Precinct Urban Planning

📝📝DUE DILIGENCE 📝📝 Did you know we can undertake Due Diligence investigations? Typically undertaken during a property sale or pre-development feasibility stage for a new proposal, our due diligence investigations can identify and confirm applicable planning requirements, site-based development limitations, or a highest and best use analysis. We can also provide advice on compliance with conditions of a Development Approval for established buildings or developments. If you are considering purchasing a site or starting a new project and would like to discuss our Due Diligence advice, feel free to contact our Toowoomba office on 4632 2535 or Ipswich office on 3447 0466. .au/service-info/due-diligence-and-needs-assessment

🏡🏡BOTANIC ESTATE, HIGHFIELDS🏡🏡 Precinct Urban Planning is pleased to continue assisting Bird In Hand 3 Pty Ltd with ongoing development approvals for the Botanic Estate at Woolmer Road, Highfields. We’ve recently lodged a Development Application for Stages 10–22, proposing: 🏡 493 residential lots across 13 stages 🏢 2 non‑residential lots (future local commercial centre and child care centre) 🌳 6.2‑hectare District Park 💧 Drainage and balance lots 🚗 A new roundabout entry off Woolmer Road which aligns with the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation for the new Highlands Christian College Residential lot sizes will range from 507m² to 2,715m², with an average of 634m², offering diverse housing opportunities to meet Highfields’ growing demand. This application builds on earlier approvals for Stages 1–9 off Browne Road, which delivered 286 residential lots, bushland parkland, and a 231‑unit retirement facility with community amenities. We’re proud to support a project that continues to shape a well‑planned, connected, and liveable community in Highfields. #UrbanPlanning #DevelopmentApprovals #Highfields #BotanicEstate #CommunityGrowth #ResidentialDevelopment #PrecinctUrbanPlanning

Toowoomba Regional Council has recently approved 187 Darling Street Pty Ltd’s proposal to create thirteen rural residential lots at 173 – 191 Darling Street, Drayton. Precinct Urban Planning is proud to facilitate the development approval of new large lot residential land in well-located areas to support the need for more housing in our growing Region. Civil works are expected to commence soon and we look forward to the timely delivery of the project.

Precinct Urban Planning is proud to have assisted Elico Developments with their Multiple Dwelling project at 5 Lyndall Street, Harristown. Council has recently approved the proposal which includes eight 2-bedroom single storey units along with associated carparking and landscaping. The new housing will increase housing choice in a well-located area of Harristown and provide low-maintenance housing options for existing and new residents.

🔦PROJECT SPOTLIGHT🔦 This week Toowoomba Catholic Schools announced the start of construction of the new St Francis Catholic College, Westbrook. This is an exciting milestone for both the school and the western areas of Toowoomba. Precinct Urban Planning were proud to assist Toowoomba Catholic Schools in obtaining the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation for the college. Once completed, it will be the largest Catholic school within the Toowoomba Diocese educating up to 1,400 students from Prep to Year 12. It is exciting to see that construction will start next year, with the first students being welcomed in 2027. More details regarding the project can be found on our website: .au/project-info/catholic-college-mid

🐰 HAPPY EASTER 🐰 The team at Precinct Urban Planning wish you a safe and happy Easter break. Please note that our office will be closed over the long weekend, reopening at 8am Tuesday, 7 April 2026.

🏗️STATE FACILITATED DEVELOPMENT🏗️ On 20 March 2026, the Queensland Government reintroduced the State Facilitated Development (SFD) assessment pathway, with important changes that broaden its application. Most notably, eligibility has been expanded beyond Social and/or Affordable Housing to include any development that is predominantly residential. Under the amended Planning Regulation 2017, a predominately residential project may now be eligible where it is either fully located within a residential zone or situated outside an environmental or limited development zone and capable of being readily serviced by infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Minister. Another key change is that requests for an SFD declaration must now be endorsed by the relevant Local Government, ensuring alignment with local planning policies. If you have a project that may be suitable for the SFD pathway and would like to explore your options, feel free to contact our offices on 4632 2535 (Toowoomba) or 3447 0466 (Ipswich).

🏢🏢PRECINCT OFFICE EXPANSION🏢🏢 Precinct Urban Planning is proud to confirm we have obtained Development Approval for our Toowoomba office expansion. Featuring twelve levels, this innovative office allows ample space for up to 2 staff per floor with state-of-the-art soundproofing between levels to completely remove all noise associated with Scott and James’ phone calls. The purpose-built proposal also involves living spaces and bedrooms so that staff can work around the clock and have no need to leave the office, significantly increasing productivity. This also removes the need to provide on-site parking, since no one will ever need to leave, which in turn reduces our environmental impact by removing vehicle emissions. Once completed, the building will be an impressive imposition into the fabric of the skyline in Toowoomba’s CBD. The project is set to be completed within 6 months by our valued client and builder, April Foole Constructions. #AprilFools

🎡🎠TOOWOOMBA SHOW HOLIDAY🎠🎡 Precinct Urban Planning's Toowoomba Office will be closed tomorrow (27 March) for the Toowoomba Show Holiday. If you are needing any assistance during this time, please contact the team at our Ipswich Office on (07) 3447 0466.

🌱🔧GM Steel 🌱🔧 Precinct Urban Planning was proud to support GM Steel Pty Ltd in obtaining the required Development Approvals for Queensland’s first Low Emission Steel Mill, featuring state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology. Located in the Wellcamp Business Park west of Toowoomba, this innovative facility will recycle scrap steel using sustainable manufacturing methods—significantly cutting emissions compared to traditional steel mills. By processing recycled steel locally, the project also reduces the environmental and financial impacts of importing and exporting steel products. Once operational, the GM Steel facility will become a major local employer and a driving force for industrial growth across the Toowoomba region. 🌏🏗️ To find out more, visit our website: .au/project-info/low-emission-steel-mill

🏊 Did you know? Since the adoption of the Ipswich City Plan 2025, some residential swimming pools now require a Development Application if they fall within certain overlays, including: 🏗️ Mining Influence Areas Overlay ⛰️ Difficult Topography & Landslide Overlay 🌧️ Flood Risk & Overland Flow Overlay Not sure whether your property is affected? 📞 Our Ipswich team can help! Call us on 3447 0466 to check your site and understand what approvals you may need.

Precinct Urban Planning were recently engaged by our valued client, Garvie Builders Pty Ltd to assist with the preparation of a Development Application for a Showroom for retailer Boating Camping Fishing (BCF) in Arthur Street, Roma. The proposal involved the demolition of the existing commercial premises (previously occupied by Elders) and the redevelopment of the site for a purpose-built “Showroom” complex including associated access, car parking and service areas. The proposed Showroom will be located adjacent to the site’s primary Arthur Street frontage. The showroom will be purposefully built to the southern side boundary to permit one-way vehicular access to the site via a dedicated driveway from Arthur Street. Car parking, and service (loading areas) are situated to the rear of the complex and are accessible via a two-way access driveway from the site’s secondary Hawthorne Street frontage. The project facilitates the establishment of the first BCF outlet in Roma thereby broadening the breadth and depth of aquatic and camping merchandise available to the Roma community.