ADAMS + SPARKES Town Planning + Development

What ADAMS + SPARKES Does

ADAMS + SPARKES Town Planning + Development operates as a specialist town planning consultancy based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The firm was established in 2010 by directors Cameron Adams and Pete Sparkes, building on earlier foundations from ADAMS Planning which began in 2008. The practice focuses exclusively on Queensland development assessment processes and planning solutions across various project scales and complexities.

Planning Services

The firm prepares development applications and manages approval processes under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) for residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, industrial, mining, and infrastructure developments. Key services include due diligence and concept advice for property purchase decisions, development application preparation and lodgement, and management of information requests from local and state assessment authorities.

• Development applications for all complexity levels and development types
• Pre-purchase due diligence and development feasibility assessments
• Ministerial Infrastructure Designations for community facilities including surf clubs, schools, and stadiums
• Master planning and strategic development guidance
• Planning and Environment Court representation and expert witness services

Experience and Capabilities

The practice holds extensive experience in Queensland's development assessment framework, with particular expertise in Planning and Environment Court procedures and development legislation interpretation. The team includes senior town planners and qualified professionals who work directly with clients throughout the approval process. The firm maintains established networks with specialist consultants and allied professionals across the development industry.

• Planning and Environment Court expert witness and appeal representation
• Over 15 years of Queensland planning and development experience
• Direct director involvement in project management and decision-making
• Established consultant networks for multidisciplinary project delivery

Service Coverage

ADAMS + SPARKES serves clients throughout Queensland, with particular focus on Sunshine Coast region developments and projects across South East Queensland. The firm works with private developers, property investors, local businesses, and community organisations on projects ranging from single dwellings to large-scale commercial and infrastructure developments.

• Sunshine Coast region and surrounding local government areas
• Brisbane and South East Queensland metropolitan areas
• Regional Queensland centres for larger development projects
• State-level assessment processes and ministerial designations