Application fees

When applying for a development approval, there are fees which must be paid at the time of lodgement. Council’s Planning and Development Group Cost Recovery Fees & Charges can be found here.&nbs...

Infrastructure Charges

Information Sheet 004 On 1 March 2022, Toowoomba Regional Council adopted the Charges Resolution No. 5 in line with changes made by the Queensland State government to the way infrastructure charges a...

Deferred payment of infrastructure Charges Policy

At our discretion we can agree to a later date for the payment of infrastructure charges, rather than the date established in section 121 of the Planning Act 2016. We will only consider the defer...

Temporary economic development incentives for district townships

Our incentives program for regional areas has been extended and enhanced. A total of $3 million over three years has been set aside to boost growth in ‘rural charge areas’ and ‘township cha...

Temporary Toowoomba CBD Development Incentives Policy

The Temporary Toowoomba CBD Development Incentive Policy was introduced in 2015 to encourage development within the CBD that aligns with the objectives of the Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan. The Po...

Temporary Economic Development Incentives for Non-Residential Development Policy

We have committed $2 million under a new policy that will lower the cost of industrial development. The policy provides for a capped discount available on infrastructure charges for material change of...

Temporary Economic Development Incentives for Intensive Horticulture Policy

Council has identified that ‘high technology’ greenhouses bring new opportunities to the Region, which will have a positive economic impact particularly on township and rural areas. A total o...

Deferral of infrastructure charges for not-for-profit charitable community and health organisations

We've approved a new policy to guide the deferral of infrastructure charges for not-for-profit/charitable community and health organisations and is effective for two years, starting on 1 February...

Discount or waiver of council Development Application fees

We've adopted a policy that details criteria and the circumstances when we may, at our discretion, agree to discount or waiver of Development Application Fees for charitable organisations, community o...

Temporary Economic Incentives for Medium Density Residential Development Policy

Council has committed $3.5 million under a new policy that will lower the cost of medium density residential development. The policy provides for a percentage discount available on infrastructure char...

Temporary Economic Incentives for Medium Density Residential Development Policy

Council has committed $3.5 million under a new policy that will lower the cost of medium density residential development. The policy provides for a percentage discount available on infrastructure char...