Ordinary - 29 Apr 2026 9:00 am

Article-worthy topics

• Animal-keeping application at Donald Court refused
  Council refused development application MCU23/090 for animal keeping at 1-9 Donald Court, Tamborine, finding conflicts with the Scenic Rim Planning Scheme 2020 and the Animal Keeping Code that could not be resolved by conditions.
  Directly affects nearby residents and confirms the proposed land use will not proceed as applied for.

Key decisions

• ALGA National General Assembly attendance approved
  Council authorised one interested councillor to attend the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra from 23 to 25 June 2026, allowed the attendee to exercise voting rights in line with Council policy, approved reasonable travel costs estimated at $3,453, and required a report back to Council.
  Commits council funds to representation at a national local government forum and requires public reporting on outcomes.
• Locally significant species list endorsed
  Council endorsed the revised locally significant species list for use in biodiversity conservation.
  May influence future conservation priorities, environmental planning and habitat protection across the Scenic Rim.
• Animal-keeping application at Donald Court refused
  Council refused development application MCU23/090 for animal keeping at 1-9 Donald Court, Tamborine, finding conflicts with the Scenic Rim Planning Scheme 2020 and the Animal Keeping Code that could not be resolved by conditions.
  Directly affects nearby residents and confirms the proposed land use will not proceed as applied for.
• Planning Scheme Amendment No.8 released for consultation
  Council endorsed Draft Amendment No.8, its supporting information and zoning maps, and approved commencement of public consultation under the Minister's Guidelines and Rules.
  Residents will have an opportunity to review and comment on proposed planning scheme and zoning changes before they are finalised.
• Integrated Transport Plan adopted
  Council adopted the Integrated Transport Plan, including the Active Transport Plan, Walking Network Plan and Road Network Plan, to guide strategic decision-making and future funding.
  Sets long-term direction for roads, walking, cycling and broader transport investment across the region.
• Rateable land valuation requested for 2027
  Council resolved to ask the State Valuation Service to undertake the annual valuation of rateable land for the Scenic Rim effective 30 June 2027.
  Future land valuations can affect rates and property-related charges.
• Kerry Road land acquisition process advanced
  In closed session, Council authorised negotiations to acquire land needed for the Kerry Road upgrade in Beaudesert and delegated authority for compulsory acquisition steps if agreement cannot be reached.
  Progresses a road upgrade project but may directly affect landowners whose properties are needed for the works.
• Funding approved for Tamborine Mountain Sports Complex
  Council approved a one-off $30,000 contribution to Tamborine Mountain Sports Association Limited to support short-term operational continuity of the Tamborine Mountain Sports Complex.
  Helps keep a key local sports facility operating in the short term.

Important topics

• Draft Logan Basin Water Plan submission noted
  Council retrospectively noted its submission to the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers on the Draft Water Plan (Logan Basin) 2026.
  Water planning settings can affect long-term water management for the region.
• Pylon sign application at Long Road deferred
  The operational works application for a pylon sign at 165-183 Long Road, Tamborine Mountain was deferred to a later ordinary meeting.
  A decision affecting local signage and visual amenity has not yet been made.
• Infrastructure Capital Works update noted
  Council noted the February 2026 update on delivery of the 2025-2026 Infrastructure Capital Works Program.
  Signals ongoing monitoring of local works delivery, though no specific project change was recorded here.
• Gallery Walk off-street carparking update noted
  Council noted an update on the Gallery Walk Stage 1 Off-Street Carparking project in closed session.
  The project remains active and relevant to access and parking on Tamborine Mountain.
• Planning Scheme Amendment No.6 and Draft Amendment No.10 progressed
  In closed session, Council endorsed a response to the State Government's informal information request on Draft Amendment No.6 and progressed Draft Amendment No.10 planning scheme policy matters.
  Further planning scheme changes are continuing in the background and may later return for public-facing decisions.

Resident impacts

• Public consultation is set to begin on Planning Scheme Amendment No.8, giving residents a chance to comment on proposed zoning and planning changes.
• The refusal of the Donald Court animal-keeping application means that proposal will not proceed in its current form.
• The adopted Integrated Transport Plan will shape future road, walking and cycling priorities across the Scenic Rim.
• Landowners affected by the Kerry Road upgrade may face negotiated purchase or compulsory acquisition processes.
• Tamborine Mountain sports users may benefit from short-term continuity at the sports complex after the approved $30,000 contribution.

Places affected

• Tamborine (locality)
  Animal-keeping application at 1-9 Donald Court was refused.
• Donald Court, Tamborine (road/address)
  Site of refused MCU23/090 animal-keeping application.
• Tamborine Mountain (locality)
  Deferred pylon sign application, sports complex funding, and Gallery Walk parking update.
• Long Road, Tamborine Mountain (road/address)
  Location of deferred pylon sign application at 165-183 Long Road.
• Beaudesert (town)
  Kerry Road land acquisition for capital works and transport planning relevance.
• Kerry Road, Beaudesert (road)
  Land acquisition process approved to facilitate road upgrade.
• Gallery Walk (project area)
  Stage 1 off-street carparking project update noted.
• Scenic Rim region (service area)
  Region-wide effects from planning, biodiversity, transport and valuation decisions.

Next steps

• Begin public consultation on Draft Amendment No.8 to the Scenic Rim Planning Scheme 2020.
  After this meeting, in accordance with the Minister's Guidelines and Rules.
• If a councillor attends the ALGA National General Assembly, present a report to Council on initiatives and outcomes.
  After the June 2026 event.
• Negotiate with affected landowners for Kerry Road land acquisition and progress statutory acquisition steps if needed.
  Following this meeting and before road upgrade delivery.
• Bring the deferred Long Road pylon sign application back to a future ordinary meeting.
  Later date not specified.

Extracted minutes text

All correspondence to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer Scenic Rim Regional Council PO Box 25 BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 ABN: 45 596 234 931 Beaudesert Administration Centre P: 07 5540 5111 F: 07 5540 5103 Boonah Administration Centre P: 07 5463 3000 F: 07 5463 2650 E: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au W: https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ Minutes Ordinary Meeting Wednesday, 29 April 2026 Time: 9:02 am Location: Council Chambers 82 Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 29 April 2026 Scenic Rim Regional Council Ordinary Meeting Wednesday, 29 April 2026 Minutes 1 Opening of Meeting ..................................................................................................