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Thanks for viewing our blog. In this section we publish the latest news from within our company and from the surveying industry in general. For all the latest happenings please check back here from time to time.

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Redland City Council 2018 Planning Scheme

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 07:44

We have previously blogged on the new Redland Planning Scheme 2018 City Plan that commenced on 8 October 2018 and that there were some challenges in this planning scheme with respect to vegetation clearing and the Environmental Significance overlay. There are similar provisions in various SE Qld planning schemes – Gold Coast and Moreton Regional Councils.

Redland City Council 2018 Environmental Significance Overlay

Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 07:33

In their 2018 plan, Redland City Council stated that there is an “allowed” amount of clearing, however what hasn’t been well publicised or understood is that this really isn’t the case. In effect the policy creates a blanket ban on any vegetation clearing in this overlay area.

Redland City Council 2018 Planning Scheme

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 09:41

Redland City Council’s 2018 City Plan commenced on 8 October 2018. There are some challenges in this version of the planning scheme. In particular vegetation clearing is now assessable development for land that is included in the Environmental Significance overlay.

Congratulations to Ken on completing QELA course

Monday, July 16, 2018 - 05:50

East Coast Surveys congratulates our Senior Planner Ken Burmeister. Ken has been with East Coast Surveys for 4 years and has played an important role in heading up our town planning arm. Over this time Ken has brought greater diversity to our small business allowing us to offer a more comprehensive range of planning services including RiskSMART with Brisbane City Council.

RiskSMART accreditation with BCC

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - 08:17

East Coast Surveys has now been accredited by Brisbane City Council for Risksmart for houses as well as subdivisions. This fits in well with small developments that are trying to retain an existing house that ends up on a smaller lot.

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New Queensland Planning Act July 2017

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 14:12

The Queensland government has finally passed the new planning act. There is background information on its website. The act took effect in July 2017 to allow industry and council’s be ready.

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Logan Developers Beware - Updates To Planning Scheme

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 07:56

Logan, in its recent planning scheme, has convinced the Queensland government that it needed a new use that is not included in the standard definitions – a “dual occupancy (auxiliary unit)”.

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Gold Coast City Council’s New Planning Scheme (February 2016)

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - 15:03

The Gold Coast City Council has adopted its new planning scheme as of 1 Feb this year. While that is a significant milestone it has implications for those who were intending to develop their land.

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Address Change

Friday, November 27, 2015 - 14:30

We would like to thank you for your continued support of our business. We have outgrown our current Cleveland office and as of the 30th of November 2015 we will be operating from our new premises at Capalaba. If you could update your records to the below details it would be much appreciated thanks.

ECS Are Now SealSMART Consultants

Monday, October 26, 2015 - 11:42

This initiative between the Brisbane City Council and surveyors helps make the subdivision process more efficient than in years gone by. We are now able liaise with council Planners and Engineers, agree on the certification requirements, and self-certify your plans, making the whole process run much smoother.

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Community Title Scheme FAQS (Queensland)

Friday, September 25, 2015 - 11:12

A more familiar name for this is strata title or group title. Basically it is a scheme that supports a variation to the standard or “freehold” title on your ordinary suburban lot. These schemes allow for the inclusion of common areas and facilities within the “scheme land”

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New Logan City Town Planning Scheme 12/05/2015

Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 16:51

The Logan City Council adopted its new planning scheme on 12th May 2015. It has a number of significant changes that may affect your land’s potential for development or the ease of having it developed.

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Town Planning - Why?

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 11:06

We hear in the press about “red tape”, and developers lamenting the extra time and costs for town planning approvals. If it’s so costly why do we do it? This is a good question.

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The Steps Involved In Subdiving Land in Australia

Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 12:38

So you’re thinking of subdividing your lot, and you aren’t too sure what’s involved, or where to start? Read on to find out what exactly is involved.

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What Is 'Reconfiguration' Of Land?

Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 12:20

This is a technical/legal term that basically means the boundary or boundaries of land are being changed, usually to create a new lot or parcel of land for resale... read more.

Our initial response to the 2014 Budget impact on the surveying industry

Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 17:37

The Federal budget has arrived and already caused a great deal of concern across the Australian community. Many are claiming that they will be worse off, and there is a great deal of commotion in the media.

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The Information Age and Surveying

Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 17:39

The world of information and the internet have provided us with the benefits of access to vast amounts of information available at the click of a button but we can also suffer from taking onboard information that is incorrect, unsubstantiated or misleading.

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Information About Subdivision of Land

Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 17:40

When we undertake a subdivision, we are “reconfiguring” land to create new smaller lots of land. The process could involve combining 2 lots to create 3 smaller lots; divide a single lot into any number of smaller lots; or to create lots from the units within a duplex or multi level building.

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Our Review of the New Trimble S6 Robotic Total Station

Monday, July 29, 2013 - 10:16

Last month we purchased a new fully robotic Trimble S6 Total Station with the new TSC3. This is our latest addition to the surveying instruments we use in the field.

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New Report Shows Shortage of Qualified Surveyors in Australia

Monday, July 29, 2013 - 10:13

ABC news reported this week that there is an anticipated shortage in qualified surveyors within the construction industry. Well this is nothing new to those within or associated with the industry.

Town Planning - Redland City Council Changes Planning Scheme Policy

Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 10:23

Since the start of 2013 we have seen a rise in the number of enquiries regarding land subdivision. Investors are slowly returning back to land development as they see opportunities to purchase undervalued land in our current “buyers market”.

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Accreditation With Queensland Department of Natural Resources & Mines

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 10:25

East Coast Surveys is proud to announce that we are now accredited by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines to endorse our Survey Plans. This will benefit our clients by saving time when it comes to plan lodgement at the Titles Office.

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Brisbane Floods & The Importance of Surveying

Friday, February 1, 2013 - 10:32

To ensure that you can use this data to find out whether your property may flood or not, it is necessary to know the elevation of your land above sea level. We can help provide you with a detailed report for this by doing a topographic survey of your land...

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Reflections...

Monday, December 17, 2012 - 10:35

Christmas is now just around the corner. Whilst so many people are rushing to prepare for this occasion, I wonder how many will take the time to stop, relax and appreciate what they have?

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