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Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment
Community Consultation
Moreton Bay Regional Councils’ Planning Scheme was
instated on 1 February 2016. Since then, Council has
been working on the proposed amendment to ensure
it remains a living document that supports growth and
maintains the region’s unique characteristics.
Council has previously consulted the community on proposed
amendments to the Planning Scheme and supporting Planning
It’s Show Time! Scheme policies.
Dayboro Show Council has now reviewed and considered much of this
Celebrating its 64th year, the Dayboro Show is a feedback, using it to inform the development of a new planning
jam-packed weekend of all things country, with scheme amendment.
boot scootin’, farm-tastic fun. 6-7 July, Saturday 9am - late, From Monday, 24 June 2019, proposed amendment
Sunday 9am - 4pm. For more information, visit - https://www. information including documentation, information sheets,
dayboroshowsociety.com/dayboro-show/ FAQs, maps and planning scheme policies will be available at
Samford Show https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Projects/
Two days of non-stop, jam-packed family entertainment, Proposed-Planning-Scheme-Amendment
check out the very best of country living at the Samford Show. Council states that the proposed changes generally aim to
13-14 July, Saturday 8am - late, Sunday 8am - 4pm. For more improve functionality and address implementation issues which
information, visit - have been identified since the planning scheme first came into
http://samfordshowsociety.com.au/samford-show-2/ effect, addressing key matters including, but not limited to:
• Improvements to cater for carports and secondary dwellings
in residential areas, and sheds in rural residential areas
• Changes to encourage the efficient use of land within
walking distances of commercial centres and train stations,
and further clarify the design and location of service stations
• Enhancements to 14 planning scheme policies to improve
their usability and ensure they are up-to-date and fit for
purpose;
• introduction of a new planning scheme policy for Township
Character which aims to encourage unique design solutions
that reinforce a sense of rural identity and character.
It is important to note this new proposed planning scheme
amendment does not include some of the proposed changes
previously advertised in 2017 including emerging community
and investigation areas.
Call the planning advice line on 5433 3496 or visit
www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/have-your-say for more information.
Email your feedback to mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au Public
consultation closes 19 July 2019.