Queensland Secondary Dwelling Planning Regulation 2017 Amendment
Commencing 26 September 2022, Planning frameworks will not regulate private living arrangements in relation to secondary dwellings. The homeowner will still need to ensure that their secondary dwelling complies with…
Tweed Shire Council’s Initiative to Reduce DA Backlog
Due to the unprecedented level of application activity over the last 12 – 24 months, Tweed Shire Council will implement Development Application (DA) Backlog Reduction Program 2022, putting in…
Building or Renovating in a Flood Area – Rebuilding For Improved Flood Resilience
Rebuilding in a Flood Area Flooding is a natural event or common occurrence in Brisbane, especially in areas built on a floodplain. Understanding the risks and types of flooding your…
Brisbane City Plan 2014 Amendment v22.00/2021 commenced on 3 September.
Brisbane City Council’s Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) amendment v22.00/2021 has commenced on 03 September 2021. This amendment changes specific Camp Hill zonings and updates heritage and character provisions….
Tweed Shire Council – New Planning Controls For Flood-Prone Land
Tweed Shire Council has implemented new planning controls for flood-prone land. The new controls commenced on 14 July 2021 and will help to better protect life and property in the…
NSW Planning Portal – Government Service Fees
The NSW Government is introducing service fees for certain applications on the NSW Planning Portal that are payable by the applicant during the application process. These fees support the ongoing…
BBC Draft Sandgate District Neighbourhood Plan – Have Your Say
BCC Draft Sandgate District Neighbourhood Plan is open for public consultation and comment until Monday 21 June 2021. For more information visit the project webpage here. If you need assistance…
Gold Coast City Council – Express Development Applications
Gold Coast City Council has introduced a new fast-track service, Express Development Application (Express DA). Express DA replaces the existing RiskSMART service and is available for a range of low…
Gold Coast City Council Support for the Building and Construction Industry
Gold Coast City Council has announced a range of measures to support the city’s building and construction industry during COVID-19. The measures came into effect from 1 October 2020 with…
