REDLANDS residents are being urged to have their say on a sweeping package of planning changes that could influence everything from housing design and backyard subdivisions to new neighbourhood centres, lighting limits and flood-resilient building standards.
Amendments and updates to the Redland City Plan 2018, the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) and the Netserv water and wastewater plan are now on public exhibition, with submissions open until 11.59pm on March 29, 2026.
Redland City Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the updates were designed to consolidate years of planning work and formally incorporate key amendments into the current planning framework.
“The updates provided a crucial opportunity to consolidate a range of important amendments and work undertaken over recent years, formally incorporating them into the current City Plan and its supporting documents,” Cr Talty said.
Key changes cover both non-residential and residential planning issues, including new definitions for short-stay camping on private properties, changes affecting breweries and parking requirements, and tighter rules for driveways and rear-lot developments.
“The LGIP forms part of the City Plan, identifying future shared infrastructure requirements, based upon expected planning growth and development,” Cr Talty said.
Council must review the LGIP every five years.
“The Netserv Plan outlines how water and wastewater services will be provided and managed to support the future community growth under the City Plan,” Cr Talty said.
“These updates give a clear snapshot of planned trunk infrastructure upgrades based on projected population growth.”
Backyard subdivisions and driveway controls
Among the residential-facing changes is a proposal to strengthen controls around the creation of rear lots, including clearer standards for access handle widths, driveway design and passing bays where longer driveways serve multiple homes.
The draft changes also sharpen expectations for driveway crossovers, with new benchmarks aimed at reducing streetscape impacts, protecting pedestrians and cyclists, and limiting the loss of on-street parking.
New neighbourhood centre precinct proposed
A new neighbourhood centre precinct is also proposed for Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point, shifting a site currently zoned medium-density residential to a new precinct designed to maintain existing built form and restrict uses to small-scale shops, offices, community uses and food and drink outlets.
The precinct rules focus on retaining mature vegetation, maintaining existing parking areas and protecting surrounding residential amenity.
Lighting and flood resilience updates
Several zone codes would also be updated to reflect modern illumination standards, with changes aimed at reducing the impact of outdoor lighting on nearby homes.
Flood-related provisions are also strengthened, with new references to “essential building services” — including electrical systems, stormwater pumps, lifts and fire safety controls — particularly in buildings with basements, to ensure services can continue to function during flood or storm tide events.
Non-residential planning changes
The non-residential amendments include proposed definitions and assessment pathways for craft breweries and micro-breweries, including updated parking requirements, as well as changes supporting small-scale self-contained camping sites on private properties in rural and environmental management zones.
Planning and Regulation Portfolio Representative Councillor Rowanne McKenzie said some changes had been delayed by State assessment timeframes and shifting policy settings.
“Several earlier amendments were withdrawn at the Council’s General Meeting on 15 October 2025 after the State Interest Review took longer than expected and interim policy changes occurred,” Cr McKenzie said.
“The proposed amendments to the City Plan reflect current Council policy and address both identified issues and identified opportunities.”
How to view the documents and lodge a submission
Council has invited industry and the broader community to view the documents online through the Your Say Redlands Coast website, yoursay.redland.qld.gov.au.
Physical copies are available for viewing at three council customer service centres:
- Cleveland Service Centre – corner of Middle and Bloomfield streets, Cleveland
- Capalaba Service Centre – Shop 2, 38/62 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba
- Victoria Point Service Centre – 7/15 Bunker Road, Victoria Point
Properly made submissions can be lodged online, by email, by post or in person at a council customer service centre before the consultation closes on March 29, 2026.
