How can I develop my land & do I need a planning permit?

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These are the first questions property developers want answered - often before purchasing a stie. These questions are followed by: 

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• how much will it cost to get a planning permit, and

• how long will it take to get a permit so I can start building?

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aup town planning, based on the Sunshine Coast, services all of Queensland - answers these questions - and more. 

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We thoroughly investigate sites (see below) - not just look at the planning scheme - and advise you on all development options and prepare a report - all for free.

 

We then prepare a tailored fee proposal to compare with other quotes - for all your town planning needs - at rates well below standard industry rates - and do everything we can to get your permit as soon as possible. 

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View examples of our work here - and read more about our Principal, Tony Comrie, (right) here.

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The key to reducing risk and maximizing gains is knowing all your options

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Maximizing investment returns and reducing investment risk - starts with knowing all your options - including finding the 'hidden' development opportunities by looking beyond planning schemes and appreciating development opportunities and constraints.  

 

This means engaging someone who knows the land use and development system, not just planning schemes 'inside-out'.

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• First, you need to know what, if any, 'types' of development proposals are 'prohibited' and 'allowed' - and what, if any, town planning and statutory approvals you need.

• Second, planning schemes tell only part of the story.  To be aware of every option you need to know the site intimately - its previous uses, what's there now, its future 'usefulness', Council's preferred outcomes, etc. Also, what's happening around the site? What are the current socio-economic circumstances and how have they changed? Is there enough demand? Have there been any significant policy changes?  Even reviewing appeals court decisions. 

• Third - just because it's possible to get an approval, you need to know if the constraints Council is likely to impose on the development means it's still economically feasible

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Learn more here.

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Town planning training - do your own town planning work

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We also provide online training for anyone wanting to know more about town planning or do their own town planning. This is not as difficult as you may think, and if you have some time, and want to stay in full control of your project, you can save a considerable amount of money and get building started earlier than engaging a planning consultant. Find out more here.