This Planning and Development page serves as the new portal for information relating to planning in Ipswich, including:
- Planning in Ipswich: An introduction to the planning framework that shapes our city.
- Ipswich City Plan 2025: The Ipswich City Plan 2025 (previously titled the draft Ipswich Plan 2024) is the main ‘rule book’ for determining what new developments should occur, where and how. This planning scheme and new Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) were adopted by Council on 29 May 2025 Council meeting. The new planning scheme and LGIP take effect on 1 July 2025, at which time will replace the 2006 Ipswich Planning Scheme.
- Infrastructure Planning: Information on infrastructure planning that supports the growth of the city, including a new Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) prepared as part of the proposed new planning scheme.
- Development.i: Use Council’s Development.i tool to search development applications lodged and decided.
- 2006 Ipswich Planning Scheme: This is the planning scheme currently in effect until 30 June 2025, at which time it will be replaced by the Ipswich City Plan 2025.
- 2006 Planning Scheme Mapping: Interactive mapping tool for searching properties or suburbs while viewing the various zones and overlays under the 2006 Ipswich Planning Scheme.
Other information related to development planning, engineering, infrastructure charges and supporting technical documents is still available at www.ipswichplanning.com.au.