Planning Services

Planning Services is responsible for the managing and enforcing the Four (4) Planning Schemes within the Bundaberg Regional Council local area.  These Planning Schemes are available for download by following the links below: -

• Planning Scheme for Bundaberg City, also known as the Bundaberg City Plan;
• Planning Scheme for Burnett Shire;
• Planning Scheme for Kolan Shire; &
• Isis Shire Planning Scheme.

All are Integrated Planning Act 1997 compliant Planning Schemes.  To download any of the above please click on the relevant scheme.

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Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution

On 6 June, 2011, the Queensland State Government introduced an amendment to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, for the purpose of setting maximum standard infrastructure charges for local governments throughout Queensland.  This was acheived with the establishment of the State Planning Regulatory Provision (adopted charges) on 30 June, 2011.

The 'adopted charges' set a maximum charge which is set by the State Government.  

On 21 February, 2012, Council resolved to adopt the 'Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No 1) 2012'.  A copy of the resolution can be obtained by clicking here.  

Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No 1) 2012:

• Complete Copy (74mb);
• Copy minus mapping and establishment costs table (691kb);
• Attachment 5 maps - Plans for Trunk Infrastructure (66mb);
• Attachment 7 tables - Establishment Costs Tables (1.7mb);
• Attachment 8 maps - Priority Infrastructure Area Maps (5mg).

Please note: The mapping and tables contained within attachments 5, 7 and 8 are the same as the superseded Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No 1) 2011.

In summary, Council's resolution:

• adopts a charge for particular development that is equal to or less than the maximum adopted charge established under the Draft State Planning Regulatory Provision (adopted charges);
• adopts different charges for particular development in different parts of the Bundaberg region by establishing criteria and eligibility for discounts to the maximum adopted charge, depending on the particular type and/or location of development within the Bundaberg Regional Council area;
• states how a charge for particular development is to be discounted to take into account the existing usage of trunk infrastructure by the premises on or in relation to which the development is carried out;
• until Council's priority infrastructure plans are adopted - identifies trunk infrastructure for the Bundaberg Regional Council Area; and identifies the trunk infrastructure networks, standards of service and establishment costs to which Council's adopted infrastructure charges apply. 

The 'Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution' is effective from Thursday 1 March, 2012.  

Development Applications - Update

Development Application Forms can be downloaded from the Department of Infrastructure and Planning's website.  You can find the forms by clicking here. 

It is recommended that intending Applicants have a pre-lodgement meeting with Councils Planning and Development Staff prior to lodging their submission.  There is no fee for pre-lodgement meetings. 

Planning applications can now be submitted (including payment) via Smart eDA.  Smart eDA is a service developed by the State Government that allows for an application to be prepared and lodged electronically.  This service includes a tool which helps identify referral agencies that may be applicable to your proposed development.  If you have any questions regarding submission of applications via Smart eDA, please contact Council's Planning Department on 1300 883 699.