Amendment to Townsville City Plan
Development Manual Planning Scheme Policy Amendment 2023/2024
Section 22 of the Planning Act 2016
Notice is given under the Planning Act 2016 that Townsville City Council has adopted an amendment to SC6.4 Development Manual Planning Scheme Policy (DMPSP) of the planning scheme (Townsville City Plan) which applies to the Townsville Local Government Area.
The purpose and general effect of the adopted amendment is to amend SC6.4 DMPSP, to:
• Improve efficiency and user friendliness;
• Improve safety in the design and delivery of cost-effective, sustainable infrastructure which is suited to the dry tropics climate;
• Improve the consistency in the level of service that Council can financially sustain; and
• Maintain up-to-date standards and processes to ensure the policy remains relevant, accurate and consistent with stakeholder expectations.
The DMPSP 2023/24 amendment comprises major, minor and administrative amendments.
Major amendments have been made to the following DMPSP schedules:
• SC6.4.3 Standard Drawings.
• SC6.4.5 Road Network Infrastructure.
• SC6.4.6 Road Works and Traffic Control.
• SC6.4.12 Landscaping and Open Space Policy.
• SC6.4.20 Outdoor Dining Policy.
From the date of commencement on 4 November 2024, the amendment will be available to view and download from Council’s website: townsville.qld.gov.au. The amendment will also be available for purchase at the Customer Service Centre located on the Ground Floor at 103 Walker Street, Townsville City.
Townsville 4810
