Building Better Neighbourhoods - What the New Planning Scheme Really Means

In this episode of the Fraser Coast Property Brief, we unpack one of the most important changes shaping the region right now. The new planning scheme.Glen sits down with Ward Veitch to break down what “Building Better Neighbourhoods” means and why it matters for the future of the Fraser Coast.This conversation explains the shift toward what is being called gentle density. Smaller lots, duplexes, triplexes, and secondary dwellings are all part of the plan. The goal is simple. Match housing supply with how people are living today.With population growth sitting around 2.5 percent per year and the average age now over 50, the traditional large family home no longer fits every buyer. Household sizes are shrinking, and demand is changing. This episode explains how the new planning approach responds to that reality.We also look at the current land shortage in Hervey Bay. Buyers are securing land well before titles are ready, while approvals, infrastructure, and construction capacity continue to slow supply. The discussion covers how these constraints are shaping the market right now.Ward shares insight into future growth areas like Nikenbah and Dundowran, including what is coming next and how it will impact land availability over time.Most importantly, this episode explains what all of this means for the community. How neighbourhoods will evolve, where density will increase, and how the region plans to balance growth with the lifestyle people move here for.