In June 2025, Council endorsed the preparation of a new planning scheme to be known as the Redlands Coast City Plan (RCCP). Once adopted, the new planning scheme will guide future land use and development for the next 20 years.
Preparing a new planning scheme is a complex process that involves multiple stages, as well as several approval gateways. It also requires extensive collaboration and consultation with the Queensland Government, the wider Redlands Coast community, businesses and industry, and a wide range of interested stakeholders.
Where are we now?
Following Council’s 2025 decision to prepare a new planning scheme, a range of technical and background studies are currently underway. The project team has also commenced work on the strategic directions that will guide the new planning scheme.
An extensive review of the current City Plan was undertaken in 2025 and included stakeholder input across council, industry and community. Apart from proposed ‘structural changes’ to be made to the new RCCP, such as the use of more images, maps and diagrams; the feedback highlighted that future planning for the city needs to consider the following:
The full copy of the City Plan 2018 review report to Council and attachments below: