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Figure 4. SEQ land use category (Development Assessment Mapping System, 2025)


5.4       State Planning Policy
The current State Planning Policy 2017 (SPP) relates to 17 separate State interests, grouped together under 5 broad themes and
provides direction to Local Governments in relation to the assessment of Development Applications. State interest matters are
spatially defined as layers included within the SPP Interactive Mapping System to assist Local Government, the community, and
industry to understand and interpret how state interest policies apply to land use planning and development. Relevant layers are
detailed below and a full copy of the SPP report can be found in the attached Site Searches.

5.4.1          Biodiversity
As shown in Figure 5 below, the site is identified within the MSES regulated vegetation and wildlife habitat areas, relating to the
‘Biodiversity’ State interest. In accordance with Part 2.1.1 of the Planning Scheme, regulated vegetation and wildlife habitat areas
have been integrated into the framework and additional assessment is not required. Refer to Ecological Assessment Report and
accompanying code responses for further information.




Figure 5. Biodiversity Mapping (State Planning Policy IMS, 2025)




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