Gladstone Regional Council
Planning Scheme
Our Place Our Plan About the proposed Planning Scheme A planning scheme is a legal document that guides how land is developed. The new Planning Scheme will replace the schemes from the former Gladstone City, Calliope Shire and Miriam Vale Shire councils. It will provide one document of consistent land use planning rules and regulations across Council’s jurisdiction and has been prepared in accordance with the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
LOCALITY OF Bororen & Turkey Beach Regional growth The Gladstone Region has experienced significant population growth in recent years and population forecasts predict that this is likely to continue. On average, the resident population of the region has increased by about three per cent per year since 2010, making it one of the fastest growing local government areas in Queensland. It is expected that the population is likely to almost double from the current figure of approximately 60,000 to almost 112,000 people by 2031.*
Bororen & Turkey Beach overview Bororen has a population of approximately 420** people, including the wider rural areas, and the township is situated on the Bruce Highway southeast of Gladstone. Similarly, the locality of Turkey Beach (including the Rodds Bay and Foreshores areas) has a population of approximately 460** people. These settlements are characterised by a mix of residential, small scale commercial and rural uses, supported by a school in Bororen and sport and recreational facilities in each settlement. Within these localities, the proposed Planning Scheme identifies the existing residential and commercial activities as Township zone. The extent of this zoning is very similar to that of the previous Low density residential zone or Commercial zone and reflects the small scale nature of development. It is then proposed that Rural zone surrounds this township area to clearly mark the extent of the settlement. The school (Bororen), sporting facilities, community facilities and open space are proposed to remain with the same purpose and zoning. Some areas within these localities may be affected by overlay codes such as the Biodiversity, Bushfire hazard, Flood hazard, Coastal hazard and Regional infrastructure (electricity infrastructure) overlays under the proposed Planning Scheme. Proposed developments within these areas would need to address the relevant provisions. *Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 2012. **Commonwealth of Australia (ABS), 2011.
Has my zone changed? It is likely that the name of your zone has changed. New planning schemes in Queensland must follow State Government requirements for drafting which includes a standard set of zones. All properties throughout the region have been categorised into zones which reflect intended or previous uses for the site. In many cases, the provisions for development may not have changed substantially.