Queensland’s Draft State Planning Policy 2026 introduces something new to the planning conversation: the express recognition of both the night-time economy and the emerging dawn economy as outcomes to be actively facilitated through local planning.
This is more than an economic development initiative. It signals a shift towards treating activity across different times of the day as a land use planning issue, with implications for planning schemes, precinct planning, development assessment, local laws, amenity management and investment decisions.
For local governments, developers and operators, the challenge will be balancing activation and amenity while identifying and protecting the precincts where these activities are intended to occur.
Our latest RedeMont Insight explores the potential implications of the Draft SPP and what it could mean for Queensland’s tourism, lifestyle and economic development outcomes. in housing, infrastructure and catalytic development projects should consider the range of pathway options available for the best fit.
You can download a PDF version of our Insight by clicking on the following link:
RedeMont Insight – Nighttime and dawn economies in the Draft SPP
