By David Nicholls, Partner
The Queensland Coastal Plan, which commenced on 3 February 2012, aims to protect Queensland's coastal zone by limiting development in certain areas.
HopgoodGanim has previously published three publications addressing issues raised by the Plan:
- The New Queensland Coastal Plan - 27 Jul 2011
- Further Reflections on the Queensland Coastal Plan - 14 Nov 2011
- Queensland Coastal Plan comes into effect - 7 Feb 2012
This new paper is intended as a resource for those who have read the previous publications, and includes further information about and discussion of key aspects of the Plan, including:
- Enabling legislation
- The coastal zone
- The expanded scope of coastal planning
- Coastal management districts
- Development assessment under the SPPCP, its application and its main policy outcomes
- Coastal hazards policy
- Areas of high and general ecological significance
- Scenic amenity
- Assessment of pre-existing development applications
For more information on the impact of the Queensland Coastal Plan, please contact HopgoodGanim's Planning and Environment team.
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