Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Town Planning Solutions Queensland
Established in 2008, Adams + Sparkes Town Planning + Development has built a reputation as a trusted leader in Queensland's development landscape. Our directors, Cameron Adams and Pete Sparkes, bring decades of combined experience across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. We specialise in navigating complex planning regulations, offering tailored solutions from pre-purchase due diligence to final approval coordination. Our hands-on approach ensures efficient decision-making, while our extensive network of specialists guarantees comprehensive project delivery. With offices in Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and Rockhampton, we combine local market knowledge with statewide expertise to deliver commercially viable outcomes.Our commitment to transparency, reliability, and client education has fostered long-term partnerships with developers, councils, and private landowners. Through strategic master planning and expert witness services, we shape sustainable communities while maintaining a 98% client retention rate over 15 years. Our team's deep understanding of Queensland's planning legislation ensures compliance at every project stage, supported by clear communication and fixed-timeframe guarantees where possible.
Services
Development Applications
Master Planning
Infrastructure Designations
Expert Witness Services
Pre-Purchase Advice
Plan Sealing
Planning Submissions
Highest and Best Use
Due Diligence
Project Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience across Queensland's planning frameworks
- Our directors personally manage projects for faster approval pathways
- We guarantee fixed-timeframe lodgement commitments where feasible
- Our strategic master plans prioritise long-term urban sustainability
- We maintain 98% client retention through transparent communication
What people say
Professional service
Efficient approvals
Expert knowledge
Reliable team
Commercial awareness
Services
Development Applications
We specialise in preparing and managing development applications across Queensland. Our expertise covers Material Change of Use, Reconfiguring of Lots, and Operational Work submissions. With established relationships across all Queensland councils, we streamline the approval process through strategic documentation and proactive issue resolution. Our success rate exceeds industry standards through meticulous compliance checks and council liaison.
Master Planning
Our master planning services create long-term visions for urban and rural developments. We collaborate with councils and private developers to design sustainable communities, business parks, and activity centres. Our approach balances commercial viability with environmental considerations, ensuring projects meet current needs while accommodating future growth through comprehensive zoning and infrastructure planning.
Infrastructure Designations
We facilitate essential infrastructure projects through Ministerial Infrastructure Designations. Our team manages community consultation, agency coordination, and documentation for power lines, schools, and healthcare facilities. With proven success in complex MID applications, we ensure compliance with state priorities while addressing local community needs through transparent engagement processes.
Expert Witness Services
Our directors provide expert witness testimony in Planning and Environment Court proceedings. With deep legislative knowledge, we prepare robust evidence for mediation and court cases. Our services include impact assessments, compliance analysis, and strategic recommendations to support clients' positions in development disputes and appeals.
Pre-Purchase Advice
We deliver comprehensive pre-purchase assessments evaluating development potential and regulatory constraints. Our reports identify opportunities, risks, and compliance requirements for commercial and residential properties. Clients receive clear guidance on feasibility, zoning restrictions, and approval pathways to inform investment decisions with confidence.
People
Cameron Adams
Managing Director
With 20+ years' experience, Cameron leads strategic planning initiatives and complex development applications. His expertise in Queensland planning law ensures compliance across diverse projects, from high-density residential to industrial developments. Cameron maintains strong council relationships that expedite approvals.
Pete Sparkes
Director
Pete specialises in infrastructure designations and expert witness testimony. With a background in environmental planning, he manages MID applications for essential services and represents clients in planning disputes. His technical knowledge ensures successful outcomes in challenging projects.
Leanne Simpson
Principal Planner
Leanne oversees master planning projects and large-scale subdivisions. Her 15 years' experience includes coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for mixed-use developments. She focuses on sustainable urban design and long-term community benefits in strategic planning.
Aspen Dunn
Senior Town Planner
Aspen manages residential and commercial development applications across South East Queensland. Her strengths include council negotiation and compliance strategy. She ensures timely approvals through proactive issue resolution and detailed documentation.
Adam Seaton
Senior Town Planner
Adam specialises in industrial developments and mining-related applications. With expertise in environmentally sensitive areas, he navigates complex approvals for transport depots, manufacturing facilities, and resource projects while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We operate statewide across Queensland with offices in Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and Rockhampton.
How long does a development application take?
Approval timeframes vary but we guarantee lodgement within two weeks of receiving complete documentation.
Do you handle complex planning disputes?
Yes, our directors provide expert witness services in the Planning and Environment Court.
Can you assist with infrastructure projects?
We specialise in Ministerial Infrastructure Designations for essential community services and utilities.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, cheque, and direct credit payments for our planning services.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
Most services use fixed pricing, though complex projects are billed hourly with transparent estimates.
Reviews (5)
Violine Ler
Oct 15, 2021
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Superb service during my research phase of an investment site. They spent time to call me to discuss about the site that I was interested in purchasing. On top of that I received a detailed report, with that I easily made an informed decision. I highly recommend their service.
Chris Newland
Dec 24, 2020
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Pete and his team managed our first development approval for a 5 townhouse project in Buderim. From start to finish we felt Pete was completely in control and we knew we had out best foot forward when submitting the DA. Pete was very knowledgeable when addressing council RFIs and handled it with professionalism. We look forward to many more projects with Adams and Sparkes. Highly recommend.
Amber James
Dec 15, 2020
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Adams + Sparkes are the ultimate professionals. They are experts in their field, professional and genuinely care about their clients and achieving outstanding outcomes. Highly recommend them.
Terry Colless
Oct 25, 2019
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Adams and Sparkes are the key to our successful projects. We have been engaging Adams & Sparkes for the past few years on several different commercial and residential projects now. The whole team always go above and beyond to get you the results that you want, also while being mindful to keep the overall project costs down. They also have a vast network of specialised consultants should you need to engage them.
Karen Grant
Aug 29, 2018
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The company who supports puppy farming on the Sunshine Coast. This should tell you all you need to know
