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# Townhouses and Units Build Brisbane | Town Planner Brisbane

This service page explains the planning process for townhouse and unit developments in Brisbane. It covers zoning, overlays, site servicing, preliminary design, prelodgement, application preparation, approval, construction and common feasibility questions.

## Townhouse and Unit Build

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### Stage 1: Preliminary Site Review

Once you find a property, we will provide a preliminary site review. This will give you clear advice to you about any constraints or limitations for multiple dwellings on your land. Some of the questions we will typically answer are:

#### What zone is your site?

Built form parameters such as height change with the different zoning of land. It is important understand these characteristics early in the process.

#### What overlays affect my property?

Our preliminary site review will give you clarity around the overlays on your site and whether they will impact on your project, such as:

- **Flooding:** Brisbane City Council has three types of flooding, each with their own characteristics and limitations. For example, overland flow develops quickly and is fast moving. Often this type of flooding will require a suspended slab to limit any hydrological impacts to natural stormwater flows. In contrast, Brisbane river flooding is a slow flooding with plenty of warning and typically this overlay will just set your minimum habitable floor levels for future dwellings;
- **Bushfire:** Bushfire overlays present challenges in areas with high volumes of flammable material (ie. dense bushland). We can provide you with advice and connect you specialists to prepare a strategy for your project;
- **Traditional Building Character Overlay:** The Traditional Building Character Overlay will require you to adopt architectural themes that replicate key design elements of pre-1946 dwellings. These include pitched roofs, light weight materials etc. We will guide you through these design considerations.

#### How will your site be serviced?

We will work with third party engineers to provide you with confidence that your site has access to all required infrastructure such as sewer, water, electricity and communications.

The above is just a handful of items we will review, providing you with a clear overview of your site and any considerations for delivering your project.

### Stage 2: Preliminary Design or Conceptual Sketch

Town Planner Brisbane will then work with you, or your architect, to assist in preparing a preliminary site layout plan and built form sketchs. This is typically a balance between the constraints of the site, the demand of the product required to service the residential market, the built form parameters for the site and other characteristics such as parking allowances etc.

### Stage 3: Prelodgement Meeting

Once we complete a preliminary review, we will assist in preparing a strategy for your project to address and overcome any issues identified. This may include a Prelodgement Meeting with Council to address and receive feedback on any of the issues identified.

Typically, clients seek certainty from Council that particular performance characteristics of a design can be achieved. The quality of Council's feedback is based on the level of detail and quality of the performance arguments provided during the meeting. It is important that all issues are thoroughly discussed and Town Planner Brisbane will ensure that you are comfortable and confident prior to committing to a full application.

### Stage 4: Preparation of a Development Application, Lodgement and Approval

Once we complete the preliminary stages and prelodgement, we will assist in preparing a strategy for your project to address and overcome any issues identified. Following this, we will see your project through to completion by providing:

- Co-ordinating plans and design with your designer or architect;
- Co-ordinating third party consultant advice and reports to support your development;
- Preparation and lodgement of development applications;
- Information responses and post-approval works;
- Information response and further issues advice;
- Draft conditions review and negotiations where required;
- Negotiated decisions and post approval advice.

Our services do not end once the approval is received. Please refer to our [development management page](https://townplannerbne.com.au/development-manager/) for our post approval service offering and project delivery.

###### How much do townhouses cost to build in Brisbane?

Townhouse construction costs in Brisbane vary significantly based on design, materials, site conditions, and the number of units. Planning and approval costs are a separate consideration. Contact Town Planner Brisbane on (07) 3555 8950 for a preliminary review to understand the planning requirements and associated costs for your project.

###### What zoning do you need to build townhouses in Brisbane?

In Brisbane, townhouses (multiple dwellings) are typically developed in the Low-Medium Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, or higher density zones. Some Neighbourhood Plans also influence what's achievable. Our team can review your property's zoning and advise on what development is possible.

###### Can I build townhouses on my block in Brisbane?

Whether you can build townhouses on your block depends on your property's zoning, lot size, access, servicing, and any overlays that apply. Town Planner Brisbane offers a preliminary site review to assess your block's potential for townhouse or unit development.

###### How many townhouses can I build on my land?

The number of townhouses achievable on your land depends on site area, zoning parameters (height, setbacks, site cover), parking requirements, landscaping provisions, and other site-specific constraints. Our team can prepare a preliminary site assessment to determine the optimal yield for your property.

###### Do I need council approval to build units in Brisbane?

Yes, building units or townhouses (multiple dwellings) in Brisbane requires a development application to Brisbane City Council. The application will be assessed against the Brisbane City Plan, including relevant zone codes, use codes, and overlay provisions. Town Planner Brisbane manages the entire approval process.

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