Townsville City Plan

The Townsville City Plan sets out the vision for how Townsville should grow over the next 25 years, and is Council's key document for determining development applications.

If you are planning on making a development application, it is important that you refer to the Townsville City Plan in order to understand more about the type of application and assessment your proposal falls under.

To assist you in understanding the Townsville City Plan, Council has prepared the below guide, which explains the function of each section in detail.

Townsville City Plan User Guide

Download the Townsville City Plan User Guide (PDF, 356.2 KB)

Superseded City Plan Application Requests

In accordance with the Planning Act 2016, a person may request Council to assess a development proposal under the relevant superseded Townsville City Plan version. The request may be made within one year of the date the previous version took effect. The request must be accompanied by the relevant form and fee.

More Information

Use the links below for more information and resources about the Townsville City Plan.

Planning for Townsville's Future

Ever wondered how a city is shaped? Find out more about our Planning Scheme and how Council is planning for Townsville’s future by viewing our video below.