Bennett + Bennett

About Bennett + Bennett

Bennett + Bennett is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing surveying, town planning, urban design, spatial services and major infrastructure project delivery across South East Queensland and Northern NSW. The firm operates from four offices spanning the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers regions. Established in 1968 by brothers Ted and Lin Bennett in Surfers Paradise, the practice has evolved into a 220+ staff organisation working on significant infrastructure and development projects throughout Queensland and NSW.

Town Planning Services

The practice provides planning advisory services under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) for development applications, impact assessments and strategic planning initiatives. Planning services include:

• Development application preparation and lodgement for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects
• Impact assessment studies for major development proposals requiring state government approvals
• Strategic planning advice for master-planned communities and urban development projects
• Planning scheme amendments and local government policy development
• Due diligence assessments for property acquisitions and development feasibility studies

Surveying and Spatial Services

Bennett + Bennett delivers cadastral, construction and engineering survey services alongside spatial data analysis and mapping solutions. Survey and spatial capabilities encompass:

• Cadastral boundary surveys for subdivision and development applications
• Construction setout and as-built surveys for infrastructure and building projects
• Volumetric subdivision surveys for complex multi-story developments
• Spatial data collection and analysis using advanced surveying technology
• Engineering surveys for major infrastructure including transport and utilities projects

Urban Design and Major Projects

The firm carries out urban design services and major project coordination for large-scale infrastructure developments across Queensland and NSW. Urban design and project services include:

• Master planning and urban design for residential and mixed-use developments
• Major infrastructure project coordination including Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
• Hospital and healthcare facility planning including Maroochy Private Hospital and New Coomera Hospital
• Renewable energy project support including MacIntyre Wind Farm and Snowy Hydro 2.0
• Post-disaster reconstruction services including Tweed Schools flood recovery projects

Professional Standing and Recognition

The practice holds multiple industry awards including UDIA Queensland Consultants Excellence Awards and SSSI Queensland technical excellence recognition. Professional credentials include SSSI membership for surveying staff and involvement with major government and private sector clients across infrastructure and development sectors. Bennett + Bennett has received recognition as a finalist and winner in Gold Coast Business Awards and Sunshine Coast Business Awards for professional services, demonstrating established expertise across planning and surveying disciplines.

Service Coverage Areas

Bennett + Bennett serves clients across South East Queensland and Northern NSW through strategically located offices. Geographic service areas include:

• Gold Coast region covering coastal and hinterland development projects
• Brisbane metropolitan area including CBD and suburban development sites
• Sunshine Coast region from Caloundra to Noosa and inland areas
• Northern Rivers NSW including Tweed, Byron and Richmond Valley areas
• Regional Queensland projects extending to Toowoomba and surrounding districts