About Town Planning Consultants
Olearia Town Planning Consultants is a Brisbane based firm specialising in preparing, lodging and managing development applications throughout Queensland. Olearia Town Planning is led by Catherine Andrews (pictured left with her pup Chester), a Registered Planner with many years experience working in both private and public sector roles in the planning industry including at both the local government as a Senior Urban Planner at Brisbane City Council and the state government as a Principal Planner in the SARA appeals team.
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Subdivision
Operational Work
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Industry
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RECENT PROJECTS
A Guide to Subdivision – Understanding your Property’s Potential
Planning in the Grey – Subdivision
This document is the first in a series of guides designed to help normal people (i.e. not planners) understand the process of planning as it relates to subdivision.
Resources & Learnings
Subdivision (Your 2024 Overview)
Subdivision stands as a cornerstone of property development. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of urban and rural areas alike. In essence, subdivision involves dividing land into smaller parcels or lots. Each lot can have unique potential and purpose....
How Does Zoning Affect Land Use?
Land use plans and zoning are often assumed to be the same thing. However, they are distinct elements that serve different purposes for the planning and development of cities. Land use, as the name suggests, is associated with planning, control, and rights of...
Zoning in Town Planning
Throughout the world, government officials, town planning consultants, business owners, investors and residents all have a motivated interest in ensuring a city or community remains a place where people want to live, work, visit and spend money. Zoning regulations,...
Catherine Andrew is very experienced, friendly and helpful.
Romy Gmail Wants
We would highly recommend Oleria Town Planning. Honest, efficient, knowledgeable and commercial advice at reasonable prices.
Lauren Wallace
We used Catherine for our 1930s character home raise and build under in Coorparoo. She easily negotiated the whole complicated DA and approvals process for our build with no stress.
Robert West
Catherine has been wonderful with her advice, clear communication and very efficient. Extremely helpful, knowledgeable and generous with her time. I can highly recommend her services
Kat La-Nguyen
We are extremely appreciative of the assistance that Catherine gave us. She is very knowledgeable and incredibly easy to deal with, we would 100% recommend her to anyone.
Kristy Cowell
Catherine was great to deal with. Her experience and local knowledge of BCC regulations were of value to us and swiftly kicked into gear on short notice.
Mark Trembath
Catherine is amazing to deal with, really knows what she’s talking about and provides useful insight. You can tell she strives to exceed her clients expectations and takes pride in her work.
Casey Schackow
Cathy was a pleasure to work with on our DA submission. She was very knowledgeable and informative. She communicated well with us and the council and a great outcome was achieved. DA – Decided, Approved. Thanks Cathy.
Ian Jowett
I met Catherine several years ago when she was recommended to me by a colleague in the real estate industry. From our first encounter, Catherine presented as knowledgeable and experienced beyond her years. She was able to provide a solution for some clients of mine in the most challenging of circumstances. Since that time, she has provided advice to several more clients and each time, those clients have been very pleased with the outcome. She is honest, professional and, above all, an out-of-the box thinker. I would not hesitate to engage Catherine personally or to recommend her to my clients.
Robyn Tait
Great to work with and would not hesitate to pass your number on to anyone looking for your expertise.
Josh Morris
Catherine is always very keen to help and insightful in her response – and displays a ready knowledge of the pertinent regulations
Colin Lewington
Catherine Andrew is very experienced, friendly and helpful.
Romy Gmail Wants
We would highly recommend Oleria Town Planning. Honest, efficient, knowledgeable and commercial advice at reasonable prices.
Lauren Wallace
We used Catherine for our 1930s character home raise and build under in Coorparoo. She easily negotiated the whole complicated DA and approvals process for our build with no stress.
Robert West
Catherine has been wonderful with her advice, clear communication and very efficient. Extremely helpful, knowledgeable and generous with her time. I can highly recommend her services
Kat La-Nguyen
We are extremely appreciative of the assistance that Catherine gave us. She is very knowledgeable and incredibly easy to deal with, we would 100% recommend her to anyone.
Kristy Cowell
Catherine was great to deal with. Her experience and local knowledge of BCC regulations were of value to us and swiftly kicked into gear on short notice.
Mark Trembath
Catherine is amazing to deal with, really knows what she’s talking about and provides useful insight. You can tell she strives to exceed her clients expectations and takes pride in her work.
Casey Schackow
Cathy was a pleasure to work with on our DA submission. She was very knowledgeable and informative. She communicated well with us and the council and a great outcome was achieved. DA – Decided, Approved. Thanks Cathy.
Ian Jowett
I met Catherine several years ago when she was recommended to me by a colleague in the real estate industry. From our first encounter, Catherine presented as knowledgeable and experienced beyond her years. She was able to provide a solution for some clients of mine in the most challenging of circumstances. Since that time, she has provided advice to several more clients and each time, those clients have been very pleased with the outcome. She is honest, professional and, above all, an out-of-the box thinker. I would not hesitate to engage Catherine personally or to recommend her to my clients.
Robyn Tait
Great to work with and would not hesitate to pass your number on to anyone looking for your expertise.
Josh Morris
Catherine is always very keen to help and insightful in her response – and displays a ready knowledge of the pertinent regulations