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# 4 Key Types Development | Town Planner Brisbane

This article explains four common town planning application types: reconfiguring a lot, material change of use, building work, and operational works. It also outlines how a town planner can help identify the relevant project pathway and next steps.

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

Town planners look at a range of applications, but the key four are:

### 1\. Reconfiguring a Lot

This is essentially a subdivision.

### 2\. Material Change of Use

Where we seek to change a use on a site, such as a childcare center or a new house.

### 3\. Building Work

In Brisbane, a lot of the time building work is around traditional building character overlay or extensions.

### 4\. Operational Works

Where we usually have to work with a civil engineer to come up with a design for sewer, water infrastructure, or similar to deliver the project on your site.

A town planner can help you understand what kind of project you need to do and understand what the next steps are in order to be able to deliver your project. [Contact us today](https://townplannerbne.com.au/contact/) to discuss your project and get Preliminary Advice and a quote.

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