Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment – Site Specific and Operational Matters

Council is proposing an amendment to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014, relating to Site Specific and Operational Matters.

The proposed amendment is currently on public consultation until 7 September 2018 (inclusive). The Public Notice was published on 28 July 2018.

The purpose of these amendments is to:

1. amend the zones, overlays and/or precincts relating to a number of specific sites in the localities of Buderim, Chevallum, Dicky Beach, Eerwah Vale, Golden Beach, Kenilworth, Kunda Park, Landsborough, Little Mountain, Maleny, Mount Coolum, Pelican Waters, Witta, and Woombye;
   
   
2. amend the zone and the Height of buildings and structures overlay for a number of specific sites relating to Educational establishments, Retirement facilities and Residential care facilities, in locations across the planning scheme area;
   
   
3. reduce the number of building height increments in the Height of buildings and structures overlay, which applies to the entire planning scheme area, which will result in minor changes to the applicable building height limit for certain sites; and
   
   
4. address other operational matters to improve the clarity and efficiency of the planning scheme.

View the proposed amendment

The proposed amendment documents can be viewed below:

• Explanatory Memorandum
• Proposed Amendment Instrument

A printed copy of the proposed amendment and supporting material can be viewed and/or purchased at Council’s Development Information Counter, 10 First Avenue, Maroochydore, and also at Council’s administration buildings in Nambour and Caloundra.

Have your say

Any person may make a written submission to Council about the proposed planning scheme amendment.

Submissions are to:

1. be addressed to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council;
2. be in writing and state the name and address of each person making the submission;
3. be signed by each person making the submission (unless the submission is made electronically);
4. state the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of those grounds; and
5. be received by Council no later than 4.30pm on Friday, 7 September 2018.

Contact us

For further information, please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Branch on (07) 5420 8953 or email planningscheme@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.