The Better Housing Amendment has commenced
At its General Meeting on 4 September 2024, Council adopted the Better Housing Amendment and supporting Planning Scheme Policies Amendment No. 2. Both amendments commenced on and will take effect from 30 October 2024
Better housing, better neighbourhoods
Residents have told Council they want better housing and better neighbourhoods. To achieve this, changes are being made to Moreton Bay’s planning rules via the Better Housing Amendment.
Since the Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme commenced in 2016, our neighbourhoods have grown and changed and residents have identified some key concerns, like wanting:
The Better Housing Amendment includes a range of updates to the Planning Scheme which will enable Council to better address residents' concerns. You can read about the adopted Better Housing Amendment and supporting Planning Scheme Policies Amendment No. 2 here.
Between 7 August and 4 September 2023, we asked the community to provide feedback on the Better Housing Amendment and the supporting Planning Scheme Policies Amendment No. 2. Consultation is now closed. We would like to thank all those who shared their views with us.
You can read about what we heard, and our response, in the Consultation Report for the Better Housing Amendment and the separate Consultation Report for the supporting Planning Scheme Policies Amendment No. 2.
Commencement of the adopted amendments
The Better Housing Amendment and supporting Planning Scheme Policies Amendment took effect on and from 30 October 2024. The previous version of the scheme (version 6) is now a “superseded planning scheme.” The updated planning scheme incorporating both amendments (version 7) is available to view on Council’s website.
