Frequently asked questions for historical tidal works approvals
- What types of approvals will I find on the Queensland Globe?
- What if the icon is not near or on water (i.e. it is sitting on my roof or in my garden)?
- What if an icon is identified within the boundary of the lot on plan reference searched, but when you click on the icon, it does not match the lot on plan that was searched?
- What if an icon does not include a lot on plan reference?
- What if a coastal structure does not have a corresponding icon?
- What if an icon does not have a corresponding structure or the type of structure expected?
- What if there are multiple icons in the exact same location?
- What if there is a line associated with a structure and no information is provided?
- What if I want the department to do the search for me?
- What if I want copies of the historical approvals?
What types of approvals will I find on the Queensland Globe?
Historical tidal works approvals issued between 1880 and November 2005, whether the structure still exists or not, can be found using the Queensland Government’s mapping and data online interactive tool, Queensland Globe.
What if the icon is not near or on water (i.e. it is sitting on my roof or in my garden)?
Be assured that if the icon is present within the searched area, there is a historical tidal works approval associated with that location. The location of the icon may not reflect the exact position of the coastal structure. This is due to the use of historical information such as a changed lot on plan reference or boundary. The search result may show the lot on planreference at the time of the approval. If there has been a reconfiguration of a parcel of land, the lot on plan showing on the search result will not be the current lot on plan reference that you may have searched.
What if an icon is identified within the boundary of the lot on plan reference searched, but when you click on the icon, it does not match the lot on plan that was searched?
Due to the historical nature of the data, information can be incomplete or hard to judge. If you require clarification, you can submit a request to Permit and Licence Management (PALM) to conduct a search on your behalf. There is a charge for this service.
What if an icon does not include a lot on plan reference?
Due to the historical nature of the data, information can be incomplete or hard to judge. If you require clarification, you can submit a request to Permit and Licence Management (PALM) to conduct a search on your behalf. There is a charge for this service.
What if a coastal structure does not have a corresponding icon?
It is likely that the structure was approved by local government (i.e. it was built, or major work was done, after November 2005). Contact the relevant local government for more information.
What if an icon does not have a corresponding structure or the type of structure expected?
It is likely that the structure no longer exists or has changed. Icons will appear for every approval issued between 1880 and November 2005, whether the structure still exists or not.
What if there are multiple icons in the exact same location?
It is likely that several structures have existed in that same location over time. Icons will appear for every approval issued between 1880 and November 2005, whether the structures still exist or not.
What if there is a line associated with a structure and no information is provided?
Because the information is historical, some lines may not have information associated with them. Look for an icon that might be related to these non-attributed lines.
What if I want the department to do the search for me?
You can submit a request to Permit and Licence Management (PALM) to conduct a search on your behalf. There is a charge for this service.
What if I want copies of the historical approvals?
You can submit a request to Permit and Licence Management (PALM) to conduct a search on your behalf. If an approval is found, you can request copies of the approval documents. There is a charge for the search and for copies of approval documents.