The proposed Coolum - Peregian Local Plan Area (LPA) is situated in the north-eastern part of the Sunshine Coast along the coastline. Mount Coolum forms the southern boundary, the western boundary generally adjoins South Coolum Road and low-lying rural land, and the urban edge of Peregian Springs. The northern boundary is formed by the northern part of the Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze estates, and Coolum Beach. It includes the coastal township of Coolum Beach and the surrounding communities of Point Arkwright, Yaroomba, and Mount Coolum.

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 Coolum - Peregian 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 limited due to physical and environmental constraints such as flooding, steep and unstable land and native vegetation. Significant remaining development sites include the Yaroomba beachside area and future stages of the Coolum industrial area at Quanda Road.

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 Coolum - Peregian 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 Coolum - Peregian Local Plan.

Read the proposed planning scheme supporting information sheets.