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HPC Urban
Locality: Brisbane City
Phone: +61 7 3217 5800
Address: Level 12, 126 Margaret St 4000 Brisbane City, QLD, Australia
Website: http://www.hpcurban.com.au
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25.01.2022 Due to the sites topography, multiple retaining walls were proposed. The Minor Change ensured these walls were located within the building envelope to make efficient use of the site and limit potential amenity impacts.
25.01.2022 Ever wondered what goes on at the national level of planning in Australia? On 12 May 2020, the Commonwealth Government agreed in principle to developing a national plan of settlement incorporating a national vision for our cities and regions for the next fifty years. Some of the key changes to the planning system that could come about as a result of the national settlement strategy include: Implementing integrated strategic masterplans for all tiers of government, enabl...ing integrated decision making on critical planning issues (e.g. housing and infrastructure) Establishing a clear trajectory to carbon emissions reduction and expanding the rating of green building and precinct rating tools Encouraging States and Territories to investigate the potential for city commissions, along the lines of the Greater Sydney Commission Establishing a grant program to offer once-off financial support to catalyse new businesses focused on waste recycling or utilisation Check out the full set of national planning changes agreed to in principle here: https://www.aph.gov.au//Hou/ITC/DevelopmentofCities/Report See more
25.01.2022 HPC have obtained a Minor Change approval for a as-constructed carport located within the side setback and patio located within the rear setback. Whilst the carport was not assessed as part of the original approval, Council had annotated the plans to indicate their inherent support a carport within 0.5m of the property boundary. The carport has now been formally assessed and approved with a setback of 0.72m. Due to the height of the patio, detailed site analysis and support from adjoining land owners was required to relax the setback.
24.01.2022 Development approval issued for a specialist vocational training facility for high-risk activities in the medium impact industry zone. The Impact Assessment application faced a significant land use conflict with the Gold Coast City Plan by proposing a sensitive use (Educational Establishment) in an industrial area. HPC pushed the application over the line by: (1) justifying the high-risk training courses offered by the business are typical for an industrial land use; (2) highlighting that the courses upskill trainees in the construction and industrial sectors, benefiting the workforce in the immediate locality and broader context of SEQ; and (3) the use does not cause reverse amenity impacts on the surrounding industrial area.
24.01.2022 Need your waterfront deck approved? HPC recently secured two approvals for as-constructed decks built over the revetment wall.
23.01.2022 Our latest RAA approval was for open carports and entry pergolas for a dual occupancy in Miami. The approved structures are located on the front boundary and result in the site cover exceeding 50%. Our team justified the proposal by highlighting its contribution to the neighbourhoods character and contemporary design. Design by New Paradigm Design Certification by Rocket Building Approvals
23.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming the cities and communities we live in, and not all of this is by intentional design. A new direction for urban planning and design summarised as "a hyper-local model, where people access everything they need as near as possible to where they live". Bloomberg CityLab has compiled and illustrated some of the most noteworthy changes. Check it out at: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2020-city-in-recovery/
22.01.2022 The Gold Coast is getting an upgrade!
22.01.2022 Is there sewer infrastructure in your site? The City of Gold Coast have developed a guideline to assist in designing and managing construction over or near sewerage infrastructure. Note that the current Build Over Sewer form is being discontinued and Referral Agency Assessments are the way of the future. For more information, go to https://buff.ly/382tSEx
22.01.2022 A Minor Change to the original building envelope for this lot was required to accommodate this beautiful home as well as the necessary on-site wastewater treatment system. Through many negotiations with Council, HPC were successful in expanding the building envelope to incorporate the house, retaining walls, a future shed and the driveway. The Minor Change also saw the effluent area envelope shifted more towards the rear. This avoided conflict with existing stormwater infrastructure and provided greater flexibility for the house design.
21.01.2022 The desire to retain as much vegetation as possible led the footprint of the Eagleby facility being compressed into the front of the site, resulting in a partially three storey building which exceeds the 8.5m height limit for the area by over 2m. To compensate for this, generous setbacks, significant deep planting landscaped areas and a highly articulated building design were proposed, leading to no objections during public notification of the development. The end result is a successful outcome for both developer and the community which will provide a high quality aged living environment and generate local employment opportunities.
21.01.2022 If you have a proposal but need confirmation that a full development application isnt required, were the team for you! Our Town Planning Appraisals will identify applicable and potential application triggers, list relevant requirements and assess whether your proposal complies with the codes. One of our latest appraisals, for a home-based business, included a list of recommendations to ensure compliance with the codes which saved the need for an application and bushfire assessment. Design by Impact Design & Drafting Certification by BSGM Consulting Building Surveyors
21.01.2022 Here at HPC Urban, we also prepare, lodge and manage applications for advertising devices. Depending on the Council area, an ad may require a DA for Operational Works or use another, specific application process. Get into contact with us for more information!
19.01.2022 Gold Coast Public Consultation From 12 May to 10 June, Council welcomes you to provide feedback on the proposed reduction in residential density along Jefferson Lane, Palm Beach. The density maps used in previous consultations was incorrect. Amended mapping has been provided for this third round of consultation. Consultation on The Spit Master Plan Implementation amendment package is scheduled to commence on 21 May 2020. Stay tuned for more information!
19.01.2022 Brisbane City Council have introduced a range of free or discounted planning and building services to help stimulate development for the remainder of 2020. Check out the full details here https://buff.ly/2VA8Rfn
18.01.2022 Planning approval issued for this coastal secondary dwelling on a narrow block. The dwelling is located to the rear of the existing primary house and encroaches within the allowed side and rear boundary clearances. The design is exemplary for the desired coastal vernacular of Currumbin locality. Car parking is always a difficult issue to resolve for small-lot infill development projects. Due to the narrow width and small size of the property, space for off-street car parking ...was limited. During the course of the assessment, the project team reconfigured the car parking layout on site to achieve Councils Transport Code car parking requirements. Design by New Paradigm Design Building certification by Rocket Building Approvals Urban planning by HPC Urban Building by New Wave Engineering by JC Engineers
18.01.2022 There are three key points that need to be demonstrated to Council when applying for a structure over the revetment wall: (1) Flood Storage (2) Structural Integrity of Revetment Wall and (3) Maintenance of Revetment Wall.
18.01.2022 Great news for our industry this morning! Get in touch with us if you think your new build or renovations might need planning approval.
17.01.2022 One of our recent signage approvals was for the QLS Group and Ecycle Solutions warehouse in Berrinba. As the warehouse has frontage to the Logan Motorway, code assessment was triggered. So thats when we jumped in, prepared and lodged the application within days of appointment. Great work team!
16.01.2022 HPC have secured approval for Croft Developments from Logan City Council for the construction of a 144 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in Eagleby. The site presented numerous challenges for the project team to overcome and for HPC to negotiate with Council, including the protection and rehabilitation of biodiversity areas and flood mitigation.
15.01.2022 Planning approval issued for @gjgardnerhomesaustralia for this duplex in Miami. The project team worked closely with Council to ensure the reduced side boundary setbacks would provide an acceptable level of privacy for future occupants and neighbours. The design of this duplex responds to the flood overlay present over the site, with the area beneath the driveway and garages to be filled above the flood level and the remainder of the structure suspended on piers to allow floodwaters to enter beneath the dwellings via battened cladding.
14.01.2022 Brisbane City Council has opened up public consultation on the draft framework and precinct renewal strategies for Brisbanes Knowledge Corridor. Consultation closes on Monday 29 June 2020. The corridor includes the Exhibition, Roma Street, Albert Street, Woolloongabba or Boggo Road precincts. To have your say, follow the link:
14.01.2022 HPC Urban have secured the concurrence agency approval for this dwelling house extension in Alexandra Hills. The proposal required referral to Redland City Council for design and siting.
14.01.2022 With compliant lot sizes and a walking distance less than 400m to Sunnybanks district centre, HPC Urban saw this subdivision approved through RiskSMART in under 2 weeks!
14.01.2022 The Minister for Planning has extended the COVID-19 Applicable Event to allow for the continued use of amendments made to the Planning Act 2016 in March. For more details regarding the Ministers declaration and potential implications on proposed and existing development, go to: https://buff.ly/3heelFP
11.01.2022 The project team negotiated with Councils Water and Waste department to allow for the secondary dwelling to be built over an existing sewer main which traverses the width of the site. To ensure the asbestos cement sewer main is sufficiently strengthened to withstanding being built over, the team agreed to safely reline the pipe in accordance with a condition of approval. Design by New Paradigm Design Building certification by Rocket Building Approvals Urban planning by HPC U...rban Building by New Wave Engineering by JC Engineers See more
09.01.2022 Brisbane City Council has finalised their City Reach Waterfront Master Plan. The plan covers the riverside area between the City Botanic Gardens and Howard Smith Wharves. Key features include: 1. A wider river promenade to allow more space for people to move and gather. 3. Additional shade trees and landscaping to enhance comfort 3. More locations to access the river for water-based activities... 4. Integrating public art and lighting along the City Reach Waterfront Check it out on their website:
09.01.2022 The new nature conservation regulations commence on 22 August 2020. For details on the existing legislation to be repealed and consequential changes to the Protected Areas Management Regulation, refer to: https://buff.ly/3fMd2Mm
07.01.2022 On behalf of Spaceframe Buildings, HPC Urban have secured the approval for a Low Impact Industry on the original Boral Brickworks site in Darra. The development application required extensive acoustic consideration for nearby residential areas, stormwater management for overland flow and security for the adjoining railway corridor. Great job team! Planning by HPC Urban Design by Spaceframe Buildings Civil engineering by JC Engineers... Acoustic engineering by Acoustic Works See more
07.01.2022 The Minister of Infrastructure and Planning has provided Queensland with 6-month extensions to the currency periods for development approvals and compliance permits in effect between 8 July 2020 and 31 October 2020. For more details, go to: https://buff.ly/2OHiuFa
06.01.2022 HPC secured development approval for the new GraysOnline Distribution Centre in Pinkenba. The proposal included 1,490sqm warehouse space, ancillary office and 35,000sqm outdoor storage yard. The development site will be used for the outdoor storage and distribution of heavy mining, construction and agriculture machinery and other similar / associated equipment and goods. Due to the medium impact activities being proposed in the high impact industry zone, a temporary 10-year a...pproval was negotiated. In addition, HPC successfully secured a Negotiated Decision Notice to significantly increase the footprint of the ancillary office space and further minor amendments to the proposal post approval to meet the tenants evolving operational requirements. Project Team Planners - HPC Urban Designers - Spaceframe Buildings Civil Engineers - HCE Engineers
06.01.2022 "The Palaszczuk Government has announced more than $400 million in new, accelerated funding for Queensland roads to supercharge the states economy through the COVID-19 recovery."
05.01.2022 Due to the site's topography, multiple retaining walls were proposed. The Minor Change ensured these walls were located within the building envelope to make efficient use of the site and limit potential amenity impacts.
05.01.2022 There is no signs of slowing growth for the Berrinba logistics hub. Building on our recent work in the area, HPC have now secured DA for a 17,000m spec warehouse at 222 Gilmore Road. Numerous challenges were presented during the approvals process including site access and vehicle manoeuvring, off-site stormwater management and noise impacts. HPCs strong track record in the area continues, having secured the following approvals in Berrinba in the last few years: 16,00...0m Pinnacle hardware distribution centre 8 hectare Third Avenue/Australand Drive/Wembley Road/Gilmore Road subdivision 11 hectare Eucalypt Court/Greenlink Road subdivision 12,000m QLS Logistics warehouse 31,000m Mitre 10 distribution centre 25,000m spec warehouse at 239-263 Gilmore Road See more
04.01.2022 State borders: making things ~interesting~ for development since they were drawn. Whilst not impossible, redrawing a state border is very challenging and requires approval from Federal and State Governments, as well all land holders.
04.01.2022 Yet another signage approval obtained in Berrinba. This time it was for the Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware warehouse.
04.01.2022 Impact Assessment approval issued for a Dual Occupancy sited on a narrow, sloping block in the Low Density Residential Zone in Coolangatta. The location of the Dual Occupancy conflicted with the density and land use requirements of the zone and strategic framework of the planning scheme, which seeks to ensure such areas are to be developed predominately for dwelling houses. HPC Gold Coast resolved the land use and density conflict via an in-depth streetscape analysis, demonst...rating that the proposal blends with the surrounding developed pattern. Additional issues resolved by the consultant team include adjoining amenity/privacy and gravity stormwater discharge to the existing gully pit within McLean Street. Land use and density relaxations need to be provided by SEQ Councils for low-risk infill development opportunities such as this approval if SEQ Regional Plan housing supply targets for population growth over the next 20 years are to be met. Project Team: Planners - HPC Urban Designers - Cyber Services Group Civil Engineers Owen Consulting Geotechnical Engineers STA Consulting Engineers Surveyors - Axis Surveys
03.01.2022 Whilst the application for the Currumbin secondary dwelling was underway, we added in the expansion of the primary dwellings second storey and wrap-around deck. Thanks to our experience with RAAs, we successfully negotiated relaxed side setbacks to match the existing ground storey walls. The approved design features screening along the side boundary to achieve privacy but retains the open outlook to the beach. Design by New Paradigm Design Building certification by Rocket B...uilding Approvals Urban planning by HPC Urban Building by New Wave Engineering by JC Engineers See more
