The decision to hold the summit came after an officer report sparked an hour-long committee debate on Wednesday morning about the efficacy of the document.

The 58-page strategy was drawn up to meet council’s statutory planning obligations, which include ensuring an extra 21,000 dwellings are built in the city by 2031.

During the meeting, mayor Melva Hobson and councillors Helen Murray (Div10), Kathy Reimers (Div 8) and Barbara Townsend (Div 5) voiced opposition to parts of the strategy.

The mayor and Cr Townsend said they were concerned about the inflexibility of the strategy and wanted public consultation about medium-density zonings.

Cr Hobson called for the public summit in a bid to adjust the document and to address the need for "density with dignity".

Redlands Institute planning adviser Garry Hargrave welcomed the idea of a summit and said the housing strategy was flawed and based on incorrect projected population figures.

He said it was important the housing scheme was “not developed in isolation” and addressed social and environmental issues before being incorporated in the Redland Planning Scheme.