Urban Measure
About Urban Measure
Urban Measure is a consultancy dedicated to transforming development ideas into successful projects. Our expertise in town planning and project management helps clients navigate the complexities of approvals seamlessly.
“Approvals are just the start—we help get your project delivered.”
Operating primarily across South East Queensland and Northern NSW, we focus on delivering outcomes that balance community needs and development potential. Our commitment is to provide practical, outcomes-focused advice that ensures project success.
Our Vision
"To be a trusted leader in town planning and development advisory, recognised for delivering clear strategy, strong advocacy, and practical outcomes across all stages of the development lifecycle."
Our Mission
"Urban Measure exists to bring clarity, strategy, and momentum to the development process, acting as both advisor and advocate to help clients unlock potential and deliver successful outcomes.
We combine planning expertise with hands-on project delivery to move projects forward with confidence."
Our Services
Urban Measure offers comprehensive services in town planning, urban design, and project management tailored to meet diverse client needs.
Planning
Expert Guidance
Our statutory town planning services include advice on MCU, ROL, and OPW applications, ensuring compliance with local regulations and facilitating smooth approval processes.
Town Planning
We help landowners and developers navigate the planning process with clear, practical advice and a focus on real outcomes.
Whether you're looking to build a second dwelling, subdivide your land, or deliver a larger development, we provide end-to-end support from feasibility through to approval.
We Can Help With:
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Development applications (MCU, ROL, OPW & RAA)
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Subdivisions – from small lot splits to larger developments
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Secondary dwellings, dual occupancies & townhouses
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Multiple dwelling – apartments
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Commercial/Retail/Industrial development
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Planning advice before you buy or commit to a project
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Site constraints, zoning & overlay reviews
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Pre-lodgement meetings and Council coordination
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Planning reports, applications & approvals management
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Development compliance and show cause notices
Urban Design & Master Planning
We translate planning strategy into practical development outcomes, testing yield, refining layouts, and shaping projects that work both on paper and in reality.
Our approach balances planning requirements, site constraints, and market expectations to deliver efficient and well-resolved designs.
We Can Help With:
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Master planning and concept layout design
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Residential subdivision design and lot optimisation
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Site yield testing and feasibility concepts
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Streets, open space and site layout planning
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Design response reports and character assessments
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Urban design input to support development applications
Design
Creative Solutions
We provide urban design input through concepts, yield testing, and master planning, enabling projects to harmonise with their surroundings while maximizing potential.
Project Management, Compliance & Delivery
We provide hands-on project management to guide your development from approval through to delivery.
We take an active role post-approval, coordinating consultants, managing compliance requirements, and driving outcomes through to plan sealing and construction readiness.
We understand that development doesn’t stop at approval. Acting on your behalf, we ensure conditions are met, issues are resolved, and your project continues to move forward, so nothing gets missed and delays are avoided.
Coordination
Streamlined Processes
Our project management services include end-to-end coordination, consultant management, and communication with Councils, keeping projects on track from conception to completion.
We Can Help With:
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Managing development approval conditions and compliance
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Coordinating surveyors, engineers, and project consultants
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Plan sealing and titles registration
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Compliance tracking, reporting, and site inspections
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Council liaison, negotiation, and issue resolution
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Minor changes, extensions, and approval updates
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Risk identification and problem solving
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Keeping projects on time and moving forward