Infrastructure and planning
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Queensland's planning and development system is being modernised. We are cutting red tape and delivering sustainable communities across Queensland by integrating community and industry involvement in planning. The department coordinates planning services for Queensland, including development applications, regional plans, state planning policies and regulatory provisions, and industrial land and infrastructure strategies. Find out more about planning, including planning reform, strategic planning, and how to gain support to progress projects through the referral process
Planning reform
Queensland's planning and development system is being modernised, integrating community and industry involvement in planning for better planning outcomes and sustainable communities.
Strategic planning
The department is driving economic growth in Queensland by implementing strategies that support sustainable development.
Infrastructure frameworks
Coordinator-General-led plans to guide infrastructure development, including coal infrastructure.
Infrastructure planning and reform
Planning to guide infrastructure development through priority infrastructure plans and infrastructure charges.
Infrastructure delivery
Infrastructure projects, laws and other mechanisms to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure.
Industry support
Support to streamline assessment for eligible major commercial, retail and industrial developments, ensuring the smooth, timely delivery of major projects that will benefit the community and help stimulate the construction industry.
Development applications
Find out about the development application process in Queensland, including lodging an online application.
