Proposed citywide amendment - Inner-City Affordability Initiative
As Brisbane grows, Brisbane City Council regularly updates Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) to ensure it stays up to date, effective and is responsive to the changing needs of our city.
Council is aware that the provision of car parking spaces in new developments add to the cost of new housing, and that car parking requirements differ across the city. Council is therefore proposing an amendment to City Plan to make new homes in well-connected areas of inner-city suburbs more affordable by reviewing car parking requirements in some locations.
This change is part of Council’s Inner-City Affordability Initiative, which aims to improve housing affordability and supply in fast-growing areas and delivering on Brisbane’s Housing Supply Action Plan.
Areas to be included in the expanded City core and City frame parking areas under the initiative are outlined in the map below. Different car parking requirements apply to the two areas.
Community consultation
Once the Queensland Government provides approval to Council to proceed to public consultation, Council will formally seek feedback on the proposed amendment package. You can register for email updates to be notified when consultation opens.
After the consultation period closes and the submissions have been reviewed, Council will write to everyone who has made a properly made submission on the proposed changes and will publish a copy of the consultation report online.
Timeline
| Early 2024 | Preparation and drafting of amendment package |
|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | Council proposed to amend City Plan |
| Mid-late 2024 | Queensland Government review |
| Mid-late 2024 | Public consultation including an opportunity to have your say on the proposed changes |
| Late 2024 | Submissions review and Queensland Government final review, with approval to adopt |
| Early 2025 | Council adoption and gazettal into City Plan |
Other City Plan amendments
You may be interested to view details on other proposed amendments to City Plan.
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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.