The proposed Bli Bli - Maroochy River Plains Local Plan Area (LPA) is located in the central part of the Sunshine Coast, north of the Maroochy River and west of the Sunshine Motorway. It reflects the existing community of interest around Bli Bli, encompassing a mix of cleared lowland floodplain and elevated areas. It includes the township and urban area of Bli Bli, as well as surrounding rural and rural residential areas including Rosemount, Diddillibah and Maroochy River. This proposed local plan area also includes the full extent of the Blue Heart Sunshine Coast major green space.

What’s planned for your local area

Click on the coloured dots in the map below to see some of the proposed planning scheme changes specific to the Bli Bli - Maroochy River Plains Local Plan Area (LPA).

These coloured dots give a short summary of some of the proposed changes, including land use, building height and minimum lot size. Not all proposed changes can be shown on this map and you are encouraged to find out more.

Opportunities for further growth and development in this local plan area are relatively low, primarily due to significant physical and environmental constraints such as flooding, steep land and native vegetation.

The Sunshine Coast is included in the State Government’s South East Queensland Regional Plan 2023 (SEQ Regional Plan). This plan includes an Urban Footprint, which outlines the State Government’s preferred location for our region’s future urban development. The proposed planning scheme also encourages compact urban growth near jobs, services, entertainment and recreation, connected by existing and planned high frequency public transport.

Estimated share of the region’s growth within the Bli Bli - Maroochy River Plains Local Plan Area (LPA)

Explainer: This infographic shows how forecast population growth for the Sunshine Coast may be shared across the region by local plan area. These estimates are based on the proposed planning scheme zones and height limits.

Go to the My property Have your Say webpage to:

• use the swipe tool to compare zone and maximum building height changes between the current and proposed planning schemes for your property or neighbourhood
• learn how to download a site report for all the proposed planning scheme mapping information relevant to your property.

View the proposed planning scheme text and interactive mapping in ePlan, including the Bli Bli - Maroochy River Plains Local Plan.

Read the proposed planning scheme supporting information sheets.