CairnsPlan 2016 Version 1.2

Version 1.2 of the CairnsPlan 2016 commenced on 11 December 2017 and was superseded by Version 1.3 which commenced on 15 April 2019.

Document excluding Schedule 2 Mapping

The document below presents the CairnsPlan 2016 v1.2 Parts 1 to 10, Schedules 1, 3, 4 and 5, and appendices.  Schedule 2 Mapping is a large file and is available separately for download.

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Schedule 2 Mapping

The large file below presents strategic framework, zone, local plan and overlay maps applicable to the planning scheme area under the CairnsPlan 2016 v1.2.

Fact sheets

Council has developed a series of fact sheets to assist in the understanding and application of the CairnsPlan 2016. The contents in the fact sheets are an outline only. For full details of the applicable provisions please refer to the CairnsPlan 2016.

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Last Updated: 5 October 2021

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