What is this minor amendment?

At the 4 November 2025, Council resolved to amend and adopt a Minor Amendment to the Gladstone Regional Council Planning Scheme.

This minor amendment was made in accordance with Section 20 of the Planning Act 2016 and Ministers Guidelines and Rules.

The purpose of this Minor Amendment is to reflect changes made within the Planning Act 2016 and Planning Regulation 2017 and other State frameworks which underpin the structure and administrative content of the Planning Scheme.

The changes include updated definitions, editors notes, references to external documents, state mapping and plant species along with formatting and appearance improvements.

What is the estimated timeline?

The Minor Amendment has been incorporated into the planning scheme which will be cited as Gladstone Regional Council Planning Scheme Version 2.1 and will commence on 1 December 2025.

A copy of the amended Planning Scheme and an explanatory document outlining the changes will be uploaded on or before 1 December 2025.