Gladstone Regional CouncilPlanning Scheme

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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.

Regional growthThe 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.*

About the proposed Planning Scheme

LOCALITY OF Clinton & CallemondahIt 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.

Has my zone changed?

Clinton & Callemondah overviewThe locality of Clinton-Byelle-Callemondah has a population of approximately 6000** people and is situated in the western boundaries of Gladstone city. It is characterised by primarily low scale residential development and some commercial and retail activities in Clinton, along with rail infrastructure and significant industry in Callemondah. There is also a number of wider surrounding rural uses. Major features within this area include the Gladstone Airport, Gladstone Harbour and Marina, NRG Gladstone Power Station, Gladstone Centro Homemaker Centre and various industrial estates. In terms of sport, recreation uses and community uses, the locality is well serviced and includes a number of significant parks such as Clinton Park, Marley Brown Oval, Carinya Park, Blain Park and Spinnaker Park as well as a number of schools.

The proposed Planning Scheme identifies the existing residential and commercial activities in the equivalent Low density zone and Centre zone, with community facilities such as schools and infrastructure identified as Community Facilities zone. The extent of this zoning is similar to that of the previous schemes. Unique features of the locality have zoning specific to their use including Specialised centre zone for the Centro Homemaker Centre and a Special Purpose zone for Hillclose Priority Development Area (PDA), the Gladstone Airport, rail infrastructure and any Gladstone Ports Corporation or Gladstone State Development Area land that is included within this locality. A number of these will have a specific precinct with extra provisions.

In terms of the industrial areas, the existing low impact industrial activities around Blain Drive and Callemondah Drive will remain with similar Low Impact Industry zoning and minor changes to provisions to provide for service and low impact industry uses that generally service local needs. The Reservoir Industrial Park area is identified as Medium impact industry, along with a new Medium impact industry zone area for a proposed Red Rover Industrial Precinct on the west of Red Rover Road. Included in this area is the NRG Gladstone Power Station identified as Special industry with surrounding buffer areas as Limited development (constrained land) zone.

Some areas within the Clinton-Byelle-Callemondah locality are affected by a number of overlay codes under the proposed Planning Scheme, such as the Airport, Steep land (land over 15 per cent in slope), Biodiversity, Coastal hazard or Regional infrastructure (electricity infrastructure) overlay codes. Proposed developments within these areas would need to address the relevant provisions.

*Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, 2012.**Commonwealth of Australia (ABS), 2011.

Overview of zonesZones are allocated to each parcel of land to identify its intended use. Below is a short summary of some of the changes or likely outcomes for the main zones in this area under Gladstone Regional Council’s proposed Planning Scheme. Please refer to the Planning Scheme document for full details.

LOCALITY OF Clinton & CallemondahGLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING SCHEME

Low density residential zone

• Generally applies to existing suburban areas and is predominantly defined by detached dwelling houses.

• Other low intensity uses such as home based businesses, community uses and small scale services that serve the day to day needs of local residents may be supported.

• Up to two dwellings on one lot (dual occupancy) could be allowed on larger lots.• A building height limit of 8.5m (two storeys).• A dwelling house, dual occupancy or home based business will be self-assessable

development, unless triggered by an overlay.• Acceptable building height of 8.5m and two storeys.• Minimum lot size of 600m2..

Neighbourhood centre zone Specialised centre zone Low impact industry zone

• The purpose of the zone is to provide for a small mix of land uses to service residential neighbourhoods.

• A building height limit of 8.5m.

• It includes small–scale convenience shopping, professional offices, community services and other uses that directly support the immediate community.

• The purpose of the zone is to provide designated areas for the retail sales of bulky goods and other related commercial uses that cannot be accommodated in other centres.

• A building height limit of 12m.• A number of precincts are used in

this zoning, including the Clinton precinct with specific gross floor area (GFA) requirements for shops and food/ drink outlets.

• The purpose of zone is to provide for service and low impact industry uses that generally service local needs.

• The zone also accommodates limited activities of wholesale, trade supplies.

• A building height limit of 11m or 8.5m adjoining residential uses.

• Does not accommodate retail uses and sales which are more appropriately located in centres.

Medium impact industry zone Special industry zone Special purpose zone

• The purpose zone is to provide for medium impact industry uses.

• Lot sizes provide for a range of large format industrial uses and discourage take-up of land for smaller scale activities which are better suited to the Low impact industrial zone on smaller sites.

• Minimum site areas are included for certain uses such as transport depot, service station and major electricity infrastructure.

• The purpose of the Special industry zone code is to provide for high impact and specialised industry uses including those that are noxious and hazardous. These industrial activities are of a scale or nature which is of significance to the state and regional economy.

• A range of high impact, noxious and hazardous industrial uses that require large development sites with appropriate separation from other land use activities will be facilitated.

• Provides for public uses that are owned or operated by a government, statutory authority or government owned or private corporations in the course of a public utility undertaking.

• Specially regulated development areas include: Gladstone State Development Area, ‘Strategic Port Land’ at the Port of Gladstone and the ‘Priority Development Area’ at Clinton.

• The viability of uses is to be protected by ensuring that adjacent development does not limit their ongoing operation.

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State and Gladstone Regional Council permitting use of this data you acknowledge and agree that the State and Gladstone Regional Council

gives no warranty in relation to the data including accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency or suitability and accept no liability including

without limitation, liability in negligence for any loss, damage or costs including consequential damage relating to any use of the data. Data

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Centre (level 1 Zone)

Character Residential

Community Facilities

Conservation

Emerging Communities

Environmental Management

High Density Residential

Industry Investigation Area

Limited Development (constrained Land)

Low Density Residential

Low Impact Industry

Low-medium Density Residential

Major Tourism

Medium Density Residential

Medium Impact Industry

Minor Tourism

Mixed Use

Neighbourhood Centre

Open Space

Principal Centre

Rural

Rural Residential

Special Industry

Special Purpose

Specialised Centre

Sport And Recreation

Township

LOCALITY OF Clinton& CallemondahGLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING SCHEME

© The State of Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines and Gladstone Regional Council . In consideration of the

State and Gladstone Regional Council permitting use of this data you acknowledge and agree that the State and Gladstone Regional Council

gives no warranty in relation to the data including accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency or suitability and accept no liability including

without limitation, liability in negligence for any loss, damage or costs including consequential damage relating to any use of the data. Data

must not be used for direct marketing or be used in breach of the privacy laws. The information shown on this plan is approximate only and

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Centre (level 1 Zone)

Character Residential

Community Facilities

Conservation

Emerging Communities

Environmental Management

High Density Residential

Industry Investigation Area

Limited Development (constrained Land)

Low Density Residential

Low Impact Industry

Low-medium Density Residential

Major Tourism

Medium Density Residential

Medium Impact Industry

Minor Tourism

Mixed Use

Neighbourhood Centre

Open Space

Principal Centre

Rural

Rural Residential

Special Industry

Special Purpose

Specialised Centre

Sport And Recreation

Township

Frequently Asked Questions

Have your say on the proposed Planning SchemeSubmissions on the proposed Planning Scheme will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, December 19. Anyone can make a submission on any aspect of the plan. You can lodge a submission via:

To make a properly made submission, it must be lodged with Gladstone Regional Council prior to 5pm on December 19, 2014, state the name and address of each person making the submission and state the grounds of the submission, including facts and circumstances.

LOCALITY OF Clinton& CallemondahGLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING SCHEME

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this information sheet has been prepared to assist residents understand the proposed Gladstone Regional Council Planning Scheme. This document has not been formally adopted by Gladstone Regional Council and should not be used for the following: as an indicator as to the future intention of Council; in preparation of any development application material; in the course of making or refraining from making a decision, commercial or otherwise, with respect to a matter which the proposed scheme may discuss or relate to. You should not rely on any material contained herein as representing likely or final decisions by Gladstone Regional Council as Council, and its officers, accept no liability for loss occasioned to any person or entity making or refraining from making decisions acting in reliance upon any material contained within this document.

For more information:07 4970 0700 or 1300 621 922www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/draft-planning-scheme

Lodge online at:www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/draft-planning-scheme

Email to: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Mail addressed to: Chief Executive Officer (Proposed Planning Scheme)Gladstone Regional CouncilPO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680

Where do I find the proposed scheme & mapping?The proposed Gladstone Regional Council Planning Scheme and the associated mapping can be found on Council’s planning scheme website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/draft-planning-scheme. The scheme is electronically based and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. For assistance or to obtain a copy please visit our Gladstone Administration Centre (101 Goondoon Street), Calliope Administration Centre (5 Don Cameron Drive) or phone Council’s Regional Strategy Division on 1300 621 922 during business hours.

What is the Strategic Framework? The Strategic Framework is a part of the proposed Planning Scheme that sets the policy direction for the Gladstone Region. It provides the unique ‘story’ of our region and then identifies the future intentions for the planning scheme area based on this background.

The Strategic Framework is used to assess a development application and covers the following themes specific to our region:

• Gateway to the world;• Community living; • Connecting our places;• Building it better: our urban areas;• Our environment and heritage; and• Our rural and coastal areas.

The aim of this scheme is ‘Getting the balance right: local benefits from global growth’. This part of the proposed scheme provides direction for achieving positive outcomes for the people living and working in the Gladstone Region. All other provisions have been drafted in accordance with this.

What do the levels of assessment mean?Levels of assessment are categories which are assigned to each type of development for a certain location and zoning. In a planning scheme, the levels of assessment for development are Self Assessable, Code Assessable, Impact Assessable or Exempt. These categories are based on the intended development for the area. They are used as an administrative tool to guide the type of development application and assessment that is required for any proposed development. Please refer to the Planning Scheme document for full details.

Is my property subject to an overlay? An overlay is a part of the Planning Scheme which identifies areas in the Gladstone Region where there is:

• A particular sensitivity of something to the effects of development, such as the airport;

• A constraint on the development of the land, such as steep land, flooding or coastal hazard;

• A valuable resource that needs to be protected, such as our water catchment area, scenic amenity or biodiversity;

• Character or heritage values to be protected; • A separation required from existing or incompatible

development, such as hazardous activities or extractive resources.

Overlays are applied across the whole region in varying locations, depending on their purpose, and may overlap. Multiple overlays can apply to properties. To determine if your property is affected by an overlay, please refer to the proposed Gladstone Regional Council Planning Scheme Mapping on Council’s website or phone Council’s Regional Strategy Division on 1300 621 922.

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