Public Consultation - Major Amendment to Whitsunday Planning Scheme 2017 Short-Term Accommodation

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Published
9th June 2025

Whitsunday Regional Council invites the community to provide feedback on a  proposed Major Amendment to the Whitsunday Planning Scheme 2017, relating to Short-term Accommodation (STA).

Consultation Period

From 8:00am Wednesday 11 June 2025 to 5:00pm Sunday 20 July 2025.

Purpose and General Effect of the Amendment

The proposed amendment applies to the Low Density Residential Zone across the entire local 
government area. Its purpose is to:

Strengthen assessment benchmarks to clarify that Short-term Accommodation is not supported in this zone, except within ten identified precincts with a history of holiday home use.

Viewing the amendment 

The proposed amendment, supporting fact sheets, FAQs, and submission instructions are available at yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au. Printed copies can be viewed or purchased at Council offices:

  • Cannonvale: Shop 23, Whitsunday Plaza
  • Bowen: 67 Herbert Street
  • Collinsville: Corner of Stanley & Conway Streets
  • Proserpine: 83 Main Street

Making a Submission

A submission may be made by any person about any aspect of the proposed amendment. Properly made submissions must be lodged during the public consultation period (8:00am Wednesday 11 June 2025 to 5:00pm Sunday 20 July 2025) and include:

  • your name
  • residential, postal or business address
  • facts or grounds of the submission
  • postal address or email, and
  • your signature.

Submit via:

Enquiries on this matter should be directed to Artiqua Harrison on 1300 972 753