The Queensland Government has announced a new Priority Development Area (PDA) at North Harbour, in Burpengary East, which would see the creation of more than 3,700 new homes in the region.
Once the PDA is declared, the Government says up to 200 homes will be built in an early release area while the more detailed planning for the rest of the PDA is undertaken in partnership with City of Moreton Bay Council, the local community and the developer.
The new PDA will build on the existing North Harbour development, which is already home to 3,000 residents and recognised as one of five significant projects in the City of Moreton Bay Regional Economic Development Strategy 2020 – 2041.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie said declaration of the new PDA would cut red tape and get new homes built sooner, supporting the growing City of Moreton Bay.
“The Crisafulli Government has proposed this priority development area to kick-start housing supply and get more Queenslanders into homes sooner,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
“We are unlocking land to deliver more housing for Queenslanders, while funding critical infrastructure and axing stamp duty for first homeowners on new builds, all aimed at stemming Labor’s Housing Crisis.
“While Labor tied up builders and councils in red tape, we’re resetting the planning partnership with local councils and communities to deliver new housing in the right locations.”
City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery said the PDA declaration for North Harbour was a welcome boon that would inject millions into the local economy.
“The construction of apartments and standalone housing will further boost the economy and provide another option for people looking to live in City of Moreton Bay,” Mayor Flannery said.
“The development of a marina at the site will unlock a new local marine industry, from boatbuilding to repairs, generating more skilled employment opportunities for our residents.”
The Deputy Premier has directed Economic Development Queensland to prepare a brief for Governor in Council approval for Queensland’s newest PDA.
Once the PDA is declared an Interim Land Use Plan (ILUP) will come into effect until the Development Scheme is in place. The ILUP will include an Early Release Area and development applications for this can be lodged right away under the ILUP.
