Advertising signs in South-East Queensland It makes sense that increased advertising exposure can have positive benefits for public awareness and generation of business or patronage. After all, it is hard to succeed if you don’t get noticed! However, did you know that displaying a sign can often require Council approval? A sign, or an ‘advertising device’, [...]
To view this post in PDF format please follow this link: Industry Update August 2016 New Maximum Infrastructure Charges The State Government sets the maximum infrastructure charges that Local Governments can levy for new development. Up until recently, the maximum charge for a new 3 bedroom residential dwelling has been $28,000. The Planning Minister recently decided [...]
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 [...]
To view this post in PDF format please follow this link: Industry Update - Superseded Planning Scheme DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN REQUEST A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ASSESS YOUR APPLICATION UNDER A SUPERSEDED PLANNING SCHEME? 2016 is going to be a big year for planning in South East Queensland.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 [...]
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 [...]