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Gympie Regional Council to Call for Public Feedback of Draft Amendments to its Planning Scheme

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Admin | 0 Comments

The current Planning Scheme for the entire Gympie Region was first adopted by the Gympie Regional Council on 1st July 2013 and compiled under now superseded state planning legislation. There have been concerns with aspects of this 2013 Planning Scheme since introduction, but then, all planning schemes require ongoing monitoring and refinement. Gympie Regional Council is about to place draft…

How Does Today’s King Tide in the Noosa River compare to the Noosa Council Draft Plan?

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Admin | 0 Comments

The full moon on Wednesday 20th February 2019 resulted in what is commonly called a “king tide” or otherwise more technically referred to as a “High Spring Tide”, which, according to the Queensland Tide Tables, peaked at 8:39am at a height of at 2.30 metres. These higher tides are a result of the gravitational pull of the moon and the…

Use Your Influence: New Draft Planning Scheme for Noosa

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Admin | 0 Comments

Do you currently own or rent property in the Noosa Shire area? Or perhaps you want to own or rent or develop property in the Noosa Council local government area in the next 7 to 10 years? From Friday 15th February, 2019 until Monday 20th May, 2019 Noosa Council want the public’s written feedback in response to Council’s draft new…

e-Newsletter – Spring 2018

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Admin | 0 Comments

A warm welcome to Martoo Consulting’s latest planning and development newsletter. Topics for discussion include: Focus on Easements 1: When a Development Application is Required Focus on Easements 2: Providing Required Benefits while using Dimensions to Limit Burden Avoiding Conflicts of Interest: for Local Government Councillors Other Development News Recent Approvals Surveying News As always, we encourage any feedback about…

e-Newlsetter Winter 2018

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Admin | 0 Comments

A warm welcome to Martoo Consulting’s latest planning and development newsletter. Topics for discussion include: AirBnb Implications for Additions to Existing Dwellings Negotiate Rather than Appeal Development Applications Surveying with Noosa Cooloola Land Surveys Other Development News About Martoo Consulting As always, we encourage any feedback about the articles or suggestions you may have for future content. ADDITIONS TO EXISTING…

e-Newsletter Autumn 2018

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Admin | 0 Comments

Welcome to Martoo Consulting’s latest newsletter providing insights into local planning and development in and around the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Regions. Topics include: Opinion – Changes in Parking Policy Local Design & Architecture Population Trends Other Development News About Martoo Consulting We would love to hear any feedback about the articles and any suggestions you may have for…

e-Newsletter Summer 2017

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Admin | 0 Comments

Welcome to Martoo Consulting’s latest newsletter providing insights into local planning and development happenings in and around the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Regions. Topics for review include: Election 2017 – Much the Same or a Shift in Policy? Noosa Council to Allow for Infill Granny Flats Noosa World Surf Reserve Status Enhancing Developments with Street Planting Other News About…

e-Newsletter Spring 2017

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Admin | 0 Comments

Welcome to our spring newsletter providing insights into local planning and development happenings in and around the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Regions. Topics for review include: Can Airbnb be Regulated? From Cootharaba to Coolangatta – Shaping SEQ Cross River Rail Project – What About the North Coast Line? Summer Bushfire Hazard Be Warned! Planning Schemes Have Been Amended Other…

Noosa Junction Startup

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Admin | 0 Comments

An exciting new co-working space, Operator Junction 2, is coming to the former Noosa Junction Westpac Bank site. Highlights will include a contemporary facelift to engage with the street, a light-filtering awning, extensive landscaping and green walls with the aim to encourage start-ups and entrepreneurial activity. Town planning approvals facilitated by Nadine Gorton of Martoo Consulting, design by Andrew Bock Architects…

Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Admin | 0 Comments

In the news – the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club is working to assist the Peregian community re-establish a sustainable volunteer lifesaving club from Peregian Beach. The management committee of the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club has engaged Martoo Consulting to assist working with Noosa Council, State Government, Kabi Kabi and the community in progressing a lease and…

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