Zone Planning Group

Join us in a discussion for our fourth post in our continued review of the SEQRP 2023 and what this means for our growing Gold Coast City. In this edition, we review where the most affordable type of housing (slab on ground housing) can be delivered for the Gold Coast. Ironically, the nearest area in which low density urban expansion is likely to occur is not within the Gold Coast area, but within the neighbouring Scenic Rim Regional Council Area. Click here to read more on our thoughts. #dwellingsupply #goldcoastproperty #goldcoast #housingcrisis #urbanplanning #strategicplanning #housing #propertydevelopment #queensland

NSW Project News Zone is pleased to have assisted Karin Investments obtaining approval for a new industrial development on land in the growing ‘Industry Central’ industrial area and employment lands in South Murwillumbah within the Tweed Shire Council area.   The 19 x industrial units range in floor areas from 130m2 to 205m2 and include open floor areas and mezzanine spaces to accommodate a range of business and employment offerings once constructed. The well-designed industrial buildings are set amongst a generous front landscape area and offer a break-out staff/visitor outdoor amenity area framed with long views across the opposite rural fields towards Mount Warning.   We thank the consultants for their efforts in securing approval.   Designer: Boris Design Civil Engineer: Friends Civil Engineering Pty Ltd Traffic Engineer: TTM Consulting Pty Ltd Landscape Architect: Zone Landscape Architecture Structural Engineer: Bellas & Reitano Structural Engineers #tweedshire #industrial #townplanning #NSW

QLD Project News We are pleased to have assisted our valued client Homecorp Property Group with obtaining approval for the upscaled four-tower project within the centre of Varsity Lakes.   With the first two towers already completed, the revised scheme sees an overall increase in units from 446 to 547 units, with a total of 626 carparking spaces to service the development. In response to community feedback received and in collaboration with Council on the project, a further 24 public carparking spaces were provided for the community.   With construction set to commence early in the new year, the upscaled project directly responds to this State housing target and provides for additional housing stock in the Varsity Lakes Regional Economic Cluster with the South East Queensland Regional Plan projecting an annual dwelling supply target of 4,010 new high-rise units (of 9 storeys of more) per annum on the Gold Coast.   Special thanks to the consultant team and their efforts on this approval.   Architect: BDA Architecture Landscape Architect: LDG Landscape Architecture Civil Engineer: ADG Engineers Traffic Engineer: Rytenskild Traffic Group Waste Consultant: MRA Environmental Acoustic Consultant: CRG Acoustics #townplanning #urbandevelopment #goldcoast #housing

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NSW Project News Congratulations to our client ‘Gardn’ Church which has seen its vision to create a permanent base for its growing community achieve a major milestone, with the Northern Regional Planning Panel (supported by Tweed Shire Council) approving the development of 90 Phillip Street, Chinderah for a Place of Public Worship, offering a Staged 350-710 seat purpose built facility and range of ancillary uses including restaurant or café, kids and youth spaces, community rooms in a unique and expansive natural coastal wetland and landscape setting.   A regionally significant development, the development was considered to provide an appropriate design response that balances the range of environmental sensitivities and constraints of the site (including coastal wetlands, biodiversity values, koala feed trees, bushfire and flooding considerations). The Church will also make a major contribution to the Chinderah community, through a range of socially beneficial outreach programs and the availability of facilities for community use.   Zone Planning is proud to have been involved in such a groundbreaking project and investment for the Northern Rivers region.    Special thanks to the entire consultant team who went above and beyond to see this exciting development approved. We all look forward to seeing this vision further become a reality.   Architect: Aspect Architecture Civil Engineer: Westera Partners Pty Ltd Traffic Engineer: Rytenskild Traffic Group Acoustic Consultant: CRG Acoustics Arborist: Northern Tree Care Bushfire Consultant: BCA Check Ecologist: BIOME Consulting Pty Ltd Environmental Science: HMC Environmental Consulting Pty Ltd Landscape Architect: Plummer & Smith #tweed #northernNSW #church #development

QLD Project News We recently assisted our valued client Tony De Leede to obtain development approval for a mix of short and long-term accommodation at 1871 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads.   The high-rise development provides for a much needed delivery of housing and holiday accommodation in one of the City’s premier tourism hot-spots.   The project has moved into the construction phase, and we are excited to see this innovative design take shape. Well done to the consultant team involved with securing this approval.   Builder: Frankie Constructions Architect: DKO Architecture Landscape Architect: Zone Landscape Architecture Traffic/Waste Consultant: TTM Consulting Pty Ltd Civil Engineer: Context Engineering Acoustic Consultant: Acoustic Works #townplanning #urbandevelopment #tourism #holidayaccommodation

QLD Project News We recently assisted our valued client Yolanda Lee to secure development approval for a mixed use development at 24-26 Griffith Street, Coolangatta.   The development consists of ground level commercial tenancies with 20 x short-term accommodation units above. The design draws on the legacy of coastal architecture in the southern Gold Coast suburbs and will make a striking addition to the area.   We congratulate Yolanda Lee on the approval and look forward to the commencement of construction.   Architect: Plazibat Architects Landscape Architecture: Zone Landscape Architecture Waste Management: Zone Planning Group Civil Engineering: Friends Civil Engineering Pty Ltd Traffic Engineer: Rytenskild Traffic Group #townplanning #urbandevelopment #goldcoast #construction

QLD Project News We recently assisted our valued client Rocking Horse Constructions to secure development approval from Sunshine Coast Council over land at 15-17 Ocean Street, Maroochydore.   The 12-storey mixed use development comprises of ground and podium level commercial tenancies, nine levels of residential apartments and impressive rooftop communal amenities. The impressive ‘contemporary’ design will stimulate redevelopment of the City centre and contribute to well-designed housing with access to city services and amenity.     Congratulations to the client and the consultant team with securing this approval.   Architect: Ferro Chow Architecture Landscape Architect: Zone Landscape Architecture Civil Engineer: Barlow Shelly Consulting Engineers Traffic Engineer: PTT Traffic & Transport Engineering Waste Management: Apexx Engineering Consultants Acoustic Consultant: Decibell Consulting #townplanning #urbandevelopment #sunshinecoast #construction

Zone Planning News Our Zone delegates, Shaunte Farrington and Andre Sultan recently had the pleasure of attending the Planning Institute of Australia Queensland State Conference on K’gari, within the Fraser Coast Regional Council.   Over the course of 3 days, over 200 delegates were in attendance to discuss, engage and network with leaders and colleagues of the Planning industry. With Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann as the MC for the conference, there were plenty of references and ideas put forward for the next season of the ‘Utopia’ TV Series.   The conference was a resounding success and facilitated productive discussions around key issues facing the industry. We are looking forward to attending the 2025 Queensland State Conference in Toowoomba, next year.

QLD Project News We are pleased to have assisted MK Property Funds Pty Ltd, in obtaining a development approval for a Change (Other) to a residential tower located on Chevron Island in Surfers Paradise.   The Change (Other) Application increased the yield from 50 units to 82 units, resulting in an increase in building height from 18 storeys (57m) to 25 storeys (83.82m) and an additional basement level for resident car parking, providing an additional 27 car parking spaces (112 total).   This approval reflects the emerging trend of quality high-rise accommodation within Chevron Island. The Urban Developer recently wrote about this project in their article here: https://lnkd.in/gn47uawk   We congratulate MK Property Funds Pty Ltd on obtaining this approval and look forward to seeing construction commence.   Architect: Raunik Design Group Architects Landscape Architect: Zone Landscape Architecture Civil Engineer: Michael Bale & Associates Pty Ltd Acoustic Engineer: Acoustic Works Waste Management: Zone Planning Group Traffic Engineer: Rytenskild Traffic Group Geotechnical Engineer: Pacific Geotech #townplanning #urbandevelopment #goldcoast #housing #apartments