Residential development

Double Jump Road
Koalas, Residential development

1054 koala trees to be cleared for Double Jump Road development

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Plans for development at Double Jump Road in Victoria Point which would require clearing of 1,054 koala trees have been published for public comment for a period of ten days in accordance with Federal Government environmental laws – the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The proposed project includes a 240 lot single-dwelling subdivision,

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Southern Thornlands
Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

Council slams State plans for Southern Thornlands PDA

/ 1 Comment / Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

A number of deficiencies in the State Government’s plans for its Southern Thornlands Priority Development Area (STPDA) have been identified in Redland City Council’s late submission approved at the Council meeting on 16 September 2026. The Council’s full 18 page submission was kept confidential from the community prior to the Council meeting which is very

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Southern Thornlands PDA
Governance, Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

Southern Thornlands PDA Proposed Development Scheme

/ 6 Comments / Governance, Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

Introduction Redlands2030 welcomes the opportunity to comment on the State Government’s proposed Development Scheme for the Southern Thornlands PDA (Priority Development Area). Redlands2030 is a community organisation with several thousand followers, advocating good planning and governance for residents of Redland City. In this submission we make the following observations about the proposed Development Scheme for

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Southern Thornlands PDA
Governance, Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

Southern Thornlands PDA development scheme consultation

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The State Government is seeking community feedback about its proposed Southern Thornlands PDA Development Scheme which, if adopted, would transform a large area of semi-rural land into small lot housing. The Government’s proposed Southern Thornlands PDA Development Scheme anticipates that this 890 hectares priority development area (PDA) will have 8,000 new homes accommodating 24,000 people.

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koalas
Koalas, Ormiston College, Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

March to save koalas and other wildlife from development

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On 12 August, hundreds of Redlands community members and their supporters will rally and march in Cleveland, calling on the state and local government to do more to save koalas and other wildlife in the Redlands. ACF Community Bayside spokesperson Vicki Salisbury said that the situation is now extremely urgent and governments at all levels

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major amendments to Redland City Plan
City Plan 2015, Governance, Residential development

Major amendments to Redland City Plan – public consultation

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Redland City Council is consulting about various proposed major amendments to the Redland City Plan which determines what can be built where. The Council is also consulting about proposed changes to two other documents: The consultation period is four weeks commencing on 2 March 2026 and concluding at 11:59pm on 29 March 2026. The proposed

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Thornlands childcare facility
Governance, Residential development

Childcare facility in Thornlands – development application

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Application MCU25/0200 to develop a 119 place childcare facility at 1 – 45 Pateman Parade, Thornlands has been advertised for public consultation. The closing date for submissions is 20 March 2026. Submissions can be made by email to rcc@redland.qld.gov.au The site proposed for development of this childcare facility is irregularly shaped. This is a consequence

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Redland City Council
Governance, Residential development, SEQ Regional Plan

Goats, toilets, and Weinam Creek on Redland City Council meeting agenda

/ 2 Comments / Governance, Residential development, SEQ Regional Plan

The next general meeting of Redland City Council will be held on Wednesday 18 February commencing at 9:30am. There’s a variety of items on the agenda and we’ve previewed some of them below. Most of the meeting, except for confidential items, will be live streamed on YouTube. Rates due by Tuesday 17th February Redland City

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26-52 Kinross Road
City Plan 2015, Residential development, Wildlife

Koala Action Group submission about 26-52 Kinross Road subdivision

/ 6 Comments / City Plan 2015, Residential development, Wildlife

The Koala Action Group (KAG) says it has “grave concerns’ about a proposed residential subdivision at 26-52 Kinross Road in Thornlands. In its submission about the proposed development, KAG identifies the the following key issues: The complete KAG submission (five pages) is published below. Have your say about plans for 26-52 Kinross Road The closing

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The Trails
Environment, Governance, Koalas, Residential development, Shoreline

The Trails residential development next to Bayview Conservation Area

/ 3 Comments / Environment, Governance, Koalas, Residential development, Shoreline

A draft report about the environmental impacts of a 24 hectares residential development known as The Trails has been published for public comment prior to Federal Government assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The proposed development is located between the Bayview Conservation Area and the Over 50s Lifestyle Community Development, and

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