2015-06-29 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                29 JUNE 2015


Government Priority                                                                     Comment

Replacing the Queensland Planning Provisions with more focussed standard                The DILGP suggestion is that the QPP will be split so that necessary or
requirements for planning schemes that improves consistency whilst removing             mandatory content will live in a regulation to the Act. They may still provide
requirements that add unnecessary complexity and length to local planning               model codes or model template but this is less likely to be mandatory.
schemes
                                                                                        There is benefit in a State-wide consistent approach to planning schemes such
                                                                                        as having a template for consistent structure, consistency of
                                                                                        technical/administrative definitions, use definitions and even the name and
                                                                                        colour of zones. However agree to removal of any aspects not absolutely
                                                                                        necessary – particularly for smaller regional Councils where this would seem
                                                                                        particularly onerous.

Simplifying the hierarchy for State level planning documents with anything from         Sounds reasonable
the current instruments that still needs to be regulated (including retention of the
Urban Footprint and koala protections) being moved to the regulation (or other
instruments)

Introducing better processes for plan making, with the step by step detail not set      The removal of process from the Act would be appropriate.
in the legislation, allowing local government more flexibility to innovate in process
and engagement. This flexibility will include a default “minimum” path at the local     The current Statutory Guideline for Making and Amending Local Planning
government’s discretion.                                                                Instruments is very prescriptive, onerous and gives little flexibility for smaller
                                                                                        amendments or amendments with a limited area of influence.
Preparing a new statutory guideline that introduces new community engagement
standards for local government in the plan-making process, in consultation with         Noosa Council typically does considerably more than the minimum prescribed
councils and communities                                                                consultation, however the engagement proposal should be fit for purpose.

Retaining statutory minimum consultation periods of 60 business days on                 The community should be afforded the opportunity to comment on the
regional plans                                                                          preparation and amendment of local and state planning instruments. There is
                                                                                        discontent when they can only comment on local planning instruments if
Retaining statutory timeframes for public notification of proposed local planning       Regional or State plans over rule these anyway.
schemes
                                                                                        If the requirements for all new or amended plans (including local regional or
Retaining statutory requirements for consideration of public submissions                state) were contained in the regulations and they allowed for flexibility so the
currently in SPA, including requirements for keeping proposed schemes on                consultation suited the scope and nature of the plan/amendment it would be an
public display, rights to make submissions, consideration of submissions and            improvement
reporting to the Minister




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