Urban Planners Queensland’s Post

Did you know that Cape Town has 37 Heritage Protection Overlay Zones? When located in one of these areas, you will require land use approval from the City of Cape Town to redevelop or alter the property. Most properties in these areas also have heritage gradings and/or exceed 60 years in age. Be sure to contact your Town Planner for a due diligence assessment before you proceed with redevelopment 💡

It's crucial to know if the property you're investing in is within a historic district. Being in such a district can limit renovations and modifications, as the town often has strict guidelines to preserve the area's historic charm. Always check before you invest to ensure your plans align with local regulations! 🏡🔍

Did you see our Planning and Environment Case Reviews from last year? Sarah Macoun and Gemma Chadwick discuss several interesting cases including using residential apartments as short-term accommodation, koala habitat area determination, non-compliance with a maximum building height provision and a heritage case. In case you missed it, below is our 2023 year in review: 1. Quarterly Case Review - March 2023: https://direc.to/kX7p 2. Quarterly Case Review - June 2023: https://direc.to/kX76 3. Quarterly Case Review - November 2023: https://t.ly/YJuQ6 4. Quarterly Case Review - December 2023: https://t.ly/viJl6

Hard to imagine this scenario currently in Australia where we are in the midst of a housing crisis. Central planning is all well and good until it isn't, and by the time significant problems appear the construction pipeline takes a long time to change direction and you end up with major issues that are difficult to reverse. Any thoughts? As always please be respectful, inclusive and polite to others. This is for the purpose of encouraging discussion and I am not advocating a particular position. https://lnkd.in/dAeiz6RW

Understanding Shoreline Stability: Key Considerations Understanding shoreline stability is crucial for safeguarding your waterfront property investment. Assessing erosion control measures, reviewing past erosion history, and identifying the shoreline type (rocky or sandy) are essential steps. You can check these factors by consulting environmental reports, local authorities, and conducting on-site inspections to ensure your property remains secure and sustainable over time. Seeking expert guidance on Buying waterfront property? Dive into our FREE Guide to Buying Waterfront Property for valuable insights and advice. Claim Your Free Guide Now! https://lnkd.in/gZz2rddj 𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 Follow us on Social Media for exclusive updates and a sneak peek into the world of Worldclass Waterfront living. * Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers, landlords or tenants currently under contract.

Last night's Sheffield Property Association event shone a light on the upcoming Attercliffe waterside development, which is in the long list of Sheffield City Council's efforts to regenerate our city. And I have to say it brought out the nerd in this property lawyer. Hannah and from Citu were there to tell us about their sustainable development in the area. And how refreshing to hear a developer who, when they say 'sustainable', they mean sustainable: houses with solar panels and heat sink pumps from the get-go; insulation that means they can team up with energy companies to offer zero cost energy bills to owners for the first couple of yes (yes, Citu, I saw your hoarding on the Kelham development as I walked in!); materials sourced in a way to reduce carbon emissions; site layout with community, access and infrastructure a fundamental consideration. And to top it all off, they're doing this on brown-field sites, rather than digging up more green fields. Taylor Emmet Solicitors do a lot of site acquisition work and everything that goes with that (s.106 agreements, drainage easements, plot sales, etc.), and I have long been saying developers need to be doing this sort of thing (much to my poor long-suffering wife's chagrin; who has to listen to me going on about it). I understand the limitations and challenges involved, so I genuinely found it exciting to hear what Citu are doing. Keep it up guys! #propertydevelopment #newbuild #sustainabledevelopment #siteacquisition

According to Australian Bureau of Statistics, the dwelling approvals are dropping fast ↘️↘️ since the most recent peak during Covid 2020-2021 to fall below the long term average of 160,000 as of late 2023. The Australian National Cabinet set a target of 1.2 million homes over the next 5 years commencing Mid 2024 equates to 240,000 dwellings per annum. In fact, only 103,707 detached houses commenced construction for the 12 months upto September 2023 - 17%↘️ lesser compared to the 12 months prior. At Jardim Property we are actively developing vibrant commmities in Perth metropolitan area and have full turn key 🏘 House and Land packages available for owner occupiers and investors alike. 📲 Kong Wai 0421 883 338 / 📧 kongwai@jardimproperty.com.au / 🌐 www.jardimproperty.com.au to secure your preferred lot. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXXcguJT #abs #housingshortage #houseandland #fullturnkeypackages #perth #landdevelopment #landsubdivision #developingvibrantcommunities #projectmanagement #landforsale #perthrealestate #jardimpropertygroup #waipropertygroup #kongwairealstate

ONE of Australia’s largest #buildtorent projects is a step closer to becoming reality after being endorsed by Melbourne City Council’s Future Melbourne Committee, adding more momentum to development activity in Docklands. #multifamily #planning #planningapproval #developmentapproval #urbanplanning #urbandevelopment #developmentapplication #planningapplication

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