Queensland government contemplating "calling in" controversial Cedar Woods, Upper Kedron development

The Queensland government will consider a ministerial ‘call in’ of the proposed Cedar Woods development at Upper Kedron in Brisbane.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Jackie Trad, said she was using her powers under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 to issue a proposed ‘call in’ notice for the Cedar Woods development application.

“Today I have notified all parties – the developers and the community – that I am considering a ‘call-in’ for the proposed Cedar Woods development,” Trad said.

The planning matter was raised during the election campaign with the community raising concerns around traffic impacts.

There were also concerns whether the development is in accordance with Brisbane City Council’s planning scheme — City Plan 2014.

Brisbane City Council approved the development on 11 December 2014 which consists of 780 lots with the potential for 200 lots based on a future potential road connection to Ross Road.

“The development is a significant subdivision on undeveloped and constrained land adjoining the Brisbane Forest Park," Trad said.

“For this reason, I consider that this development could potentially affect economic and environmental state interests of this part of the state.

“I also note that council’s decision is a departure from its planning scheme, which was only adopted in 2014."

All relevant parties now have 20 business days to have their say on whether the development should be called in, with a decision to be made by 29 April 2015.