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City of Gold Coast Council Express Development Applications

City of Gold Coast Council offers an Express Development Application (Express DA) process which is a fast-tracked development assessment process for simple, low-complexity applications. Once lodged, Express DAs are usually assessed within 10 to 15 business days. Our town planners can help you with that.

Land Use Activities

Several land use activities are eligible to progress through the Express DA process.  Examples include:

  • dual occupancy
  • dwelling house with a secondary dwelling exceeding 80m²
  • multiple dwelling (3 to 10 dwellings)
  • low-impact industry
  • food and drink outlet
  • shop / office
"Scott made our DA approval absolutely hassle free. We have no hesitation in recommending his exemplary service."
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Noel Coutts
Gold Coast
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Scott and his team, and the experience was exceptional. Scott helped us achieve our approval in the most efficient manner possible. I want to specifically commend the town planner for their professionalism and for saving us a considerable amount of time. We will definitely seek their assistance for any future projects and highly recommend their services to our friends. Thank you for your invaluable support!"
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DA / Town Planning Projects

Elevate have worked with a wide range of clients to deliver DA and Town Planning services. Here’s a sample of our work:

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Maureen Court, Broadbeach Waters

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Chainey Avenue, Miami

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Central Street, Labrador

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