Ipswich City Plan 2025 officially replaced the 2006 planning scheme on 1 July, giving South‑East Queensland its first complete rewrite of local planning controls in almost two decades. Adopted on 29th May after State sign‑off, the scheme applies to every lot, road and waterway in the Ipswich LGA.

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Growth capacity locked in

Council’s modelling earmarks - 100,000 new dwellings and a future population of 660,000+, with clear growth nodes at Ripley Valley, Springfield, Redbank Plains and Ipswich Central. A new Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) commits $2.22 billion to build trunk roads, parks and community hubs through to 2046, giving developers far more certainty around timing and charges.

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Streamlined assessment pathways

The scheme introduces three plain‑English tracks—Accepted, Code and Impact assessment—backed by their easy to use digital portal (Development.i) and clearer zone codes. Conforming projects can expect materially shorter Development Application timeframes, freeing up capital and reducing pre‑commitment risk.

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The scheme's focus on infrastructure ready corridor sharply improves certainty for the Atrio Managed greenfield estates in Ripley, Rosewood and Deebing Heights, as well as medium-density along current and future Ipswich transport corridors. Early movers will benefit from streamlined Code assessment before the market fully prices in these changes." - Jaryd Collins (General Manager - Development)

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Density where infrastructure already exists

Higher‑density residential and mixed‑use zones are now concentrated along planned public‑transport corridors and existing centres, maximising return on existing infrastructure and opening new townhouse/apartment opportunities near Fairfield Road, Ipswich CBD and future Springfield–Ipswich rail stations.

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Industry thumbs‑up

UDIA Queensland calls the scheme “a timely update that matches the pace of Ipswich’s growth,” noting the clearer provisions for master‑planned communities and the alignment of infrastructure charging to market realities.

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Key wins for developers & landowners

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• $2.22 bn LGIP funding - Early certainty on trunk infrastructure funding and timing.
• Accepted/Code pathways - Faster, lower‑risk approvals for compliant designs.
• Revised residential zones - Larger lot and medium‑density options in greenfield + infill areas.
• Digital scheme viewer - Instant access to zoning, overlays and DA history.
• Clearer overlay mapping - Reduced survey costs and fewer RFI cycles.

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Next steps

If you own land in the Ipswich LGA—or you’re a developer hunting for your next project—Atrio can map your site against the new scheme, run revised yield scenarios and guide you through new Development Applications under the Ipswich City Plan 2025.

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