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Industry Update June 2016 – End of 2015/16 Financial Year
To view this post in PDF format please follow this link: Industry Update - End of Financial Year The end of the financial year is always a busy time in the development space. As the end of the 2015/16 financial year is fast approaching, we take this opportunity to remind you of some upcoming changes [...]
Industry Update April 2016 – Land Dedications for Streetscape Upgrades
To download pdf follow this link: Verge Dedications DID YOU KNOW THAT BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL CAN REQUIRE LAND DEDICATIONS FOR STREETSCAPE UPGRADES? The Streetscape Hierarchy Overlay was introduced as part of the Brisbane City Plan 2014 in an effort to promote a safe and subtropical pedestrian footpath network. This overlay affects every property in the [...]
Industry Update March 2016 – Applying under a Superseded Planning Scheme
To view this post in PDF format please follow this link: Industry Update - Superseded Planning Scheme DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN REQUEST A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ASSESS YOUR APPLICATION UNDER A SUPERSEDED PLANNING SCHEME? 2016 is going to be a big year for planning in South East Queensland. There are changes occurring at [...]
Industry Update February 2016 – The Year Ahead
To view this post in PDF format please follow this link: Industry Update February 2016 - The Year Ahead 2016 is now well and truly upon us with all staff back on deck. Typically reflections are reserved for the latter part of the year, so we thought we would take the opportunity to look forward and [...]
Industry Update November 2015 – Infrastructure Easements
To view this post in PDF format please follow this link: Industry Update_November 2015_Infrastructure Easements DID YOU KNOW THAT COUNCILS AND DISTRIBUTOR-RETAILERS IN SEQ ARE REQUIRING EASEMENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE? Recent policy change in SEQ now means that easements can be required on private property for a range of infrastructure and services, [...]
Industry Update October 2015 – Infrastructure Charges
To view this post in PDF format please follow this link: Industry Update_Infrastructure Charges LOOKING FOR WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES? Infrastructure charges can add significant costs to a development, however there are circumstances where you might be able to make savings. Examples include: Obtaining credits for existing and previous uses on the land; [...]
Industry Update – CityPlan Amendments September 2015
To view this post in PDF format please follow this link: CityPlan Amendments Since the release of the Brisbane CityPlan 2014 in June last year, Brisbane City Council have been busy working on their first round of amendments. BCC are currently preparing a major amendments package which includes more significant changes which will be reviewed by [...]
Planning Updates – Frequently Asked Questions
In 2014, we will see a number of changes to planning in Queensland. These changes will occur at all levels of government including Local, Regional and State. Over the next few months we will be presenting a number of newsletters and planning updates to keep you up-to-date with the most recent changes and what they may mean for you. We have also included a recent "Feature Project" or approval for particular developments.