Find information about the citywide amendments in progress.
City Plan amendments
View all City Plan amendments in progress. Find out how to submit your feedback on a proposed amendment.
About City Plan amendments
In Brisbane, our local planning scheme is Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan). Council regularly updates City Plan through amendments to respond to the changing needs of our growing city and ensure we plan effectively for the future.
City Plan is updated:
- to comply with changes in Queensland Government legislation
- as a result of community or industry feedback
- to include new or updated neighbourhood plans developed in partnership with local communities
- in response to other new information.
We make amendments to the planning scheme according to the:
From time to time, Council develops Temporary Local Planning Instruments (TLPIs) under the Planning Act 2016. They can temporarily suspend City Plan provisions while related amendments are in progress.
Types of amendments
Citywide amendments
These amendments include changes across citywide provisions in the planning scheme, such as zones, overlays and planning scheme policies.
Local amendments
These amendments affect planning scheme provisions relating to specific neighbourhoods, suburbs or precincts, such as neighbourhood plans.
Amendments in progress
An amendment in progress is a proposed amendment that's yet to be approved.
The draft amendment may be with the Queensland Government for review, undergoing public consultation or being modified for final approval.
Qualified state interest amendment - Local heritage
This proposed amendment will add heritage protections to 20 individual places across Brisbane.
Major amendment package K
This proposed amendment includes changes across a range of citywide provisions, including zones, overlays, parks, industry, heritage and planning scheme policies.
Local government infrastructure plan (LGIP) and Long term infrastructure plans (LTIP) amendment 1B
We’re proposing changes to the LGIP and the LTIP to ensure they comply with statutory requirements, are accurate, relevant and current, and align with citywide investment priorities.
Planning Scheme Policy amendments - Infrastructure design planning scheme policy (IDPSP) and Transport, access, parking and servicing planning scheme policy (TAPSPSP)
The proposed amendment includes changes to maintain the currency of the IDPSP and TAPSPSP.
Learn about the local amendments in progress.
Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan
We’re working with locals to create a neighbourhood plan for Nathan, Salisbury and Moorooka that preserves the area's character and plans for future community needs.
The amendment process
All proposed changes to City Plan go through a process outlined in the Planning Act 2016 and the Queensland Government Minister's Guidelines and Rules.
However, there can be variation in the process, depending on what type of amendment is being proposed.
Identify a need
Planners and policy makers identify a need for an amendment to City Plan. This need could be influenced by a variety of factors, including changes to legislation or new neighbourhood plans developed in partnership with locals.
Develop a proposed amendment
We develop a proposed amendment that outlines changes to the planning scheme. Amendments could include changes to planning requirements, mapping or administrative updates.
Consult the public (if required)
Where required, the proposed amendment is made available to the public for consultation and review.
We invite submissions from residents, businesses and community groups. This is to identify concerns, gather perspectives and refine the proposed amendment before it progresses.
Some proposed amendments require Queensland Government approval to proceed with public consultation, and some do not require public consultation.
Submit the proposed amendment for final review
After public submissions are reviewed, a final version of the proposed amendment is prepared for the Queensland Government and the Minister's consideration to adopt.
Some proposed amendments do not require Queensland Government approval.
Adoption
The final version of the proposed amendment is reviewed and approved by Council. The amendment is then adopted and gazetted into City Plan.
Find out more about adopted City Plan amendments.
Implement the amendment
Once the adopted amendment is incorporated in City Plan, a new version of the planning scheme replaces the previous version.
Learn more about how we guide development in Brisbane.
Have your say on city planning
We value community feedback and input when making amendments to City Plan. This helps Council to plan effectively for Brisbane’s future development and infrastructure.
We encourage written submissions from people who live, work, have a business or own property in the affected area. However, anybody is welcome to make a submission.
Tips to make a submission
To have your say, there’s a specific way to make a written submission on a proposed City Plan amendment. This is referred to as a properly made submission.
Use our tips to make sure your submission is considered properly made.
Review the proposed amendment
Read through the proposed amendment thoroughly and understand the changes involved.
Think about:
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what's important to you as a resident
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how the changes might affect you or your suburb.
Name the amendment in your title
To help direct your submission to the correct project, include the amendment name in your submission title.
For example, ‘Submission on the major amendment for biodiversity’.
Note: This isn’t a requirement of a properly made submission.
State what you do or don’t support
You should be clear about what you are for and against in the proposed amendment, and why.
To help us understand your feedback:
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include the reasons behind your views
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be as specific as possible with your examples and reasoning.
Suggest specific changes
We encourage you to provide detailed feedback, including specific changes you believe will benefit the community.
For example: ‘The amendments should allow for new developments of up to 5 storeys above the shops in Russell Street rather than 3. This will provide people with more housing.’
Note: This isn’t a requirement of a properly made submission.
Include details for all submitters
Provide the following details for yourself and everyone else listed on the submission:
- full name
- residential or business address
- signature (for submissions via mail)
- your phone number and email address (if you’re happy for us to contact you for further information).
Submit by the due date
Make sure you submit your feedback by the end of the consultation period.
How to make a submission
To make a submission:
- go to City Plan online and select 'Submissions'
- email Strategic.Planning@brisbane.qld.gov.au
- mail to:
City Planning and Economic Development
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001
Download our fact sheet to learn more about city planning submissions.
Register for updates
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Helpful links
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Council responds to everyone that makes a properly made submission about proposed City Plan amendments. We also publish a summary report on our website after the consultation period and a review of submissions.
Unfortunately, we can’t accept submissions about proposed City Plan amendments after the consultation period has ended. Make sure you check the consultation closing date if you’re interested in making a submission on a proposed City Plan amendment.
You can access draft City Plan amendments on our website.
Find information about proposed City Plan amendments.
Yes, a proposed amendment is the same as an amendment in progress. This is an amendment that’s going through the amendment process.