Zone Planning Group

23/04/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Zone Planning QLD has secured development approval for a 4-unit Multiple Dwelling at 9 Bullimah Avenue, Burleigh Heads.

Located within Koala Park, the approved development delivers a contemporary 3-storey built form, with generous rooftop terraces provided for each dwelling. The design presents a thoughtful response to site constraints, including flood considerations, while achieving a high quality architectural outcome that complements the evolving character of the locality.

A great collaborative result with Mi Design Studio Pty Ltd, Pinnacle Engineering Group, Dune Street and Allan & Dennis.

Another strong example of well designed infill development supporting housing supply in established urban areas.

07/04/2026

Zone Planning QLD is pleased to congratulate our client, Abedian & Co on receiving development approval for Stage 2 of the Greenmount Residences project. This stage will deliver 2 x 9‑storey luxury apartment buildings, comprising 51 high‑quality apartments, designed by 111 Design Studio.

With this milestone, the planning approval process for the entire Greenmount Residences project is now complete. In total, the project will deliver 112 new apartments, making a meaningful contribution to local housing supply while maintaining a strong commitment to design excellence.

Across both stages, Greenmount Residences will provide generous landscaping that complements its setting on the Greenmount headland, high‑amenity communal areas, and premium coastal living for future residents.

Set between Kirra Beach and Snapper Rocks, Greenmount Residences offers a rare north‑facing outlook and direct access to world‑class surfing, pristine beaches, and walking trails, while being moments from local cafés, restaurants and retail.

We’re proud to support this exceptional project and to be part of delivering high‑quality, well‑considered development outcomes for the Southern Gold Coast.

Consultant Team
- Client: Abedian & Co.
- Architecture: 111.company
- Landscape Architect: Urbis
- Civil Engineer: Civil360 Engineering
- Traffic Engineer: Colliers
- Geotechnical Engineer: Butler Partners Pty Ltd
- Acoustic Consulting: Acoustic Works
- Wind & Reflectivity: RWDI

10/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that development approval has been secured, on behalf of Australian Development Solutions, for a new dual occupancy at 3 Kandra Avenue, Currumbin.

Positioned amongst the treetops along the Currumbin ridgeline, the project captures spectacular views to the ocean and coastline, offering a unique blend of integration with its setting, outlook, and architectural quality.

The architecturally designed dwellings utilise a carefully considered palette of high quality materials and finishes, ensuring a positive and complementary addition to the local area. The development’s high quality appearance is further enhanced by generous landscaping embellishments, which help soften the built form and integrate the project seamlessly into its natural context.

This approval represents a sensible and well planned use of well located land, gently increasing density in a way that respects and maintains the surrounding character while contributing to housing choice and diversity.

We look forward to seeing this important project progress to its next phase.

CONSULTANTS
• Client: Australian Development Solutions
• Architect: BDA Architecture
• Acoustic: ATP Consulting Engineers
• Bushfire Planning: QLD Bushfire Risk Assessments
• Geotechnical Engineer: Geotech Investigations
• Traffic Engineering: Rytenskild Traffic Engineering

24/02/2026

We’re pleased to have assisted our Client, Brookmoore Group, on securing an Impact Assessable Development Approval for 32 townhouses in Burpengary.

This was a great result achieved through strong collaboration with our client, consultants and Council. Located within a Drainage Investigation area under Council’s Planning Scheme, the site benefited from the ability to fill above the flood level where Council have already delivered a regional solution for flood storage balance.

The approved development will deliver 32 well-designed townhouses in a well-located area close to many centre activities and services and more importantly, adding much-needed housing supply to the growing Moreton Bay region.

A rewarding outcome for everyone involved and another example of navigating complex approvals to deliver practical results.

CONSULTANT TEAM
• Architect: Mode Design Corp
• Landscape: Zone Landscape Architecture
• Traffic: Burchills Engineering Solutions
• Engineering: Burchills Engineering Solutions

12/02/2026

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10/02/2026

Congratulations to our valued client, Lewis Land Group, on securing approval for Stage 3 of their master planned community, Harbour Shores.

This next stage of the Harbour Shores development, located adjacent to Harbour Town, comprises 91 units within a single apartment building and benefits from direct access to a range of estate amenities, including a feature recreation park, retail offerings, communal facilities such as a resort-style pool, clubhouse, gym, tennis court and a canal-side boardwalk.

This approval represents another key milestone in delivering the long-term vision for Harbour Shores, which is set to become one of the Gold Coast’s leading infill master planned communities.

PROJECT TEAM
Project Manager: Crest Project Management
Architect: BDA Architecture
Landscape Architect: Urbis
Civil Engineer: Burchills Engineering Solutions
Traffic Engineer: Bitzios Consulting
Waste Consultant: MRA Environmental
Acoustic Consultant: Acoustic Works
Surveyor: Bennett + Bennett

06/02/2026

Zone is pleased to have assisted Bibik Developments in recently obtaining approval for their Bilinga townhouse development at 244 Coolangatta Road, Bilinga. The 3,595m² site is a rare amalgamation of 7 existing Low Density Residential Zone lots with 3 road frontages that is uniquely located adjacent the ‘special purpose’ zoned land surrounding the Gold Coast Airport.

The 20 dwelling project will deliver much needed housing diversity to the western side of the Gold Coast Highway in this locality and involves a range 3 & 4-bedroom attached townhouse typologies.

This approval follows a comprehensive Impact Assessment process, which acknowledged the achievement of amalgamating 7 detached house lots into a single development site and recognised that well designed gentle density in suitable locations can positively contribute to community character, housing choice and urban resilience.

A huge thank you to our project team for their professional support and work on the project:

* Reddog Architects
* Ensilon Engineering
* VMS Australia
* Zone Landscape Architecture

Proud to see this project move forward and to continue contributing to high quality, context responsive housing on the Gold Coast.



Reddog Architects Pty Ltd

04/02/2026

Zone Planning Group are pleased to have secured Development Approval for a new High Performance Training Facility for the Gold Coast Titans, supporting their NRL, WNRL and Netball teams as well as other pathways programs.

This purpose-built facility will play a key role in elite athlete development on the Gold Coast, providing state-of-the-art training, recovery and support spaces to help athletes perform at the highest level, complemented by an aligned allied health facility. The project will also make a significant community contribution, providing for two brand new, high level playing fields for community sports league and supporting amenities as well as the potential to be a host training facility for the 2032 Olympic/ Paralympic Games.

A great effort from the consultant team strongly collaborating throughout the approvals process achieving approval in less than 3 months. It’s always rewarding to help deliver projects that support professional sport, community outcomes and long-term regional growth. We look forward to seeing this facility progress from approval to reality.

PROJECT TEAM
Project Manager: EASTVIEW
Architect: BDA ARCHITECTURE
Landscape: LEAD DESIGN GROUP
Traffic: BITZIOS CONSULTING
Engineering: ARCADIS
Waste: MRA ENVIRONMENTAL
Acoustic: ACOUSTIC WORKS
Lighting: PROJECT LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL

01/02/2026

This year marks 10 years of Zone!

What started with the three Founding Directors Dave Ransom, Dave Geyer & Steve Enders and a shared vision, has grown into a team of 30+ talented people and we couldn’t be happier of what Zone has evolved into across its three entities, Zone Planning Qld; Zone Planning NSW and Zone Landscape Architecture and just how far we’ve come.

Over the past decade, we’ve built more than a business - we’ve built strong relationships, a great team culture, and a portfolio of projects along Australia’s eastern seaboard that we’re genuinely proud of and grateful to be involved with.

A huge thank you to our clients, you ‘brought the business’ and placed your trust & loyalty in us to get it done, to our Zone team (past and present) your talent, commitment & expertise ‘got the business done’ & for that we extend our gratitude & admiration and to all our other industry professionals and colleagues who have been part of the journey, many thanks.

The Zone reign is only warming up and we’re looking forward to what the next decade brings.

Here’s to celebrating 10 years of Zone!

28/01/2026

Zone is pleased to announce that development approval has been secured for a new mid rise residential building in Pimpama, delivering 26 well designed, functional 2 bedroom apartments.

The development is the first of its kind to be approved in this part of Pimpama and is intended to improve local housing choice, diversity, and affordability by introducing apartment living into an area traditionally characterised by townhouses. The location is ideally suited to increased density, being located within walking distance to Pimpama City Shopping Centre and the newly opened Pimpama train station. The approval supports the neighbourhood’s transition toward a more diverse and vibrant residential precinct in line with the City Plan’s long term vision.

Importantly, the design has been guided by feasibility, deliverability, and the objective of providing an affordable apartment product—enabling construction to commence as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing this development make a meaningful contribution to the supply of more affordable housing outcomes within the area.

CONSULTANT TEAM
• Architect – HHH Architects
• Civil Engineering – Pinnacle Engineering Group
• Traffic Engineering – Bitzios Consulting
• Landscape – Zone Landscape Architecture
• Acoustic – CRG Acoustics