Are you an experienced land surveyor ready to lead projects and mentor a team? Arnold Development Consultants (“Arnolds”) is looking for a Senior Land Surveyor to join our Gold Coast Property Surveying Team. 🌍 About Us Arnolds has a proud history stretching back to the early 1960s, delivering land surveying, land development, titling, design, approval […]
Land Development
The Importance of Quality Control in Land Surveying
Accurate surveying is the foundation of every successful project, from new home builds and renovations to subdivisions and commercial developments. At Arnolds, we understand that the quality of our data directly impacts timelines, decisions, and outcomes — which is why we place such a strong focus on quality control at every stage of our process. […]
Planning and Development Alert – Robina Central POD – New Interactive Mapping Tool Released
The Gold Coast City Council has announced a new update that will make it significantly easier for the community to access planning and zoning information within the Robina Central Plan of Development (POD). A newly launched Robina Central POD Interactive Mapper now allows property owners and stakeholders to easily locate their property, identify the relevant […]
Mermaid Sanctuary – A Community Legacy Reimagined
Mermaid Sanctuary is a project that holds a special place in our history here at Arnold Development Consultants. Located on the shores of Lake Wonderland in Mermaid Waters, this beautiful waterfront community has recently been delivered by SKF Developments – and we were very proud to be involved as the Consulting Land Surveyors. What makes […]
Planning and Development Alert – Closing the loop on our Directions for Growth
As the Gold Coast City Council prepares ‘The Local Growth Management Strategy’, which will provide the overarching strategic guide to managing population and employment growth over the coming decades. This is now in the final stages of completion and the overview of results will be released later this year. Community engagement plays a critical role […]
Can I Subdivide my Land?
Hardly use your big backyard anymore? Finding it harder to maintain your large garden and lawn now that you’re getting older? Maybe your land could be used for more than just that Hills Hoist. Subdivision is a popular choice for many Queenslanders, with residential subdivisions allowing homeowners to develop their properties to best suit their […]
It All Starts with a Tripod in the Dirt
Fun fact: Surveyors are the first people on a site before any building begins.We map, measure, and mark the land so architects, builders, and planners know exactly where everything belongs. Every building, road, and park you see today started with a surveyor on site. From defining property boundaries to guiding major developments, surveying lays the […]
A Legacy in Every Line: Full-Circle Moment for the Arnold Family
Recently, one of our surveyors, Matthew Stephen Arnold, had a remarkable full-circle experience while completing an identification survey on Fifteenth Avenue, Palm Beach. As he reviewed the lot details — Lot 725 on RP120527 — he discovered the original survey plan dated back to November 1968, was completed by his uncle, Michael David George Arnold, […]
Planning and Development Alert – Infrastructure charges update
With the recently scheduled changes to Infrastructure Charges we are again reminded that, in addition to the continued increase to ICN charges as indexed with CPI (inflation rate) Council’s are liable to remove existing exemptions or add additional rates for certain uses. This can expose a project, particularly those not previously charged, to significant costs […]
Mandatory Seller Disclosure Comes into Effect Today in Queensland
Arnold Development Consultants advises all Queensland businesses in either the delivery and development of property or the sale of property of the significant legislative changes commencing today the 1st of August 2025, with the implementation of the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) and the Property Law Regulation 2024 (Qld). These reforms introduce a mandatory seller […]
Gold Coast City Plan Version 12 – Launched
With the launch of the Gold Coast City Plan Version 12, we are reminded that the development process is ever-changing. With this latest amendment, we can expect “consequential changes to mapping layers”, such as Land Zone and Use Changes as stated by the City of Gold Coast. Across the Gold Coast, changes to the following […]
The Importance of Keeping Trees and Parks in Our Cities and Towns
You may not spend your lunch breaks or play sports in the park as so many Australians do, but it’s impossible to deny that trees and parks make our towns and cities better places. So, what is it about having trees, parks and green spaces around that’s so beneficial to our lives and lifestyles, and […]
