Gladstone Regional CouncilPlanning Scheme

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A planning scheme is a legal document that guides how land is developed. The new Planning Scheme will replace the schemes from the former Gladstone City, Calliope Shire and Miriam Vale Shire councils. It will provide one document of consistent land use planning rules and regulations across Council’s jurisdiction and has been prepared in accordance with the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

Regional growthThe Gladstone Region has experienced significant population growth in recent years and population forecasts predict that this is likely to continue. On average, the resident population of the region has increased by about three per cent per year since 2010, making it one of the fastest growing local government areas in Queensland. It is expected that the population is likely to almost double from the current figure of approximately 60,000 to almost 112,000 people by 2031.*

About the proposed Planning Scheme

LOCALITY OF West Gladstone, Kin Kora & Sun Valley It is likely that the name of your zone

has changed. New planning schemes in Queensland must follow State Government requirements for drafting which includes a standard set of zones. All properties throughout the region have been categorised into zones which reflect intended or previous uses for the site. In many cases, the provisions for development may not have changed substantially.

Has my zone changed?

West Gladstone, Kin Kora & Sun Valley overviewThe localities of West Gladstone, Kin Kora and Sun Valley have a combined population of approximately 9350** people and include the area between Glenlyon Road, Blain Drive and the Dawson Highway south to the rail line near Tigalee Creek.

It is characterised by a mix of low and medium scale residential development, a range of medical services including the region’s two hospitals, the region’s largest shopping centre at Kin Kora as well as smaller commercial/retail centres, several schools and community facilities.

The proposed Planning Scheme identifies the existing residential activities in the equivalent Low density, Low-medium density and Medium density residential zones. The extent of this zoning has been changed from that of the previous scheme, with a focus on urban revitalisation close to the city centre, major transport routes and sporting and community facilities. Further areas for increased density residential housing have been nominated surrounding the hospitals which are identified within the Gladstone Hospital precinct. In this area, residential development including medium-rise apartments and other forms of attached housing is supported as appropriate infill development. Mixed use development in the Gladstone Hospital precinct is also encouraged with a focus on medical, short term accommodation and local shops and services.

Commercial activities have been identified within the Centre, Neighbourhood centre and Specialised centre zones, depending on their location and size of service area. Additional areas for medium density and low-medium density residential development have been identified in the areas close to Stockland Gladstone shopping centre.

Some areas of undeveloped land that have been identified for urban expansion have been included in the Emerging community zone. Also, land that is affected by flooding in the Kin Kora and Sun Valley area has been included in the Limited development (constrained land) zone. Most of this land was previously located within the Rural zone.

Some areas within the West Gladstone, Kin Kora and Sun Valley localities are affected by a number of overlay codes under the proposed Planning Scheme, such as the Airport, Steep land, Flood hazard and Coastal hazard overlay codes. Proposed developments within these areas would need to address the relevant provisions.

*Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 2012.**Commonwealth of Australia (ABS), 2011.

Overview of zonesZones are allocated to each parcel of land to identify its intended use. Below is a short summary of some of the changes or likely outcomes for the main zones in this area under Gladstone Regional Council’s proposed Planning Scheme. Please refer to the Planning Scheme document for full details.

Medium density residential zone

• Provides for medium density unit development in urban revitalisation areas and in locations near centres and transport nodes.• Neighbourhood character is to be retained through design elements that reduce building bulk and create an attractive streetscape.• In the Gladstone Hospital precinct health care and medical related services or uses that support the hospital are facilitated.• Minimum lot size of 400m2.• Dwelling house, dual occupancy or home based business will be self-assessable development, unless triggered by an overlay.• Built form is guided by building types e.g. multiple dwelling on minimum frontage 30m, minimum site area 1000m2, 60 per cent

maximum site coverage.• Acceptable building height up to 15m and four storeys above ground level (shown on an overlay).• Can include one side built to boundary wall.

Low density residential zone

• Generally applies to existing suburban areas and is predominantly defined by detached dwelling houses. • Up to two dwellings on one lot (dual occupancy) could be allowed on larger lots.• Low intensity uses such as home based businesses, community uses and small scale services that serve the day to day needs of local

residents may be supported.• Building height limit of 8.5m.• Minimum lot size of 600m2.• A dwelling house, dual occupancy or home based business will be self-assessable development, unless triggered by an overlay.

Special purpose zone Low-medium density residential zone

Centre zone

• Provides for public uses that are owned or operated by a government, statutory authority or government owned or private corporations in the course of a public utility undertaking.

• Includes electricity and telephone network facilities, rail infrastructure and the like.

• Development in the zone is intended to be generally consistent in scale, height and bulk of that of the surrounding development.

• Adjacent development must not limit their ongoing operation.

• A new residential zone intended to achieve slightly higher densities than the Low density residential zone.

• Provides for a range and mix of low intensity uses and dwelling types including dwelling houses, dwelling houses on narrow lots, dual occupancy and small scale unit developments.

• Building height limit of 8.5m.• Minimum lot size of 400m2.• Dwelling house, dual occupancy

or home based business will be self-assessable development, unless triggered by an overlay.

• Provides for a mix of uses and activities in a highly accessible location to function as a town centre and meeting place.

• Uses include (but not restricted to) business, retail, professional, administrative, community, entertainment and residential activities.

• A mix of uses, building types and tenancy sizes are encouraged.

• Buildings are encouraged to overlook external streets with active frontages and awnings.

LOCALITY OF West Gladstone, Kin Kora & Sun ValleyGLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING SCHEME

Overview of zonesZones are allocated to each parcel of land to identify its intended use. Below is a short summary of some of the changes or likely outcomes for the main zones in this area under Gladstone Regional Council’s proposed Planning Scheme. Please refer to the Planning Scheme document for full details.

Specialised centre zone Neighbourhood centre zone Community facilities zone

• The purpose of the zone is to provide for designated areas for the retailing of bulky goods and other related commercial uses that cannot be accommodated in other centres.

• A building height limit of 12m.• A number of precincts are used in

this zoning, with specific gross floor area (GFA) requirements for shops and food/drink outlets.

• Provides for a small mix of land uses to service residential neighbourhoods.

• A building height limit of 8.5m.• It includes small–scale convenience

shopping, professional offices, community services and other uses that directly support the immediate community.

• To provide for community related activities and facilities whether under public or private ownership.

• Buildings are low/medium-rise with a maximum height of 12m.

• Non-community related development (e.g. food or drink outlet) only to occur where they support the community activity.

Emerging community zone Sport and recreation zone & Open space zone

• Identifies land that may be suitable for urban development in the future.

• Interim development must not compromise the future development potential for urban purposes.

• Minimum lot size of 50ha.• Acceptable building height of up to

8.5m.• New neighbourhoods require

structure plans to be prepared for urban development.

• Development is designed to meet community needs for sport, active and informal recreation purposes.

• Building height limit of 12m in the Sport and recreation zone and 8.5m in the Open space zone.

• Impacts on adjoining residential land are minimised by adequate separation, screening and buffering.

• Development can accommodate one caretaker’s accommodation unit per site, ancillary to the primary use.

Limited development (constrained land) zone

• The zone limits the scale and form of development on land constrained by localised flooding in the catchments of Police, Auckland, and Tigalee creeks.

• In flood affected areas development must be compatible with the level of risk to people and property and must not result in an increase in the extent or severity of the flood risk to other land.

LOCALITY OF West Gladstone, Kin Kora & Sun ValleyGLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING SCHEME

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State and Gladstone Regional Council permitting use of this data you acknowledge and agree that the State and Gladstone Regional Council

gives no warranty in relation to the data including accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency or suitability and accept no liability including

without limitation, liability in negligence for any loss, damage or costs including consequential damage relating to any use of the data. Data

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Centre (level 1 Zone)

Character Residential

Community Facilities

Conservation

Emerging Communities

Environmental Management

High Density Residential

Industry Investigation Area

Limited Development (constrained Land)

Low Density Residential

Low Impact Industry

Low-medium Density Residential

Major Tourism

Medium Density Residential

Medium Impact Industry

Minor Tourism

Mixed Use

Neighbourhood Centre

Open Space

Principal Centre

Rural

Rural Residential

Special Industry

Special Purpose

Specialised Centre

Sport And Recreation

Township

LOCALITY OF West Gladstone, Kin Kora & Sun ValleyGLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING SCHEME

© The State of Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines and Gladstone Regional Council . In consideration of the

State and Gladstone Regional Council permitting use of this data you acknowledge and agree that the State and Gladstone Regional Council

gives no warranty in relation to the data including accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency or suitability and accept no liability including

without limitation, liability in negligence for any loss, damage or costs including consequential damage relating to any use of the data. Data

must not be used for direct marketing or be used in breach of the privacy laws. The information shown on this plan is approximate only and

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Character Residential

Community Facilities

Conservation

Emerging Communities

Environmental Management

High Density Residential

Industry Investigation Area

Limited Development (constrained Land)

Low Density Residential

Low Impact Industry

Low-medium Density Residential

Major Tourism

Medium Density Residential

Medium Impact Industry

Minor Tourism

Mixed Use

Neighbourhood Centre

Open Space

Principal Centre

Rural

Rural Residential

Special Industry

Special Purpose

Specialised Centre

Sport And Recreation

Township

Frequently Asked Questions

Have your say on the proposed Planning SchemeSubmissions on the proposed Planning Scheme will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, December 19. Anyone can make a submission on any aspect of the plan. You can lodge a submission via:

To make a properly made submission, it must be lodged with Gladstone Regional Council prior to 5pm on December 19, 2014, state the name and address of each person making the submission and state the grounds of the submission, including facts and circumstances.

LOCALITY OF West Gladstone, Kin Kora & Sun ValleyGLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING SCHEME

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this information sheet has been prepared to assist residents understand the proposed Gladstone Regional Council Planning Scheme. This document has not been formally adopted by Gladstone Regional Council and should not be used for the following: as an indicator as to the future intention of Council; in preparation of any development application material; in the course of making or refraining from making a decision, commercial or otherwise, with respect to a matter which the proposed scheme may discuss or relate to. You should not rely on any material contained herein as representing likely or final decisions by Gladstone Regional Council as Council, and its officers, accept no liability for loss occasioned to any person or entity making or refraining from making decisions acting in reliance upon any material contained within this document.

For more information:07 4970 0700 or 1300 621 922www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/draft-planning-scheme

Lodge online at:www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/draft-planning-scheme

Email to: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Mail addressed to: Chief Executive Officer (Proposed Planning Scheme)Gladstone Regional CouncilPO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680

Where do I find the proposed scheme & mapping?The proposed Gladstone Regional Council Planning Scheme and the associated mapping can be found on Council’s planning scheme website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/draft-planning-scheme. The scheme is electronically based and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. For assistance or to obtain a copy please visit our Gladstone Administration Centre (101 Goondoon Street), Calliope Administration Centre (5 Don Cameron Drive) or phone Council’s Regional Strategy Division on 1300 621 922 during business hours.

What is the Strategic Framework? The Strategic Framework is a part of the proposed Planning Scheme that sets the policy direction for the Gladstone Region. It provides the unique ‘story’ of our region and then identifies the future intentions for the planning scheme area based on this background.

The Strategic Framework is used to assess a development application and covers the following themes specific to our region:

• Gateway to the world;• Community living; • Connecting our places;• Building it better: our urban areas;• Our environment and heritage; and• Our rural and coastal areas.

The aim of this scheme is ‘Getting the balance right: local benefits from global growth’. This part of the proposed scheme provides direction for achieving positive outcomes for the people living and working in the Gladstone Region. All other provisions have been drafted in accordance with this.

What do the levels of assessment mean?Levels of assessment are categories which are assigned to each type of development for a certain location and zoning. In a planning scheme, the levels of assessment for development are Self Assessable, Code Assessable, Impact Assessable or Exempt. These categories are based on the intended development for the area. They are used as an administrative tool to guide the type of development application and assessment that is required for any proposed development. Please refer to the Planning Scheme document for full details.

Is my property subject to an overlay? An overlay is a part of the Planning Scheme which identifies areas in the Gladstone Region where there is:

• A particular sensitivity of something to the effects of development, such as the airport;

• A constraint on the development of the land, such as steep land, flooding or coastal hazard;

• A valuable resource that needs to be protected, such as our water catchment area, scenic amenity or biodiversity;

• Character or heritage values to be protected; • A separation required from existing or incompatible

development, such as hazardous activities or extractive resources.

Overlays are applied across the whole region in varying locations, depending on their purpose, and may overlap. Multiple overlays can apply to properties. To determine if your property is affected by an overlay, please refer to the proposed Gladstone Regional Council Planning Scheme Mapping on Council’s website or phone Council’s Regional Strategy Division on 1300 621 922.

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