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Planning in Scarness

Only 3 decisions near Scarness in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Scarness in the last 24 months, from Cumberland Council's planning register.

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Around Scarness

Postcode districts

CA12 139 applications in the last 12 monthsCA20 21 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cumberland Council

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About Scarness

Scarness is a coastal suburb located in Hervey Bay, within the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. As of the 2021 census, the suburb boasts a population of 3,646 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and development projects in the area.

Property prices in Scarness show an average sale price of £390,452, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Scarness area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Scarness a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Scarness has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Scarness planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Scarness, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Scarness.

The most common types were full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Scarness?
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Scarness.
What types of planning applications are most common near Scarness?
The most common type of planning application near Scarness is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Scarness?
You can search and track planning applications near Scarness on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.