What This Firm Does

Bartley Burns is a Queensland-based consultancy that operates integrated building certification and town planning services from their Murarrie office. The firm was established in 1998 as one of the first private certification companies following industry privatisation, later incorporating town planning services in 2002. The practice serves clients across residential, commercial, industrial and educational development sectors throughout Queensland.

Town Planning Services

The firm provides development application preparation and assessment services under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld). Town planning staff assist clients with single dwelling applications, multi-residential projects, commercial and industrial developments, and educational facility approvals. The team works closely with local councils to facilitate approvals from initial concept through to project completion, providing ongoing support throughout the development assessment process.

Building Certification Services

Bartley Burns holds private building certification accreditation and performs assessments under the Building Act 1975 (Qld). The certification team processes construction certificate applications, conducts mandatory inspections, and issues final certificates for various project types including shop fitouts and office developments. The firm addresses Livable Housing Design provisions that became mandatory under the National Construction Code from October 2023, helping clients understand accessibility requirements for residential projects.

Experience and Credentials

The practice has operated for over 25 years in the Queensland development industry, establishing long-term client relationships with architects, builders and developers. The firm maintains qualified building certifiers and Registered Professional Planners on staff, providing dual expertise under one business structure. This integrated approach allows the team to address both planning and building compliance issues across project lifecycles.

Service Areas

Bartley Burns operates throughout Queensland from their Brisbane metropolitan base in Murarrie. The firm serves clients across various council areas within the state, handling projects ranging from single dwelling applications to large-scale commercial and industrial developments. The team provides services to both metropolitan and regional Queensland locations.