Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Town Planning Solutions Gold Coast
Established to provide tailored solutions in town planning, we specialise in high-density residential and mixed-use developments across Queensland. Our team combines over a decade of experience in securing approvals for complex projects, including high-rise towers and contentious developments. We prioritise open communication with councils and stakeholders to ensure outcomes that balance client needs with regulatory requirements. Our approach focuses on maximising site potential while navigating planning policies and infrastructure charges to deliver cost-effective, timely approvals. With expertise in diverse sectors like industrial, extractive industries, and tourism, we offer impartial advice grounded in evidence and integrity.Our Gold Coast-based team leverages deep local knowledge and statewide experience to shape developments that enhance communities. We maintain strong relationships with architects, engineers, and consultants to anticipate policy changes and deliver reliable outcomes. Our commitment extends beyond approvals, ensuring clients understand all facets of decision notices to avoid overlooked costs. By integrating lateral thinking and council insights, we transform site challenges into assets that secure approvals and added value.
Services
Site Analysis
Development Feasibility
Show Cause Notices
Master Planning
Project Management
Green Star Certification
Affordable Housing
Aged Care
Industrial Planning
Resort Complexes
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in high-rise and mixed-use developments.
- Our team includes former council planners with statewide regulatory expertise.
- We prioritise transparent communication with councils and stakeholders.
- We identify infrastructure charge savings that others overlook.
- Our lateral thinking turns site challenges into approval advantages.
Services
Site Analysis
Our site analysis service examines zoning regulations, environmental constraints, and development potential to inform strategic decisions. We identify opportunities to maximise land value while avoiding costly surprises during the approval process. This foundational assessment guides clients in purchasing sites or initiating development applications.
Development Feasibility
We conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to assess project viability, considering planning policies, infrastructure costs, and potential objections. Our analysis helps clients avoid expensive delays by confirming site suitability and outlining realistic approval pathways tailored to budget and timeline constraints.
Show Cause Notices
We resolve show cause and enforcement notices with minimal business disruption. Our team provides free no-obligation quotes outlining strategies to address government demands, including cost estimates and timelines to mitigate regulatory risks and protect operational continuity.
Master Planning
Our master planning establishes frameworks for long-term development outcomes, balancing market demands with regulatory requirements. This strategic approach ensures flexibility for future expansions while avoiding planning pitfalls like zoning changes or bureaucratic delays across evolving projects.
Green Star Certification
We guide clients through Green Star building certification to enhance project appeal and environmental responsibility. This service positions developments as market leaders while aligning with sustainability goals and regulatory incentives for eco-conscious projects.
People
Phill Whyte
Director and Senior Town Planner
Phill Whyte founded City Plan Planning to deliver tailored development solutions. With a Masters in Planning from Bond University and over 10 years of experience in council and private sectors across Queensland, he specialises in complex approvals for high-rise and mixed-use projects.
Questions
What areas do you specialise in?
We focus on high-density residential, mixed-use developments, and complex approvals across Queensland, including high-rise towers, industrial sites, and resort complexes.
How do you handle council negotiations?
We maintain open communication with council planners to anticipate policy changes and resolve objections, ensuring approvals align with both client goals and regulatory requirements.
Can you assist with urgent planning issues?
Yes, we prioritise timely resolutions for show cause notices and enforcement actions, providing clear cost and timeline estimates for urgent matters.
Do you work on affordable housing projects?
Yes, we’ve secured approvals for affordable housing developments, leveraging incentives and navigating regulatory frameworks to support community needs.
What sets you apart from other planners?
Our team combines former council experience with private-sector agility, turning site challenges into approval advantages through lateral thinking and statewide policy expertise.
Reviews (7)
Sarah Hunt
Oct 11, 2021
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Phil at CPP was able to secure our medical centre approval quicker than anticipated. His efficiency and communication was excellent. I would highly recommend CPP for your Town planning requirements.
Megan Clark
Oct 08, 2021
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Could not recommend Phil and CCP enough. Phil was able to secure retrospective approval from the council for what we thought were compliant earthworks. As it was retrospective, it was quite messy, stressful and required a lot of communication with the councils engineers.
Phil is an excellent communicator and made quite a complex and stressful situation much easier. Will certainly use Phil again in the future.
Phil is an excellent communicator and made quite a complex and stressful situation much easier. Will certainly use Phil again in the future.
David Rix
Oct 07, 2021
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I was recently served with a letter from my body corporate which said that unless I obtained Council approval for my Caretakers unit, I would have to move out. I contacted a certifier who seemed confident but quickly became overwhelmed. A friend recommended Phil. He looked at my situation and agreed that I would qualify, but that the process would be difficult. He was not wrong. The body corporate and insurance company were on my back but Phil calmed them down with progress reports as and when Council provided information. It took 11 anxious painstaking months to pass, but we got there. Thanks
Victoria Davis
Apr 20, 2021
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Cant recommend high enough! Phil worked with us to get a DA across the line for our new home. There were a number of 'grey areas' in the council code and the application had a number of complexities. Phill and his team were outstanding - we were kept informed of time lines and they met deadlines every time. Phill spent time and effort talking us through our options and provided support throughout the entire process. Even better, the team achieved the outcome and approval within the time frame promised (and even negotiated more favourable terms that initially expected. ). We will absolutely use
Brendan Stratton
Apr 07, 2021
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Phil has been brilliant throughout the planning stage of our build, its been a pretty stressful time trying to get everything together on our "challenging build" but knowing that Phil has been in our corner has been a huge relief. Throughout the whole process he has displayed that he is a great communicator, has a wealth of knowledge in his field and has been able to guide us through the process every step of the way and has gotten us the result that we wanted! We are so glad we engaged his services, its great to deal with such a genuine bloke with a wealth of knowledge, we highly recommend his
Dean Phelps
Nov 30, 2020
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Phill was a massive help!!
Dealing with council is stressful. But the support we got to get through it was brilliant. He dealt with the ongoing requirements and requests of council, made it simple and easy to understand along the way. Plus worked above and beyond to help us avoid paying extra infrastructure charges (saving $18k+), allowing us to grow as a business and future proofing it! I couldnt recommend Phill and city plan planning any higher for your application!
Thanks
Dealing with council is stressful. But the support we got to get through it was brilliant. He dealt with the ongoing requirements and requests of council, made it simple and easy to understand along the way. Plus worked above and beyond to help us avoid paying extra infrastructure charges (saving $18k+), allowing us to grow as a business and future proofing it! I couldnt recommend Phill and city plan planning any higher for your application!
Thanks
Graham Nguyen
Aug 13, 2020
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Phill was recommended by the architect I commissioned for my renovations and glad he did. From start to finish Phil took a lot of the guess work and anxiety out of the planning submission, and patiently explained things in detail for me. Very professional and polite to deal with.
