Land use compliance
Do you need approval?
Some activities and land uses need to comply with the Logan Planning Scheme 2015 (the Planning Scheme). Depending on your property’s zoning or the characteristics of your land, you may need to get a development approval or meet certain standards to comply with the Planning Scheme.
Changes in the way a property is used, like starting a new business activity, may need approval.
Works that affect the nature of a property, like earthworks or vegetation clearing, may also require approval.
Before making any changes to your property or how it is used, you should check if any approvals are required.
To find out if you need approval, you can:
Report an issue
As a local authority, we are responsible for investigating matters relating to legislative compliance for land use issues in Logan by enforcing the Planning Act 2016.
Report an issue about trees or vegetation being removed without permission.
Report an issue about unauthorised filling of land, illegal excavation or earthworks that may be causing damage or a safety concern.
Report an issue about land being used without approval, or businesses operating in residential areas without permits.
How we deal with complaints
If an issue is reported relating to a breach of the Logan Planning Scheme 2015 or the Planning Act 2016, we investigate and respond to complaints in accordance with Council’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy.
Where we investigate and reasonably believe a breach has occurred, we may issue the following:
- Show cause notice – This outlines our understanding of an alleged offence and gives an opportunity for a respond before more action is taken.
- Enforcement notice – This is a statutory notice for specific action to be taken to fix an offence.
- Penalty infringement notice – Where Council deems it appropriate, a fine may be issued. Find more about Fines.