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2022 Christmas Closure
December 14, 2022

Our office will be closed from 12 noon 22nd December 2022, re-opening 12th  January 2023. In warm appreciation of your support during the past year, PPLAN Town Planners extend our…

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New Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2022 BCC – Protection of Properties in the Moorooka War Workers’ Housing Estate
November 2, 2022

Brisbane City Council has adopted the TLPI 01/22 at its meeting of 25 October 2022, with an effective date of 02 August 2022. The TPLI will cease to have effect…

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Amendment of QLD’s Planning Regulation 2017 – Emergency Housing
October 24, 2022

Queensland’s Planning Regulation 2017 was amended on 21 October 22 through the Planning (Emergency Housing) Amendment Regulation 2022.     The Amendment Regulation amends the Planning Regulation to : Provide…

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Queensland Secondary Dwelling Planning Regulation 2017 Amendment
September 27, 2022

Commencing 26 September 2022, Planning frameworks will not regulate private living arrangements in relation to secondary dwellings. The homeowner will still need to ensure that their secondary dwelling complies with…

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Tweed Shire Council’s Initiative to Reduce DA Backlog
June 28, 2022

  Due to the unprecedented level of application activity over the last 12 – 24 months, Tweed Shire Council will implement Development Application (DA) Backlog Reduction Program 2022, putting in…

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Building or Renovating in a Flood Area – Rebuilding For Improved Flood Resilience
May 25, 2022

Rebuilding in a Flood Area Flooding is a natural event or common occurrence in Brisbane, especially in areas built on a floodplain. Understanding the risks and types of flooding your…

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Brisbane City Plan 2014 Amendment v22.00/2021 commenced on 3 September.
September 6, 2021

Brisbane City Council’s Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) amendment v22.00/2021 has commenced on 03 September 2021. This amendment changes specific Camp Hill zonings and updates heritage and character provisions….

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Tweed Shire Council – New Planning Controls For Flood-Prone Land
July 20, 2021

Tweed Shire Council has implemented new planning controls for flood-prone land. The new controls commenced on 14 July 2021 and will help to better protect life and property in the…

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Driveway Crossovers – Updated Standard Drawings
July 13, 2021

Brisbane City Council has updated the standard drawings for driveway crossovers to now require crossovers to be at least 2m from street trees. Clarification for setbacks to other structures in…

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  • We cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism and expertise provided by Tracy Ryan and the team at PPlan. We engaged Tracy’s services after facing multiple complex breaches related to a property in Brisbane. These issues spanned a wide range of matters including land clearing, bushfire ratings, revegetation orders, OPW requirements, cut and fill works, slope stability, and more. Prior to working with PPlan, we had spent over a year with another town planner who had reached the limit of their capacity to assist. From the moment we engaged PPlan, it was clear we were dealing with a team of seasoned professionals who brought not only a deep knowledge of council regulations, planning laws, and legal requirements, but also a strategic, solutions-focused approach to resolving complex issues. Tracy Ryan, in particular, demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to achieving a positive outcome. Her attention to detail, relentless follow-up, comprehensive research, and clear communication set a new standard for professional service. Tracy’s ability to navigate difficult planning challenges with clarity, integrity, and determination was nothing short of exceptional. PPlan brought order and direction to what had previously felt like an impossible situation. Their fact-based, methodical approach and unwavering dedication gave us peace of mind and ultimately led to a successful resolution. In a time where genuine, client-focused service can be hard to find, PPlan stands out as a rare and exceptional business. We continue to recommend them to others without hesitation and remain deeply grateful for the incredible support and results they delivered.

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  • We cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism and expertise provided by Tracy Ryan and the team at PPlan. We engaged Tracy’s services after facing multiple complex breaches related to a property in Brisbane. These issues spanned a wide range of matters including land clearing, bushfire ratings, revegetation orders, OPW requirements, cut and fill works, slope stability, and more. Prior to working with PPlan, we had spent over a year with another town planner who had reached the limit of their capacity to assist. From the moment we engaged PPlan, it was clear we were dealing with a team of seasoned professionals who brought not only a deep knowledge of council regulations, planning laws, and legal requirements, but also a strategic, solutions-focused approach to resolving complex issues. Tracy Ryan, in particular, demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to achieving a positive outcome. Her attention to detail, relentless follow-up, comprehensive research, and clear communication set a new standard for professional service. Tracy’s ability to navigate difficult planning challenges with clarity, integrity, and determination was nothing short of exceptional. PPlan brought order and direction to what had previously felt like an impossible situation. Their fact-based, methodical approach and unwavering dedication gave us peace of mind and ultimately led to a successful resolution. In a time where genuine, client-focused service can be hard to find, PPlan stands out as a rare and exceptional business. We continue to recommend them to others without hesitation and remain deeply grateful for the incredible support and results they delivered.

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  • We cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism and expertise provided by Tracy Ryan and the team at PPlan. We engaged Tracy’s services after facing multiple complex breaches related to a property in Brisbane. These issues spanned a wide range of matters including land clearing, bushfire ratings, revegetation orders, OPW requirements, cut and fill works, slope stability, and more. Prior to working with PPlan, we had spent over a year with another town planner who had reached the limit of their capacity to assist. From the moment we engaged PPlan, it was clear we were dealing with a team of seasoned professionals who brought not only a deep knowledge of council regulations, planning laws, and legal requirements, but also a strategic, solutions-focused approach to resolving complex issues. Tracy Ryan, in particular, demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to achieving a positive outcome. Her attention to detail, relentless follow-up, comprehensive research, and clear communication set a new standard for professional service. Tracy’s ability to navigate difficult planning challenges with clarity, integrity, and determination was nothing short of exceptional. PPlan brought order and direction to what had previously felt like an impossible situation. Their fact-based, methodical approach and unwavering dedication gave us peace of mind and ultimately led to a successful resolution. In a time where genuine, client-focused service can be hard to find, PPlan stands out as a rare and exceptional business. We continue to recommend them to others without hesitation and remain deeply grateful for the incredible support and results they delivered.

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  • Parker and Blair were very professional, friendly, easy to deal with and sorted out all my town planning requirements for our new project. Highly recommended!

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