Alan Holliday

Queensland Planning Consultancy Services

Alan Holliday Pty Ltd is a specialist town planning consultancy that operates across Queensland and interstate locations. The firm focuses exclusively on development approvals and planning project management, serving clients from the Sunshine Coast base. The practice has established operations spanning diverse geographical areas including Brisbane, Gold Coast, regional Queensland centres, and Melbourne with Northern and South Western Victoria coverage.

Development Application and Planning Services

The firm prepares and manages development applications under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) and provides strategic development advice across multiple project scales. Services encompass property research reports, development potential assessments, and master planning guidance for urban and regional projects.

• Development application preparation and lodgement management
• Property development feasibility studies and strategic planning advice
• Expert witness services for Planning and Environment Court proceedings
• Development master planning and structure plan preparation
• Negotiation and mediation services for planning disputes

Professional Experience and Qualifications

The principal holds formal qualifications in Planning and Town Planning from RMIT University, plus a Senior Certificate in Local Government Management from the University of Canberra. The practice draws on over 30 years of planning experience spanning local government, state government, and private sector consulting roles across Queensland and Victoria. This background includes preparation of Cabinet submissions and advice to Government Ministers, alongside extensive expert witness experience before Planning Tribunals and Courts.

Service Coverage Areas

The firm serves Queensland locations including the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bowen, Rockhampton, Magnetic Island, Townsville, Gladstone, Dysart, Maryborough, Gympie, Toowoomba, and Hervey Bay. Interstate operations extend to Melbourne and regional Victorian centres across South Western and Northern Victoria areas.

Project Risk Assessment Approach

The practice applies sound town planning principles and detailed risk assessment processes to all project evaluations. The firm maintains selective project acceptance criteria based on planning merit and achievability assessments. This approach has contributed to a development approval success rate exceeding 99.5% over the past decade, with most new business generated through established client networks and referral relationships.