Director BUDP
Scott brings a wealth of experience to the team. He has an intimate knowledge of the Gold Coast City Council town planning processes, rules and regulations having been employed within multiple planning departments at City of Gold Coast Council for 8 years. His role within the council included Major Assessment, Town Planning Appeals, Strategic Planning and Development Compliance. Scott brings 13+ years of town planning industry experience into every project the team is engaged for.
Scott has worked with high profile state, national and international development companies who are respected leaders and innovators in the development industry. Examples of some projects include Kirra Beach Hotel mixed use, high rise development at Kirra, Ruby mixed use, high rise development at Surfers Paradise, Jewel mixed use, high rise development at Broadbeach and The Star Casino master plan mixed use, high rise development at Broadbeach.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Urban Design and Planning and is an experienced property professional that has worked in both Local Government and Private Planning Practice with over a decade of experience.
Scott specializes in urban planning, built form design, feasibility, development strategy, approvals coordination, project management and site selection.
Scott also specialises in identifying new development sites for investment opportunities for mums and dad, property developers, obtaining development approvals, and preparing feasibility studies.
Town Planner
Reagan is a passionate and driven Town Planner with a Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning from the University of Queensland. He brings a strong foundation in sustainable development, urban planning, and the planning and enhancement of sport and recreational facilities. His ability to identify emerging development opportunities adds strategic value to the Elevate team.
Since joining Elevate, Reagan has played an integral role in delivering tailored planning solutions across a diverse range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. His practical knowledge, collaborative mindset, and proactive approach consistently contribute to successful client outcomes and high-quality developments.
With hands-on experience in complex planning projects, Reagan is known for his strong communication skills and his ability to navigate challenges with confidence. He continues to grow his expertise while delivering thoughtful, future-focused outcomes for clients and communities alike.
The Elevate Team and consulting board provides specialised intellect and professional services for all aspects of property development.
Let Elevate take responsibility for the whole development experience and provide advice on all matters from project managing, design, planning and executing the delivery of all projects under our consulting board, bringing together and streamlining the entire development process.
Elevate prides ourselves on being innovative, diverse, and versatile to all project requirements; choosing to operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity in all business transactions.
Advisor In Business Development
Martin was exposed to private enterprise and the property industry from a young age. Martin further grew his passion for business development, sales & marketing through Australia based Sports Nutrition company Body Science International, this based his career foundation as he gained valuable experience partnering with businesses from small privately owned up to large publicly listed companies.
Martin specialises in and provides advice on Strategic Negotiation, Sales, Marketing, Business Development & Corporate Strategy. Martin’s strong commercial acumen has proven successful in a variety of industries.
Currently, Martin is a leading Sales Manager for USA based Medical Technology Company Cutera Inc, Martin is an avid property enthusiast who is eager to add value to Elevate clients.
Advisor In Property Development, Project Management & Acquisitions
Owen has more than a decade of experience in residential project marketing and achieving business results in property management.
Owen has built & looks after a multi-city management portfolio across the East Coast of Australia with his dedicated team, which has led him to expanding into property procurement, joint ventures, and development.
Currently, Owen is the Director of Property for multi- national property development and investment company.
Advisor In Contracts & Legal Services
Daniel has been in legal practise since 2009, when he assisted in founding Hannay Lawyers, a name now synonymous throughout Queensland in the legal sector.
Daniel has worked on some of Queensland’s leading legal cases. His wealth of knowledge in the legal sector ensures that Elevate clients have the fundamental legal protections in place, that are required for a sustainable future in property development and investment opportunity.
Daniel deals in all property related transactions and can provide expert legal advice over a broad range of businesses.
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Scott at Elevate Development Approvals was fantastic in getting our DA approval for our subdivision project. He was always very quick to respond and a clear communicator. Highly recommend!
I had the pleasure of working with Scott and his team on my DA subdivision and project management. From the outset, the process was smooth and well-organized, thanks to their... read more extensive expertise in Gold Coast town planning. Scott provided invaluable insights throughout the subdivision process and offered thoughtful input during my design phase, ensuring that all town planning aspects were thoroughly considered. His professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to delivering a seamless experience were truly commendable. For anyone requiring town planning or subdivision services, I highly recommend Scott and his team. Their expertise and dedication make them an excellent choice for navigating the complexities of property development.
Scott from elevate assisted me with my enquiries for a proposed dual occupancy. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. If u need any town planning assistance do yourself a favour and contact... read more him.
I utilized Scott and his team for a complex DA here on the Gold Coast. Scott handled the Application with ease whilst coordinating the Architectual, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Surveying and... read more Hydraulic consultants. The Elevate team provided clear and concise advice at all times and communicated all progress and updates in a timely manner so I always knew where the project was at. The team managed to turn around an Impact Assessable DA in just over 4 months with the Christmas shutdown in the middle. Thanks again guys!
Scott from Elevate Development Solutions is an outstanding project manager and town planner. His expertise and attention to detail are unmatched, ensuring every project is handled with precision and professionalism.... read more Scott’s ability to navigate complex planning processes and deliver exceptional results is truly impressive. I highly recommend his services for anyone seeking reliable and knowledgeable project management and town planning solutions.
Scott was great in handling my council matter, always kept in contact with updates, professional & very efficient. Highly recommend Elevate.
I am most grateful for all of the work Scott put into the planning approval for our recent application. Scott is well-versed in his field and everything is done... read more seamlessly and in a timely manner. Scott kept us informed throughout every step of our application process and his tenacity and follow up is second to none. I have already referred Scott to other friends who are looking for a reliable and trustworthy town planner! Highly recommend elevate team!
We worked with Scott and Elevate development solutions for our block split. Scott was super efficient and made the process seamless by coordinating/communicating with us, and our Architect to. Highly... read more recommend EDS team for achieving a great timeline for us, on the DA. Cheers, James.
Highly recommended Scott from Elevate Development Solutions! He was very helpful, thoughtful and excellent in his experienced working with council. Definitely I will choose his company again and very happy with what... read more his team contributed to my successful project! Thank you so much and very pleasant working with your company!
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... read more 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!
Scott made our DA approval absolutely hassle free. We have no hesitation in recommending his exemplary service.
Very happy with the company elevate Development Solutions. Scott and his team were highly professional, helpful and organised. They were always on time and constantly updated us throughout the process.... read more We will definitely be working with this company for our future plans. Special thanks to Scott for all his hard work.
Scott managed a minor change application with council for me. When I say managed, I mean he was able to take on an urgent application just before Christmas, prioritise, keep... read more me constantly in the loop and turn around by the same time "others" were willing to start on my project. I am so glad that I engaged Scott and the team.
The Elevate team were very responsive and fast tracked a development application. Highly recommended. Well done team!
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 interstate and trying to navigate the different rules. Thank you so much for everything, we could’t recommend you any higher.
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 in... read more time to all questions and ensure he follow up on everything until it’s done, although we had a delay which is out of his control, he gets the job done. I will definitely use his service again, highly recommended.
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 home with... read more the soil types and BAL levels completed), and then you get thrown a curve ball by the Bureaucrats in Council. Now you're required to provide multiple different reports, in depth risk assessments, extra surveys because you need to satisfy both local and state government legislation in regards to multiple new overlays, oh and all this requires you to engage the services of a Town Planner. If this sounds remotely familiar, or you're just starting out and need a Town Planner, I highly recommend you call Scott Barrett at Elevate Development Services. Scott's communication was in language we could easily understand. The timeframes were explained clearly and calmly, even when I nearly lost it because I had misunderstood the brief. I tried to anticipate, then confirmed with Scott, everything that was going to be required of us and then delivered ASAP on our processes to allow Scott to expedite his. In the end this awesome teamwork between us, saw the Planning Approvals come in a week ahead of schedule. You are the professional service people need to make their journey to construction as smooth as possible. Thanks again Scott, for firstly picking up the phone and getting back to us swiftly, thank you for all your recommendations, your expert guidance and honesty. We highly recommended Elevate Development Solutions.
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 sometimes a very confusing process. I would have no hesitations in referring Scott. well done and thanks...
The Elevate team were very responsive and fast tracked a development application. Highly recommended. Well done team!
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 patience and professionalism in dealing with Council. We would Highly recommend you to anyone looking to get a DA 🙏
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 interstate and trying to navigate the different rules. Thank you so much for everything, we could’t recommend you any higher.
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 in time to all questions and ensure he follow up on everything until it’s done, although we had a delay which is out of his control, he gets the job done. I will definitely use his service again, highly recommended.
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 home with the soil types and BAL levels completed), and then you get thrown a curve ball by the Bureaucrats in Council. Now you're required to provide multiple different reports, in depth risk assessments, extra surveys because you need to satisfy both local and state government legislation in regards to multiple new overlays, oh and all this requires you to engage the services of a Town Planner. If this sounds remotely familiar, or you're just starting out and need a Town Planner, I highly recommend you call Scott Barrett at Elevate Development Services. Scott's communication was in language we could easily understand. The timeframes were explained clearly and calmly, even when I nearly lost it because I had misunderstood the brief. I tried to anticipate, then confirmed with Scott, everything that was going to be required of us and then delivered ASAP on our processes to allow Scott to expedite his. In the end this awesome teamwork between us, saw the Planning Approvals come in a week ahead of schedule. You are the professional service people need to make their journey to construction as smooth as possible. Thanks again Scott, for firstly picking up the phone and getting back to us swiftly, thank you for all your recommendations, your expert guidance and honesty. We highly recommended Elevate Development Solutions.
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 they would. A1 service at a very reasonable price.
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 to understand. All of the costs and details were clearly laid out and his communication was first class. Cannot recommend Scott highly enough.
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.