Planit Consulting

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.

26/02/2026

Did you know Planit delivers traffic engineering as part of our core services?

Across our projects, we use tools like Miovision cameras to capture accurate traffic data and RapidPlan software to test layouts and staging before they’re built.

At Lot 12 Bayshore Drive in Byron Bay, we provided early input into the traffic arrangements and have been undertaking the Site Supervision role during construction of the new roundabout.

A key challenge? Council required two-way traffic to be maintained at all times, with uninterrupted access to Byron Bay Fair and surrounding businesses.

These drone shots show:
📍Stage 1 and 2 construction areas
📍Roundabout works progressing
📍Stage 4 and 5C coming together
📍The roundabout operating under live traffic control

20/02/2026

The SEQ Regional Plan is under review and the settings around housing supply, rezoning and infrastructure could shift.

If you own land or have a project in the pipeline, this is one to keep on your radar.
We’ve explained what it means in our latest blog. 🏠🏠

Link to blog: https://planitconsulting.com.au/what-does-the-seq-plan-review-mean-for-you/

11/02/2026

Spotted in the Gold Coast Bulletin this week! Plans have been lodged for a new high-end destination restaurant, right in the heart of the Nobby Beach precinct.

Part of the ongoing refresh happening in Nobby's, with plenty of new projects already finished or in the pipeline and the light rail opening mid-year 🚋

Great work by on the artist impressions 👏

30/01/2026

🌟 Professional Credentials You Can Trust 🌟

At Planit, quality and integrity aren’t just commitments, they’re built into how we work. Our team holds a range of professional accreditations across planning, engineering, environment and project management.

These certifications help us deliver smart, compliant and quality outcomes for every community and client we work with.

Head to the link in bio to read more about how our credentials strengthen the way we work!

05/01/2026

We’re back and ready for 2026! ✨

After a well earned break, our team is refreshed, recharged, and officially ready to take on new projects!

From Engineering and Project Management to Town Planning, Environmental Planning and Ecology, we’re excited to keep creating smart, sustainable solutions and working with great people this year 🌱🏗️

Got a project in mind? Let’s chat!

Here’s to another year of collaboration, innovation, and building places that work for people and the environment 💚