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The City is currently reviewing City Plan’s Reconfiguring a Lot Code so that all outcomes relating to reconfiguring a lot are updated to include contemporary and best practice subdivision outcomes for a range of subdivision types.

Input from the development industry by participating in our survey will help the City understand the challenges and identify opportunities in the assessment of reconfiguring a lot applications to ensure that the future planning and growth of the City achieves world class outcomes.

Please take this short survey by COB Friday 9 March.
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In the majority of cases short-term accommodation such as Airbnb and Stayz, requires a development approval from Council in order to operate lawfully under the City Plan.

Persons who operate or use their residential properties for the purpose of short-term accommodation without a required development permit commit a development offence under the Planning Act, for which Council may take enforcement action.

Any complaints received by Council in the lead up to, during and after the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will be actioned appropriately.

The proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument No.5 (Minimum Land Above Designated Flood Level and Residential Risk Reduction) 2017 was sent to the Minister for consideration in December 2017.

As the proposed TLPI No.5 is under consideration, it is not currently in effect.

Council has requested an earlier commencement date of 8 December 2017, however, this earlier commencement date is not in effect until there is a decision by the Minister and Council to adopt the proposed TLPI.

More information is available on the City’s website.

Planning Enquiries Centre General enquiries about the planning scheme and lodging applications. Supervisor: Germaine Ragg Planning North Team Assessment of Material Change of Use and Reconfiguration of a Lot development applications for divisions 1–5. Supervisors: Broc Smith and Richard Webber Central Team Assessment of Material Change of Use and Reconfiguration of a Lot development applications for divisions 6–8 and 10. Supervisor: Andrew Powell Planning South Team Assessment of Material Change of Use and Reconfiguration of a Lot development applications for divisions 9, and 11–14. Supervisor: Adam Brown Fast Track Team Assessment of Risksmart applications for Material Change of Use and Reconfiguration of a Lot development applications as well as Referral Agency Assessment applications, Accepted Subject to Requirement development status and Generally in Accordance applications. Supervisor: Wiremu Cherrington Citywide Team Supports the daily running of the Planning Assessment Teams including pre-lodgement meetings, Councillor Requests, Planning Advisor to Development Assessment Review Team (DART), and Special Delegations Co-ordinator. Supervisor: Emma McGregor Information about council divisions can be found on the City’s website.

Kelli Adair has been appointed Executive Coordinator of City and Regional Planning. From 1 February 2018 she will be Acting Manager City Planning until Amanda Tzannes returns to the role once a new Director is appointed. During this period Nicole Bennetts will be Acting Executive Coordinator of City and Regional Planning.

The City resolved to adopt Temporary Local Planning Instrument No.4 (Party houses) which commenced on 2 February 2018. TLPI No.4 contains the same provisions and regulations as the previous version. The TLPI provisions have been incorporated into a City Plan update with the intention of providing ongoing regulation. TLPI No. 4 is a temporary instrument until City Plan is amended through the statutory process.

More information is available on the City's website.

From 1 March 2018 to 15 April 2018, applications for water and sewer shutdowns may be restricted and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The City’s water and sewerage network control personnel will be prioritising matters related to the Commonwealth Games during this period. As a result, the availability of officers to provide shut-down services to facilitate final connections across the city will be severely limited.

During this period, the City requests that developers, consultants and contractors program their works accordingly to avoid delays within their developments.

The City apologises for any inconvenience caused, and thanks you for your patience during this important event for the city and our community.

More information is available on the City's website.

From 1 January 2018, the Directorate of Planning and Environment has changed its name to Economy, Planning and Environment (EP&E). From the beginning of March 2018, an Office of Innovation and Economy will be established within EP&E consisting of three business areas: Business Investment and Development; Innovation; and Economic Value Management. In addition, the Southport CBD team will transfer to the City Planning Branch of EP&E.

Other updates include changes to Council committees from 1 January 2018, including the City Planning Committee which has become the Economy, Planning and Environment Committee. More information is available on the City’s website.

With the departure of Director Dy Currie at the end of December, thank you to Mick Moran who was EP&E Acting Director until 4 February. Amanda Tzannes is now Acting Director until a permanent appointment is made.

Inspections are required for the construction of public and private development works from pre-start to off-maintenance. The City’s current booking system for developer inspections requires a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for these inspections to be done.

During the Commonwealth Games Period 1 March–18 April 2018, impacts on travel times, closure of roads and other areas, and officer availability will significantly affect the ability to carrying out inspections at this time. As a result, the City will require additional notice when booking inspections and will program inspections to maximise efficiency and minimise impacts on the road network. For example, all inspections in a particular locality may be scheduled on a nominated day or days during this period.

While the City will endeavour to accommodate reasonable inspection requests, developers, consultants and contractors are encouraged to consider inspection scheduling requirements as early as possible and book inspections with the City at least 5 business days in advance to assist in minimising the potential impacts on their projects.

We appreciate your assistance and patience during this exciting time for the city.

Information on roads and other areas affected by closures and restrictions is available on the Get Set for the Games website.