Precinct Urban Planning

01/06/2026

Our Senior Planner, James is joining the Highfields Chamber of Commerce panel at their Networking Event tomorrow morning. James will be joined by Doug Allen from Hampton Real Estate and Drew Camm from DC Commercial to discuss the Highfields property market.

You can book tickets via the Chamber's website: https://highfieldschamber.com.au/product/networking-event-2/

Speaker Spotlight: James (Precinct Urban Planning)

We’re also welcoming James, a qualified town planner with Precinct Urban Planning (Toowoomba), to our June panel.
James has over 9 years’ experience across a wide range of developments—from Airbnbs, dwellings and offices through to larger projects such as schools and community facilities. He’s also supported local governments with Development Application assessments and has worked on projects of regional and state significance, including the New Toowoomba Hospital.
If you want to better understand how planning, zoning, and the development pipeline influence business and property decisions in Highfields, this is one to attend.

📅 Tuesday 2 June 2026
🕡 6:30am networking | 7:00am start
📍 Highfields Hub, 55 Highfields Road, Highfields
Book your spot: https://highfieldschamber.com.au/product/networking-event-2/

30/04/2026

📝📝DUE DILIGENCE 📝📝

Did you know we can undertake Due Diligence investigations? Typically undertaken during a property sale or pre-development feasibility stage for a new proposal, our due diligence investigations can identify and confirm applicable planning requirements, site-based development limitations, or a highest and best use analysis. We can also provide advice on compliance with conditions of a Development Approval for established buildings or developments.

If you are considering purchasing a site or starting a new project and would like to discuss our Due Diligence advice, feel free to contact our Toowoomba office on 4632 2535 or Ipswich office on 3447 0466.

https://www.precinctplan.com.au/service-info/due-diligence-and-needs-assessment

24/04/2026

🏡🏡BOTANIC ESTATE, HIGHFIELDS🏡🏡

Precinct Urban Planning is pleased to continue assisting Bird In Hand 3 Pty Ltd with ongoing development approvals for the Botanic Estate at Woolmer Road, Highfields.

We’ve recently lodged a Development Application for Stages 10–22, proposing:
🏡 493 residential lots across 13 stages
🏢 2 non‑residential lots (future local commercial centre and child care centre)
🌳 6.2‑hectare District Park
💧 Drainage and balance lots
🚗 A new roundabout entry off Woolmer Road which aligns with the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation for the new Highlands Christian College

Residential lot sizes will range from 507m² to 2,715m², with an average of 634m², offering diverse housing opportunities to meet Highfields’ growing demand.
This application builds on earlier approvals for Stages 1–9 off Browne Road, which delivered 286 residential lots, bushland parkland, and a 231‑unit retirement facility with community amenities.

We’re proud to support a project that continues to shape a well‑planned, connected, and liveable community in Highfields.

22/04/2026

Toowoomba Regional Council has recently approved 187 Darling Street Pty Ltd’s proposal to create thirteen rural residential lots at 173 – 191 Darling Street, Drayton.

Precinct Urban Planning is proud to facilitate the development approval of new large lot residential land in well-located areas to support the need for more housing in our growing Region. Civil works are expected to commence soon and we look forward to the timely delivery of the project.

16/04/2026

Precinct Urban Planning is proud to have assisted Elico Developments with their Multiple Dwelling project at 5 Lyndall Street, Harristown.

Council has recently approved the proposal which includes eight 2-bedroom single storey units along with associated carparking and landscaping.

The new housing will increase housing choice in a well-located area of Harristown and provide low-maintenance housing options for existing and new residents.

14/04/2026

Congratulations to Base Services on this fantastic fundraising achievement. Precinct Urban Planning is proud to support the vital work you do in our community.

✨ Big news! ✨
We’ve raised $800,000 through our BASE is Out of Space campaign — enough for a significant deposit on a new building.
This is a huge milestone and a testament to the generosity of our community.
Watch this space… big things are coming.

A heartfelt thank‑you to:
Councillor Gary Gardner— $120,000
Brazil Family Trust — $120,000
Well Life Services— $24,000
Harvey Black — $20,000
Integrity Ag— $13,000
Toowoomba West Anglican Parish— $12,000
John and Jacqui Armstrong — $10,000
Mortgage Choice — $10,000
Lions Club of Toowoomba -— $10,000
Heritage Precast — $10,000
Precinct Urban Planning— $10,000
Anonymous — $50,000
Hike for Homeless & Homeless for a Night campaigns — $391,000
Donate at https://baseservices.com.au/donate/

07/04/2026

🔦PROJECT SPOTLIGHT🔦

Last week Toowoomba Catholic Schools announced the start of construction of the new St Francis Catholic College, Westbrook. This is an exciting milestone for both the school and the western areas of Toowoomba.

Precinct Urban Planning were proud to assist Toowoomba Catholic Schools in obtaining the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation for the college.

Once completed, it will be the largest Catholic school within the Toowoomba Diocese educating up to 1,400 students from Prep to Year 12. It is exciting to see that construction will start next year, with the first students being welcomed in 2027.

More details regarding the project can be found on our website: https://www.precinctplan.com.au/project-info/catholic-college-mid

03/04/2026

🐰 HAPPY EASTER 🐰

The team at Precinct Urban Planning wish you a safe and happy Easter break. Please note that our office will be closed over the long weekend, reopening at 8am Tuesday, 7 April 2026.

02/04/2026

🏗️STATE FACILITATED DEVELOPMENT🏗️

On 20 March 2026, the Queensland Government reintroduced the State Facilitated Development (SFD) assessment pathway, with important changes that broaden its application.

Most notably, eligibility has been expanded beyond Social and/or Affordable Housing to include any development that is predominantly residential. Under the amended Planning Regulation 2017, a predominately residential project may now be eligible where it is either fully located within a residential zone or situated outside an environmental or limited development zone and capable of being readily serviced by infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Minister.

Another key change is that requests for an SFD declaration must now be endorsed by the relevant Local Government, ensuring alignment with local planning policies.

If you have a project that may be suitable for the SFD pathway and would like to explore your options, feel free to contact our offices on 4632 2535 (Toowoomba) or 3447 0466 (Ipswich).

31/03/2026

🏢🏢PRECINCT OFFICE EXPANSION🏢🏢

Precinct Urban Planning is proud to confirm we have obtained Development Approval for our Toowoomba office expansion. Featuring twelve levels, this innovative office allows ample space for up to 2 staff per floor with state-of-the-art soundproofing between levels to completely remove all noise associated with Scott and James’ phone calls.

The purpose-built proposal also involves living spaces and bedrooms so that staff can work around the clock and have no need to leave the office, significantly increasing productivity. This also removes the need to provide on-site parking, since no one will ever need to leave, which in turn reduces our environmental impact by removing vehicle emissions.

Once completed, the building will be an impressive imposition into the fabric of the skyline in Toowoomba’s CBD. The project is set to be completed within 6 months by our valued client and builder, April Foole Constructions.