Rezoning is a commonplace term and is relevant to landowners looking to do something with their land that is in conflict with the planning controls that apply. For example, you might wish to build a residential development in a light industrial area. To do this you would need your land rezoned, which is a formal… Continue reading Rezoning – Is it possible under Queensland’s new Planning Act?
Queensland’s new Planning Act 2016, introduced in July this year, does not dramatically change the process that existed under the Sustainable Planning Act (SPA) for changes to development applications and approvals but it has an interesting new addition. Under the superseded SPA you could only do a “permissible change” (change to development approval), which could… Continue reading Changing your development applications or approval
If you own a property, or looking to, you’ve probably heard the words: easement, boundaries, and setbacks. You should care about them if you want to know any of the following: What’s your turf (boundary); Who is allowed through or on it (easement); and How close you can build to the street or your neighbours… Continue reading Whose turf is it anyway?
RiskSMART is the name of a program used by the Brisbane, Logan and Gold Coast City Councils to assess Development Applications (DA) faster. Its purpose is to assess low risk projects, via an accredited consultant, to cut waiting times for approvals. This streamlined process saves a lot of time and money for eligible projects and… Continue reading What is RiskSMART?
Queensland is home to many historical gems, from worker’s cottages to churches, Queenslanders and pre-federation houses. A great number of us fall in love with these buildings, appreciating their unique architectural features and link to the past. However, it is necessary to go into the purchase of a heritage building, and even an adjoining site,… Continue reading Town planning and historical Queensland buildings
*UPDATE: the Planning Act 2016 has commenced since this article was written, refer to updated information on our website by clicking here. Developments generally fall into one of three major categories, being “self-assessable”, “code assessable” or “impact assessable” under a Council Planning Scheme. These assessments are managed by Councils under the rules and development assessment… Continue reading The Difference Between Self-Assessable, Code and Impact Assessable Developments
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