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Proposed Southern Thornlands Development Scheme released for public notification
EDQ released the proposed Southern Thornlands PDA Development Scheme, opening public submissions from 3 August to 15 September 2026.
Read updatePrecinct 1 preliminary approval granted
MEDQ approved DEV2025/1656, establishing the preliminary Precinct 1 Land Use Plan subject to PDA development conditions.
Read updatePublic notification opens for the first PDA development application
Public notification opened for Precinct 1 application DEV2025/1656, with submissions accepted until 3 October 2025.
Read updateFirst Southern Thornlands PDA application becomes properly made
EDQ recorded DEV2025/1656, the Precinct 1 Land Use Plan application, as properly made on 2 July 2025.
Read updateSouthern Thornlands declared a Priority Development Area
The Queensland Government declared the 890-hectare Southern Thornlands PDA and brought an Interim Land Use Plan into effect.
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