Cairns Region Planning Scheme

Cairns Region Planning Scheme 

Council has commenced preparations for a new planning scheme for the Cairns Region.

Council currently administers two planning schemes, the CairnsPlan which covers the former Cairns City Council area and Douglas Shire Council Planning Scheme. 

Developing one planning scheme for the region will establish a more efficient planning framework and offers the opportunity to address emerging environmental, economic cultural and social issues. 

The preparation of the Cairns Region Planning Scheme represents the next step in the planning process following the completion of the Far North Queensland Regional Plan in 2009.

The Cairns Region Planning Scheme will be developed in four stages, and Council has commenced Stage 1 - preparation of the Strategic Framework.  There will be a number of opportunities to be involved in the preparation of the new scheme and Council is encouraging everyone to put themselves in the picture.

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For further information about the project, contact planningscheme@cairns.qld.gov.au or follow @CouncilCairns on twitter.