When you’re planning to invest time and money into a project there’s some things you shouldn’t skimp on. This includes a physical survey of the site to ensure you have accurate information about the topography, existing structures and services, natural features, boundaries, and other relevant details. A physical site survey is an expense upfront that […]
Operational Works is defined in Queensland’s planning legislation and is work – other than building, plumbing or drainage – that impacts a site. Basically, the term encompasses a wide variety of tasks that will change the land. Types of Operational Works (OW) include: In all cases a development permit is needed to undertake any Operational […]
Did you know that Wilkinson Shaw & Associates have the ability to undertake surveys and aerial imagery with our drone? Drones are cutting down surveying times to hours instead of days. While traditional survey will still be required there’s a lot that drones can help with on your project. A few areas that drones are […]
There are numerous factors that determine if a property can be subdivided. Each Council has its own set of rules and regulations (known as a Planning Scheme). These rules set the framework for what is considered allowable development. While the rules change from Council to Council, what remains relatively the same is the engineering requirements […]
