Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - 21 Apr 2026 9:00 AM

Topics

• Council rejects petition for solar lighting at Cameron Park playground
  Residents asked for solar lighting at a new playground, but council declined the request on safety, amenity and policy grounds.
  It directly affects a local playground upgrade and sets a precedent for lighting in the public park network.
• Ipswich planning amendment with heritage listings moved towards approval
  Amendment Package 1 to the Ipswich City Plan 2025 progressed after consultation, with heritage listings driving the submissions received.
  Planning and heritage controls can affect property use, development rights and local conservation outcomes.

Decisions

• Solar lighting request for Cameron Park playground not supported
  Council did not support installing solar lighting at the new playground in Cameron Park, Booval. Reasons cited included no other lit playgrounds in the public park network, concerns about light spill to nearby residents, possible anti-social behaviour and unwanted attention, and consistency with the Desired Standard of Service for new parks.
  Residents near the playground will not receive the requested lighting upgrade.
• Amendment Package 1 to Ipswich City Plan 2025 progressed
  Council endorsed moving Amendment Package 1 forward after State interest review and public consultation. The package had eight submissions, all relating to two proposed local heritage listings, and only minor changes were made before seeking State approval and adoption.
  This affects planning controls and heritage protections for the properties and surrounding area covered by the amendment.
• Planning and Environment Court action status received
  The committee received and noted the status report on current court actions associated with development planning applications.
  Residents and applicants involved in affected development matters may see ongoing court processes continue.

Discussion

• Public consultation on heritage-related planning amendments
  The committee noted that eight submissions were received on Amendment Package 1, all concerning the two proposed local heritage listings, with only minor changes made after consultation.
  Shows community input was considered before the planning amendment was advanced.
• Council response to petition on playground lighting
  A petition from residents of Division 3 sought solar lighting for the Cameron Park playground, but the committee declined the request.
  Directly affects a community amenity requested by nearby residents.
• Development court action status update
  A general status report on Planning and Environment Court actions tied to development applications was received and noted.
  Signals ongoing legal and compliance activity in development matters.

Impacts

• No solar lighting will be installed at the Cameron Park playground under this decision.
• Planning rules for parts of Ipswich City Plan 2025 may change if Amendment Package 1 is approved.
• The proposed local heritage listings may affect how some properties can be altered or developed.

Places

• Cameron Park (playground / locality)
  Location of the playground lighting petition in Booval.
• Booval (suburb)
  Suburb named in relation to the Cameron Park playground request.
• Ipswich City Plan 2025 (planning scheme)
  The planning scheme subject to Amendment Package 1.
• 81 East Street (property)
  A property specifically referenced in relation to heritage values and clarification sought from the department.

Next

• Advise the chief petitioner that the solar lighting request was not supported
  After the meeting
• Seek further clarification from DSDIP regarding the previous condition and heritage values of 81 East Street
  Before final approval of Amendment Package 1
• Submit Amendment Package 1 to DSDIP for final approval consideration
  Following council actions
• Allow the CEO to make any required administrative and other changes requested by DSDIP
  As needed during State review

Extract

21 APRIL 2026 INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ASSETS COMMITTEE NO. 2026(03)] of 7 INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ASSETS COMMITTEE NO. 2026(03) 21 APRIL 2026 REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson); Councillors Paul Tully (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic (via audio), Pye Augustine, David Martin and Jim Madden COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Councillor Marnie Doyle OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Community, Cultu...