USEFUL CONTACTS AND TOOLS
BRISBANE AND REGIONAL
COUNCILS
Brisbane City Council
Planning and Development Online
City Plan 2014 Interactive Map
(shows contours, information about overlays, other information and aerial photos.
The link goes to the first page where you are able to launch the reports and includes useful information about what is included.
The new flood information sourced from recent flood studies and models endorsed by Brisbane City Council. It also includes links at the bottom of the page that may be useful to renovators.
Drainage Plans - Available on 07 3403 8888 (there is a cost for these)
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Planning and Development Online
Redland City Council
Planning and Development Home Page
Planning and Development Online
Red-e-map (Flood/Overlay Maps)
Logan City Council
Planning and Development Online
Ipswich City Council
Planning and Development Online
(allows searches for properties and applications)
Planning and Development homepage
Gold Coast City Council
Planning and Development Home Page
Planning and Development Online
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Planning and Development Online
Development Tools and Guidelines
This site includes links to DA fee estimate calculator, site reports, SC Maps (MyMaps) and other useful information.
(includes aerial imagery of properties and also includes underground stormwater, electrical and communication infrastructure information)
USEFUL TOOLS
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Input your address and it shows sun movement and sunlight phases during any specified date.
Includes information about design for climate including orientation, shading, cooling, insulation, glazing, skylights and more.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011
A useful tool for anyone with issues with fences or trees on neighboring properties.
Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
Queensland Department of Energy and Water Supply
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
Queensland Urban Utilities Development Services
Ph 07 3432 2200 (8.30am - 4.30pm weekdays)
Enquiries relating to new connections, disconnections/alterations to the water and sewerage network, including manhole alterations, build over infrastructure and engineering services, fees and charges.
Queensland Urban Utilities - Building over Assets
Information about property, land valuations, land parcel information, topography, roads, rail, mining and exploration, water levels and more.
Information about the planning process for renovations and additions.
Centre for Liveability Real Estate
A very useful site whether renovating, building or living in rented accommodation. Also includes information related to gardening, landscaping, and cooking.
Give some thought to bookmarking this page - there's lots of useful contacts you'll likely need some day