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Renewable Energy Facilities
Council invites residents of the Central Highlands region to give feedback on a proposed amendment to the Central Highlands Planning Scheme 2016. The purpose and general effect of the proposed amendment is to:
Ensure renewable energy facilities undergo impact assessment against the whole planning scheme where located on irrigated land
Increase consideration of strategic outcomes of the planning scheme and benchmarks in the Agriculture Overlay Code during the assessment of applications
Improve coordination and integration of Natural Resource outcomes stated in the Strategic Framework and other related measures in the scheme
Improve articulation of the policy intention of the planning scheme
Include appropriate implementation mechanisms
Protect the value of existing irrigation infrastructure, particularly for the Emerald irrigation scheme
Submissions
Submissions can be made during the public consultation period (23 August - 20 September 2019) at your local council office, library branch or using the online form below.
For information about how to make a "properly made" submission, please see the frequently asked questions.
The planning scheme and other planning and development resources are available here.
Enquiries Please contact Jason Hague (CHRC Principal Planner - Strategic Land Use) Ph. 1300 242 686 Email: tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au
Renewable Energy Facilities
Council invites residents of the Central Highlands region to give feedback on a proposed amendment to the Central Highlands Planning Scheme 2016. The purpose and general effect of the proposed amendment is to:
Ensure renewable energy facilities undergo impact assessment against the whole planning scheme where located on irrigated land
Increase consideration of strategic outcomes of the planning scheme and benchmarks in the Agriculture Overlay Code during the assessment of applications
Improve coordination and integration of Natural Resource outcomes stated in the Strategic Framework and other related measures in the scheme
Improve articulation of the policy intention of the planning scheme
Include appropriate implementation mechanisms
Protect the value of existing irrigation infrastructure, particularly for the Emerald irrigation scheme
Submissions
Submissions can be made during the public consultation period (23 August - 20 September 2019) at your local council office, library branch or using the online form below.
For information about how to make a "properly made" submission, please see the frequently asked questions.
The planning scheme and other planning and development resources are available here.
Enquiries Please contact Jason Hague (CHRC Principal Planner - Strategic Land Use) Ph. 1300 242 686 Email: tplanning@chrc.qld.gov.au