Business Details
13 Years
experience
Expert Town Planning Services on the Sunshine Coast
Established in 2013, our firm builds upon over 35 years of combined experience in town planning and development assessment. Our director, Shane Adamson, brings expertise from 20 years in local government and 15 years as a consultant, offering strategic advice on complex planning matters. We specialise in development applications, policy formulation, and expert witness services, maintaining strong relationships with Queensland planning authorities. Our approach combines technical proficiency with practical solutions tailored to regulatory requirements and client objectives. We prioritise clear communication, thorough documentation, and compliance with state legislation across all projects.Our team's qualifications include membership with the Planning Institute of Australia and extensive court testimony experience. We serve government agencies, private developers, and community organisations across Queensland's Sunshine Coast and beyond. Our track record demonstrates consistent delivery of sustainable planning outcomes aligned with community needs and legislative frameworks. We maintain transparency in processes and uphold professional integrity in all client engagements.
Services
Development Applications
Strategic Planning
Government Consultancy
Ministerial Designations
Expert Witness Services
Policy Review
Compliance Assessments
Land Use Planning
Appeals Support
Due Diligence
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of local government experience and 15 years as planning consultants
- Our director is a qualified town planner with Planning Institute of Australia membership
- We provide tailored solutions meeting both regulatory requirements and client objectives
- We offer expert witness services in Queensland's Planning & Environment Court
- We collaborate with multidisciplinary consultants for comprehensive project management
What people say
Professional and competent
Outcome focussed
Pragmatic approach
Personable and acts with integrity
Successfully managed complex cases
Services
Development Applications
We prepare, lodge and manage development applications for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Our services cover all stages from initial concept to final approval. We ensure compliance with Queensland planning legislation and local council requirements while maintaining open communication with stakeholders throughout the process.
Strategic Planning
Our strategic planning services include policy formulation, planning scheme amendments and precinct master planning. We provide expert advice on land use strategies and temporary local planning instruments. Our approach balances community needs with development opportunities while maintaining legislative compliance.
Expert Witness Services
We provide expert witness testimony in Queensland's Planning & Environment Court and other judicial forums. Our director has extensive experience preparing expert reports and providing evidence in development assessment matters. We maintain objectivity while advocating for sound planning principles.
Government Consultancy
We assist local governments with development assessment processes, system reviews and compliance matters. Our services include peer review of complex applications and preparation of planning policy documents. Our team understands governance requirements and maintains professional standards in all consultancy work.
Ministerial Designations
We prepare Ministerial Infrastructure Designation applications for community facilities including schools and sporting venues. Our services cover documentation preparation, stakeholder consultation and compliance with state guidelines. We help clients navigate the MID process to achieve long-term planning benefits.
People
Shane Adamson
Director - Town Planning Specialist
With 20 years in local government and 15 years as a consultant, Shane is a qualified town planner and PIA member. He has extensive court testimony experience and previously served as Noosa Council's Manager Land Use.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We operate across the Sunshine Coast, Gympie, South East Queensland and wider Queensland regions.
What experience do you have?
Our director has 20 years in local government and 15 years as a town planning consultant with PIA accreditation.
What planning services do you offer?
We specialise in development applications, strategic planning, expert witness services, and government consultancy.
How do you handle complex applications?
We use our deep understanding of planning legislation and collaborative approach with multidisciplinary consultants to resolve complex matters.
Can you assist with court proceedings?
Yes, we provide expert witness testimony in Queensland's Planning & Environment Court and other judicial forums.
