FAQs
- the creation of a new Road widening overlay map and code in City Plan
- additions to the Tables of assessment to establish the overlay
- amendments to section 1.5 of City Plan to apply the overlay to building works
- amendments to the Transport code and related sections to remove redundant content relating to earlier road widening provisions.
- The easiest and quickest way to make a submission is through the online submission portal(External link)(External link)
- Email your submission to cityplansubmissions@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
- Mail your submission to Chief Executive Officer, City of Gold Coast, PO Box 5042, Gold Coast MC QLD 9729
- be relevant to the items listed in the update package
- be received by midnight 17 September 2024
- detail the name and address of each person making the submission
- detail the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied upon to support the grounds.
What is the consultation period?
Public consultation for the New Road Widening Overlay Amendment to City Plan will be held from Monday 19 August to Tuesday 17 September 2024 (inclusive).
What are the proposed changes?
As our city grows there is a need to plan for expanding parts of our transport network to provide improved safety, active and public transport, and network efficiency. To support this process, the New Road Widening Overlay Amendment (the Amendment) proposes to identify land that is needed for future road widening projects undertaken by Council.
The primary purpose of the Amendment is to ensure new buildings and structures are not constructed in areas required for future road widening and that they are also set back from future roads. The Road widening overlay also seeks to ensure new development is designed and located to avoid reliance on areas required for future road widening. This is to ensure development remains functional after the road widening has occurred.
The proposed changes do not affect existing lawfully established uses or current development approvals. The Road widening overlay will only apply to new development.
The Amendment involves:
How can I make a submission?
There are a number of options for lodging a submission:
Please note that submissions that are not related to these proposed refinements are not relevant and cannot be considered.
What is a formal submission?
Due to legislative requirements, formal submissions must meet the following criteria:
Who can I ask for help?
A hotline has been set up for City Plan public consultation enquiries. The number is 1300 151 267. Alternatively, you can email cityplansubmissions@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
What if my issue is not covered by the proposed amendment?
This consultation relates to the New Road Widening Overlay Amendment. The City can only consider submissions that relate to these items.
How will I know how my submission is being addressed?
Each person who lodged a submission is given a unique submission number. A submission assessment summary will be prepared by the City which provides a summary of the points of submission and the submitter’s submission number. This will enable submitters to determine how Council has addressed their items. The complete consultation report will be made available following public consultation once all significant and non-significant changes have been addressed
Will I be able to see all submissions and responses?
The City will be publishing a consultation report after the consideration of submissions. This will be made available online. No names will be published.
What happens next?
Public consultation will run until 17 September 2024. Once submissions are considered, and if there are no further significant changes proposed, the amendment will progress to the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (DHLGPPW) requesting Ministerial approval to adopt. Once the City receives approval from the Minister, the amendment is required to be adopted by Council before it can commence.