Gold Coast Planning Scheme 2003 Version 1.1 Amended January 2007

Version 1.1
Amended January 2007

Note: The Gold Coast Planning Scheme 2003 Version 1.1 Amended January 2007 is a superseded Planning Scheme but is still available for viewing.
To view the current version of the Gold Coast Planning Scheme 2003, go to www.goldcoastcity.com.au/planningscheme.

The Gold Coast Planning Scheme

The Gold Coast Planning Scheme is a living document that will guide the growth and development of 'Our Living City', the City of the Gold Coast.

Enquiries concerning the Planning Scheme can be made in person at the Technical Advice Counter at the Nerang Office or by contacting (07) 5582 8708.

The Planning Scheme will be available to view at Council's main administration centres at Nerang, Surfers, Beenleigh and Coolangatta as well as all Council Libraries.

Who is the scheme for?

The Scheme was developed by Council in line with the Queensland Government's Integrated Planning Act (IPA).

The Scheme is relevant to you - whether you are renovating a house, developing a subdivision or industrial site, or interested in protecting our city's natural environment.

Stepping through the Scheme - How to use the Scheme?

1.	Identify your property address.
2.	Locate your property on the Domain Maps or relevant Local Area Plan.
3.	Check proposed use is consistent with the relevant use definition.
4.	Consider your development proposal by comparing it with the relevant Domain's 'Table of Development'.
5.	Identify the codes that apply to your proposal.
6.	Obtain a Development Application Kit from Council.
7.	If necessary, arrange for a suitably qualified consultant to prepare conceptual plans and supporting documents for your development proposal.
8.	Schedule a pre-lodgement meeting with Council, if necessary.
9.	Lodge your application with relevant application fees and supportive information at any Council office.

Maps and documents

All maps and supporting documents available online in this Planning Scheme are in Adobe PDF format. You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to access these files.

This software is free and available from Adobe's web site at www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

Please note that many of the maps are highly detailed and are therefore large in size. Downloading these documents from the Internet can take considerable time and incur significant data charges depending on individual Internet connections. While the entire plan is available through these web pages, regular users will benefit from obtaining a copy of the scheme on CD.

Can you still provide feedback?

Yes. Council would appreciate feedback on any aspect of its new Planning Scheme, which may assist in improving its operational effectiveness. These comments can be made by phoning (07) 5582 8708 or by email on planningscheme@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or mail:

Strategic and Environmental Planning Branch
Gold Coast City Council
PO Box 5042
Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9729