Parkwood Investigation Area Study

Planning for the future of our city

The Gold Coast is one the fastest growing cities in Australia.

To ensure we can meet the needs of our current and future residents, and protect our enviable lifestyle, we are undertaking long-term strategic planning across the city.

Following an initial study to identify the city’s priority investigation areas, the City of Gold Coast (City) is openly engaging with Napper Road fronting property owners to find out what you want to see in your community.

Your views are helping us shape the future of Parkwood.

• Project updates of the Parkwood Investigation Area were presented to Planning and Environment Committee on 9 September 2021 and on 1 December 2021. Targeted landowner engagement for the Napper Road fronting properties is to be undertaken in March 2022.
• A number of technical assessments for the local planning project have progressed, including: ecological assessment, site context and urban design assessment and land use and built form assessment, have guided the development of two scenarios. Feasibility testing of the two scenarios has been undertaken by City officers to ensure the proposed outcomes could be delivered and was a consideration in finalising the Parkwood Investigation Area Draft Preferred Concept Plan.

• Upon completion of the feasibility assessment, a Parkwood Investigation Area Draft Preferred Concept Plan was endorsed by Council on 3 December 2021 to undertake tailored community engagement with the Napper Road fronting property owners. The outcomes of this community engagement will assist in preparing a final concept plan for Council endorsement and as a basis for a future City Plan amendment. However, there are a number of technical items that also require additional information prior to the drafting of any City Plan amendment.

• A full report of the progress of the Parkwood Investigation Area was presented to Planning and Environment Committee (PEC 808) on 9 September 2021 and can be found on this page (search: 808). Further updates were provided to Planning and Environment Committee on 1 December 2021 and can be found on this page (search: 812).

Napper Road fronting property owners are encouraged to contact us to discuss the details of the Parkwood investigation area. Alternatively, if you leave a question for our team below, we will get back to you.