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Proposed local planning directions

To view a snapshot of the proposed local vision and planning directions for Kawana Waters, click on the hotspots in the below aerial photo.

The proposed local planning directions set out the desired planning outcomes for each local area. The proposed directions aim to broadly respond to key constraints and opportunities, community values and aspirations, and local issues and challenges.

There are some issues and challenges that are common to all local plan areas.

Bli Bli - Maroochy River Plains aerial view

Need more detail?

The information sheet includes a description of the local plan area, role of the area in the region, proposed vision, local planning directions and a map of the LPA.

Watch an earlier recording of the online information session for the Kawana Waters LPA.

Role in the Sunshine Coast region

In a region-wide context, the Kawana Waters LPA provides:

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Suburban living

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Regional landscape (coast)

*the area may also provide other functions at a local level.

Level of change proposed

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From existing Planning Scheme

Barometer showing low level of change

From current on-ground situation

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Have your say

To make sure that the new planning scheme is drafted to reflect community values, council wants the community’s feedback on the proposed planning directions for Kawana Waters.


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