Assessment of development on coastal land
The Integrated Planning Act 1997 (IPA) states that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for assessing various development applications which may impact coastal resources. Assessment of development within tidal waters or on coastal land that is within the coastal management districts includes consideration of coastal management policies contained within the State Coastal Management Plan-Queensland's Coastal Policy (State coastal plan), Regional coastal management plans (regional coastal plans) where they exist, and any applicable Operational Policies.
The development Assessment guideline for Implementing the State and regional coastal management plans has been developed to assist local government assessment managers consider the State coastal plan and regional coastal plan policies in development assessment. The information contained in this guideline can also inform applicants of the State’s interpretation of how to achieve the coastal management outcomes, principles and policies of the State coastal plan and regional coastal plans.
Other guidelines for specific coastal activities are also available.For more information on the assessment of development on coastal land, access the links below
- Coastal Management Districts
- Excluded Work
- Exemption Certificates under the Costal Act
- Erosion Prone Areas
- Buildings seaward of a coastal building line
- Implementing the State and regional coastal management plans
For more information on development approvals, access the links below
Last updated: 07 November 2007
