Notice of Amendment - Whitsunday Planning Scheme 2017

Published on 30 March 2026

Whitsunday Regional Council advises that a Major Amendment to the Whitsunday Planning Scheme 2017 relating to Short-term Accommodation (STA) will commence on 30 March 2026. 

 

The amendment applies to the Low Density Residential Zone across the entire local government area and introduces strengthened assessment benchmarks to clarify that Short-term Accommodation is generally not supported in this zone, except within ten identified precincts that have an established history of holiday home use. The amendment was prepared in accordance with the Planning Act 2016, being adopted by Council on 18 March 2026 and follows a public consultation process undertaken in 2025.  

View the amendment and consultation results via our Online Engagement Portal - https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/shape-our-town-plan-short-term-accommodation-amendment 

 

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