About Doyen Town Planning

Doyen Town Planning is a specialist urban and regional planning consultancy operating from Capalaba in South East Queensland. The firm provides development planning services across Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Redlands, and Sunshine Coast council areas. The practice has built expertise over more than ten years supporting property developers, homeowners, builders, and construction companies through Queensland's development approval processes.

Development Application Services

The firm prepares development applications under the Planning Act 2016 for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across South East Queensland. Services include site research and feasibility assessments, pre-lodgement meetings with councils and state agencies, and development application preparation and management. The practice handles subdivision applications, apartment developments, townhouse projects, new house construction, home extensions, childcare facilities, and commercial developments. Post-approval services cover application amendments and compliance matters to adapt projects to changing requirements.

Planning and Environment Court Representation

The practice provides Planning and Environment Court services for development application appeals and enforcement matters. The firm represents clients in court proceedings and offers alternative dispute resolution to resolve planning disputes without formal court appearances. Services extend to responding to show cause notices and enforcement actions issued by local councils or state agencies.

Experience and Client Base

The team brings experience from both private consulting and public sector planning roles, providing insight into council assessment processes. The practice holds RiskSmart accreditation for Brisbane and Logan council areas. The firm has established working relationships with licensed construction professionals, building certifiers, and development industry specialists across South East Queensland. Client testimonials indicate successful project outcomes for residential construction companies and property development ventures.

Service Coverage Areas

Doyen Town Planning serves development projects across South East Queensland local government areas. Primary service areas include Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Gold Coast City Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Redland City Council, and Sunshine Coast Council. The firm provides site visits and direct client consultation throughout these council jurisdictions to support development planning and application processes.