Rules and legislation (Planning and Environment Court)

Planning and Environment resources

Queensland Government laws decide if you can appeal a decision or ask for a ruling from the Planning and Environment Court (P and E Court). They also outline the steps you must take.

The P and E Court’s powers and procedures are also regulated by state law.

To find out if you can appeal, the steps to follow and the court’s expectations, see the list of relevant state laws below.

You will also find links to Queensland Government departments and community organisations, that may be relevant or useful to your appeal in the P and E Court.

Important Court laws

These laws cover the P and E Court’s powers, procedures and expectations:

Important planning and environmental laws

These laws decide if you can appeal a decision or ask for a ruling from the P and E Court for the most common planning, building and environmental protection decisions:

Resources

Other relevant laws

These laws allow the P and E Court to rule on a limited number of decisions. Appeals under these laws are rare: