Planit Consulting

11/09/2026

Planning a development on the Gold Coast?

Bringing a civil engineer into your project early can help uncover important site constraints before they turn into costly redesigns or construction delays.

From earthworks and stormwater drainage to access, roads, water and sewer services, early engineering advice can give you greater certainty from feasibility through to construction.

Find out when you should engage a civil engineer in our latest blog. Link in bio.

11/08/2026

A great night at the 2026 UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence ✨

We were very proud to see Sandhills Wetlands, Byron Bay recognised as a finalist in the Excellence in Social & Community Infrastructure category.

Delivered in partnership with Byron Shire Council, the project has transformed a former sand-mined site into an important environmental and community asset for Byron Bay, improving stormwater quality, flood resilience, biodiversity and public access. 🌿

Planit Directors Matt Plain, Ben Gohl and Luke Blandford attended the awards alongside Christopher Soulsby, Manager Assets and Major Projects at Byron Shire Council, to celebrate the project and the collaboration behind its delivery.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists on the night. We were incredibly proud to see Sandhills Wetlands recognised alongside so many outstanding projects from across the industry.

13/07/2026

🏆 We're proud to announce that Sandhills Wetlands, Byron Bay has been named a Finalist in the 2026 UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence in the Excellence in Social & Community Infrastructure category.

Delivered in partnership with Byron Shire Council, the Sandhills Wetlands project has transformed a once degraded, sand-mined site into a thriving environmental and community asset in the heart of Byron Bay.

Since 2020, Planit Consulting has worked alongside Council to provide integrated multidisciplinary services across the planning, design and construction phases, including project management, environmental planning, environmental approvals, design management, tender support and superintendent services.

The completed wetlands now:
🔸 Improve stormwater quality before it reaches Clarkes Beach
🔸Strengthen flood resilience through increased flood storage
🔸Restore native habitat and support biodiversity
🔸Create an accessible public space with boardwalks, shared paths and seating
🔸Reflect strong collaboration with Arakwal representatives, the Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council and Crown Lands through Connecting with Country principles.

Being recognised as a UDIA NSW Awards finalist is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the collaborative effort of everyone involved in delivering this important project.

Congratulations to Byron Shire Council, our project partners and the entire Planit team. We look forward to celebrating with the other finalists at the Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner later this month.

12/06/2026

Love Lennox Festival is coming up this Saturday, 13 June 2026 🌊

We’re proud to be supporting such a great local event, bringing the Lennox community together for a full day of live music, surf, skating, kids’ activities and more.

Make sure you check out the full program on their page Love Lennox Festival oxfestiva and head along for a great day in Lennox Head.

12/06/2026

Proud to be supporting Love Lennox Festival 2026 🌎

As a local team, we’re always grateful for the opportunity to support events that bring the community together.

Thanks for having us, Love Lennox Festival. We’re looking forward to a great day in Lennox!

Sponsor Announcement Planit Consulting 🌎📣

Planit Consulting are trusted local experts for residential, commercial and government infrastructure projects.

From house extensions to highways and large-scale developments, we provide expert advice, management and delivery for projects big and small.

Thanks for supporting Love Lennox 2026!

Full Love Lennox program & FreeShuttle Bus Times out now 👉 bio or www.lovelennox.com.au

04/06/2026

Thinking about buying or developing a site on the Gold Coast? 🤔
Before you commit, it is worth understanding what the property can actually support.
Zoning, overlays, flooding, access, servicing and infrastructure requirements can all affect whether a site is suitable for your intended development.
Our latest blog breaks down some of the key planning checks to consider early, helping landowners, developers and project teams better understand the opportunities and constraints of a site.
Read more via the link to our blog here: https://planitconsulting.com.au/buying-development-site-gold-coast-planning-checks/

Buying a development site on the Gold Coast? Learn the key planning checks to consider before you commit, including zoning, overlays, access, servicing and approvals.

22/05/2026

Approval secured at Yamanto 🍃

A major residential approval has been secured for 285–313 Warwick Road, Yamanto.

The project includes 288 dwellings across a 14.77 hectare site, with Planit’s ecology team supporting the approval through detailed ecological assessment, Koala SDAP referral and rehabilitation planning.

The approval involved complex koala habitat considerations, environmental offset requirements and the rehabilitation of approximately 5.2 hectares of disturbed land within the site.

A great outcome for the client and a strong reflection of the ecology expertise within the Planit team.

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30/04/2026

New approval achieved with City of Gold Coast ✅

A boutique dental clinic is set to take shape along Ferry Road, Southport, bringing a high-end health care service into a well-established urban area.

Located within the Medium Density Residential zone, the proposal sits comfortably alongside the mix of existing uses along Ferry Road, while still responding to the surrounding residential context.

The two-storey design includes parking and services at ground level, with the dental clinic above, comprising three consulting rooms and supporting spaces. The project has been carefully planned to suit a more specialised, appointment-based model of care, helping manage demand on a constrained site.

Planit worked closely with Council, SARA (state-controlled road) and our client from the early pre-lodgement stage through to approval, managing the Material Change of Use (MCU) application throughout the process.

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17/04/2026

Harvest Estate, Byron Bay | Project Update 🏠

We’ve recently received professional photography of one of the first completed homes within Harvest Estate (Blue Water Place), Byron Bay.

It’s great to see the quality of built form emerging across the estate, reflecting a strong architectural vision and high standard of delivery.

📍Since 2016, Planit Consulting has played a key role in Harvest Estate, delivering town planning, engineering design, project management, ecology and contract administration alongside the broader project team.

Thank you to our client for sharing these images.

Photo supplied by: Domi Construction
Agent: Sotheby's | Byron Bay

26/03/2026

The Gold Coast is evolving...

The new Planning Scheme + Local Growth Management Strategy are a big step toward more tailored, place-based planning across the city.

Instead of broad rules, we’re seeing a shift to planning that actually reflects how people live, move and use each neighbourhood.

📍 Key precincts in focus:
Burleigh Heads
Miami
Nobby Beach
Mermaid Beach

With the Light Rail Stage 3 corridor, this could mean:
🔸Increased height & density around stations
🔸Better walkability
🔸Stronger public spaces
🔸More coordinated growth

What stands out most is the focus on neighbourhood-level planning and aligning land use with transport and placemaking.

At Planit, this is exactly what we’re about, bringing together infrastructure, environment and community outcomes to create better places.

It’ll be exciting to see how these areas evolve as the scheme progresses.