Over 13 Years Experience...
Hi, I'm Scott Barrett, Elevate's principal town planner and director.
Having worked for 8 years in multiple planning departments at City of Gold Coast Council including Major Assessment, Town Planning Appeals, Strategic Planning & Development Compliance and with 13+ years in the town planning space, we know how to get results.
How We Can Help
We coordinate all required consultants including architects, engineers, landscape architects and so on through our established connections for the start to finish of your project, bringing your vision and project to life.
Our team is qualified to prepare and manage the following development applications:
Material Change of Use applications
(land use, re-zoning, residential, commercial, industrial and retail)- This includes simple development such as a proposed granny flat or duplex, to more complex development such as high rise apartments and mixed used towers or shopping centres.
Reconfiguring a Lot applications
(subdivision, boundary realignment, plan of development, master planning)- Most regularly involves the creation of additional lots from a single property.
Risk smart applications
For simple applications that meet specific criteria, this is a streamlined process that can be applied for with the relevant Council authority.
Minor Change applications
(request to change an existing approval)- To change an existing development approval, most typically to amend, negotiate or remove previously approved development approval conditions.
Minor Change applications
(request to change an existing approval)- To change an existing development approval, most typically to amend, negotiate or remove previously approved development approval conditions.
Town Planning FAQs
An urban planner or town planner works to assess your development idea and plan and provides you with planning advice.
Urban planners work closely with local councils to ensure compliance with the Planning Scheme, which is the council’s rules and regulations for development. We have a deep understanding of council’s requirements, enabling us to develop reports and strategies that will ensure the approval of your proposed development.
Whenever you have a development idea, contact a reputable urban planning firm. Regardless of whether you want to do something small, like put in a house extension, or large scale, such as a sixty-storey mixed-use apartment building, an urban planning company can quickly identify any compliance issues with the Planning Scheme. If issues are identified, the urban planner will use their knowledge and experience to help improve your proposal’s chances of success.
The length of the approval process depends on several factors. The local council, the project development type, the location of the property, who examines your application, and the quality of your urban planning firm all play role in determining the approval timeframe. While we can’t guarantee a set timeframe for approval, we do promise to be faster than our competitors.
The best urban planning firms should meet the following criteria:
- Be problem solvers, solution-focused, tactical thinkers and add value to your development.
- Be able to identify and resolve issues quickly, creating outcome-based solutions to save you time and money.
- Responsive, ethical and always have a high level of professionalism.
- Work to their client’s vision and best interests and not their own.
Previous experience working with your local council. - Previous experience working within Local or State Government.
- Experience in getting approval for similar development projects.
- Strong and established network of government and industry contacts and connections.
If you are unsure whether you need a town planner, then it doesn’t hurt to contact EDS and discuss your project. Book a free consultation or email us via [email protected].
1. We get results! 100% GCCC Approval Rate.
2. Substantial experience. Over 360 projects completed.
3. Our principal is an ex Gold Coast City Council Town Planner. We have intimate knowledge of the approval process, regulations and nuances.
4. Depth of knowledge and experience. The Elevate team herald strong property roots and experience. Our experts include a specialist advisory board plus team of young and likeminded property professionals that are leading experts in town planning, project management and development management..
We will deliver: Great customer support and service; Ongoing updates and project progress; Value for money; Professional conduct; Confidentiality; Great Customer; Communication; Latest technology; and No hidden costs.
Trusted Town Planning Consultants
We’ll help you navigate through the endless maze of planning, building and property development regulatory controls. Let us take the lead and remove the hassle out of your project from start to finish through our established connections and networks.
Elevate has achieved a 100% Gold Coast City Council development application approval rate.
Dwelling Houses, Multiple Dwellings, Dual Occupancies, Secondary Dwellings, Indoor Sport and Recreation (gyms & recovery centres), Subdivisions & more.
"EXCELLENT"
Book Your Complimentary Consult Today!
Use the Calendar below to book your complimentary, obligation-free consultation to discuss your property project or site. We look forward to chatting with you soon. OR call us on
