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Building Height is another critical Town Planning metric in the Development Assessment Process. Each Shire or Council will have different height limits for different zones, with variations dealt [...]

Its a metric used in Development Assessment so that we don’t end up living on top of one another! Quite simply, it is the proportion of the site covered by buildings/structures expressed [...]

A setback is mechanism that separates a boundary lot line and a building or structure. Exciting Stuff- perhaps not- but in town planning- it helps to know the setback requirements early on in the [...]

It’s official- Women are allowed out of the kitchen- and Dads are allowed to stay at home (just in case you missed it). We are no longer defined by Gender- Stereotypes as to what we [...]

Why do I need to provide so many carparks? Australia is a super car -dependent country- so it goes that any development will need to provide car parks in order for residents/staff/customers to [...]

  They say town planners aren’t sexy (its mostly architects that say that:)- as most people probably don’t what the hell we are! (until you need us)). BUT we do help hook you up- [...]

THREE WAYS TO MAKE IT RIGHT We have all heard the saying buyer beware when it comes to real estate and buying property! In this case- it means MAKE SURE YOU’VE GOT THE RIGHT DEVELOPMENT [...]

Want to know what’s been approved on your site: Let’s do it. Qld’ers: Head here: http://pdonline.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/masterview/modules/propertymaster/default.aspx?page=search  [...]

There are two common ways to subdivide (and increase the $ value) of your property: Most folk would like to obtain approval for Freehold  (or Torrens Title) subdivision- where YOU ARE THE SOLE [...]

The.low-down.on.levels.of.assessment.in.queensland Self Assessment Does not require a DA if it is fully compliant with self assessable criteria in applicable codes Some councils offer a service [...]