Council approves two major subdivisions for The Rise Estate
Mareeba Shire Council has approved two development permits for The Rise Unit Trust to subdivide land into 96 residential lots across eight stages at Catherine Atherton Drive, Mareeba.
Council approved two development permits on 17 June 2026 for The Rise Unit Trust to subdivide Lot 100 on SP342247 into 96 residential lots in eight stages. The first permit (RAL/25/0020) covers stages 4–6 creating 48 lots, and the second permit (RAL/25/0021) covers stages 7–10 creating 48 lots.
The development is subject to extensive conditions including bushfire hazard management plans, stormwater management, road construction to FNQROC standards, water supply connections, on-site wastewater management, electricity and telecommunications provision, and street lighting. Stages 4–6 must be completed before stages 7–10 commence.
Council issued an Adopted Infrastructure Charges Notice totalling $862,617.60 across the three stages (4, 5 and 6), calculated at $17,971.20 per lot including a 20 per cent discount for properties without sewer connections. The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with utility alterations, easement documentation, and compliance with planning scheme requirements.
What changed
- Two development permits approved for subdivision of The Rise Estate into 96 residential lots across stages 4–10
- Infrastructure charges notice issued totalling $862,617.60
- Conditions imposed requiring bushfire management plans, stormwater management plans, and staged completion requirements
Who is affected
- The Rise Unit Trust (applicant)
- Future residents of the 96 proposed lots
- Surrounding landowners and residents at Catherine Atherton Drive, Mareeba
Key dates
- Development applications lodged: 8 October 2025
- Council approval: 17 June 2026
- Stages 4–6 must be completed before stages 7–10 commence
What to do
- Applicant must submit Bushfire Hazard Management Plan prepared by suitably qualified person
- Applicant must submit Stormwater Management Plan and Stormwater Quality Management Plan before works commence
- Applicant must pay infrastructure charges prior to endorsement of survey plan
- Applicant must obtain Development Permit for Operational Works
- All conditions must be satisfied to Council's delegated officer prior to Form 18B endorsement