Brisbane City Council Planning Update
In recent weeks the Property Council has provided industry input into a number of draft strategies released by Brisbane City Council.
Draft Brisbane Industrial Strategy
The Property Council outlined support for the principles identified within the draft strategy of protecting industrial land from competing pressures, providing flexibility to allow industrial businesses to evolve, and enhancing the function and amenity of industrial areas.
While supporting these principles, the Property Council noted that planning for industrial land should have consideration for the wider supply of industrial land in neighbouring local government areas. The Property Council has recommended that the final Brisbane Industrial Strategy commits to amend the City Plan 2014 to allow a code assessment for Warehouse uses within General Industry C zone.
Brisbane City Council has also been asked to review car parking ratio requirements and hours of operations in new industrial development, in recognition of evolving demand.
To view the submission, click here.
Kangaroo Point Renewal Strategy
Connectivity and the strategy’s approach to managing growth and development in Kangaroo Point were raised in the Property Council’s submission.
To view the submission, click here.
Banyo-Northgate draft Neighbourhood Plan draft strategy
As the Banyo-Northgate draft strategy contains significant areas of industrial land, the Property Council has urged Council to include the final outcomes of the Brisbane Industrial Strategy, into the draft Neighbourhood Plan.
To view the submission, click here.
City Plan amendments
Council recently adopted the following amendment packages for inclusion in the City Plan 2014.
- Major amendment package A
- Major amendment – Pre-1911 building overlay
- Minor amendment package D
Further information on the amendment packages and other planning updates can be found here.
Transport Plan for Brisbane
Council has released the Draft Transport Plan for Brisbane – Strategic Directions document for consultation and is carrying out engagement with the community and industry up until 30 March 2018.
For further information and to access the document, click here.
Plan Your Brisbane
As part of the Plan Your Brisbane initiative, Brisbane City Council has launched a competition to promote what people love most about Brisbane.
Brisbane residents using their smart phone or other device can upload a video no greater than one minute showcasing a Brisbane location, for a chance to win $1000 or $200 gift voucher.
Further information on the competition can be found here.