Planning & Development
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SOUTHERN DOWNS PLANNING SCHEME
Southern Downs Planning Scheme 14 March 2013
Southern Downs Planning Scheme 14 August 2012 (superseded)
PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENTS
Copy of advertisement March 2013
Summary of amendments 14 March 2013
INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES
The Adopted Infrastructure Resolution was adopted by Council o 7 August 2012. The adopted infrastructure charges replace the instrastrcuture contributions and headworks charges that were previously levied on new development.
Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution
MAPS
Interactive Planning Scheme Maps
Planning Scheme Maps Part 1
Planning Scheme Maps Part 2
Planning Scheme Maps Part 3
Planning Scheme Maps Part 4
Planning Scheme Maps Part 5
PLANNING SCHEME FACT SHEETS
These fact sheets are provided to assist readers to understand various elements of the Planning Scheme and planning processes.
Dual Occupancy in Residential Zones and the Rural Residential Zone
Building a House in the Rural Zone
Development in the Bushfire Hazard Overlay
How to Use the Planning Scheme
Check List for Building Certification of a Dwelling House
Kennels and Catteries Fact Sheet
Planning & Development Fees - 2012/13
PLANNING PRACTICE NOTES
The role of the practice note is to make clear Council's interpretation of certain provisions of the Southern Downs Planning Scheme to ensure that they are being applied consistently acorss Council and that the interpretation is known to others.
Practice Note Renewable Energy
LOCAL HERITAGE
Local Heritage Register
Southern Downs Cultural Heritage Study
Cultural Heritage Study - Inventory Part 1
Cultural Heritage Study - Inventory Part 2
Cultural Heritage Study - Inventory Part 3
PLANNING STUDIES
Non-urban Land Study



