Planning Guidance
Plain-English support to understand development applications, assessment pathways, planning schemes and key documents.
Community advocacy • Planning education • Practical support
Helping communities navigate Queensland’s planning system.
Community Planning Advocacy Queensland helps residents and community groups understand development applications, participate effectively in planning decisions, and organise informed community advocacy.
Queensland-wide support • Based in Cairns, Queensland
About CPAQ
Planning explained. Community voices strengthened.
Community Planning Advocacy Queensland was established to help everyday people understand and participate in planning and development decisions that affect their communities.
We provide practical guidance, education and advocacy support for residents, community groups and organisations navigating Queensland’s planning system.
Services
Support across the planning process
Submission Support
Assistance to identify relevant planning issues and prepare clear, structured community submissions.
Community Advocacy
Campaign planning, community updates, stakeholder communication, meeting preparation and practical organising support.
Appeal Support
Process guidance, document organisation, evidence preparation support and coordination with professional advisers.
Founder
Founded by Janine Hall
CPAQ was founded after Janine navigated a major Planning and Environment Court appeal as a self-represented community member. Through that experience, she recognised the need for practical, accessible support for residents and community groups participating in planning and development processes.
Resources
Planning guides and community advocacy resources
Helpful guides are currently under development. These resources will explain common planning processes in plain English.
Understanding development applications
How to make an effective submission
Code assessment vs impact assessment
Planning appeals explained
Contact
Need help understanding a planning matter?
Get in touch with Community Planning Advocacy Queensland.
info@communityplanningadvocacy.com.auQueensland-wide support • Based in Cairns, Queensland