Concept Planning & Development Consultants

20/12/2024

Just thought I would post this humorous reel by Jimmy Rees which demonstrates why using a planning consultant is always a good idea. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19snpVDnD8/

Concept Planning & Development Consultants can help ease some of the pain that goes along with getting permits for your development. Get in touch to see how we can help you.

21/02/2024

The value and benefit of urban vegetation, and street trees in particular, should never be underestimated. The extreme heat that many areas have experienced in recent times not only exacerbate the heat that radiates off urban surfaces, but also increases the need for shade to improve livability and amenity of urban spaces.
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25/08/2023

It's chicken therapy day at Concept Planning & Development Consultants

13/02/2023

Recent changes to Fraser Coast Regional Council local laws now allow residents to accommodate friends or family in a single caravan on their property, subject to certain conditions, for no more than 6 months in any 12 month period. Check out the post below and visit https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au for more info about the conditions and notification to council. https://www.facebook.com/100064621544483/posts/569513321879381/?mibextid=Nif5oz

01/02/2023

New changes to Fraser Coast Regional Council local laws have been endorsed by Council to allow residents to let family or friends live on their property in a caravan for up to 6 months in any 12 months period. This is great news for the Fraser Coast which is seeing the pressure of a shortage of housing for many people in the region.

read more about the changes here:
https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/local-laws/news/local-law-change-allows-caravans-in-yards-for-longer

13/10/2022

One of our key goals is to help our customers make sense of the complexity of development applications. So excited to hear feedback from past customers that shows we are hitting that goal.

26/09/2022

Today an amendment to the Queensland Planning Regulation was released relaxing provisions that restrict the use of secondary dwellings and granny flats. In simple terms, this means that the regulation allows for secondary dwellings to be rented to occupants unrelated to the main houshold as long as the dwelling is safe and compliant with building and fire regulations. This is great news for the housing crisis and those who may have a secondary dwelling or granny flat that is not currently in use.

18/02/2022

Is this where we are headed in the demand for housing? Do you think we are ready for this? It takes the concept of micro housing to a whole new level. Let me know your thoughts.

Ever wanted to live the camping lifestyle without the inconvenience of that silly tent and pesky nature? Well now's your chance as a 7-square-metre flat goes on the market in London.

02/09/2021

Queensland Covid-19 Applicable Event
A six month extension to development approval and compliance permit currency periods and periods for completion has been declared by the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, the Hon. Steven Miles MOP, on 1 September 2021. Under section 275R of the Planning Act 2016, the Minister has the power to declare an extension to a period under the Planning Act for an applicable event.
This means that a development approval in effect at the time the extension notice is given, or which comes into effect until 30 September 20201 will have an additional six months to to undertake the approved development. Approvals for building work under section 71 of the Building Act 1975 (ie. relating to demolition, removal and rebuilding) do not benefit from this extension.
For further information refer to https://planning.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/planning-framework/legislation/ministers-powers/applicable-events or contact Concept Planning and Development Consultants to find out what this means for your development approval.

The Planning Minister has powers to declare an applicable event. The concept of the ‘applicable event’ ensures that the state government is able to make advance preparations or respond to emerging circumstances that affect a State interest under the Planning Act.

07/05/2021

I am excited to be joining the UDIA Queensland Fraser Coast Branch Committee.

I’ll be working with a great team to be a part of the discussions around local policy and the issues that matter for the Fraser Coast.

Looking forward to seeing you at the next branch event.

02/02/2021

This has to be my favourite part of my job. Pulling out the pens and working up a new layout for an existing approved reconfig.