Local Area Plans
A Local Area Plan is developed to strategically plan future land uses, infrastructure and projected populations for small specific localities. The Local Area Planning process involves Council representatives, key developers, various state government departments and community group representatives in the initial planning phases. Once conceptual ideas have been mapped public consultation is undertaken.
A number of Local Area Plans (LAPs) are currently being developed within the Mackay Region, once completed these LAPs will influence the development of the new Mackay 200k+ Regional Planning Scheme.
The following brochures have been designed to explain what Local Area Planning is and how the Enquiry by Design process works:
- A Guide to Local Area Planning (PDF 2.47 Mb)
- A Guide to Enquiry By Design Workshops (PDF 1.90 Mb)
Local Area Plans currently being developed include:
- Mackay City Centre Local Area Plan
- Mirani- Marian Local Area Plan
- Ooralea Local Area Plan
- Northern Beaches Planning Reform
- Sarina and Coastal Communities Local Area Plan
