Building And Planning

Planning Scheme

Balonne Shire Council's Planning Scheme is available here:

 Planning Scheme (Very large file - 11Mb)

CD copies and hard copies are available for a fee from the Health Planning and Environment Department.

Development Applications

Building/Development applications are necessary for:

  • new buildings;
  • alterations or additions to existing buildings;
  • swimming pools;
  • sheds (including garden sheds);
  • roofed or unroofed patio additions;
  • pergolas attached to dwellings;
  • the removal or demolition of buildings;
  • material change of use; and
  • sub-division of land (reconfiguration of parcel/lot)

Click here to obtain IPA and IDA forms and templates

Plumbing Services

To apply to have a water supply connected to your premises please complete the following form.

 Application for Water Connection

This form needs to be returned to the Health Planning and Environment department with the prescribed fee in order for the water to be connected.

Fees and Charges

Builing and Planning fees for the current financial year can be found in Council's Register of Regulatory Fees and Listing of Commercial Charges