Planning Schemes
Scenic Rim Planning Scheme
The Scenic Rim Planning Scheme 2020 and accompanying Planning Scheme Policies commenced on 20 March 2020. The current version of the planning scheme is dated 17 June 2020. A copy of the planning scheme is available via the link below or can be inspected or purchased at Scenic Rim Regional Council's Customer Service Centres.
The current version of the planning scheme does not include amendments made to definitions under the Planning Regulation 2017 (Planning Regulation) which came into effect on 26 September 2022. The Amendment Regulation makes changes to the secondary dwelling definition by removing the requirement that the secondary dwelling must be occupied by individuals who are related to, or associated with, the household of the other dwelling. For more information, click here.
Go to current Scenic Rim Planning Scheme and Planning Scheme Policies
Online Mapping (Maps are now available in ePlan - this link will be removed 31 March 2023)
Adopted Amendments
The current version of the Scenic Rim Planning Scheme commenced on 17 June 2022 and incorporates the following amendments:
| Amendment Title | Purpose | Commencement |
| Amendment No. 1 | Minor Amendment to incorporate the flood hazard mapping from the Refined Flood Study for the Canungra Township. | 16 April 2021 |
| Amendment No. 2 | Administrative Amendment to correct administrative errors and formatting. | 16 April 2021 |
| Amendment No. 4 | Minor Amendment to incorporate the flood hazard mapping from the Veresdale Flood Study and updated Canungra Township – Detailed Flood Study | 17 June 2022 |
Draft Amendments
| Amendment Title | Purpose | Status |
| Amendment No.3 | Major Amendment to address a variety of operational matters. |
Awaiting Minister's approval to adopt amendment package. |
| Amendment No.6 | Major Amendment to update policy for Matters of Environmental Significance and Water Resource Catchment Areas. | Commenced 6 December 2022. Early confirmation of state interests and scope currently being determined. |
Superseded and Historic planning schemes
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Related planning information
The South East Queensland Regional Plan provides a planning and growth framework to enhance SEQ's liveability and prosperity.