NEW RURAL PRECINCT GUIDELINES FOR SEQ COUNCILS
Published Wednesday, 22 August, 2007 at 01:31 PM
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure
The Honourable Anna Bligh
August 22, 2007
The State Government has released new voluntary guidelines to help South East Queensland councils establish rural precincts aimed at protecting rural land and while streamlining applications for business.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Anna Bligh told Parliament today the precincts would enhance the economic, social and environmental viability of the region’s rural areas.
“These voluntary guidelines will help SEQ councils tailor rural precincts to suit local land-use plans and the long-term needs of their communities,” Ms Bligh said.
“Councils will have the flexibility to apply specific land use controls that encourage investment in rural businesses, while protecting individuality of the precincts.
“Once guidelines are in place, landowners will be given certainty about future development and they can plan accordingly.
“To support the implementation of the guidelines, the Office of Urban Management will fund the establishment of four ‘showcase’ examples of what can be achieved in agriculture, nature conservation, intensive animal production and ecotourism precincts.
The guidelines—Implementation Guideline No. 6—Rural Precinct Guidelines—will be distributed to local government planners and will be available online at www.oum.qld.gov.au.
More information: Deputy Premier’s Office, 3224 6900
The State Government has released new voluntary guidelines to help South East Queensland councils establish rural precincts aimed at protecting rural land and while streamlining applications for business.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Anna Bligh told Parliament today the precincts would enhance the economic, social and environmental viability of the region’s rural areas.
“These voluntary guidelines will help SEQ councils tailor rural precincts to suit local land-use plans and the long-term needs of their communities,” Ms Bligh said.
“Councils will have the flexibility to apply specific land use controls that encourage investment in rural businesses, while protecting individuality of the precincts.
“Once guidelines are in place, landowners will be given certainty about future development and they can plan accordingly.
“To support the implementation of the guidelines, the Office of Urban Management will fund the establishment of four ‘showcase’ examples of what can be achieved in agriculture, nature conservation, intensive animal production and ecotourism precincts.
The guidelines—Implementation Guideline No. 6—Rural Precinct Guidelines—will be distributed to local government planners and will be available online at www.oum.qld.gov.au.
More information: Deputy Premier’s Office, 3224 6900