Did you know that Council is not only responsible for providing essential services and facilities to the community, but also for ensuring that the development of the Burdekin Shire is sustainable and compliant with relevant legislation and regulations?
Council’s Planning and Development team plays a vital role by overseeing various aspects of planning and building development control. The team assess and determine applications for new planning developments, building works including plumbing and drainage as well as inspect new and existing pools to make sure they meet the safety standards and achieve a perfect 100% compliance rate with the pool fencing legislation.
Council adopted a new Planning Scheme in late 2022 which commenced in March this year and is expected to guide the future growth and development of the Shire over the next ten (10) or so years, in accordance with the Planning Act 2016.
The 2022/23 financial year was a busy year, with Council granting 39 planning approvals as well as issuing over 370 building works and plumbing and drainage approvals. The volume of applications received for the first quarter of 2023/2024 indicates the team is in for another busy year.
Council's Planning and Development team is committed to delivering a high-quality service to the community, ensuring that the Burdekin Shire remains a great place to live, work, play, visit and invest.