Project Urban Managing Director, Andrew Stevens has been named amongst the Region’s top 10 most powerful people in 2021. In response to this recognition, Andrew said he is pleased to be included alongside other proactive business leaders willing to step up and contribute to the region’s success.
The Sunshine Coast Council has resolved to replace the current Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 with a new planning scheme. It is anticipated that it will take three to four years to prepare the new planning scheme. While that might seem like a long time, early engagement with Council is crucial to achieve your property…
Heritage is now a key focus for the region with the Sunshine Coast Council adopting an amendment to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. This amendment came into effect on 24 August 2020.
The Noosa Plan 2020 came into effect on 31 July 2020. The planning scheme includes changes to the levels of assessment for particular land uses as well as changes to zones and local plan areas.
When quality development applications are unsuccessful due to poorly considered approval strategies, it represents a valuable missed opportunity. And not just for the property owner, but for the region’s economy, jobs and amenities that benefit growing communities.
Andrew Stevens, Managing Director comments on the Sekisui House Approval. This week the Planning and Environment Court dismissed a submitter appeal against Council’s approval of a Sekisui House development at Yaroomba on the Sunshine Coast.
While it is still early days, it is clear to me that our industry is adjusting quickly to the circumstances of COVID-19. A “new normal” appears to have set in, with large sections of the industry working remotely and communicating through online conferencing apps. Over the past month, I have seen two general trends with…
I’m sure you will agree, we are experiencing extraordinary times. However, I wanted to reassure you that here at Project Urban, it’s business as usual. For us, our business practices have always dictated health and safety priorities for all our employees and clients. Those standards have now been elevated to observe all the COVID-19 recommendations. We are also…
Project Urban Managing Director, Andrew Stevens, has been named on the Sunshine Coast Power 100 List for the third consecutive year. Included at Number 12, Andrew who leads the region’s most prominent property development consultancy, is quick to acknowledge his place on the list is largely the result of the professionalism and collective efforts of the team he leads.…
Back in 1978, when Maroochydore had just one set of traffic lights, long term local and business owner, Ken Hicks was a one-man surveying company and he needed a chainmen and draftsman. Ken recalls that Andy Renshaw – a young, blonde, fit, surfer bloke came in the door, and just like that, the company doubled…