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City of Gold Coast manages growth and development across our city. We do this through ongoing investigations, monitoring and engagement with our community.
The City Plan commenced on 2 February 2016. Since then, we have made a series of amendments to respond to emerging opportunities and reflect community aspirations.
While the City Plan remains in effect, work has commenced on a new Planning Scheme and Local Growth Management Strategy for the Gold Coast.
Access the City Plan which links to our interactive mapping tool. For best results, we recommend using the current version of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.
To access historical versions of the previous planning scheme, visit Our Living City Gold Coast Planning Scheme
View and interpret City Plan maps using our interactive mapping tool. It combines City Plan maps and aerial photography with supporting information such as property searching and reporting, in an easy to use format. For best results, we recommend you clear your browser cache or press Ctrl+F5 keys after the application loads.
Find information on the new Planning Scheme and Local Growth Management Strategy.
Find information on amendments that are in progress, in consultation or have been adopted.
City Plan identifies areas to be investigated for possible future growth. Council consults landholders, residents and industry.
We collect and analyse data on employment trends across the Gold Coast and how these changing trends can be recognised and optimised through the City Plan.
The Framework will guide planning activities and growth while maintaining the lifestyle, amenity and coastal character values of the neighbourhoods.
Find information on long-term trunk infrastructure planning for the city.
Information relating to all superseded and historical planning schemes.
Find information on current and past Temporary Local Planning Instruments.
Find design principles and guidelines to foster better design outcomes across the city.
Our fortnightly Planning & Development Alert provides the latest news on planning and developing on the Gold Coast. Stay informed about proposed updates to the City Plan and changes to development guidelines.
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