Planning guidelines and tools

Planning guidelines and tools

Access Brisbane City Council's planning and development guidelines and tools. You can use the online planning and development tool to find information on development applications or to lodge a submission. You can also find information on the City Plan and standard drawings.

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City plan, zones and codes

Planning and building in Brisbane is directed by the Brisbane City Plan 2000. You can read about the City Plan and development codes.
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PD Online - property development and application search tool

Find planning and development information in Brisbane with PD online. You can do a property enquiry, use the interactive mapping tool, track the progress of a development application, view the Brisbane Planning Scheme (City Plan) and lodge a submission.
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Online mapping tools

Council's online mapping tools include eBIMAP and virtual Brisbane.

Subdivision guidelines

Read about the guidelines to help your development comply with City Plan codes.
Standard drawings

Standard drawings

The standard drawings show construction layouts and details of acceptable infrastructure assets.

Water & sewerage guidelines

Water and sewerage infrastructure within the Brisbane City Council area is managed by Queensland Urban Utilities (QUU).
Flood standards and maps

Flood standards and maps

Council has put in place interim flood levels and standards. Find information on interim flood levels and maps.

Centres Detail Design Manual

Find out about the Centres Detail Design Manual, including how to use the manual and technical details.