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Have you decided you need a Town Planner for your next development application but don’t know who to turn to and how to pick the right one? This guide gives you practical tips and resources to help you gain the advantage of working with the best Sunshine Coast Town Planning Consultant. 1. Experience & Volume When it comes to experience and expertise, the number of successful applications lodged by a Town Planner and their consultancy speaks volumes. A planning consultant’s experience comes into play with their ability to efficiently develop strategies, provide practical advice to you (without the jargon) and submit concise reports and applications to ensure the best outcome. As a developer or landowner, the best outcome for you is always going to be getting an approval from local council the first time, thus avoiding delays and increasing costs. Whether you are reconfiguring a lot by way of subdivision, doing a boundary realignment, operational works, lease application or a Material Change of Use (MCU) for example, each project will benefit from the knowledge and expertise built upon by extensive past developments and the applications of your Town Planner. Look for a Town or Urban Planner with vast experience that aligns with your development proposal, taking into account the industry sector (residential, commercial, retail, industrial, energy or resources), site location, complexity and size of the project. This information is readily available to search on Sunshine Coast Council’s Development.i. website or you could speak to others in your industry or neighbourhood for a referral. 2. Up to date, Local knowledge Town Planning experts make it their business to stay informed and on top of the complex, ever changing local and state planning legislation and regulations. The risk of missing an important step in the process or misinterpreting information can lead to costly and timely delays or rejections. Identifying the development potential, the best strategic approach for you and possible constraints specific to the assessment requirements is best done by a professional Town Planner who knows the local system inside and out. The experienced Town Planning Consultants at Murray & Associates are experts in the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 , Noosa Plan 2020 , and other relevant regional council planning schemes, including the Gympie Regional Council Planning Scheme and MBRC Planning Scheme . Understanding the intricate detail of the council’s town plan, being able to mitigate the risks involved and draw on the experience and skill of being awarded one of the highest volumes of development approvals on the Sunshine Coast, means they are also in the best position to challenge and negotiate conditions on your behalf to achieve the desired results…which is what we all want in the end! 3. Collaborative Effort A Town Planner is your biggest advocate to ensure appropriate outcomes are realised from development approvals, but there are several other stakeholders that are involved in the process. Interested parties include other property service providers like engineers, architects and builders, as well as council, utility providers and authorities. A good Town Planner will liaise on your behalf with all relevant professionals and facilitate communication and the transfer of important information between them to keep your project progressing. Significant value can be placed on engaging a Town Planner early to allow you to tap into their extensive network of skilled professionals. Again, a local, highly experienced Town Planner is the one most likely to have the established relationships and strong reputation that will get you ahead of the game. Making the Call The best way to know if the Town & Urban Planner you are considering is a good fit for you and your project, is to request a meeting. Researching all the above elements is important, but to maximise the likely success of your project, you and your Town Planner need to be able to communicate easily and build a relationship based on trust and a solid understanding of your needs and goals – if it isn’t going to work, you will probably get a feel for this from your initial meeting. Creating individualised service with targeted outcomes is what Murray & Associates strive for with every engagement, regardless of project size or a client’s past development experience. Our Sunshine Coast specialist Town Planners are available for an obligation-free discussion over the phone or in person at our locations in Maroochydore or Nambour, as well as our offices in Gympie and Caboolture. Contact us today on 07 5441 2188 or let us know your details and a Town Planning Consultant will get in touch.