Brian Matthews in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Consultation agency

Brian Matthews

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 616 200

Address: Paddington 4064 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.privatetownplanner.com.au/

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25.01.2022 A before and after of 2 houses we had approved at Camp Hill. Approved via RiskSMART in 9 days. Included demolition, new building works, MCU for a new house and relax on the carport. A good DA result and a great looking set of houses. I like the street appeal of the right hand house.

23.01.2022 Subdivision: Its easy, right? You find a site, check it’s OK, buy it, get a DA approval, do a few things to get the site ready, subdivide and sell. Boom, you’ve made money. You already know what I’m about to say. Its just not that simple. Yes, even small subdivisions can be complex. You may think you have a great site, but do you? Obtaining the DA from Council was easy. So now its simply op works right? Its only sewer and water? The reality is most projects are rarely simple ...and all too often I hear from new and experienced developers alike just how difficult a project was for them. The most common thing I hear is I didn’t realise how much there was to organise or No one told me that I needed that! Don’t get trapped in this situation. We can help you with the whole subdivision process - start to finish. This includes due diligence, the DA and also coordinating all op works, engineering and survey right up to new titles. Recent projects from 2020 that we have coordinated for clients: 10,000m2 transport depot @ Willawong 2-lot subdivision @ St Lucia 2-lot subdivision @ Herston 2-lot subdivision @ Mount Gravatt East 2 into 3 lot subdivision @ Cannon Hill 2-Lot subdivision @ Sunnybank 2-lot subdivision @ Bardon 2-lot subdivision @ Marsden 4-lot subdivision @ Chermside Boundary realignment & future 3-lot subdivision @ Tarragindi 3 townhouses / 3-lot subdivision @ Moorooka All of these projects include a combination of due diligence, development application and town planning, sourcing and managing consultants and coordinating op works. If you are looking for a development consultant that won’t leave you wondering what to do next after the DA approval, get in touch today. #subdivision #townplanning #brisbane #cityplan #development #townhouses #propertydevelopment #asktheptp #subdivide

22.01.2022 Our mini-series on understanding flooding in Brisbane continues as we look at understanding CREEK flooding. Very similar to river flooding, but with a few differences. Creek and waterway flooding is flooding from local creeks and waterways when the water flow exceeds the capacity of the waterway. Heavy and extended rainfall events can result in waterways becoming flooded. In the Brisbane City Plan, creek flooding is divided into 5 ‘Flood Planning Areas’ or FPAs. I think it’s... better described as levels of increasing flood intensity and risk. The levels go from 5 being the lowest to 1 being the highest. Now like all things town planning and engineering, flood planning can be highly technical and complex. As a developer or someone who wants to develop a property, the key is for you to be able to quickly ascertain what flooding overlay may apply and what does it mean for your property. Here are my TIPS for doing this quickly and effectively. I’m going to abbreviate for everyone’s sake. Therefore, Brisbane creek/waterway flood planning area 5 will simply be Creek 5. Creek 5: May flood, but unlikely. Very low risk of creek flooding. Risk increasing toward the year 2100. Generally fine with no known impact for development. There are no town planning requirements. Creek 4: Generally OK, with low flood risk. You should check if there are flood floor levels available in the Council Floodwise report (click here). Your development should comply with the stated levels to ensure compliance and avoid a development application. Creek 3: Increasing risk and likelihood of flooding. May have flooded in the past. Development may need flood engineering and assessment to demonstrate compliance with the City Plan. Important to check flood levels in the Floodwise report. Creek 3 requires a flood report for residential subdivision and industrial and most other types of development. New houses will need a 2.5m undercroft or a site specific flood risk assessment. Creek 1 and 2: High risk of flooding. Vital to check flood levels in the Floodwise report. All residential development will require a flood risk assessment. New houses will need a 2.5m undercroft. When undertaking due diligence for clients, we first look at the flood overlay to understand what the mapped extent and levels are and then we consider what that means in the context of the development proposed. Increasing risk and the likelihood of flooding. May have flooded in the past. Development may need flood engineering and assessment to demonstrate compliance with the City Plan. Important to check flood levels in the Floodwise report. Creek 3 requires a flood report for residential subdivision and industrial and most other types of development. New houses will need a 2.5m undercroft or a site-specific flood risk assessment. nt. #townplanning #flooding #development #subdivision #cityplan

16.01.2022 I'm opening up my calendar for those that need advice or guidance on any town planning and development questions. This is a phone call service. You must book and can do so here - https://go.oncehub.com/BrianMatthews. Limited time only. Looking forward to it!

16.01.2022 Let's talk flooding and flood overlays in Brisbane. In a nutshell, there are 3 types of flooding. Brisbane River flooding: Flooding caused directly from water from the Brisbane River.... Creek/waterway flooding: Flooding from local creeks and waterways when the water flow exceeds capacity. Commonly affected by large rainfall events. Overland flow: Flooding associated with large volumes of stormwater generated by rainfall and moving across the landscape from high points to low. Generally a result of large or persistent rainfall events. If you are buying sites for development, you must check to ensure the sites are not affected by the Flood Overlay. If a site is mapped for one of these overlays, you need to understand what that effect will be and if it can be either mitigated or of its a project killer. We can help advise you on this during your due diligence. In the next post, I'll look at each of these more closely and how they can affect different development types. #townplanning #flooding #development #subdivision

14.01.2022 A comparison of the old and the new along the Brisbane River.

11.01.2022 We have launched an email series called Subdivision Basics. If you are interested in subdivision, keen to do your first subdivision project or want to refresh what you already know - then this series is for you. 11 emails delivered twice a week direct to your inbox. And its free. ... Subscribe here: http://subdivision.privatetownplanner.com.au/subdivision-ba

11.01.2022 Pop quiz! Read the following list: Gully pits will....... Street trees are.... Overland flow means.... Setbacks for a.... If you are not able to confidently finish these sentences, it means you may be missing something very important that could cost you thousands when buying a property. We frequently recommend to our clients to have a shortlist of items to check on every property. If the property in question meets the shortlist, then you proceed to the full checklist to make sure there are no hidden issues. Too often we see people doing huge amounts of due diligence on sites that are unable to be developed. If you have a shortlist system, you can avoid this. We want to help you with your property due diligence. To help you be faster and more effective at reviewing sites. That's why we are offering our professional level 28-point checklist as part of a current offer that ends tonight - https://lnkd.in/eVexThk It could be the best value insurance you buy this year. Got questions? Need help with something else? Message me here or call on 1300 616 200. #architecture #property #howto #duediligence #urbanplanning #townplanning #renovation #subdivision

10.01.2022 This year we thought we would have a little bit of fun and spark some interest at the same time. So we did a Black Friday offer. So, what is this service all about? It's best answered by asking some questions. 1. How are you solving your town planning and development questions? 2. How do you know a site can be developed or if it has hidden issues? 3. What will it yield? 4. What will your development costs be? 5. Will you achieve an approval? If you have immediate answers to these questions, then, this is fantastic. If however, you are not sure, then this the service FOR YOU!

10.01.2022 Every day we are helping our Clients understand and make decisions. Here are some of the questions we are receiving: Q. What character designs are working with Council at the moment? Q. How much of my pre-1946 house can be demolished?... Q. How many townhouses can be built on this site? Q. What relaxations for car parking, building setbacks and site cover are possible? Q. Should I choose RiskSMART or lodge a conventional DA? Do you have similar questions or do you need advice in these areas? You can reach us on 1300 616 200, or if you wish you can book a call and we will call you. Go to our web page to book - www.privatetwnplanner.com.au For new proposals or prospective projects, we always do the first call at no charge. A lot can be solved in the first call.

09.01.2022 There are 5 types of river flooding in Brisbane. Here are my TIPS to quickly assess what impact river flooding will have on your development or property. Brisbane River flooding is caused by water overflowing the banks of the Brisbane river. Quite simply, the river cannot hold the capacity of water flowing down it. Think 1975 and 2011 floods. In the Brisbane City Plan, river flooding is divided into 5 ‘Flood Planning Areas’ or FPAs. I think it’s better described as levels of ...increasing flood intensity and risk. The levels go from 5 being the lowest to 1 being the highest. Now like all things town planning and engineering, flood planning can be highly technical and complex. As a developer or someone who wants to develop a property, the key is for you to be able to quickly ascertain what flooding overlay may apply and what does it mean to your property. Here are my TIPS for doing this quickly and effectively. I’m going to abbreviate for everyone’s sake. In fact, I think we can abbreviate lots of town planning terms because quite frankly most of them a ridiculously long and complex for no reason. Therefore, Brisbane River flood planning area 5 will simply be River 5. River 5: May flood, but unlikely. Very low risk of river flooding. Risk increasing toward the year 2100. Generally fine with no known impact for development. There are no town planning requirements. River 4: Generally OK, with low flood risk. You should check if there are flood floor levels available in the Council Floodwise report (click here). Your development should comply with the stated levels to ensure compliance and avoid a development application. River 3: Increasing risk and likelihood of flooding. May have flooded in the past. Development may need flood engineering and assessment to demonstrate compliance with the City Plan. Important to check flood levels in the Floodwise report. If your site is River 3, have a town planner check your proposal against the City Plan requirements. For land subdivision, River 3 and above will trigger flood engineering and usually require a development application. River 2a & 2b: High risk of flooding. Vital to check flood levels in the Floodwise report. Flood engineering required for a dwelling house and structural integrity. River 1: The highest mapped flood risk. Almost guaranteed to flood at some point. Not suitable for houses or residential in most cases. If in doubt, invest in a houseboat. When undertaking due diligence for clients, we first look at the flood overlay to understand what the mapped extent and levels are and then we consider what that means in the context of the development proposed. A house, land subdivision and industrial building will all have different planning requirements. #townplanning #flooding #development #subdivision #cityplan

07.01.2022 To all our valued clients and colleagues - thank you for your support in 2019 and Happy NewYear for 2020!

07.01.2022 Hi all, this is a long term client of mine and local Brisbane business. Please support this excellent initiative. --- https://www.facebook.com/teamtransportandlogistics/posts/2388351547878560

04.01.2022 Here's my Top Tip about the true cost of a 2-lot subdivision in Brisbane. Watch my video for more information. To see the 3 stages of a subdivision and a breakdown of the costs - download the budget sheet here: https://lnkd.in/gkUNvDH #realestate #brisbaneproperty #subdivision #townplanning #brisbane #cityplan #development #propertydevelopment #asktheptp #subdivide

04.01.2022 The free lodgement fees for Brisbane City Council DA has ended. But the 50% discount for domestic and house DAs is still open until 31 December 2020. If you have a new house or extension that needs a DA, you can save $944 if you lodge before 31 Dec. 1) House / Extension - save $944 if lodged before 31 Dec 2020. 2) Small-scale building work to house or unit - no fee if lodged before 31 Dec 2020. Save up to $590.... Message us today if you have a question.

03.01.2022 Thought for the day: They say love should be unconditional. So why can't Council approvals...Thought for the day: They say love should be unconditional. So why can't Council approvals...

01.01.2022 A video of stormwater flows taken in Belivah, near Windaroo. This is a park residential estate with large open parklands and drainage channels. You can see the value of the channels during heavy and persistent rain like we are seeing now. The water is pooling because it exceeds the volume of the pipes that are now well underwater (below where the people are standing).