Phone: 0414 180 119
Town planning services Community Engagement
Phone: 0414 180 119
Project examples
Combined applications
Material Change of Use
Material Change of Use
Combined Material Change of Use and subdivision to remove an existing dwelling and replace with terrace houses
Material Change of Use
Material Change of Use
Material Change of Use
The conversion of an existing dwelling into a dental practice.
These types of applications can involve a simple change of use in an existing building, or the construction of a new premises.
Sub-divisions
Material Change of Use
Professional submissions
One lot into three lots for small lot housing.
Professional submissions
Community / stakeholder engagement
Professional submissions
Submissions in favour, or against, development applications that are advertised to the public for comment.
"Show Cause" responses
Community / stakeholder engagement
Community / stakeholder engagement
Advice and assistance with responding to a "Show Cause" notice from Council regarding town planning regulations.
Community / stakeholder engagement
Community / stakeholder engagement
Community / stakeholder engagement
Engaging with community members and stakeholder groups to identify concerns and explain project information.
Greg Betts Consulting
Greg Betts - Town Planner
Greg Betts - Town Planner
Greg Betts - Town Planner
I specialise in town planning work that focuses on improving communities at a micro scale - smaller projects that are embedded into the fabric of existing neighbourhoods that make improvements in commercial services and housing diversity.
Helping people improve communities.
Qualifications
Greg Betts - Town Planner
Greg Betts - Town Planner
Master of Urban Planning degree from Bond University, graduated in 2011
with High Distinction.
I am a member of the Planning Institute of Australia and continue to take a keen interest in and follow the latest in town planning activities. I am also a member of the International Association for Public Participation and stay up to date with community engagement trends.
Experience
Greg Betts - Town Planner
Experience
TOWN PLANNING
With twelve years experience as a Gold Coast City Councillor, I have assessed development applications and developed strategic town planning policy as a member of the City Planning committee.
As a result, I have a detailed understanding of the long term town planning strategy at a local government level, and the expectation
TOWN PLANNING
With twelve years experience as a Gold Coast City Councillor, I have assessed development applications and developed strategic town planning policy as a member of the City Planning committee.
As a result, I have a detailed understanding of the long term town planning strategy at a local government level, and the expectations and demands of Council town planning officers. This experience is valuable when providing advice to land owners and applicants on their town planning proposals.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
In addition to stakeholder and community engagement as a Councillor, my experience as an independent consultant includes engagement activities in South East Queensland and New South Wales local government areas.