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 Mount Larcom, Ambrose, Raglan & Yarwun 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.*
Mount Larcom, Ambrose, Raglan & Yarwun overview The collective localities of Mount Larcom, Ambrose, Raglan and Yarwun and their surrounding areas have a population of approximately 1100 people** and are situated on the Bruce Highway and Gladstone-Mount Larcom Road to the northwest of Gladstone. These settlements are characterised by a mix of residential, small scale commercial and rural uses. Mount Larcom, Ambrose and Yarwun are supported by a school. 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 Village zone and reflects the small scale nature of development. It is then proposed that Rural zone surrounds these settlements to clearly mark the extent of the town. Existing community and sporting facilities are proposed to remain with the same purpose and zoning. Some areas within the Mount Larcom, Ambrose, Raglan and Yarwun localities are affected by overlays such as the Steep land (land over 15 per cent in slope), Acid sulfate soils and the Regional infrastructure (electricity infrastructure) overlay codes 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.