Master plans
Cairns Regional Council master planning undertakes long term strategies and plans to ensure the Cairns, Port Douglas and Mossman region retains its enviable lifestyle and unique character, while also allowing for continued growth and development.
Cairns city centre
The City Centre master plan will bring together and integrate previous studies and recommendations. Public transport, traffic, parking, technology, streetscape, arts and cultural activities will be some of the issues to be considered in the master plan process.
Daintree Gateway
Following amalgamation of the Councils in 2008, the Daintree Precinct Working Group was formed by Council to address a number of long standing operational issues relating to the Precinct, the Ferry and tourist operations. As a result the preparation of The Daintree River Gateway Master Plan commenced.
Edmonton town centre
Following Council resolution in August 2009 to undertake an Amendment to the Planning Scheme for the Former City of Cairns (CairnsPlan) the Edmonton Town Centre Amendment 2009 No.1 is now with the State Government for the first State agency review.
Mount Peter
The Mount Peter area has been recognised by the Far North Queensland Regional Plan and the CairnsPlan as a priority urban growth corridor.
Port Douglas waterfront
The Port Douglas Waterfront Master Plan was adopted by Cairns Regional Council on 25 November 2009.
Smithfield town centre
Following consideration of the range of issues raised in submissions on the Smithfield Town Centre Amendment, Council has resolved to not proceed with the amendment.