Council Corner June 2023

Planning Scheme Feedback

The planning scheme is our region’s 20-25 year master plan that strives to:

• ensure there is enough land for different types of development in different areas across the region
• maximise our region’s liveability in terms of green spaces, community facilities, and places to work and shop
• plan for future infrastructure needs to support growth within the region
• protect our natural environment and historical features
• make our communities more resilient against natural disasters.

We want to hear from you to ensure the intended approaches to key planning and environment issues reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.

The full draft policies are available on Council’s website www.gympie.qld.gov.au/planning-our-future and surveys for currently released feedback can be completed using the QR codes below.

1 Retail and Commercial 2 Bruce Highway Upgrade Response

3 Rural Areas 4 Industrial Development

5 Residential Development

Amendment Package 3

Amendment Package 3 is a major amendment package that addresses a range of matters including zoning, and amendments to streamline development and improve usability of the document.

Proposed changes for AM3 include:

• removal of the Local Development Area (LDA) designation from the East Deep Creek industrial area;
• rezoning of the low impact industry land at Southside to Residential Living and Limited Development – Constrained land;
• an increase in the number of caravans, tent sites or cabins permitted without a development application within the Rural zone from four (4) eight (8);
• changes to levels of assessment for Tourist Parks in relation to Recreational Vehicle sites on Council owned or controlled land.
• clarification of the levels of assessment for operational work and for dwelling houses proposed on unmaintained roads;
• amendments to update the design criteria in Planning Scheme Policy 1: Development Standards; and
• minor administrative corrections.

In accordance with Part 3, item 9.2 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules, Gympie Regional Council is consulting the community on the proposed amendment package.

Public consultation on the proposed amendments closes Friday 16 June 2023 with more information available on Council’s website.

Earth Coats and Collective Stories 

A collaborative exhibition between Jo Williams’ conceptual kimono inspired coats, Beryl Wood’s theatrical wearable art, and videographer Katrina Elliott with collective stories from previous Scape Coat Workshops.

8 June – 13 July 2023 at Gympie Regional Gallery, 39 Nash Street Gympie. Open 10am-4pm.

Also check out the Scape Coat Workshop on offer during this exhibition with Jo Williams, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, 9am-4pm. Participants will create a coat that expresses their own intimate story. Limited numbers so bookings are essential (fees apply).

Image credits: Jo Williams, Earth Coats and Beryl Wood, Wearable Art.