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Building a new house in Logan: rules, approval and what the data shows
Zone rules from Logan Planning Scheme 2015 plus real outcomes from decided Logan council applications. Data current as of 26 July 2026.
According to Casa Intelligence analysis of 7,637 decided dwelling-house applications in Logan, 93% were approved, with a median decision time of 30 days.
93%
Approval rate
7,107 of 7,637 decided applications
30 days
Median decision time
Lodgement to decision (n=7,524)
7,637
Decided applications
Comparable dwelling-house applications
$20,000
Median infra. charge
Across 75 charged decision notices
Do you need council approval for a new house (including knockdown-rebuild) in Logan?
Queensland's Planning Act 2016 sorts development into three assessment categories: accepted development (no development application needed if you meet the stated requirements), code assessable (a DA assessed against the planning scheme's codes, no public notification), and impact assessable (a DA with public notification and third-party appeal rights). Which category applies to your project is set by Logan Planning Scheme 2015 — and it depends on your zone, any precinct that applies, and the overlays on your lot.
A new house on a standard residential lot usually does not need a planning approval — building approval (through a private certifier) is the main process. But the exceptions are exactly what the decided applications on this page are: character and heritage overlays, small or irregular lots, steep or flood-affected land, and non-standard zones can each turn a new house or knockdown-rebuild into a development application under Logan Planning Scheme 2015.
None of this is answerable with certainty at council level — the pathway for your project is set by your lot's zone, precinct and overlays together. A free Casa block check reads those for your exact address in seconds.
New house rules by zone in Logan
Zone-level provisions from Logan Planning Scheme 2015. Zone rules are the starting point — precinct mapping and overlays can tighten them for individual lots.
| Zone | Max height | Site cover | Setbacks (front / side / rear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre | 22 m / 6 storeys | 80% | 0 m / 0 m / 3 m |
| Emerging Community | 9.5 m / 2 storeys | 50% | 6 m / 1.5 m / 3 m |
| High Density Residential | 15 m / 4 storeys | 60% | 6 m / 3 m / 6 m |
| Low Density Residential | 8.5 m / 2 storeys | 50% | 6 m / 1.5 m / 3 m |
| Low-Medium Density Residential | 9.5 m / 3 storeys | 50% | 6 m / 1.5 m / 3 m |
| Medium Density Residential | 11 m / 3 storeys | 55% | 6 m / 1.5 m / 3 m |
| Mixed Use | 15 m / 4 storeys | 75% | 0 m / 0 m / 3 m |
| Priority Development Area | 25 m / 8 storeys | 70% | 6 m / 1.5 m / 3 m |
| Rural Residential | 8.5 m / 2 storeys | 30% | 10 m / 5 m / 10 m |
“—” means the value is not recorded in our rules dataset, not that no rule exists. Always confirm against the current planning scheme before relying on a figure.
How new-house applications have fared in Logan
Across 7,637 decided dwelling-house applications recorded against Logan council, 7,107 were approved — an approval rate of 93%. That reflects a strong track record for this kind of proposal. These are real, decided applications assessed by the council, not estimates or modelling.
The median time from lodgement to decision was 30 days (measured across the 7,524 applications in this cohort with both dates recorded). That is a comparatively fast assessment turnaround. Individual applications vary widely with information requests, referrals and the assessment pathway for the specific site.
Where we hold the council's decision notice, we also extract the infrastructure charges levied. Across 75 charged decision notices in this cohort, the median total infrastructure charge was $20,000. Charges scale with the lots or dwellings you create, and credits for existing use can reduce what you actually pay.
Recent new-house decisions in Logan
The most recent decided dwelling-house applications in this cohort, cited by real council application number so you can verify each one yourself.
| Application | Decision | Decided | Days to decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAR/622/2025 | Approved | 20 Feb 2026 | 88 days |
| CAR/606/2025 | Approved | 20 Feb 2026 | 98 days |
| CAR/41/2026 | Approved | 20 Feb 2026 | 28 days |
| CAR/51/2026 | Approved | 20 Feb 2026 | 21 days |
| CAR/45/2026 | Approved | 20 Feb 2026 | 23 days |
New house in Logan: common questions
Do I need council approval for a new house (including knockdown-rebuild) in Logan?
It depends on your lot's zone, precinct and overlays under Logan Planning Scheme 2015. Queensland sorts development into accepted (no DA if requirements are met), code assessable (DA without public notification) and impact assessable (DA with public notification). Some compliant proposals of this type proceed without a planning application, others need a full DA. The only reliable way to know your pathway is to check your specific address.
What is the approval rate for new house (including knockdown-rebuild) applications in Logan?
93% of the 7,637 decided dwelling-house applications recorded against Logan council were approved (median 30 days to decision). Figures are indicative, derived from decided council records; past decisions do not guarantee future outcomes.
How long does new house (including knockdown-rebuild) approval take in Logan?
The median time from lodgement to decision across the 7,524 dated applications in this cohort was 30 days. Individual applications vary with information requests, referrals and the assessment pathway that applies to the site.
How much are infrastructure charges for new house (including knockdown-rebuild) projects in Logan?
Across 75 charged decision notices in this cohort, the median total infrastructure charge was $20,000. Charges scale with the lots or dwellings created and existing-use credits can reduce them. Queensland caps adopted charges at $36,670.70 per three-or-more-bedroom dwelling or lot (2025–26 indexed).
About this guide
Zone rules on this page are drawn from Logan Planning Scheme 2015 as recorded in our dataset, and application statistics from decided development applications recorded against Logan council, current as of 26 July 2026. Planning schemes are amended over time and precincts, neighbourhood plans and overlays can vary the rules for individual lots. Past decisions describe how comparable proposals have fared — they do not guarantee, and cannot predict, the outcome of any future application. This page is general information, not planning or legal advice.
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