Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan (under review)

The Queensland Government is committed to developing renewed regional plans that cover every corner of the state.

Renewed regional plans will be contemporary, fit-for-purpose integrated land use and infrastructure plans, focused on supporting housing delivery and jobs where they are needed.

Each Queensland community and region has unique strengths, opportunities, identities and lifestyles, and every part of Queensland contributes to our state’s success in its own way.

That’s why our planning approach is not one-size-fits-all—we recognise these differences and tailor strategies that build on regional strengths while respecting local values and priorities.

Real success lies in every Queenslander being involved in shaping how their region grows and changes.

Review purpose

The Wide Bay Burnett (WBB) Regional Plan is currently undergoing a streamlined review with an emphasis on housing supply and economic growth.

Informed by Local Government, the review is looking at the current dark sky provisions, streamlining policy, mapping, implementation, and will provide clearer guidance for plan-making and development assessment.

The Wide Bay Burnett (WBB) Infrastructure Plan will be included as an appendix to the regional plan and is being developed alongside the streamlined review.

Public consultation on the draft WBB Regional Plan (including infrastructure plan) will occur during the statutory notification period, which is planned for 2026.

Approach

The revised approach is for the WBB Regional Plan to be shorter and more targeted, focusing on critical areas such as land use, housing supply, and economic development.

This approach includes feedback gathered from Local Governments and State Agencies since the review process began at the start of 2025 to provide a clearer, more actionable framework for the region.

Infrastructure addition

A draft WBB Infrastructure Plan is being developed alongside the WBB Regional Plan review.

The draft infrastructure plan will include medium to long term regional infrastructure policy.

This marks a shift from the guidance provided in the WBB Infrastructure Supplement 2023, to enable infrastructure policies to be embedded within statutory planning frameworks.

The WBB Infrastructure Plan will replace the WBB Infrastructure Supplement 2023.

Want more information?

We will continue to provide updates as the review progresses here online, and at in-person workshops. You can also subscribe to our latest news and events for updates and more information on how you can get involved in shaping Queensland's future.

We value and appreciate the contributions of all stakeholders as we work towards finalising a plan review that reflects the unique needs and opportunities of the Wide Bay Burnett region.

Last updated: 28 Jan 2026