Planning Practice Overview

Allan Van Planning operates as a town planning and land development consultancy serving south-east Queensland. The firm handles projects ranging from individual residential developments to large-scale neighbourhood planning and commercial developments. The practice maintains offices across Brisbane, Ipswich, and the Gold Coast to serve clients throughout the region.

Development Services

The firm provides planning services across multiple development types under the Planning Act 2016. The practice prepares development applications for residential subdivisions, commercial projects, industrial developments, and community facilities. Allan Van Planning manages projects from initial planning review through to final approval and construction phases.

• Residential development applications and subdivision planning
• Commercial and industrial development approvals
• Show cause notice responses and compliance matters
• Town planning advice for various development scenarios

Experience and Credentials

The team brings over 50 years of combined experience in both private consulting and public sector roles. This background provides insight into assessment processes and decision-making frameworks used by local councils. The firm's experience spans work with private developers, government agencies, and community organisations across different project scales.

• Extensive private and public sector planning experience
• Direct relationships with industry professionals and consultants
• Proven track record managing complex development applications

Service Areas

The practice covers multiple council areas throughout south-east Queensland's growth corridors. The firm works regularly with Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council, Gold Coast City Council, and Logan City Council. This geographic coverage allows the team to handle projects across the region's major population and development centres.

• Brisbane metropolitan area and surrounding councils
• Gold Coast and Logan council areas
• Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Somerset regional councils