Highest and Best Use

Expertise in all urban planning and development matters.

Elevate has over a decade of experience in all aspects of town planning including advice on Highest and Best Use planning, development and applications.

Discover the True Potential of Your Property and Maximize your ROI with our Highest and Best Use Analysis and Services.

Town Planning

Main Beach tower rejected by Planning and Environment Court

The Planning and Environment Court has rejected a 20- storey tower proposed on the corner of Woodroffe Avenue and Main Beach Parade. The Judge determined

Highest & Best Use Town Planning Projects

Elevate have worked with a wide range of clients to deliver Gold Coast ‘Highest & Best Use’ Town Planning services. Here’s a sample of our work:

Paradise Island, Surfers Paradise

TE Peters Drive and Andrea Avenue, Broadbeach Waters

George Street East, Burleigh Heads

41 Allen St, Southport

Kincardine Drive, Benowa

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Elevate has over a decade of experience in all aspects of town planning. Discover the True Potential of Your Property. Ensure you achieve the Highest and Best Use for your site and next development approval.

Google Reviews

"EXCELLENT"

Professional team and communication excellent.

Chris and Carol Sutherland

We engaged Scott from Elevate for a minor change application for our construction project, from the start Scott was absolutely amazing, very professional and helped guide & support us through... read more

Paul Oliver

The Elevate team were very responsive and fast tracked a development application. Highly recommended. Well done team!

Starbox Architecture
Thanks Scott for your assistance in getting our DA. This was not an easy task because of Koala mapping etc. my husband and I appreciate your knowledge, expertise,... read more

Liza Clarke

Scott was so helpful. The information he provided as part of the complementary consultation was so incredibly valuable and exactly what we needed to help with our decisions, especially being... read more

Emily Outlaw

Scott’s is great to work with, he Managed a couple of my subdivision projects and I am more than happy with his professionalism and execution of both projects. He responds... read more

Agnes Jones
Scott is a huge help. He is extremely knowledgeable and I would not trust anyone else with our town planning needs here at Unique Homes

Jesse Taylor

What a process, Thanks Scott. When you have done what you think is your due diligence, (reports and tests done in advance, ready to design and build your dream... read more

Cable Guy

Scott and the Elevate team achieved what others claimed to be impossible. I cannot recommend them highly enough, they were honest in their expectations and delivered exactly what they said... read more

Brett Angelo
Scott Barrett provided excellent on site advice to ensure our DA went through without issue. We had a fuss free experience in getting the outcome we wanted. Excellent, efficient... read more

Sandra Princz

The team was so knowledgeable and helpful. Scott answered all of my queries promptly.

Angie Knight

Great service!

Georgia P
Elevate Development Solutions is the top choice for planning services on the Gold Coast. Scott and his team bring expertise and a commitment to excellence to each project, ensuring success... read more

Joe Leith

I have been working with EDS for almost 18 months. I have found Scott and his team to be very professional and responsive, always providing fantastic insight to potential... read more

Carl Ohehir

Scott was awesome to deal with. He is very quick at getting the job done and always happy to answer any questions we had. I would highly recommend them

Marty Leonard
Scott and his team at Elevate Development Solutions are always our first point of call on every new project. Their knowledge, professionalism and service are all second to none.... read more

Matt Johnson

We have been working with Scott for just over a year now and as a Building Certifier, it is vital that we partner up with a company that has the... read more

Brian Downting

Elevate Development Solutions is the top choice for planning services on the Gold Coast. Scott and his team bring expertise and a commitment to excellence to each project, ensuring success... read more

Joseph Leith
Scott at Elevate Development Solutions is an important piece to the puzzle of any development team or project.

rick markham

We at ITE Consulting have worked on numerous projects together with Elevate Development Solutions and we have found their quality of work, project management skills, knowledge of Town Planning processes... read more

Herman Joubert

Scott has been a great help - we are almost at the end of our council approval and he has helped with every aspect and made the process much easier... read more to understand. Recommend for anyone.

Cherie Lopez
Highly recommend Scott and the team at Elevate Development Solutions. Efficient, Professional and communicative throughout the whole process. We are very appreciative of all your hard work in securing the... read more

Sue Earwicker

Scott was amazing to deal with and I highly recommend him and his company! Very prompt and great communication throughout the process, thanks Scott!

michelle henriksen

We engaged Scott to manage multiple council applications on our behalf. Scott is a total professional and walked us through the complex process by making the information and process easy... read more

Kathryn Byrne
Scott has been super helpful and professional in helping us navigate through all the complexities around our development. I highly recommend him and his team at Elevate Development Solutions!

Drew Evans

Scott recently did a DA on my house in Mermaid Beach and we couldn't of been happier. We have had several issues with previous planners in the past and I... read more

James Green

The knowledge and level of service that Scott and his team offer is second to none. After past dealing with other town planning firms Elevate has been by far the... read more

Damien Lee
Scott will get you better outcomes than the big corporate firms with better personalised service and at a realistic price. I thoroughly investigated 9 firms on the gold coast... read more

jared Young

Efficient and professional, Scott helped us out last minute resulting in a great outcome for our project. Good quick communication which is hard to get these days!

Nathan Coad

Attempting my first development, I have been a nervous wreck but Scott has patiently answered my every question. I am actually looking forward to the process, which is not something... read more I could say just a few months ago.

Zhanna Sichivitsa

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Looking for Gold Coast Town Planning, Project Management or Property Development Advice? Ask The Experts!

Find out how 8 years experience working within Gold Coast City Council can make a difference to your project. Put simply, we know the ropes! Scott Barrett, prior to establishing Elevate, spent several years working within multiple Gold Coast City Council planning departments. Take advantage of our in-depth town planning knowledge, experience and networks. All project enquiries welcome.

Work with the team that has worked within the Gold Coast City Council. Elevate’s Gold Coast Urban Planning consultants will 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.

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Tannah and Villa Courts, Broadbeach Waters

TE Peters Drive and Andrea Avenue, Broadbeach Waters

Bayview Street, Runaway Bay