Planning Schemes

The existing Town Planning schemes of both former Councils will remain in use until they can be merged together. This process can take years to complete and involves extensive community consultation and State Interest Checks before a new Town Planning scheme can be adopted.

In the meantime, those wishing to make building or development applications will do so under the relevant scheme for their area. Applications for either area can be made at the Cairns or Mossman office.

• CairnsPlan
• Superseded Douglas Shire Planning Scheme 1996. Available for inspection only. Not available electronically
• Superseded Douglas Shire Planning Scheme 2006
• Douglas Shire Planning Scheme - Amended March 2008