Council is proposing the first package of changes to the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme.

Amendment Package 1 is part of our long-term Building Better Neighbourhoods project – a roadmap for updating planning rules so our neighbourhoods are well-designed, connected, resilient and supported by the right infrastructure as the region grows.

Explore the Amendments

Amendment Package 1 proposes updates to a range of scheme components, including:

• Improvements to our Strategic Framework
• Refinements to zoning and zone maps
• Updated overlay codes and mapping
• Revisions to local plan areas & precincts
• Clarifications to development codes & definitions

The Building Better Neighbourhoods Roadmap identifies seven core themes for improving the planning scheme. These themes are essentially a summary of the key changes in Amendment Package 1. These themes give the community a good overview of the intent of the changes and what Council is aiming to do.

Roadmap - Seven Core Themes

How can I have my say?

During the consultation process community members/ residents will have the opportunity to:

How to make a properly made submission

During the consultation period any person can make a submission about the proposed Amendment Package 1 for the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme.

In order for a submission to be considered ‘properly made’, under the Planning Act 2016, it must:

• Be in writing (submitted online, by email, in person or post).

• Include full name and address of the person (all persons) making the submission

• Be signed by the person who made the submission (online form is written name)

• Provide one postal or electronic address for service.

• Be received on or before the last day for making a submission (11:55pm Friday 1 May 2026).

Click here (ePlan) to make a submission. If you require a hard copy submission form – click here.

We welcome your feedback to help to finalise the proposed amendments to the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme.