What is planning?

Planning helps manage how cities, towns and regions grow or change, in a way that benefits the general community. It’s about better outcomes for people, places, the environment and the economy.

Planning helps us deal with matters facing Queensland and Australia, such as:

• accommodating a rapidly growing population
• increasing housing choice and affordability
• creating liveable cities in which people and communities can thrive
• creating places that support economic growth, productivity and innovation
• making sure we have the right infrastructure in place to support communities, the economy and jobs growth
• making the best possible use of public investment in infrastructure
• ensuring our communities become more resilient to natural hazards
• supporting more environmentally sustainable ways of living
• protecting the natural environment, green space and natural resources.