 - Site analysis

Appendix 5 - Key development plan

Appendix 6 - Open space plan

Appendix 7 - Road network

Appendix 8 - Sewer catchment plan

Appendix 9 - Stormwater flow plans

Appendix 10 - Water sequencing

Appendix 11 - Land use area (structure plan)

Appendix 12 - Character images plan

Appendix 13 - Explanatory master plan

Appendix 14 - Land use plan

Strategy - Parkhurst-Yeppoon Road Structure Plan

Parkhurst and Yeppoon Road structure plan

Figure 1 - Structure plan locality and subject area

Figure 2 - Planning study land suitability assessment

Figure 3 - Proposed planning area

Figure 4 - Structure plan area land use

Figure 5 - Parkhurst area land use

Figure 6 - Overlay: structure plan area open space network

Figure 7 - Overlay: proposed plan area road hierarchy pre 2020

Figure 8 - Overlay: proposed plan area road hierarchy post 2020

Figure 9 - Overlay: structure plan area pedestrian, cyclist and public transport network

Figure 10 - Overlay: Parkhurst area road reserve widening

Figure 11 - Overlay: structure plan area services and community infrastructure

Figure 12 - Overlay: amenity impacted area

Study - Urban Heritage and Character Study - September 2000

Study - Citywide Industrial Land Use Strategy - November 2002

 

Study document

Maps:

 

Figure 1: Central Queensland Region

Figure 2: Stanwell Corridor

Figure 3: Parkhurst Industrial Precinct

Figure 3a: Parkhurst Industrial Precinct

Figure 4: Kawana-Park Avenue Industrial Precinct

Figure 4a: Kawana-Park Avenue Industrial Precinct

Figure 5: Lakes Creek Industrial Precinct

Figure 5a: Lakes Creek Industrial Precinct

Figure 6: Stanley Street Industrial Precinct

Figure 6a: Stanley Street Industrial Precinct

Figure 7: Port Curtis Industrial Investigation Precinct

Figure 7a: Port Curtis Industrial Investigation Precinct

Figure 8: Airport Industrial Investigation Precinct

Figure 8a: Airport Industrial Investigation Precinct

Figure 9: Rockhampton Industrial Precincts

Study - Centres Planning Strategy - June 2003

Study - Car Parking Strategy - July 2003

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