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A new planning system will oblige Councils to give reasons for accepting or rejecting development applications, such as a decision in April to allow Nanango’s United service station to build a new, modern service station with twice the number of bowsers on its Henry Street site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deputy Premier
Jackie Trad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 3, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new planning system which will oblige Councils to publish their reasons for decisions on development applications came into force on Monday.<\/p>\n

The State Government\u2019s new planning system aims to ensure the community is at the forefront of the planning process.<\/p>\n

“The Planning Act 2016, which replaces the existing Sustainable Planning Act 2009, will create a new, simplified planning system that is easier to navigate for the community, local government and industry,” Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s clear Queenslanders want more transparency and accountability around development decisions, and our new Planning Act delivers on this.<\/p>\n

“The new system embraces genuine community engagement while giving industry certainty to deliver jobs, better protects our heritage and addresses the threat of climate change.”<\/p>\n

Ms Trad said the new system will introduce a number of measures to ensure decision making is fair, open and transparent, including making it mandatory for councils to publish reasons for decisions on development applications.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We know this is a big change for our local councils, which is why we have invested $15.8 million to develop the new planning framework and ensure that councils are ready for the new system,” she said.<\/p>\n

“This has included a number of initiatives including workshops across the state, livestreams, financial assistance with IT upgrades and a $4.5 million Innovation and Improvement Fund which will help councils to find ways to make their planning and development systems easier to use and understand.<\/p>\n

“There is also a brand new, easy to use Planning ePortal that will provide a better, more accessible online experience for both the community and industry.”<\/p>\n

Key features of the new system include:<\/strong><\/p>\n