Fraser Coast Planning Scheme Amendments At the Fraser Coast Regional Council March 26 Meeting, the Council took a major step in its strategic planning and development activities by initiating amendments to the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme. These changes aim to refine the region’s urban framework while addressing land use challenges and infrastructure needs. The amendments will culminate in version 13 of the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme. As part of the rebranding effort, the year “2014” is set to be removed

In an important announcement on 4 March 2025, the Honourable Jarrod Bleijie MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Industrial Relations, declared Tropical Cyclone Alfred in South East Queensland to be an applicable event under the Planning Act 2016. The period for this applicable event spans from 5 March to 19 March 2025 (inclusive). The declaration applies to all Council areas where InsiteSJC operate.

The Fraser Coast region is seeing significant strides in town planning, with recent developments aimed at enhancing community safety and promoting sustainable growth. Two key initiatives stand out: the implementation of the Flood Hazard Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) and the public consultation process for the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP). These measures reflect the council’s commitment to proactive planning and community involvement, with resolutions for both being carried unanimously at the February 26 Council meeting.

Fraser Coast Growth The Fraser Coast region is experiencing an unprecedented surge in development, with 2024 marking a record-breaking year for its growth. Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) recently published development statistics detailing the ongoing economic and construction development boom in the region, with Council receiving 4,453 building lodgements, processing 1,000 development approvals and sealing a record 1,130 new titled lots. This remarkable growth is a testament to the region’s untapped potential. Of the development applications lodged with Council, approximately