‘Here to listen’: your planning scheme questions answered

Residents will be given opportunities to ask questions about the proposed Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme in an  open forum.

A series of forums will give our community the chance to hear from Council experts and learn more about what the scheme means for their local area.

Sessions at Nambour, Kawana and Caloundra will be open, informative and responsive.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the community forums were another way Council was ensuring the planning scheme reflected the values and priorities of everyone across the Sunshine Coast.

“We encourage our community to take an active interest in the future planning of our home – and we want to make that as easy as possible,” Mayor Natoli said.

“These forums are about giving everyone in our community the opportunity to ask questions and seek the information they need to provide informed feedback. Whether you’re curious, supportive or have concerns – we’re here to listen.

“This is about shaping a Sunshine Coast we all want – now and into the future.

“Wherever you live on the Sunshine Coast, you are welcome at any of these sessions.”

Get involved

Council will hold three community forums across the Sunshine Coast, each led by an independent facilitator to support open and honest conversations.

These forums won’t follow a presentation format – instead, they’ll offer a space for residents to ask questions, share thoughts and hear directly from Council planning experts.

Any questions that can’t be answered at the forum will be followed up in a timely manner, ensuring everyone gets the information they are seeking. This allows everyone to have the information they need to make a submission.

Community forum details

Wednesday, August 13  – Nambour State College, Hungerford Hall, 5.30pm for a 6pm start and 8pm finish.Saturday, August 16 – Kawana Community Hall, 2.00pm for a 2.30pm start and 4.30pm finish.Wednesday, August 20 – The Events Centre, Caloundra, 5pm for a 5.30pm start and 7.30pm finish.

Attendees are requested to register their interest prior to the forums for catering purposes by registering on the Have your Say website: haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/newplanningscheme/register-community-forum.

Before coming along, attendees are encouraged to visit Have your Say Sunshine Coast to explore what’s proposed for their local area and the wider region. Information on other planning scheme in-person sessions and events is also available.

Why it matters

The proposed planning scheme is not set in stone. Your feedback will help decide:

Building heights and zoning.Where homes, green spaces and community facilities go.How we support local businesses.How we prepare for a climate-resilient future.

Submissions close on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/newplanningscheme to:

View the proposed planning scheme.Search your property and see what’s proposed for your area.Provide your feedback using the online submission form.Find out about upcoming in-person sessions and events.