Planning scheme and policies
Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme 2015
The Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme 2015 sets out the blueprint for future growth and development of the Bundaberg Region.
Amenity and Aesthetics Policy
Adopted by Council on 28 April 2026, the Amenity and Aesthetics and Removal or Rebuilding Policy(PDF, 508KB), affects building work involving particular Class 1a (dwelling houses) and Class 10 buildings and structures (e.g., domestic sheds and carports) by including requirements that seek to limit the potential for adverse impacts from such development on the amenity and character of the surrounding area.
The adopted policy was prepared in consultation with the local development industry (local shed companies, certifiers, building designers and housing removalists) to ensure that Council's requirements remain responsive to evolving community and industry needs.
The policy was also informed by an analysis of previous referral applications and decisions under the previous policy (repealed 28 April 2026), and comparable Amenity and Aesthetics policies in other local Council's in Queensland.
While the new policy relaxes certain provisions, particularly for domestic outbuildings, development that exceeds the prescribed outcomes is unlikely to be supported, as it would be considered to have an extreme adverse impact on local amenity or conflict significantly with neighbourhood character.
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Charges Resolution
To view Council's Charges Resolution, please visit Council's Development infrastructure and charges page.
Flood Hazard Resolution
Council has declared flood hazard areas by resolution under the Building Act 1975 – flood hazard mapping is available here(PDF, 18MB) (PDF version) or on Council’s interactive mapping. For more information, visit Council's Building and Planning Flood information page.
Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
Council, at its Ordinary Meeting held 24 April 2018, adopted an amendment to its Planning Scheme to include its new Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP). This LGIP amendment (i.e. superseded Planning Scheme [version 4.0]) was gazetted(PDF, 59KB) on 4 May 2018 and commenced on 7 May 2018. View information about Council’s Local Government Infrastructure Plan here.
Planning Scheme Policy for Development Works
The Planning Scheme Policy for Development Works sits within Schedule 6.3(PDF, 12MB) of the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme 2015. View more information about the Planning Scheme Policy for Development Works here.
Stormwater Management Guidelines
Stormwater Management Guidelines have been prepared to assist developers and practitioners by providing further guidance to support Council’s Planning Scheme and Planning Scheme Policy for Development Works (Section SC6.3.5).
Local Heritage Places
View our Register of Local Heritage places as included in Schedule 6.2 of the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme 2015.
Superseded Planning Schemes
A superseded planning scheme is created every time a new planning scheme, or planning scheme amendment is gazetted. View Council’s superseded planning schemes.
Variation Approvals
View variation approvals / preliminary approvals varying the effect of a local planning instrument.