Planning and Development Committee - 2 June 2026

Topics

• Toowoomba planning scheme stays on track for 2027 adoption
  Council’s latest quarterly update says the new regional planning scheme remains on schedule for state review, consultation and adoption.
  The scheme will shape future development, zoning and growth across the region, affecting residents, property owners and developers.

Decisions

• Progress on Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme noted
  Council noted the progress made on the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme for the period 23 February to 15 May 2026.
  This keeps residents informed about the timetable for the new planning scheme that will shape future land use, development assessment and growth management across the region.

Discussion

• Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme project update
  The report said the project remains on track, with drafting and engagement continuing through to October 2026, State Interest Review targeted for late 2026, public consultation planned for February 2027, and formal adoption in November 2027.
  The planning scheme will influence where homes, businesses and infrastructure can be developed, so the timeline matters to property owners, developers and community groups.

Impacts

• Future development rules for the Toowoomba region are progressing towards public consultation and adoption.
• Property owners, developers and planners may need to engage with the draft planning scheme once released.
• The project timetable indicates further planning decisions are expected over the next 18 months.

Places

• Toowoomba Region (local government area)
  The planning scheme project covers the broader region.

Next

• Continue drafting and engagement activities for the planning scheme project
  Current to October 2026
• Request State Interest Review from the Planning Minister
  October 2026
• Commence public consultation
  February 2027
• Seek approval to adopt the draft planning scheme
  September 2027
• Decide whether to adopt the draft planning scheme
  November 2027

Extract

TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Members of the Committee Councillor Bill Cahill Councillor Edwina Farquhar Councillor Gary Gardner Councillor Trevor Manteufel His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Geoff McDonald Councillor Tim McMahon Councillor James O'Shea Councillor Kerry Shine Councillor Carol Taylor Councillor Melissa Taylor Councillor Rebecca Vonhoff of 12 Toowoomba Regional Council Planning and Development Committee 2 June 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Opening of Meeting and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners 2.Attendance including Apologies, Leave of Absence and Declarations of Conflict of Interest Reports 3.Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme Project - Quarte...