• Skip to content
  • Skip to navigation
  • Contact us
  • Click to chat
  • Phone: 13 48 10
Search the Townsville City Council website
  • Decrease font sizeA-
  • Increase font sizeA+
  • Reset font sizeA
Townsville City Council Townsville City Council
Menu Search
  • About Council
    About Council
    • Contact Council
      • Report a Problem
      • Contact Us Online
      • Venues, Locations & Opening Hours
      • Complaints
      • Insurance Claims
      • Public Interest Disclosures
      • Mobile Apps
      • Petitions
      • Have Your Say Townsville
    • News & Publications
      • Media Releases
      • Live. Explore. Grow.
      • e-Newsletters
      • Community Reports
      • Reports, Drawings & Plans
      • Website Information
      • Social Media
      • Auction Notice
    • Corporate Information
      • Legal Forms
      • Right to Information
      • Policies
      • Budget 2021/22
      • Council Structure
      • Welcoming Cities
    • Mayor & Councillors
      • Councillor Profiles
      • The Role of Council
      • Register of Interests
    • Council Meetings
      • Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
      • Advisory Committees
      • Standing Committees
      • Other groups and committees
    • Careers at Council
      • Current Job Vacancies
      • Life at TCC
      • Our Recruitment Process
      • Why Townsville
      • Career Pathways
      • Our Commitment to Diversity
    • Local Laws
      • Investigation Process
    • Tenders
  • About Townsville
    About Townsville
    • What's On
      • Vendors & Suppliers
      • Light up Townsville
      • Anzac Day Live Streaming
    • Business & Investment
      • Work. Play. Grow
      • Townsville City Deal
      • City Activation and Jobs Growth Policy
      • Careers at Council
      • Townsville North Queensland Defence Strategy
      • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
      • Indigenous Economic Opportunities
      • Tourism
      • Events Townsville
      • Key Economic Partners
      • Smart Precinct NQ
    • Traffic, Transport & Parking
      • Stadium Regulated Parking
      • Parking Zones & Charges
      • Commercial and Industrial Parking
      • Residential Parking
      • Townsville Integrated Transport Plan
      • Public Transport
      • Speed Limits & Local Area Traffic
      • Street Lighting
      • E-scooter Commercial Permits
    • History & Heritage
      • Townsville History
      • Pioneers of Townsville
      • Heritage Properties
      • Freedom of Entry
      • Townsville 150 Celebrations
      • The Strand's 20th Birthday
      • Northern Stories 2021
    • Sister Cities
    • Shopping & Markets
    • Living in Townsville
      • COVID Support & Information
      • Connecting through COVID-19
      • Townsville City Council Support & Information
      • Australian and Queensland Governments COVID-19 support and information
      • Being Neighbourly
      • Townsville Community Profiles
      • Accessible Townsville
      • Liveability in Townsville
      • Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
  • Building, Planning & Projects
    Building, Planning & Projects
    • Current Projects
      • Haughton Pipeline Project
      • Projects - Works for Queensland (W4Q)
      • Projects - Black Spot Funded
      • Projects - Magnetic Island
      • Projects - Suburban Water Security
      • Adapting to Coastal Change
      • Apjohn Street, Magnetic Island Drainage Improvements
      • Bushland Beach Drain Naturalisation
      • Castle Hill Catering and Events Space
      • Castle Hill - Walker Street Connection
      • Cleveland Bay Recycled Water Treatment Facility
      • Corcoran Park Netball Court Upgrade
      • East End Boardwalk
      • Floodplain Management Strategy
      • Flood Warning Infrastructure Network (FWIN)
      • Horseshoe Bay Road Rehabilitation and Guardrails
      • Hugh Street and Fulham Road – Intersection Upgrade
      • Ingham Road Drainage Upgrade
      • Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct
      • Mount Stuart Road Safety Upgrade
      • Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link
      • New Water Clarifiers
      • North Australia Concert Hall and Arts Precinct
      • Northern Beaches Leisure Centre 50m Pool Replacement
      • North Queensland Simulation Park
      • Reef Assist – Business Activation and Environmental Restoration
      • Riverbank Restoration Project
      • Riverway Boardwalk Renewal
      • Riverway Library
      • Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant Pipeline Duplication
      • Southern Suburbs Rising Main Project
      • Smart Parking Meters
    • Works & Road Closures
    • Planning and Building Approval
      • Do I Need Approval?
      • The Development Application Process
      • Planning Guidelines and Tools
      • ePlanning
      • Planning Services Development Activity Reports
      • Priority Development Area (PDA)
    • Mapping Services
      • TownsvilleMAPS Mapping Service
      • Flood Mapping Service
      • Aerial & Mapping Products for Purchase
    • Property Searches
    • City Maintenance Schedule
  • Water, Waste & Environment
    Water, Waste & Environment
    • Water Supply & Dams
      • Townsville Water Updates
      • Our Water Smart City
      • Water Conservation Measures
      • Common Water Questions
      • Change your water billing
      • How to save water at home
      • Meters
      • Dam Levels
      • Ross River Dam
      • Paluma Dam
      • Role and Strategy
      • Water Leaks
    • Waste & Recycling
      • Kerbside Collection
      • Bins and Collections
      • What goes in your Bins
      • Bin Health Checks
      • Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO)
      • Recycle Right
      • Transfer Stations and Landfill
      • Domestic Waste
      • Commercial Waste
    • Litter & Illegal Dumping
      • Abandoned Vehicles
    • Wastewater
      • Common Wastewater Questions
      • Trade Waste
      • Wastewater Treatment
      • Stormwater Drainage
    • Sustainability & Environment
      • Sustainable Housing
      • Water
      • Sustainability Tours
      • Composting
      • National Water Week
      • Beaches & Coastal Management
      • The Ecosophy Garden
    • Pests & Weeds
      • Restricted Invasive Plants & Animals
      • Yellow Crazy Ants
      • Vermin - Rats & Mice
      • Property Pest Management
      • Biosecurity Compliance
    • Environmental Nuisances
      • Environmentally Relevant Activities
    • Townsville Laboratory Services
  • Facilities & Recreation
    Facilities & Recreation
    • Libraries
      • Using your Library
      • Programs and Activities
      • Search
      • Townsville Reads
      • Local History
      • Words for Wellbeing
      • Stories of Townsville: The 2019 Monsoon Collection
      • Online Library Living
      • Libraries Collection Notice
    • Sport & Leisure
      • Get Active + Healthy
      • Boating & Fishing
      • Townsville Pools
      • Riverway Stadium
      • Townsville Stadium
      • Get Active Clubs
    • Parks, Beaches & Community Venues
      • The Strand & Beaches
      • Venues & Open Space Bookings
      • Jezzine Barracks
      • Parks, Trails & Camping
      • Riverway
    • Theatres & Galleries
      • New Entry Requirements
      • Townsville Civic Theatre
      • Riverway Arts Centre
      • Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
      • Pinnacles Gallery
      • Ephemera
      • Art in Public Spaces
      • Street Art
    • Cemeteries
  • Community Support
    Community Support
    • Community Safety
      • Recovery Information
      • Disaster Dashboard
      • Disaster Management
      • Safe Places
      • Dog Attacks
      • Swimming Pools and Spas
      • Overgrown and Unsightly Properties
      • Mosquitoes
      • Food Safety
      • Fire Management
    • Townsville City Animals
      • Be a Responsible Pet Owner
      • Animal Registration and Legislation
      • Adopt a Pet
      • Missing Pets
      • Animals in Disaster
      • Off-Leash Areas
      • Dog Attacks
      • Barking Dogs and Animal Noise
      • Wildlife
      • Junior Education Program
    • Grants & Partnerships
      • Social Grants & Partnerships
      • Economic Grants & Partnerships
      • Environmental Grants & Partnerships
      • Mayor's Community Assistance Grant
      • Councillors' Discretionary Grants
      • Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
      • Alternate Funding Options
    • Services & Community Development
      • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
      • Culturally Diverse People
      • Citizenship Ceremonies
      • Families
      • Domestic and Family Violence Awareness
      • Disability
      • Seniors
      • Women
      • Teachers
      • Young People
    • Arts & Culture
      • Theatres and Galleries
      • Grants and Sponsorships
      • Awards and Recognition
      • Council Events
      • Street Art
    • Community Information Centre
    • Awards & Recognition
      • Australia Day Awards
      • Senior Awards
    • Health & Exercise
      • Get Active + Healthy
      • Walking & Cycling Trails
      • Mentally Healthy City
    • Mayor's Christmas Appeal
    • Christmas Together 2021
      • Mayor's Christmas Appeal
      • Bringing Christmas Together
      • Festive Flags Competition
  • Payments, Rates & Permits
    Payments, Rates & Permits
    • Payments
      • eNotices
      • Rates & Utilities Notices
      • Penalty Infringement Payments
      • Animal Registrations
      • Business Renewals
      • Accounts Receivable
    • Rates & Utilities
      • How to read your rates and utilities notice
      • How to pay your rates
      • Receive your rates notice by email
      • Hardship Concessions
      • First Home Buyers Incentive
    • Fees & Charges
    • Online Reports & Searches
      • Property Searches
    • Forms & Permits
    • Licensing
      • Personal Appearance Services
      • Food Businesses
  • Current Projects
  • Works & Road Closures
  • Planning and Building Approval
    • Do I Need Approval?
    • The Development Application Process
    • Planning Guidelines and Tools
      • City Plan (planning scheme)
      • LGIP
      • Information Sheets
      • Application Lodgements (TOLS)
      • Building Approval Reports
      • 3D Mapping Model
      • Townsville City Plan Performance Indicators
    • ePlanning
    • Planning Services Development Activity Reports
    • Priority Development Area (PDA)
  • Mapping Services
  • Property Searches
  • City Maintenance Schedule

You are here: Home Building, Planning & Projects Planning and Building Approval Planning Guidelines and Tools

Planning Guidelines and Tools

There are a number of applications, information sheets and other resources to help assist you with your Planning and Development query.

City Plan (planning scheme)

The Townsville City Plan sets out the vision for how Townsville should grow over the next 25 years.

The Local Government Infrastructure Plan

The Local Government Infrastructure Plan sets out the key infrastructure in line with Townsville's growth.

Information Sheets

Council have prepared a number of information sheets on a range of topics relating to planning and development.

Application Lodgements (TOLS)

Townsville Online Lodgement System (TOLS) enables you to submit and amend development applications online, including the upload of associated files.

Building Approval Reports

Building approval reports are produced by council on a monthly basis to indicate the number of building approvals we process.

3D Mapping Model

A 3D Mapping Model Of Townsville’s Priority Infill Areas which covers Townsville’s CBD and inner city areas.

Townsville City Plan Performance Indicators

A series of performance indicators that monitor progress towards achieving aspects of the stated long-term vision for the city in the Townsville City Plan.

Search the website

Hi, need assistance? Click to chat

Seniors Awards 2022
01
Jan
2022 Senior Awards
If you know a local senior legend, nominate them for a Senior Award and celebrate their achievements. Nominations close Thursday 21 July 2022.
Free 2P Parking in CBD until 1 April 2022
01
Jan
Free 2 hour Parking!
Council is supporting inner city traders by extending 2 hour free parking in the CBD until 30 June 2022. No need to get a ticket, just park in any 2P car space. A time limit of 2 hours still applies.
Recruitment
01
Jan
Career Change? Apply Now!
Explore current vacancies and take a step towards your next career! Join us to build a city of the future.
Make Your Move in May
01
Jan
Make Your Move in May
Active Transport is a great way to fit physical activity in your daily life and is good for your health, wallet, mind and the environment! Sign up to for your chance to win great weekly prizes!
What’s On Townsville
01
Jan
Visit What’s On Townsville
What's On Townsville is the North's Ultimate Event Guide! See today, this week this month or browse music, film, theatre, festivals, tours, markets, sporting events and more.
  • Legal Information & Privacy
  • Staff Login
  • Sitemap
  • Decrease font sizeA-
  • Increase font sizeA+
  • Reset font sizeA
Menu
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Contact us
  • Service Centre Locations
  • Phone: 13 48 10
  • Building, Planning & Projects
    • Town Planning
    • Works & Road Closures
    • Property Searches
    • Council Projects
  • Water, Waste & Environment
    • Water Restrictions
    • Bin Collection Days
    • Waste Facilities
    • Dam Levels
    • Commercial Waste Services
  • Facilities & Recreation
    • CityLibraries
    • Theatres & Galleries
    • Parks, Trails & Camping
    • Sports Facilities
    • Townsville Beaches
  • Community Support
    • Disaster Dashboard
    • Community Safety
    • Cyclone Information
    • Services & Development
    • Community Information Centre
  • Payments, Rates & Permits
    • Payments
    • Rates & Utilities
    • Fees & Charges
    • Online Reports & Searches
    • Forms & Permits

Social media

  • What's On Townsville
  • Disaster information
  • CityLibraries
  • Townsville City Galleries
  • Townsville City Animals

ABN: 44 741 992 072 Copyright 2022 Townsville City Council all rights reserved. Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past and present - and all future generations.

Townsville City Council
Image of Maggie Towns waving

Hi! Do you need assistance? Click to chat

No thanks!