How Early Planning Strategy De-Risks Industrial Development: Lessons from BDW Brendale Industrial developments are often judged by their final form—but for planners and developers alike, success is determined much earlier. At 300 South Pine Road, Brendale, the Builders Discount Warehouse (BDW) project is a case study in what becomes possible when town planning… Continue reading How Early Planning Strategy De-Risks Industrial Development: BDW Brendale
Rural land in South East Queensland is affected by the South East Queensland Regional Plan which maps the area and places land into one of three categories, the Urban Footprint, Rural Living Area or the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area.
Most Rural land is included in the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area and the Regional Plan through the Planning Regulation 2017 prohibits the creation of allotments less than 100 hectares in area. Due to this prohibition there is currently no pathway for which an owner can submit a properly made application for subdivision.
However, there are some exemptions with subdivision being permitted in the following circumstances:
– lot to be created is for a public utility use or purpose;
– the lot is currently a divided lot severed by a road and the road form the whole boundary between the proposed lots;
– it is consistent with an existing development approval.
You can check the category of your land under the South East Queensland Regional Plan using the following mapping system:
https://www.planning.qld.gov.au/planning-framework/mapping
For help identifying the Regional Plan classification of your land, and the implications for subdivision, get in touch with us for a no-obligation desktop review via office@consultplanning.com.au or 1300 017 540.
*Disclaimer: this article is intended to provide general information only and due to the dynamic nature of regulations and policy it is recommended that only a site specific review is relied upon. Information is current as of 14 November 2024.
Queensland’s Planning Act 2016 defines “Operational Works”as follows: “means work, other than building work or plumbing or drainage work, in, on, over or under premises that materially affects premises or the use of premises”. Operational Works (OPW) generally encompasses a range of tasks that will change the site and can include: Earthworks Removing vegetation on… Continue reading What are Operational Works?
In recent years there has been a wave of projects commonly marketed as “freehold townhomes” or “freehold townhouses” around Brisbane. For many this can be confusing as the majority of us are conditioned that typically any form of unit or townhouse is strata titled through a building format plan. In these circumstances there is a… Continue reading What are freehold townhomes & do you want one?
There is a common term used in real estate and development being “splitter” blocks. This article explores the differences between the two and implications in Queensland. Depending on who you talk to this could mean two entirely different things. Some people mean a site that is already 2 lots but on 1 title, whilst others… Continue reading What is the difference between a “splitter” and a “subdivision”?
Rezoning is a commonplace term and is relevant to landowners looking to do something with their land that is in conflict with the planning controls that apply. For example, you might wish to build a residential development in a light industrial area. To do this you would need your land rezoned, which is a formal… Continue reading Rezoning – Is it possible under Queensland’s new Planning Act?
*UPDATE: the Planning Act 2016 has commenced since this article was written, refer to updated information on our website by clicking here. Developments generally fall into one of three major categories, being “self-assessable”, “code assessable” or “impact assessable” under a Council Planning Scheme. These assessments are managed by Councils under the rules and development assessment… Continue reading The Difference Between Self-Assessable, Code and Impact Assessable Developments
