A dedicated group of Maleny locals showed up once again today to show their opposition to the service station and fast food outlet being proposed directly opposite the Maleny State School. Councillor Jenny McKay was presented with over 600 letters to be sent to Roads and Transport Minister Mark ... more
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Sunshine Coast’s New Planning Scheme Unveiled
[Video]It has been a significant day for the Sunshine Coast with council delivering its new planning scheme for the region, helping to strike the right balance between a sustainable economy, environment and community. Launched today at the Lake Kawana Community Centre, Mayor Mark Jamieson ... more
Council introduces electronic lodgment of development applications
Lodging a development application at midnight is now a possibility, if you are so inclined, thanks to Sunshine Coast Council’s new development services initiatives. Applicants now have the convenience of lodging all types of development applications electronically, replacing the need to provide ... more
Report quantifies development progress
Sunshine Coast Council’s Development Indicators Report provides an in-depth look into development activity on the Coast. Director Development Services Julie Edwards said the recently released Development Indicators Report includes a comprehensive full year summary of development activity on the ... more
No radio towers for Valdora
Community members applauded local councillors’ decision to refuse a proposal to develop two communication towers in Valdora. The verdict was reached at yesterday’s Sunshine Coast Council Ordinary Meeting. Director Development Services Julie Edwards said the development application was for an AM ... more
Easier Development Applications with new service
Submitting a development application to council is set to become easier as council launches its new Pre-Design Meeting Service. The new service, aimed at identifying and, where possible, resolving design and application issues before an application for Operational Works is submitted to council, is ... more