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 […]
Land Development
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 […]
Developing in Queensland – Challenges and Opportunities
Infrastructure and developments that meet community needs are important for every aspect of modern life from supporting growth to improving productivity and resilience. However, Queensland’s unique climatic, demographic, economic and geographic characteristics present challenges for the sustainable delivery of quality developments and infrastructure. Challenges and Opportunities in Statewide Population Growth Queensland is facing a variety […]
The Importance of Sustainability in Building and Developing
Sustainability is essential in developing and building to ensure we can meet our current needs without compromising the ability for future generations to meet their own needs. It’s about creating a harmony between environment, economy and social community. The idea of sustainable economic growth is not new. However, it always remains vitally important. Sustainable development […]
Environmentally Friendly Ways of Developing Land
Our planet has a finite number of resources and a growing population. The necessity for sustainable approaches to development has never been more important. This includes avoiding the depletion of natural resources where possible by reducing waste and reusing materials where possible and creating developments that meet the long term needs of the local community. […]
What Is the Pocket Zoner Pro App?
What Is the Pocket Zoner Pro App? Designed by town planner and developer Michael Arnold, lead principal at Arnold Development Consultants, the Pocket Zoner Pro app places Queensland land zoning and land use information conveniently in the hands of the user. This allows you to drastically reduce the amount of time and effort it takes […]
The Nuts and Bolts of Subdivision Planning – the Creation of a Great Subdivision Plan
Subdividing land is a great way to increase utility and value in a property. A successful subdivision plan will mean the submission of a comprehensively prepared and thought-through application to the local council. Arnold Development Consultants marry reality with aspiration to deliver subdivision plans and strategies that not only meet local government requirements but also […]
Change of Land Use – Critical Issues
Any significant changes in the general use of the land typically involve an application to the local council so that the impact of the changes to the way the land is used can be assessed. Generally speaking, the overall concerns are the scale and intensity of the operations being run. As we will discuss in […]
