Development guidelines & tools
City of Gold Coast provides a number of resources to assist businesses and residents with research and planning for development.
City Plan
City Plan sets out a fresh and innovative approach to managing and supporting long term growth and is a crucial tool in shaping the Gold Coast into a mature, world-class city.
Development information
This page provides information on new initiatives and business information relating to planning and building. It also provides information on industry briefing sessions with the City of Gold Coast’s City Development group and presents quarterly reports detailing the development activity on the Gold Coast.
Infrastructure planning
The City aims to plan and provide infrastructure in an efficient, coordinated and financially sustainable way that protects our enviable lifestyle for decades to come.
PD Online
The City's PD Online service is a self-help planning and development tool which enables users to access basic property information and find information about development applications by property or application number.
Technical development guidelines
Find links to a number of technical documents and reference web pages which may be useful for assisting with understanding the City's specific requirements on various technical issues.
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