The Queensland Government is calling on local governments, industry and the broader community to have their say on the recently released draft State Planning Policy (SPP).

Deputy Premier, Jeff Seeney, said that feedback received during the consultation phase would be used to finalise the SPP before its final release later this year.

“We’ve already carried out targeted consultation with various councils, government agencies, and key industry and interest groups in relation to state interests and now we are seeking feedback from the wider community on the draft policy.
“The new SPP will provide greater clarity for local government, as it will set out in one document the state interests and policies that councils must take into account when preparing or amending local planning schemes or, in some cases, assessing development applications.

Mr Seeney said any new SPP would seek to streamline approvements and encourage flexible and locally appropriate approaches to planning.

The draft SPP groups 18 state interests under five categories: 

  • Housing and liveable communities
  • Economic growth
  • Environment and heritage
  • Hazards and safety
  • Transport and infrastructure.

An Interactive Mapping System is being developed, which will be available with the final SPP, and tools and guidance material will assist implementation.

Submissions on the draft State Planning Policy can be made from Monday 15 April until Wednesday 12 June. 

The document can be viewed at www.dsdip.qld.gov.au.