Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Presentation - 27 March 2013 - Presenter: Rosalyn Acworth
Overview Public consultation; Background regarding format & structure; Introduction to the: Strategic Framework; Hierarchy of Centres, Tables of Assessments, Zones; Local Plans; and Schedule 7 Non-conforming uses in particular zones. How to make a submission. Walk through the draft zonings to reflect the Hierarchy of Centres in Hervey Bay.
Public consultation Public consultation ends at 4.45 pm on 12 April 2013. Planning Scheme Hotline is manned by planners during business hours call 4197 4341. Dedicated webpage is: www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/draft-fraser-coast-planning-scheme There are a range of information sheets and options to lodge a submission on Council s website. Free CDs of the planning scheme and planning scheme policies are available from Council s Customer Service Centres or collection here today. Online mapping is available to zoom into individual properties to view draft zonings and draft overlays. There is an information sheet to assist; alternatively, please ring the planning scheme hotline. PD Online is also operational on Council s website and provides a quick comparison between current zoning and the draft zone and overlays proposed under the draft planning scheme. Strategic planning staff are available for individual meetings to discuss specific sites.
Background regarding format & structure of draft planning scheme The Queensland Planning Provisions (QPP) are the standard planning scheme provisions made under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) and provide: a consistent format and structure for all local government planning schemes across Queensland; land use and administrative definitions; and a suite of zones and overlays from which local governments can tailor their local planning scheme. It is a Ministerial condition that the final FCPS will need to comply with the QPP current at the time of adoption.
Note: Part 10 and 11 are not relevant to the draft Fraser Coast Planning Scheme
What s in the schedules? Schedule 1 Definitions Use definitions (set by QPP) Administrative definitions (some set by QPP) Schedule 2 Mapping Strategic framework maps Zone maps Local plan maps (showing local plan precincts) Overlay maps Schedule 3 Priority Infrastructure Plan mapping Plans for trunk infrastructure (PFTI) maps Priority infrastructure area (PIA) maps
Planning scheme hierarchy In the event that there is an inconsistency between provisions in the planning scheme, the following hierarchy applies (as per QPP):- Strategic framework Overlays Local plan codes Zone codes Use codes and other development codes
The Strategic framework (Part 3) It functions as a strategic plan it sets the policy direction for land use and development in the Fraser Coast region to 2031. The more detailed provisions of the planning scheme should align with the Strategic Framework. It includes a Strategic Intent which provides a detailed vision for the Fraser Coast in 2031. The Strategic Framework is organised and structured into the following six (6) themes:- Settlement pattern Economic resources and development Community wellbeing Infrastructure and services Access and mobility Natural environment and landscape character. Importantly, the Strategic Framework prevails over all other parts of the planning scheme to the extent of any inconsistency.
3.3.2.4 Element 4 Hierarchy of centres The Strategic Framework includes a clear hierarchy of centres established within the Fraser Coast, which are conceptually identified on the Strategic Framework maps and include: Principal Regional activity centres of Hervey Bay and Maryborough; Principal activity centres in Pialba and Maryborough CBDS; District (Rural centres) at Burrum Heads, Tiaro and Howard; District (Urban centres) e.g. Eli Waters (Boat Harbour Drive), Doolong Flats (Rassmussen s Road), Torquay (Denmans Camp Road) and Urangan (Boat Harbour Drive and Elizabeth Street); Local Centres (e.g. Kawungan, Tinana (near Lamington Bridge); Specialist Activity Centres at Hervey Bay Airport and Urangan Boat Harbour; and Tourism Activity Centres at Esplanade in Scarness, Torquay and Urangan.
Tables of assessment (Part 5) Indicates whether proposed development requires assessment against the planning scheme If an application is required, tables of assessment indicate level of assessment e.g. self assessable, code or impact assessable A drafting principle has been to lower levels of assessment wherever possible e.g. low impact industry and medium impact industry in the Low and Medium Impact Industry zones is proposed to be self assessable, whereas an application is currently required under some existing planning schemes A benefit of the Pialba and Maryborough CBD Local Plans is that levels of assessment can be changed from the underlying zone to be either higher or lower depending on the use e.g. some changes of use within commercial areas (where not involving building work) are proposed to be exempt such as an office or shop <500 m 2 in core or frame local plan precinct
Zones (Part 6) Zones have been allocated using 21 of the zones from the standard suite in the QPP. Each zone has a code that provides planning guidance on matters such as the type, scale (e.g. building height), intensity and character of development intended in the respective zones. Some new and unfamiliar zones include: the Specialised Centre zone (e.g. Boat Harbour Drive, Ferry Street, Maryborough airport); and the Limited development (constrained land) zone. The Specialised Centre zone is to provide for large floor plate retail business activities and other activities which because of their size, requirement for high levels of accessibility to private motor vehicle traffic, or other characteristics, are best located outside of activity centres, adjacent to major roads. The Limited development (constrained land) zone identifies land that is highly constrained by flood (i.e. with depth => 2.5 metres and velocity => 1.5m/sec; Hervey Bay airport safety zone and 20 ANEF; and odour buffers. It is intended that development is predominantly limited to existing uses or new uses of low-intensity, non-urban or rural nature (e.g. a single dwelling house).
Zones that support the hierarchy of centres Principal centre zone (e.g. Pialba and Maryborough CBDs) provides for the largest and most diverse mix of uses and activities including a wide range of business, entertainment, multiple residential and community uses. District centre zone (e.g. Eli Waters Shopping Centres, Denman s Camps Road, Urangan Central) provides for a mix of uses and activities that complement, but do not compete with the role and function of the principal activity centres. Includes a range of land uses including retail, commercial, residential, offices, health and community services and small scale entertainment and recreational facilities that serve the needs of district level catchments and distinct communities. Local centre zone (e.g. Kawungan shops, Tinana (Lamington Bridge and Gympie Road) provides a range of business, entertainment and community activities that complement, but do not compete with, higher order activity centres by meeting the convenience needs of smaller townships or discrete residential areas providing local employment opportunities. Neighbourhood centre zone (e.g. corner stores) provides a limited mix of land uses, including smallscale retail, commercial and community uses, that support the basic convenience needs of local residential neighbourhoods. Mixed use zone provides for an appropriate mix of uses that take advantage of their proximity to, and support the ongoing operation of major activity hubs associated with Urban Harbour and Hervey Bay airport.
Zone precincts The following zones are further divided into precincts for finer grained land use planning: - High density residential (HDR1 Hervey Bay Tourism Nodes); - Low impact industry zone (LII1 Hervey Bay Entrance); - Emerging community zone (EC1 Hervey Bay Entrance); and - Mixed use zone (MU1 - Urangan Harbour; MU2 Airport business and industry park). The zone precincts should not be confused with the: - local plan precincts relevant to the Pialba Principal Activity Centres Local Plan or Maryborough Principal Activity Centres Local Plan.
Local plans (Part 7) Part 7 Local Plans Local plan codes only apply to discrete areas within the Fraser Coast region where more detailed local area planning has occurred, although other local plans are expected to be incorporated over time. Local plans apply to both greenfield settings (e.g. Eli Waters/Dundowran, Kawungan North East and Doolong Flats/Ghost Hill) and principal activity centres (Maryborough and Pialba). The local plans provide assessment criteria that vary or are in addition to the general planning scheme provisions. The two principal activity centre local plans include local plan precincts (different to zone precincts) (in Schedule 2). Each local plan is supported by a local plan elements figures (in Part 7).
Example of local plan elements figure for Principal Activity Centre
Example of local plan precinct map LPP-001 is mixed use core and preferred department store location; LPP-002 has retail focus; LPP-003 is frame with mixed use and small showrooms; LPP-004 is knowledge, community & culture focus.
Local plan elements figure for Kawungan North-East
Schedule 7 Schedule of non-conforming uses in particular zones The intent of Schedule 7 was to identify land that is proposed to be included in a zone that is inconsistent with the nature of the existing use e.g. some commercial and industrial uses are proposed to be included in a residential zone. Notwithstanding the proposed zoning, it is important to note that a new planning instrument cannot affect: An existing lawful use of premises; A lawfully constructed building; or An existing development approval. There are also a number of circumstances that must occur before Council is liable to pay compensation (please refer to the Information Sheet Existing uses, superseded planning schemes and compensation for further information). To assist owners in lodging a submission regarding the proposed zoning, Council has developed a physical submission form that can be completed electronically or by hand. Owners are also invited to schedule a meeting with Planning staff to further discuss individual properties.
How to make a submission Council is encouraging the lodgement of electronic submissions and has prepared a number of options to assist in preparing a properly made submission. Option 1 Use the online submission form, which is ideally suited to completion in one sitting. Option 2 Use the Microsoft Excel submission template, which can be edited over a number of sessions and is available online and on the free CD. Option 3 Prepare your own submission, by addressing the statutory requirements outlined in the How to have your say and lodge a properly made submission information sheet. All submissions can be lodged electronically by emailing them to planning.scheme@frasercoast.qld.gov.au. All properly made submissions must be received by 4.45pm on Friday, 12 April 2013.
What happens after public consultation? Council must consider each properly made submission and advise each submitter of its response to the issue/s they have raised. Council must advise the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning if it intends to proceed with the draft planning scheme and if so, whether with any modifications. Subject to the number and complexity of submissions received, as well as Ministerial consideration, adoption and implementation is anticipated in mid-2013.