Development in the Central Highlands: A guide to zone codes

Development in the Central Highlands

A guide to zone codes

What is development?

The Planning Act 2016 defines development as carrying out building work, plumbing or drainage work, operational work, reconfiguring a lot or making a material change of use of premises. The Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 generally regulates development which relates to the following categories.

Material change of use – is changing the current use of a building, structure or land, or changing the intensity of use.

For example, converting a retail shop into a food and drink outlet, expanding a 30site caravan park to a 60-sites, turning a vacant lot into an office, shop or industrial use.

Reconfiguring a lot – is subdividing land or changing the boundaries. For example, subdividing one lot into multiple lots, dividing land into parts by agreement, re-aligning its boundaries or creating, changing and easing access to a lot.

Operational work – are activities that alter the shape or form of the land. For example, earthworks, vegetation clearing or erecting signage.

Building work – is constructing a new building or structure or extending an existing one. For example, building a new house, shed or garage, partially or entirely demolishing a building or structure, or repairing, altering or extending it.

4. Code assessment – is for development that generally aligns with council’s intent for a premise.

Development under code assessment require a development approval from council. Council is required to assess the development only against relevant planning scheme criteria (assessment benchmarks) and other matters required by regulation. You are not required to publicly notify your development application in the code assessment category.

5. Impact assessment –is for development that does not strictly align with council's intent for a premise, or has impacts that require assessment against council's planning scheme and other matters required by regulation. Council may also have regard to other relevant matters, not including personal circumstances, financial or otherwise.

You will be required to publicly notify your development application and may receive submissions that will be considered in the assessment process.

If council receives an objection to the development as part of those submissions, the submitter has third party appeal rights to council’s decision on the outcome of council’s decision.

Use definitions Schedule One of council’s planning

scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

What happens if My development doesn’t meet all the requirements of accepted When is a development approval development? required?

If the criteria can’t be met, you need

Under certain circumstances, a development approval from council is required before you can carry out development.

All developments are required to comply with council’s planning scheme.

However, not all developments are required to be assessed by council.

Whether a development application is required depends on the location and type of development proposed.

There are five different categories of assessment for development: 1. Prohibited development – is not allowed, and only the state government has the power to prohibit it. You can’t lodge an application for prohibited development (e.g. brothel).

to have a development approval from council.

Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment. Often specialist input is required, such as from hydraulic engineers or ecologists, to sufficiently demonstrate that the development meets the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code.

How do the planning scheme assessment benchmarks apply to my development?

If your proposed development is assessable, you must justify how the proposed development complies with the required assessment benchmarks for each applicable code. Assessment benchmarks are provisions that an assessing authority must consider when reviewing a development application.

Part 5 – Tables of assessment of council’s planning scheme outlines which assessment benchmarks apply to your development, and how they should be addressed.

Accepted development subject to requirements must comply with all acceptable outcomes of the applicable assessment benchmarks.

Code and impact assessable development must address either the acceptable outcome or the corresponding performance outcome to demonstrate compliance with the applicable assessment benchmarks.

Are the acceptable outcomes the only way to comply with the assessment benchmarks?

No, the acceptable outcomes identify the minimum acceptable assessment benchmarks for demonstrating compliance with the corresponding performance and overall outcomes.

Alternative solutions for performance outcomes can be used to demonstrate compliance of your proposal, where appropriate supporting evidence is provided.

What happens if my development is accepted development but Are infrastructure charges subject to requirements and it applicable? doesn’t meet all the identified Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s acceptable outcomes?

Charges Resolution. Where applicable, If all acceptable outcomes can’t be met, you need to have a development approval from council.

2. Accepted development – does not require a development approval from council.

What do overlays mean for development?

3. Accepted development, subject to requirements – does not require a development approval from council, as long as is it compliant with the relevant planning scheme criteria (assessment benchmarks). If the compliance is not achieved, it’s a requirement that council assesses the development.

Overlays on your development site may trigger additional assessment requirements for council to consider. For example, if the site is located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code.

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an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

A guide to zone codes Development in the Central Highlands

CONTENTS Centre zone Specialised centre zone Principal centre zone Neighbourhood centre zone Township zone Emerging community zone Recreation and open space zone Community facilities zone Industry investigation zone Low impact industry zone Industry zone Special industry zone General residential zone High density residential zone Rural residential zone Rural zone Environmental management and conservation zone

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Purpose of zone code

Centre zone 101

The purpose of the Centre zone code is to provide for a mix of uses and activities. These uses include, but are not limited to, business, retail, professional, administrative, community, entertainment, cultural and residential activities. Centres are found at a variety of scales based on their location and surrounding activities.

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Development we would like to see and what you can expect Office

Shop or market

Healthcare service

Food and drink outlet

Multiple dwelling

Short-term tourist accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)

Development we will consider and what you could see Shopping Centre

Car wash

Service station

Service industry

Childcare centre

Educational establishment

Outdoor sales

Community use

Indoor sport and recreation

Mall

Community care centre

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Tourist park

Relocatable home park

Outdoor sport and recreation

Low density residential accommodation • Dwelling house • Dual occupancy

Rural industry

Major sport, recreation and entertainment facility

Transport depot

As part of your development, we will assess Health and amenity protection

Building height

Site cover

Development density

Building setbacks

Gross floor area

Access and parking

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Infrastructure and servicing

Refuse collection

Overlays like flooding

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Centre zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide about your proposal as early as possible, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the centre zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.6 for the Centre zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Specialised centre zone 101

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the Specialised centre zone code is to provide for one or more specialised uses. In context of the Central Highlands, the Specialised centre zone is intended to predominantly provide for large floor plate retail business activities and other activities which require high levels of accessibility by private motor vehicle traffic.

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Development we would like to see and what you can expect Agricultural supplies store

Food and drink outlet (if not a drive-through)

Hardware and trade supplies

Showroom

Service industry

SHOWROOM

Development we will consider and what you could see Outdoor sales

Car wash

Service station

Indoor sport and recreation

Telecommunication facility

Shop or market

Shopping centre Mall

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Extractive industry

Warehouse

Low impact industry

Medium impact industry

High impact industry

Special industry

Dwelling house

Multiple dwelling

Short-term accommodation

Tourist park

As part of your development, we will assess Built form, architectural design

Building height

Site cover

Overlays like flooding

Lot size, shape and frontage

Health and amenity protection

Development type, scale and intensity

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Access and parking

Infrastructure and servicing

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Specialised centre zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the specialised centre zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.8 for the Specialised centre zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Principal centre zone 101

Purpose of zone code

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The purpose of the Principal centre zone code is to provide for the largest and most diverse mix of uses and activities that forms the core of an urban settlement. It includes key concentrations of high-order retail, commercial, employment, residential, health services, administrative, community, cultural, recreational and entertainment activities and other uses, capable of servicing the planning scheme area.

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Office

Shop or market

Healthcare services

Entertainment and food premise

High density residential accommodation

Short-term tourist accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)

Development we will consider and what you could see Shopping Centre

Car wash

Service station

Outdoor sales

Service industry

Community use

Indoor sport and recreation

Mall

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Tourist park

Relocatable home park

Outdoor sport and recreation

Dwelling house

Rural industry use

Major sport, recreation and entertainment

Transport depot

As part of your development, we will assess Health and amenity protection

Gross floor area

Infrastructure and servicing

Building setbacks

Refuse collection

Site cover

Building height

Access and parking

Development density

Overlays like flooding

Built form, architectural design

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Principal centre zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the principal centre zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.7 for the Principal centre zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Neighbourhood centre zone 101

Purpose of zone code

Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

The purpose of the Neighbourhood centre zone code is to provide for a small mix of land uses to service residential neighbourhoods. It includes small-scale convenience shopping; community uses and other uses that directly support the immediate community.

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Veterinary service

Shop or market

Food and drink outlet

Healthcare services

Office (less than 200m2)

Service industry (where compatible with surrounding residential amenity)

Development we will consider and what you could see Shopping Centre (small scale, subject to gross floor area)

Childcare centre

Multiple dwelling (if part of a mixed-use building)

Emergency services

Community care centre

Mall

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Indoor sport and recreation facility

Low impact industry

Dual occupancy unless part of a mixed-use building)

Dwelling house

Service station

Bulk landscaping supplies

As part of your development, we will assess Health and amenity protection

Access and parking

Refuse collection

Building height

Landscaping

Building setbacks

Site cover

Lot size, shape and frontage

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Gross floor area

Overlays like flooding

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Neighbourhood centre zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the neighbourhood centre zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.5 for the Neighbourhood centre zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Township zone 101

Purpose of zone code

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The purpose of the Township zone code is to provide for the small urban settlements located within a rural area. Development provides for a mix of uses including residential, retail, business, education, low impact and service industries, community purpose, recreation and open space that support the needs of the local community. Facilities such as tourist attractions and short-term accommodation may be appropriate.

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Dwelling house

Food and drink outlet

Agricultural supply store

Emergency services

Office

Community use

Development we will consider and what you could see Dual occupancy unless part of a mixed-use building)

Residential care facility

Short-term tourist accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)

Low impact industry

Hardware and trade supply

Educational establishment

Childcare centre

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Extractive industry

Function facility

Medium impact industry

High impact industry

Intensive animal industry

Multiple dwelling (if part of a mixed-use building)

Tourist park

As part of your development, we will assess Built form, architectural design

Development density

Site cover

Building height

Overlays like flooding

Landscaping

Health and amenity protection

Access and parking Health and amenity protection

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Township zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the township zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.17 for the Township zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Emerging community zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the Emerging community zone code is to identify land that is suitable for urban purposes and protect land that may be suitable for urban development in the future. The Emerging community zone also manages the timely conversion of non-urban land to urban purposes and prevents or discourages development that is likely to compromise appropriate longer-term land use.

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Variation approval (master planned in concept approval) that grants future development land use rights for urban purposes (subject to related approvals) and discourages development that is likely to compromise the timely conversion of non-urban land to urban land.

Development we will consider and what you could see Roadside stall

Emergency services

Sales office

Animal husbandry

Community use

Cropping

Wholesale nursery

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Land uses that would compromise the land to be used for urban purposes in the future.

As part of your development, we will assess Structure Plan

Planning need

Overlays like flooding

Urban connectivity

Lot size, shape and frontage

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Emerging community zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the emerging community zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.4 for the Emerging community zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Recreation and open space zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

Purpose of zone code

The purpose of the Recreation and open space zone code is to provide for a range of sporting, recreation, leisure, cultural and educational activities. It may provide for local, district and regional scale parks that serve the recreation needs of residents and visitors and may include areas for conservation of natural values. Areas such as parks, playing fields and playgrounds are generally accessible to the public. However, access may be limited in certain areas and at certain times. Where required to meet community needs, development may include structures, such as shelters, amenity facilities, picnic tables, clubhouses, gymnasiums, swimming pools, tennis courts and other infrastructure to support recreational or sporting activities.

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Indoor sport and recreation

Outdoor sport and recreation

Club

Park and Playground

Landing

Utility installation (if a local utility)

Development we will consider and what you could see Tourist park

Caretaker's accommodation

Nature-based tourism

Short-term tourist accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)

Function facility

Emergency services

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Telecommunication facility

Low impact industry

Medium impact industry

High impact industry

Food and drink outlet

Motor sport facility

Tourist park

As part of your development, we will assess Built form, architectural design

Building height

Co-location

Infrastructure and servicing

Site cover

Overlays like flooding

Access Health and amenity and parking protection Health and amenity protection

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Recreation and open space zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the Recreation AND open space zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.14 for the Recreation & open space zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Community facilities zone 101

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the Community facilities zone code is to provide for community related activities and facilities whether under public or private ownership. These may include the provision of municipal services, public utilities, government installations, hospitals, educational establishments, transport and telecommunication networks and community infrastructure of an artistic, social or cultural nature.

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Development we would like to see and what you can expect Utility installation (if a local utility)

Healthcare services

Emergency services

Air service (where annotated)

Cemetery (where annotated)

Community use

Educational establishment

Development we will consider and what you could see Utility installation (if not a local utility)

Childcare centre

Indoor sport and recreation facility

Outdoor sport and recreation facility

Place of worship

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Low impact industry

Medium impact industry

Dual occupancy unless part of a mixed-use building)

High impact industry

Multiple dwelling

Retail, convenience store, shop or market

Extractive industry

Short-term accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)

Shopping centre

Food and drink outlet

Dwelling house

Tourist park

Mall

As part of your development, we will assess Infrastructure and servicing

Building height

Landscaping

Building setbacks

Site cover

Overlays like flooding

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Health and amenity protection

Access and parking

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Community facilities zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the Community facilities zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.15 for the Community facilities zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Industry investigation zone 101

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the Industry investigation zone code is to identify and protect land that may be suitable for industrial activities where further detailed planning, investigations and studies are required to determine the suitability of the Industry investigation zone for use as an industry zone.

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Development we would like to see and what you can expect Variation approval, like in concept approval, granting future development land use rights for industry purposes subject to related approvals.

Development we will consider and what you could see Animal husbandry

Emergency services

Cropping

Wholesale nursery

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Land uses that would compromise the land to be used for industry purposed in the future.

As part of your development, we will assess Structure Plan

Planning need

Buffering from sensitive land uses

Lot size, shape and frontage

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Industry investigation zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the Industry investigation zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.12 for the Industry investigation zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Low impact industry zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the Low impact industry zone code is to provide for service and low impact industry uses. It may include non-industrial and business uses that are compatible with the predominant use of the zone for industrial activities where they do not compromise the long-term use of the land for industrial purposes.

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Warehouse

Agricultural supplies store

Garden Centre

Hardware and trade supply

Outdoor sales

Veterinary service

Medium impact industry

Community use

Development we will consider and what you could see Carwash

Food and drink outlet

Service station

Bulk landscaping supplies

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Bar

Cemetery (where annotated)

Crematorium

Community care centre

Childcare centre

Healthcare service or facility

As part of your development, we will assess Built form, architectural design

Building setbacks

Site cover

Building height

Overlays like flooding

Landscaping

Emissions

Access and parking Health and amenity protection

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Low impact industry zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the Low impact industry zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.9 for the Low impact industry zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Industry zone 101

Purpose of zone code

Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

The purpose of the Industry zone code is to provide for a range of service, low, medium, or high impact industrial uses. It may include non-industrial and business uses that support the industrial activities where they do not compromise the long-term use of the land for industrial purposes.

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Low impact industry

Medium impact industry

Research and technology industry

Transport depot

Warehouse

Educational establishment

Development we will consider and what you could see Caretaker's accommodation

Carwash

Food and drink outlet

Service station

Bulk landscaping supplies

High impact industry

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Relocatable home park

Childcare centre

Dual occupancy unless part of a mixed-use building)

Dwelling house

Major sport, recreation and entertainment facility

Tourist attraction

As part of your development, we will assess Built form, architectural design

Building setbacks

Site cover

Building height

Overlays like flooding

Landscaping

Emissions

Access and parking Health and amenity protection

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Industry zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the industry zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.10 for the Industry zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Special industry zone 101

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the Special industry zone code is to provide for specialised industry uses including land consumptive uses and those that are noxious and hazardous. It may include non-industrial and business uses that support the industrial activities where they do not compromise the long-term use of the land for industrial purpose.

Activities considered appropriate in this zone are defined as special industry in Schedule 1 (Definitions) of the planning scheme.

Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Special industry

Park and playground

Environmental facility

Utility installation or substation (if a local utility)

Development we will consider and what you could see Food and drink outlet (floor area limitations apply)

High impact industry

Utility installation like sewage treatment plant

Emergency services

Service station

Transport depot

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Dwelling house

Medium impact industry

Multiple dwelling

Intensive animal industry

Short-term accommodation

Renewable energy facility

Animal husbandry

Tourist park

Rural industry

Low impact industry

Relocatable home park

As part of your development, we will assess Health and amenity protection

Overlays like flooding

Infrastructure and servicing

Access and parking

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Special industry zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the specialised centre zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.11 for the Special industry zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Purpose of zone code

General residential zone 101

The purpose of the General residential zone code is to provide for residential activities supported by a range of community uses and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure that cater for local resident’s community. It consists predominantly of low density, low-rise residential uses on a range of urban type lot sizes. Limited other residential type uses may also be established where compatible with the prevailing residential character and amenity of the area.

Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Dwelling house

Dual occupancy (unless part of a mixed-use building)

Secondary dwellings like (granny flat)

Home based business

Park and playground

Sales office

Development we will consider and what you could see Multiple dwelling

Childcare centre

Community care centre

Educational establishment

Residential care facility

Retirement facility

Emergency services

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Indoor sport and recreation facility

Low impact industry

Medium impact industry

Shopping centre

Retail, convenience store, shop or market

Food and drink outlet

High impact industry

Service station

Special industry

Short-term accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)

Bulk landscaping supplies

Mall

As part of your development, we will assess Health and amenity protection

Site cover

Building height

Overlays like flooding

Gross floor area

Steep land

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Building setbacks

Lot size, shape and frontage

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General residential zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the General residential zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.2 for the General residential zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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High density residential zone 101

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the High density residential zone code is to provide for higher density multiple dwellings supported by community uses and small-scale services and facilities that cater for local residents.

Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Multiple dwelling

Dual occupancy (where mixed-use)

Short-term accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)

Home based business

Retirement facility

Sales office

Development we will consider and what you could see Shop or market (street level)

Office (street level)

Healthcare services

Community care centre

Residential care facility

Food and drink outlet

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Indoor sport and recreation facility

Low impact industry

Dwelling house

Educational establishment

Garden Centre

Service station

As part of your development, we will assess Built form, architectural design

Development density

Building height

Site cover

Overlays like flooding

Landscaping

Health and amenity protection

Access and parking

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High density residential zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the High density residential zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.3 for the High density residential zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Rural residential zone 101

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the Rural residential zone code is to provide for residential development on large lots where all local government infrastructure and services may not be provided, and the intensity of development is generally dispersed.

Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Dwelling house

Animal husbandry (subject to requirements)

Utility installation (if a local utility)

Home based business

Cropping (subject to requirements)

Environmental facility

Development we will consider and what you could see Dual occupancy (unless part of a mixed-use building)

Animal husbandry (subject to requirements)

Cropping (subject to requirements)

Community use (subject to requirements)

Caretaker's accommodation

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Multiple dwelling

Low impact industry

Function facility

Transport depot

Shop or market

Medium impact industry

High impact industry

Extractive industry

Short-term accommodation (hotel, motel, backpackers, serviced apartments)

As part of your development, we will assess Building height

Site cover

Building setbacks

Health and amenity protection

Water quality management

Lot size, shape and frontage

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Overlays like flooding, biodiversity and bushfires

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Rural residential zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the Rural residential zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.1 for the Rural residential zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Rural zone 101

Purpose of zone code

Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

The purpose of the Rural zone code is to provide for rural uses including cropping, intensive horticulture, intensive animal industries, animal husbandry, animal keeping and other primary production activities. The zone provides opportunities for non-rural uses that are compatible with agriculture, the environmental features, and landscape character of the rural area where the uses do not compromise the long-term use of the land for rural purposes. Lastly, it must protect or manage significant natural resources and processes to maintain the capacity for primary production.

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Cropping

Dwelling house

Animal husbandry

Wholesale nursery

Permanent plantation

Caretaker's accommodation

Roadside stall

Development we will consider and what you could see Intensive animal industry (subject to requirements)

Rural industry (subject to requirements)

Renewable energy facility

Dual occupancy (unless part of a mixed-use building)

Rural workers accommodation

Winery

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Low impact industry

Medium impact industry

Multiple dwelling

High impact industry

Service station

Transport depot (greater than three vehicles)

Special industry

Non-residential workers accommodation

As part of your development, we will assess Building height

Site cover

Building setbacks

Health and amenity protection

Buffering from sensitive land uses

Water quality management

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Lot size, shape and frontage

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Rural zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the Rural zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.16 for the Rural zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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Environmental management and conservation zone 101

Purpose of zone code The purpose of the Environmental management and conservation zone code is to provide for the protection and maintenance of areas identified as supporting significant biological diversity and ecological integrity.

Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

Development we would like to see and what you can expect Environmental facility

Parks

Utility installation (if a local utility)

Landings like boat ramps

Development we will consider and what you could see Caretaker's accommodation

Nature-based tourism

Food and drink outlet (where ancillary to nature-based tourism)

Community use

Educational establishment

Emergency services

Development we would prefer not to see and what you shouldn’t expect Low impact industry

Dual occupancy (where mixed-use)

Medium impact industry

Extractive industry

High impact industry

Intensive animal industry

Multiple dwelling

Retail, convenience store, shop or market (street level)

Animal husbandry

Shopping centre

Dwelling house

Tourist park

Mall

As part of your development, we will assess Natural environment values

Overlays like flooding & biodiversity

Building height

Development density

Access and parking

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Environmental management & conservation zone 101 Your guide to navigating the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016

for more information Visit centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, email tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or request a face-to-face meeting.

If you have an idea or proposal you’d like to scope out, you can request an informal meeting with a planner to get feedback and advice on potential applications.

If you have planned a development application that’s almost ready for submission, you can request a pre-lodgement meeting with council’s development assessment team.

The more information you provide with your idea and proposal, the better we can assist.

Use definitions Schedule 1 of the planning scheme defines the different use types for development including examples of what ‘may be’ and what ‘may not be’ considered consistent with the different use type(s).

How does the CHRC Planning Scheme relate to the Environmental management & conservation zone code?

The planning scheme table of assessment 5.5.13 for the Environmental management & conservation zone prescribes the minimum assessment benchmarks for compliance with the relevant planning scheme codes depending on the category of assessment and proposed use type(s).

What do overlays mean for development?

Are infrastructure charges applicable?

Overlays on your site may introduce additional assessment requirements for consideration by council. For example, if located within a flood hazard area, you may be required to demonstrate how your proposed development will meet the minimum assessment benchmarks of the Flood hazard overlay code. Overlays may alter or elevate the category of development and assessment and often require specialist input (i.e. hydraulic engineer, ecologist) to sufficiently demonstrate that the assessment benchmarks of an overlay code have been achieved.

Infrastructure charges may apply to your development as per council’s Charges Resolution. Where applicable, an adopted infrastructure charges notice will be issued along with your decision notice approval package.

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