Urban Planners Queensland

Positive thinking can get you lots of places, but setting realistic expectations for your journey from concept, to lodgement, to development approval will save you alot of pain. JREY has been in operation since 2014. In that time we have seen approvals given in only 2 days whilst others take 2 years. For most people, their development application will be approved within 5 weeks to 3 months. Every project will however have a different timeline and journey through development assessment. If timeframes are important to you, speak with your town planner once they have undertaken a detailed assessment of your project and ask for a realistic (not optimistic) timeframe. Learn what makes JREY® different www.jrey.au e: plan@jrey.au p: (07) 3106 3221

JREY is pleased to provide our client with development approval in Victoria for their panel beating facility. In accordance with Clause 73.03 of the Knox Planning Scheme, the proposal fell under an industrial - service industry use. Whilst we are QLD based and 99% of our projects are here, we do provide private town planning services for our clients expanding their physical locations throughout Australia. You can learn more about our other projects via the website jrey.au Get Council Approval the JREY® Way e: plan@jrey.au p: (07) 3106 3221

This is how to identify a great site that is sub-dividable : o The site area meets the local Council's minimum m2 rate for subdivision o The site is free from flood overlays o The site topography is flat or gently sloped o Existing structures can be demolished as-of-right or relocated without a DA o There are no bus stops or street trees located on the street frontage o Lawful point of stormwater discharge is achievable In our experience, the perfect site is rare and a number of our clients require our assistance to comply with performance outcomes or to demonstrate compliance with the acceptable outcomes of the local planning scheme. If you are looking for subdivision projects you can also consider: o The site has enough street frontage to enable safe driveway placement o Corner Allotments o Local Context and Existing Subdivision Pattern o New Neighbourhood and Local Plans o Splitter Blocks Need some help with understanding a sites development potential? Talk to our team about our Preliminary Planning Review service. Want to work with JREY®, contact us via: e: plan@jrey.au p: (07) 3106 3221

The saying "Go big or go home" is a widely used philosophical idea that encourages us to be bold and brave, like with sports or gambling. The idea is that you either win big or lose big; there's no in-between. Many people have a misconception that property developers subscribe to this ideology , however the ones that we have seen build great careers in the industry all started with small projects. At JREY we are very grateful to have assisted many now experienced developers with their first projects (houses, subdivisions and duplexes) and seen them grow into larger developments over the years. We have also seen some of our clients grow so much they have had to find another town planning firm as we only offer assistance for small scale residential and commercial projects (you won't see us doing 10 storey towers or 300 lot subdivisions). What are your thoughts? Start small and steady or go hard from the start? Learn what makes JREY® different www.jrey.au e: plan@jrey.au p: (07) 3106 3221

This is how and why our client ended up in the planning and environment court in QLD over a small 1 into 2 lot subdivision. > This client was a savvy property specialist who identified a potential subdivision site and sought our professional support as it didn’t comply with the acceptable outcomes of the local planning codes. > After some due diligence we at JREY, could see that the subdivision would be appropriate but Council was never going to approve it for political reasons. > The Council didn’t approve it as expected but we knew the project had legs and would more likely be supported in the P&E court, as they consider the legislation and politics less so. > The rest is history. > They got a DA. > Everyone lived happily ever after. Want to work with JREY®, contact us via e: plan@jrey.au p: (07) 3106 3221

JREY is please to provide this development approval for short term accomodation in the Scenic Rim. Originally subject to a show cause notice, JREY was able to collaborate with our wonderful client and the Scenic Rim Regional Council to satisfy the local planning scheme requirements and enable the creation of a cash flow generating dwelling with the new use approval. If you would like to talk to our team, please email plan@jrey.au or call (07) 3106 3221 #jrey #jreyway #jreytownplanning #uptownplanning #urbanplannersqld #queenslandurbanplanner #townplanner #propertydeveloperbne #queenslandtownplanner #urbanplanning #investmentproperties #townplannersaustralia #developmentapproval #townplanningpermit #townplanningservices #DevelopmentApprovalMasters

The biggest horror stories we have seen in our time at JREY are from project sites that were purchased WITHOUT proper due diligence checks. The common nightmares for those wanting to subdivide include: > a property that has major flooding issues. > a property that requires lawful point of discharge through a neighbours yard (with their written consent) > a property that has significant infrastructure that impacts building envelopes and/or vehicle crossovers such as street trees, drains, pipes, bus stops and car parking. JREY offers paid Preliminary Planning Reviews (PPR) as a service to those wanting to do pre-purchase due diligence or development options. If you want to know more, speak to our friendly team via (07) 3106 3221.

If you are looking at a property that is both within the bounds of the Brisbane LGA and in the Emerging Community Zone you might be thinking WOW what a great development site, this will be easy... In general, any development site in the emerging community zone is going to mean that there are environmental issues on the site so even Council aren't 100% sure what to do with it.  If you do manage to get around environmental constraints , and want to subdivide the property the minimum lot size is generally treated like a Low Density Residential zone (400m2 frontage lots and 600m2 rear lots). There are alot of 'general' statements above as each site should be assessed on the merits of it's particular details. If you would like to learn more about a properties development potential, contact us about our Preliminary Planning Review Service - plan@jrey.au. e: plan@jrey.au p: (07) 3106 3221 w: jrey.au

The JREY town planning office will be closing for a short summer break from Friday 22nd December 2023 and will re-open 8th January 2024. Thank you to everyone who supported us this year as a client or consultant. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holidays. email: plan@jrey.au phone: (07) 3106 3221 website: jrey.au

Do you have a burning question about the development assessment process, obtaining Council approval or general town planning issues? We have opened the doors to our FB support group where you can access free expert guidance (note: not advice). https://lnkd.in/gH9frfhp Learn more below: 🌟 Who We Are: * Founded and managed by JREY Town Planning Services, this group is your go-to spot for all things town planning and development assessment. * We believe that navigating the development application process should be as smooth as possible, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. 🔍 What We Offer: * Ask Anything: Got burning questions about town planning or development assessments? This is the place to ask! Post under your name or anonymously — we're here to help, no matter how big or small your query. * Real Experiences: Members who've been through the process are encouraged to share their insights. There's nothing like learning from those who've walked the same path. 🤝 Our Community: * Open to everyone facing town planning challenges or simply looking for advice. Whether you're a homeowner, developer, or just curious, you're welcome here. * Share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with a community that understands the ins and outs of development applications. 💼 Why Join? * Feeling lost in the sea of development regulations? Wondering where to turn for advice? Look no further. This is the group designed to help you manage your development application with ease. * Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned developer, together, we can demystify the town planning process and make it more accessible. 📌 Guidelines: * Be respectful: We're all here to learn and share knowledge. * Feel free to post under your name or anonymously; we're here to support you. * If you've been through the process, your insights are invaluable — share your experiences to help others. 🚀 Ready to Dive In? * Click 'Join Group'. No more feeling lost — we've got your back!