Experienced Town Planners Serving the Gold Coast
Michel Group Services Pty Ltd is your experienced town planner serving the Gold Coast, QLD, helping property owners, builders, and developers navigate the complexities of the Gold Coast City Plan with confidence. Based in Nerang and established since 1976, Michel Group Services has spent over 40 years managing development applications, material change of use approvals, lot reconfiguration, and project coordination for residential and commercial projects across the Gold Coast. Our team understands how local zoning, council processes, and site constraints shape the outcome of your project. Call
07 5502 2500 to request a quote for your Gold Coast town planning project.
Town Planning Services We Offer on the Gold Coast
Experienced planning professionals can make a real difference to development approval timelines and outcomes. Michel Group Services provides a full scope of town planning services tailored to the Gold Coast City Plan and surrounding local government areas.
- Development applications (DAs), including impact assessable and code assessable applications.
- Material change of use (MCU) applications for residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.
- Lot reconfiguration and subdivision approvals, including complex and non-standard sites.
- Pre-lodgement advice to identify site potential and likely approval pathways early.
- Operational works applications and public notification management.
- Project coordination, including supervision of specialist engineering, traffic, stormwater, and bushfire reports.
Our team has delivered successful DA outcomes on difficult sites across Gold Coast suburbs including Southport, Oxenford, Tallai, Paradise Point, Highland Park, and Miami. We work with both private landowners and repeat developer clients who rely on us as a one-stop shop for town planning and surveying.
What Does a Town Planner Do for a Development Application?
A town planner assesses your site against the Gold Coast City Plan and prepares the documentation needed to obtain council approval. At Michel Group Services, our planning team manages the entire DA process on your behalf.
Here is how we typically approach a new project:
- Initial site assessment and pre-lodgement advice to understand zoning, overlays, and constraints.
- Preparation of the planning report and supporting technical documents.
- Lodgement of the development application with Gold Coast City Council.
- Management of any information requests or referral agency responses.
- Public notification coordination and finalisation of conditions to achieve your development permit.
Our in-house surveyors and planners work together, which means fewer delays between survey data and planning documentation.
Town Planning Questions, Answered
Do I Need a Town Planner for My Project?
Most DAs, MCU proposals, and subdivisions benefit from professional planning advice to reduce refusal risk and avoid unnecessary delays.
How Long Does a Development Application Take on the Gold Coast?
Timeframes vary by application type. Code assessable applications are generally faster, and pre-lodgement advice can help streamline council assessment.
Can You Help With Subdivision Approvals on Difficult or Non-Standard Sites?
Yes. We have a strong track record on complex sites, including steep terrain, small lots, and multi-agency approvals.
Talk to a Professional Today
Michel Group Services Pty Ltd has been helping Gold Coast property owners and developers achieve successful planning outcomes for over 40 years. If you have a development site anywhere across the Gold Coast, QLD, our team can provide practical advice and full DA management from initial assessment through to approval. Call 07 5502 2500 or get in touch online to discuss your project today.