The department is leading a coordinated approach to planning across the Queensland Government. We are looking forward and delivering now through integrated planning policies, land and community planning and effective building codes that support well managed sustainable growth.

About planning

Queensland's planning and development system is being modernised, red tape is being cut and more sustainable communities are being delivered through QPlan and a range of planning committees across Queensland. This 'systems approach' integrates community and industry involvement in state, regional and local planning to deliver better planning outcomes and sustainable communities.

Statewide planning

The department is driving economic growth in Queensland by implementing strategies that support sustainable development.

Regional planning

Planning is being synchronised across Queensland - the department supports a coordinated approach to regional planning and development to meet future priorities, needs and community expectations.

Laws and codes

Legislation relating to planning and development in Queensland.

Local area planning

Planning in Queensland's major urban areas is supported through the Board for Urban Places, local government planning schemes, master planned areas, priority infrastructure plans, and transit-oriented developments.

Development applications

Find out more about development applications in Queensland, including lodging a development application online using the Smart EDA system.

Guide to the Sustainable Planning Act

Information and resources on the planning and development laws which came into effect on 18 December 2009. The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 replaced the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

Facilitating major and sustainable projects

The Major Projects Office (MPO) and Green Door initiative are in place to coordinate, streamline and accelerate development assesments for major and sustainable projects in Queensland.