DA [Development Approval] vs BA [Building Approval]
What is the difference between a DA and a BA? DA stands for Development Approval and BA stands for Building Approval. Just to confuse things we interchangeably also use DA to say Development Assessment or Development Application. Other key phrases similar to DA are Development Permit. For BA you might hear
Subdivision Cost Spreadsheet for South East Queensland
As a private town planning consultancy, we are often the first to be asked “Can I subdivide my property” and then “How much is it going to cost to subdivide the property”. Whilst Urban Planners Queensland can help you answer whether your site is subdividable we purposefully do not offer project
Councillor Candidates 2020
We have contacted the inner city councillor candidates, asking them for short responses to planning related questions: - Do you have experience with Council's development application processes? - What 5 Keywords would you use to describe the state of Brisbane's current and planned built form? - What is your perspective on the current
Ever wondered if you could change the zone of your property?
If you’ve ever wondered if and how you could change the zone of your property, this is the blog post for you! There are many reasons why changing the zoning of your property may cross your mind. Perhaps you’re interested in doing something on your land which is in contravention to
March – Urban Planning News
Brisbane's 'smart city' status goes under the microscope Brisbane was the first city in Australia to brand itself a "smart city" in the mid-2000s. Brisbane’s smart city goal is to work with residents, businesses, universities and start-ups to explore how innovation, technology and data can help accelerate progress towards achieving goals
Social Media Tips from UPQ
I love social media! It is a great way to connect with new businesses and stay in communication with your current network in a less formal and sometimes more personal manner. It has been a tool that has helped grow UPQ so I want to share what I have learnt
February – Urban Planning News
This is why your Queenslander feels like an oven in summer The cheap and light design of Queenslanders completely expose them to the sun’s heat unlike more modern home designs. Queenslanders are often terribly positioned on blocks, meaning they don’t catch a breeze. Many new iterations have potential to take advantage