New Southern Downs Planning Scheme Get involved in the new Southern Downs Planning Scheme Application Lodgement and Tracking View details of development, planning, plumbing and building applications, your land and property de ... Planning Development application and strategic planning information used to shape our region Operational Works Construction and engineering activities that alter the shape or form of land Building Planning to build or extend? Find out how to apply for Council approval on your planned works Licences & Permits for Business Business licences & permits required to operate within the region Plumbing Plumbing approvals, Inspections, Back Flow Prevention, Greywater, On-site Sewerage, Rainwater Tanks Population Forecasts The forecasts are designed to provide community groups, Council, investors, business, students and t ...