Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Town Planning Services in Brisbane
Established in 2012, we are a dedicated team of qualified town planning consultants based in Brisbane, delivering expert services across Queensland. With over 25 years of combined experience, we specialise in development approvals, property subdivisions, and RiskSMART applications, prioritising fast, transparent outcomes for clients. Our team holds professional indemnity and public liability insurance, alongside RiskSMART accreditations with Brisbane City Council and Logan City Council since 2005 and 2013 respectively. We advocate for clients throughout the development process, offering free initial consultations and desktop assessments to identify site constraints and feasibility.Our ethical approach ensures clients receive all viable options, cost-effective solutions, and flexible service packages tailored to project needs. We operate digitally to reduce environmental impact while maintaining efficient communication with councils and stakeholders. Our director, Aaron Sweet, leads with a reputation for thoroughness and complex problem-solving, supported by a network of engineers, surveyors, and legal experts to ensure comprehensive project delivery.
Services
Development Applications
Property Subdivisions
RiskSMART Applications
Statutory Applications
Due Diligence
Environmentally Relevant Activities
Advocacy Services
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined experience in Queensland town planning.
- Our team holds RiskSMART accreditations with Brisbane and Logan City Councils.
- We provide free initial desktop assessments for project feasibility.
- Our quoting method ensures flexible service packages tailored to client needs.
- We operate digitally to reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency.
Associations and certifications
- RiskSMART Accreditation: Brisbane City Council
- RiskSMART Accreditation: Logan City Council
What people say
Second to none expertise
Willing to go the extra mile
Approval came quickly
Highly professional service
No reservations in recommending
Services
Development Applications
We prepare and submit development applications for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Queensland. Our expertise ensures compliance with local council requirements, minimising delays and maximising approval chances. Clients benefit from our established relationships with councils and ancillary professionals.
Property Subdivisions
Our subdivision services cover feasibility assessments, development applications, and registration. We guide clients through zoning rules, infrastructure requirements, and environmental constraints to achieve efficient land division outcomes for small and large-scale projects.
RiskSMART Applications
As accredited consultants, we expedite approvals through Brisbane, Logan, and Gold Coast City Councils' RiskSMART programs. Eligible projects receive assessments in 5-10 business days, reducing costs and council fees while maintaining compliance.
Due Diligence
We assess statutory constraints and development potential for land acquisitions. Our due diligence reports identify risks early, preventing costly errors and ensuring informed investment decisions for residential, commercial, or industrial properties.
Advocacy Services
We advocate for clients during development applications and post-approval stages. Our ethical approach ensures representation aligned with statutory provisions, resolving disputes and negotiating outcomes that prioritise client interests throughout Queensland.
People
Aaron Sweet
Director
Qualified town planner with over 25 years' experience, specialising in development approvals and RiskSMART applications. Recognised for thoroughness, complex problem-solving, and client-focused advocacy across Queensland projects.
Questions
What services does Consult Planning offer?
We specialise in development applications, property subdivisions, RiskSMART applications, statutory permits, due diligence, and advocacy for residential and commercial projects.
How can RiskSMART accreditation benefit my project?
RiskSMART allows eligible projects to receive development approvals in as little as 5 business days through accredited consultants like us.
Do you service regional Queensland?
Yes, we handle projects across South East and Regional Queensland, with experience in local council requirements.
What insurance coverage do you have?
We hold $10 million professional indemnity and $20 million public liability insurance for client protection.
Can you assist with subdivision feasibility?
We provide free desktop assessments to identify site constraints and feasibility for property subdivisions.
Reviews (7)
Kenny Hung
Nov 17, 2021
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Aaron replied to my question very promptly and straight to the answer. Although the answer was no, which means I didn't end up requiring any services (yet), I would definately consider Aaron for any future work.
Shen Chao
Sep 24, 2021
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Aaron is so professional on townplanning and can find the important points immediately and help to solve the problem. highly recommended
Radha Etheridge
Sep 21, 2021
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Aaron is an excellent professional and helped us with high quality advice. He has an excellent understanding of Brisbane town planning laws and is very easy to deal with.
Timothy Etheridge
Sep 17, 2021
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Aaron is ONE person in a busy industry who gets back to you. Town planners get a lot of people wanting "free" advice before they commit to spending the money on a DA, that may or may not succeed. Aaron was one person willing to help us assess the fundamentals before we decided to not proceed.
Melanie Thorley
Jan 24, 2021
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Aaron was really responsive and helpful. The decisions that my husband and I had to make were really aided by the knowledge and helpfulness of Consult Planning. We would use Consult Planning and recomend others to use Aaron also.
Adam Wills
Jun 27, 2020
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Aaron and the Consult Planning team have been excellent in driving optimal planning outcomes on a number industrial development projects, and more recently, a residential project. I will continue to rely on their advice in future projects.
Matt Bradley Designs
Oct 29, 2019
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I have worked with Aaron in a professional capacity as a building designer and have been impressed by his level of professionalism as a town planner. He went above and beyond to deliver valuable information for our client and did so quickly. He pays great attention to detail, has great knowledge of the planning system and projects a high level of enthusiasm for the work he delivers. I would strongly recommend Aaron for his town planning services.
