Grummitt Town Planning

09/12/2025

✨ROOMING ACCOMMODATION UPDATE ✨

**Great news for housing in Queensland!** 🏡

The State Government has announced a further 12-month extension of the rooming accommodation provisions, now in place until 2 December 2026. This extension aims to support continued housing supply and help address the challenges many communities across Queensland are facing. 🤝

This additional time also gives local governments a clear window to review and amend their planning schemes to include locally responsive rooming accommodation provisions — if they choose to do so. 🗂️

🌿 New landscaping requirements have also been introduced into Schedule 6 of the Planning Regulation for rooming accommodation developments. These refinements help improve the regulation of small-scale rooming accommodation and dwelling houses in lower-density residential zones, providing state-wide consistency in the types of housing that can be expected. 🏘️

⚠️ Please note: These amendments do not remove the need for other required approvals, including building, plumbing, drainage, registration and accreditation needed to legally operate rooming accommodation in Queensland. 📝

If you'd like advice on how these changes may affect your property or future plans, feel free to reach out! 💬

25/11/2025

📣 Exciting News from Grummitt Town Planning! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully secured development approval for a brand-new Padel Tennis Centre at The Hub Community Centre on Highland Way, Upper Coomera! 🎾

This fantastic project will deliver **four high-quality padel courts** for public use, providing a valuable new sporting and recreational facility for the community 🙌 and further enhancing the range of activities available at The Hub.

Our team is proud to have used its extensive knowledge and expertise in navigating sport and recreation developments through the planning system to achieve this great outcome 💼✨

We can’t wait to see this project come to life and the community enjoying this exciting new facility! 🏓🏆

01/09/2025

Now’s the time to have your say to help guide future development in Logan!

Logan City Council have placed their draft planning scheme on deposit for a 9 week period from today until Friday 31 October.

During this 9 week period there are more than 50 engagement events planned in different areas of the city including feature events such as:

• Town Hall with Logan’s Mayor Jon Raven on Tuesday 9 September from 6:30pm at the Jimboomba State School hall (and online facebook event Wed 3 Sep 6:30 pm)

• 2 public expos at the Logan Art Gallery on Thursday 18 September between 4 pm and 7 pm, and Saturday 11 October between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.

The document can be viewed here:

https://www.logan.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/planning-and-development/logan-planning-scheme/logan-plan

Grummitt Town Planning can provide an assessment against how this policy affects your property and if needed, prepare a formal submission to Council where all matters are to be taken into account in their deliberations of the new scheme.

A new planning scheme to guide Logan's future growth

06/08/2025

Just a little ad on to our earlier post :-)

🚨 RSVP NOW! 🗓️ Join us for the Gold Coast Property Networking Group Meetup on Thursday, 7th August at 6:30 PM!

✅ RSVP & Register Here: https://www.meetup.com/goldcoastpropertygroup/events/307671571/

Featured Speakers this Month:

📍 Julie Cary | Grummitt Planning
Cut through planning red tape—Julie shows how to fast-track your Gold Coast DA approvals in 2025.

📊 Andrew Bell | Ray White Surfers Paradise
Get the inside edge on the Gold Coast market—Andrew reveals where prices, buyers, and confidence are heading next.

🧠 Russell Sparke | Sparke Legal
Unlock unfinanceable deals—Russell’s creative legal structures could be the missing piece in your next project.

Secure your spot now! 🏘️ 🌊

RSVP Now & Get Details → https://www.meetup.com/goldcoastpropertygroup/events/307671571/

Can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

06/08/2025

📣 Calling All Property Developers – New & Experienced! 🏗️

We’re thrilled to announce that Grummitt Town Planning will be presenting at the upcoming Property Network Group event this Thursday, 7th August! 🎤

Whether you're:
✔️ A seasoned developer keeping pace with the ever-changing planning rules
✔️ A first-time investor exploring subdivision and development potential
✔️ Or simply curious about where development is headed in SEQ...

👉 This session is packed with insider updates and valuable insights you won’t want to miss, including some other key speakers. This is NOT a selling event, but a group of like minded people sharing information.

We'll be diving into:
🏙️ What’s new in Gold Coast, Logan & Ipswich planning policy
🛠️ Recent changes that could impact your next project
📋 Tips on navigating DA processes faster and smarter
💡 Real-world examples from the front line of development approvals

Plus, you’ll hear from other fantastic speakers covering key areas in the property and development space.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, 7th August
📍 Where: Burleigh Heads Surf Club
🎟️ Great networking. Great information. $10 to attend (free if its your first time.

🔗 Join us for an evening of knowledge-sharing, industry connections, and practical takeaways to help you on your development journey — no matter where you're starting from.

https://www.meetup.com/goldcoastpropertygroup/events/307671571

Join us in **August** for the **Gold Coast Property Networking Group** \- it's set to be a cracker\! There is NOTHING like this quarterly property networking event and we

06/08/2025

🏡 Another Successful Approval – In Record Time for our client 🏡

We’re excited to share another great result – development approval secured for a 1 into 2 lot subdivision on a residential block with a generous residual garden area, creating a brand new 400m² lot!

🎉 Even better – this was for a first-time developer who found the perfect corner block opportunity. From acknowledgement to full approval in just 8 weeks – lightning-fast for when holding costs are ticking!

It’s proof that with the right strategy, good planning advice, and the right site… development can be both smart and streamlined.

✅ First-time developer
✅ Strategic infill site
✅ Quick turnaround
✅ Great outcome

Thinking of doing something similar? Let’s chat about how we can help unlock your site’s potential.

20/06/2025

🎉 APPROVED: 24/7 GYM HOUR OPERATIONS IN BURLEIGH! 🏋️‍♀️🕒

We’re excited to share that Grummitt Town Planning has successfully secured a development approval for this stunning gym in Burleigh to operate 24/7! The Gym Burleigh💪✨

Originally restricted by earlier planning conditions that the previous town planning consultant obtained, the new owners saw an opportunity to evolve with changing consumer demand and expand the services — and we were proud to help make that vision a reality for our client.

With our team’s expertise and deep understanding of local planning frameworks (and the unique needs of fitness businesses), we were able to navigate the approval process and deliver the outcome they needed.

And just quietly… the space is absolutely beautiful 😍 — if it was closer to me, I’d be training there daily!

Check it out if you’re in the area — it’s well worth a visit - officially opening 14th July.

02/06/2025

It's been a while since we've posted on here, but we are pleased to advise that Ipswich have adopted their long awaited new planning scheme which will come into effect on 1 July 2025.

If anyone is interested in an appraisal on a site/property to see how it affects them, please feel free to reach out.

Consultation closed. Community engagement summary now available.

17/05/2023

For those interested in development within Ipswich, Council have just placed their draft new planning scheme on public consultation. There are some great, user friendly resources to help understand the scheme and proposed changes. Submissions can be made until 16th July.

If any clients are interested to see how the proposed amendments affect their property/sites or wish to make submissions to the draft scheme to facilitate development, feel free to get in touch with us where we will gladly take a look at the review on your behalf.

This is the best time for making submissions to Council on rezoning, increased densities etc. Don't miss the deadline.

In response to the continuing unprecedented growth in South East Queensland

17/01/2023

Ipswich Council are preparing a new Planning Scheme that will replace the current 2006 Scheme that will plan for the growing City over the next 20 years.

For any one interested in following its progress, click on the link below. Alternatively, check back on our page frequently where updates will be posted.

Stay tuned for more updates as it progresses.

In response to the continuing unprecedented growth in South East Queensland

10/11/2022

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/96372

It's been a long time in the making, but the amendments to the Gold Coast City Plan have finally been accepted by the State.

More info to come on final adoption date and what this means for the City and future developments.

Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics InfrastructureThe Honourable Dr Steven Miles

23/09/2022

Interesting article regarding granny flats (secondary dwellings) to be allowed to be rented out in a short term attempt to address the State's housing crisis. It seems that other normal planning/building requirements will still need to be met, such as car parking, fire regulations, building approval etc. More details to follow.

Home owners who have granny flats will be allowed to rent them out over the next three years under emergency planning changes to alleviate the housing crisis.