Public consultation on proposed planning scheme amendment - Site Specific and Operational Matters

Council is proposing an amendment to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014, which proposes to:-

  • amend the zoning, overlays, precincts and/or planning provisions relating to a number of specific sites in the localities of Buderim, Chevallum, Dicky Beach, Eerwah Vale, Golden Beach, Kenilworth, Kunda Park, Landsborough, Little Mountain, Maleny, Mount Coolum, Pelican Waters, Witta and Woombye, in order to:
  • better reflect existing or desired future land uses or character considerations;
  • respond to Council land acquisitions and property-related matters; and
  • respond to identified mapping anomalies;
  • amend the zoning and the Height of buildings and structures overlay for a number of specific sites relating to Educational establishments, Residential care facilities and Retirement facilities, in locations across the planning scheme area;
  • reduce the number of building height increments in the Height of buildings and structures overlay, which applies to the entire planning scheme area, resulting in minor changes to the applicable maximum building height for certain sites; and
  • address other operational matters in response to the above amendments and to improve the clarity and efficiency of the planning scheme, including, but not limited to:
  • changes to levels of assessment for: caravan parks and camping grounds associated with showgrounds; caravan and boat storage in industrial zones; animal husbandry in the Limited development (landscape residential) zone; and car hire businesses in certain industrial zones;
  • additional building height exemptions for certain rural, public utility and industrial uses;
  • amended and new assessment benchmarks, relating to: building height; reconfiguring a lot; residential densities; small residential lots; caravan and boat storage uses; community activities; dual occupancies; dwelling houses (including secondary dwellings); residential care and retirement facilities; and rural activities; and
  • amended and new administrative definitions, relating to building height, ground level and caravan and boat storage.

The proposed amendment is subject to public consultation until 7 September 2018.

During the consultation period, a copy of the proposed amendment and explanatory material can be viewed and/or purchased at Council’s Development Information Counter at 10 First Avenue, Maroochydore and also at Council’s administration buildings in Nambour and Caloundra. The proposed amendment can also be downloaded from Council’s website https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/open-consultation
 
Please refer to Council’s website for details on how to make a submission about the proposed amendment. 
 
For further information, please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Branch on (07) 5420 8953 or email planningscheme@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.