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 30 June 2023. The planning scheme and mapping are available via the ePlan link below or can be inspected or purchased at Scenic Rim Regional Council's Customer Service Centres. Code templates (for development applications) can also be downloaded from the ePlan.
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Important Information
This version of the planning scheme may not include amendments made to the regulated requirements in the Planning Regulation 2017 (Planning Regulation).
Adopted Amendments
The current version of the Scenic Rim Planning Scheme commenced on 30 June 2023 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 |
Amendment No. 5 | Administrative Amendment to update the Zoning Maps and Zone Map index with the January 2023 Digital Cadastral Database and amend the display of land in a Precinct. | 24 February 2023 |
Amendment No. 3 |
Major Amendment No 3 to update a range of policy matters that have been identified through the implementation of the Planning Scheme or matters that were outstanding from the public consultation of the draft Planning Scheme. |
30 June 2023 |
Amendment No. 7 |
The purpose of Administrative Amendment No. 7 is to correct or change: a) an explanatory matter about the planning scheme; |
30 June 2023 |
Draft Amendments
The below amendment packages are currently under preparation in accordance with the Planning Act 2016
Amendment Title |
Purpose |
Status |
Amendment No. 6 |
Major Amendment to update policy for Matters of Environmental Significance and Water Resource Catchment Areas. |
Commenced 6 December 2022. State Interests in progress. |
Amendment No. 8 |
Major Amendment to update a variety of policy matters in the Planning Scheme and incorporate the first phase of amendments to implement the Scenic Rim Growth Management Strategy (GMS). See Ordinary Agenda for 22 August 2023 (item 11.2) for more detail. |
Commenced 22 August 2023 |
Draft Amendment No 8 - State Interest Review document presented to Ordinary Meeting on 25 September 2024 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 25 September 2024 |
Council did not endorse for State Interest Review in its current form and requested amendments be made for consideration at a future meeting. Carried unanimously. |
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Draft Amendment No 8 - State Interest Review document adjusted and re-presented to Ordinary Meeting on 18 December 2024. https://scenicrim.infocouncil.biz/Open/2024/12/CO_20241218_ATT_3590_EXCLUDED.PDF Ordinary Meeting Minutes 18 December 2024 Item 11.5 Scenic Rim Planning Scheme Draft Amendment 8 https://scenicrim.infocouncil.biz/Open/2024/12/CO_20241218_MIN_3590.PDF |
Council endorsed proceeding to a State Interest Review excluding Items 1,2,3,4 and 10 from Amendment Package 8. | |
Draft Amendment No 8 - State Interest Review document submitted on 6 January 2025. |
State Interest Review |
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Amendment No. 9 |
Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) Amendment |
Commenced 5 September 2023 |
Amendment No. 10 |
At Councils Ordinary Meeting of 26 March 2025, commencement of a Major amendment to the Scenic Rim Planning Scheme 2020: Planning Scheme Policy 5 - Ecological Assessments (Amendment No. 10) was endorsed. https://scenicrim.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/03/CO_20250326_AGN_3619_AT.PDF https://scenicrim.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/03/CO_20250326_MIN_3619.PDF |
Commenced 26 March 2025 |
Superseded and Historic Planning Schemes
For superseded and historic versions of planning schemes applicable to the Scenic Rim region:
Go to Superseded and Historic Planning Schemes
Access the eplan for superseded and historic planning schemes made after 24 February 2023. Click 'View Planning Scheme' button on the home page, then click on the 'change' button (top left panel) to view previous versions.
Related Planning Information
The South East Queensland Regional Plan provides a planning and growth framework to enhance SEQ's liveability and prosperity.