Building planning & infrastructure
Building services
A range of building services are provided including assessments, applications and permit searches. Information is also provided on building certification, boundary fencing, pool fencing and swimming pools. More...
Master plans
Cairns Regional Council master planning combines an integrated approach with long term strategies to ensure the Cairns, Port Douglas and Mossman region retains its enviable lifestyle and unique character, while also allowing for continued growth and development. More...
Planning Schemes
The existing planning schemes for both former Councils will remain in force until a new planning scheme covering the Cairns region is developed. This process is due to commence in 2010 and will take several years to complete. More...
Property and land information
There are a number of council searches available in the Cairns Regional Council area which may be beneficial to prospective land and property owners. More...
Strategic Infrastructure planning
Cairns Regional Council is working to improve the quality of stormwater, better manage catchments including natural creeks and gullies, address the problem of localised flooding, and provide a drainage network that better matches service level expectations and growth. More...
Strategic land use planning
Strategic Planning puts in place long term strategies and plans to ensure Cairns retains its enviable lifestyle and unique character, while also allowing for continued growth and development. More...
Public works
This area contains information on capital works; infrastructure planning; works investigations; construction and maintenance of roads, drains & parks; natural and cultural resources; facilities maintenance; design & survey; and metal fabrication services. More...