Whitsunday Planning Scheme 2017
The Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme commenced on 30 June 2017. The Planning Scheme will facilitate development to accommodate future growth of up to 20,000 people and over 9,000 more jobs region wide by 2036 in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, boosts industry development and supports the rich lifestyle enjoyed by the Whitsunday community. It is the first Planning Scheme for the Whitsunday Region since amalgamation between Bowen and Whitsunday Shires in 2009 and is a key step for delivering a successful, stronger and more resilient Region into the future.
The Whitsunday Planning Scheme supersedes the 2009 Whitsunday Shire Planning Scheme and 2006 Bowen Shire Planning Scheme.
The Planning Scheme Amendment to include the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (Part 4 and Schedule 3) commenced on 29 June 2018. To review the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) supporting information, please click on the Studies and Superseded Planning Schemes tab on the left. To learn more about infrastructure charges, please click on the Infrastructure Planning and Charges tab on the left.
To review all amendments to the Whitsunday Planning Scheme 2017 and commencement dates, please view Appendix 2 – Table of Amendments below, or review in more detail on our amendments page.
To view the Planning Scheme and the associated maps, please click on the links below:
The maps associated with the Planning Scheme are available through our Online Planning Services or can be downloaded in pdf version below: