Citywide amendment - Inner-City Affordability Initiative
Brisbane City Council’s Inner-City Affordability Initiative aims to improve housing affordability and supply in fast-growing areas in the inner city and deliver on Brisbane’s Housing Supply Action Plan.
Council is aware that the provision of car parking spaces in new developments adds to the cost of new housing, and that car parking requirements differ across the city.
To make new homes more affordable, Council amended Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) to reduce car parking requirements in some inner-city areas.
The amendment expands the area where existing City Plan standards allow lower numbers of on-site car parking spaces in new developments. The amendment applies to inner-city areas which have easy access to high-frequency public transport and active travel infrastructure.
Community consultation
Public consultation on the amendment closed on 5 November 2024. Council reviewed the proposed amendment based on submissions received and made changes.
Download a copy of the public notice:
A summary of the matters raised and a response to how these have been considered has been included in a consultation report.
Council adopted the amendment on 4 March 2025 and the amendment became effective on 14 March 2025.
See the project timeline for more information.
Tailored amendment package - Car parking
The amendment changes Figure a in the Transport, access, parking and servicing (TAPS) code to extend the City core and City frame areas, that apply special car parking rates for new developments. The applicable parking rates allow fewer parking spaces for multiple dwelling and other developments compared with areas located outside of the City core and City frame.
Read the schedule of amendments for full details of what was proposed during public consultation:
Different places, different car spaces
The amendment extends the designated City core and City frame area but does not change the special parking rates that apply. Car parking requirements differ across the city depending on location and uses. Visit City Plan to view all existing parking rates.
Key changes
| City core | City frame |
|---|---|
The City core applies maximum car parking rates for new developments. Parts of the following suburbs are now included in the City core:
| The City frame applies reduced minimum car parking rates for new developments. Parts of the following suburbs are now included in the City frame:
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Project timeline
| Early 2024 | Preparation and drafting of amendment package |
|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | Council proposed to amend City Plan |
| October 2024 | Queensland Government review |
| 8 October - 5 November 2024 | Public consultation including an opportunity to have your say on the proposed changes |
| Late 2024 | Submissions review |
| 4 February 2025 | Council presented a final version of the proposed amendment for Queensland Government final review and approval to adopt |
| 4 March 2025 | Council adopted the amendment |
| 14 March 2025 | Amendment effective in Brisbane City Plan 2014 |
Other City Plan amendments
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More information
For more information about the proposed amendment you can:
- email the project team
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888
- write to:
Strategic Planning
City Planning and Economic Development
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.