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.*

Gladstone City Centre & Hanson Road Area overviewThe locality of Gladstone City (city centre and Hanson Road) has a population of approximately 1500** people and is situated adjacent to Auckland Creek.

The Central Business District (CBD) is the principal centre for the region for business, government, entertainment and cultural activities. It is characterised by high rise development, mixing commercial/retail activities with above ground level residential accommodation centred on Goondoon Street, along with industrial, warehousing, automotive uses and service industry in the Hanson Road area.

The proposed Planning Scheme identifies the core of the CBD within the Principal centre zone, with its immediate surrounds to be contained within the Mixed use zone and Medium density residential zone. This represents a change from the zoning of the previous schemes with a new focus on built form outcomes. Land in the Hanson Road area has primarily been included within the Low impact industry zone, with an area of Medium impact industry zoned land identified between Drewe and Morgan Streets. This area also includes some land under Gladstone Ports Corporation control which has been included in the Special purpose zone.

Some areas within this locality are affected by a number of overlay codes under the proposed Planning Scheme, such as the Airport, Steep land (land over 15 per cent in slope), Coastal hazard and Flood hazard overlays. Proposed developments within these areas would need to address the relevant provisions.

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

About the proposed Planning Scheme

LOCALITY OF Gladstone City Centre & Hanson Road Area 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?

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.

LOCALITY OF Gladstone City Centre & Hanson Road AreaGLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING SCHEME

Mixed use zone Principal centre zone

• The intent of the zone is to establish an urban revitalisation area in Gladstone’s CBD fringe and Valley.

• Provides for mix of residential and small scale commercial, retail, tourism service industry and short term accommodation.

• Active uses occur at street level and after hours uses are encouraged to socially activate main streets.

• Dwelling units occur above street level or to the rear of businesses.

• The purpose of the Principal centre zone is to provide for: – A concentrated mix of uses including higher–order retail, commercial,

employment, residential, health services, administrative, community, recreational and entertainment activities.

– An urban form characterised by taller buildings and high quality design and streetscapes.

• Acceptable building height of up to 10 storeys and 60.5m AHD.• Minimum site area and frontage for new development sites of 1,500m2 and 30m.• Certain uses do not require planning approval if involving the reuse of an existing

building e.g. changing from a shop to an office.• Built form is guided by building types e.g. primary frontage building (those on

Goondoon Street) and include a podium that is built to the boundary.

Low impact industry zone Medium density residential zone

Special purpose zone

• Provides for service and low impact industry uses that service local needs including limited wholesale and trade supplies.

• The Hanson Road precinct is to support the majority of the region’s automotive needs through the display/sale of motor vehicles and associated repair and services.

• Does not accommodate retail sales uses which are more appropriately located in centres and specialised centre zoning such as shops, shopping centres and large format retail showrooms.

• Provides for medium density unit development in urban revitalisation areas and in locations near centres and transport nodes.

• Neighbourhood character is to be retained by reducing building bulk and creating an attractive streetscape.

• Built form is guided by building types e.g. units 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 map).

• 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.

• Specially regulated development includes ‘Strategic Port Land’.

• Includes electricity and telephone network facilities and rail infrastructure.

• The viability of uses is to be protected by ensuring that adjacent development does not limit their ongoing operation.

Community facilities zone Sport and recreation zone & Open space zone

Medium impact industry zone

• Provides 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 (such as a food or drink outlet) only occur where they support the community activity.

• 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.

• The purpose of the zone is to provide for medium impact industry uses.

• Lot sizes provide for a range of large format industrial uses and discourage take up of land for smaller scale activities better suited to the Low impact industrial zone on smaller sites.

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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 Gladstone City Centre & Hanson Road AreaGLADSTONE 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 Gladstone City Centre & Hanson Road AreaGLADSTONE 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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