Regional Council Waives Fees To Incentivise Infill Development

Moreton Bay Regional Council has created a new policy in order to incentivise infill development.

Commencing July 1, 2017, Council implemented the policy which waives application fees and infrastructure charges for a range of developments within targeted areas in Strathpine, Caboolture and along the Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Corridor.

In order for the policy to come into play, a development would have to have been approved under the current MBRC Planning Scheme and to have substantially commenced by 31 December 31, 2019.

Eligible uses included:

• Student accommodation

• Mixed use buildings

• Multiple dwellings

• Short-term accommodation

• Retirement facilities, and

• Residential care facilities