About Us Our Team
Services Planning Development
Project Intro Apartments Master Planning and Subdivision Multi-dwelling Homes Commercial Industrial Tourism
 

Hello There.

Welcome to Tactica Planning & Development, a town planning firm based in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. We provide professional Town Planning consulting and development advisory services to guide Australian town planning, land development and investment decisions. We will make your development proposal come to life, and act as your risk manager, development strategist and approvals navigator, then ensure that your active projects are de-risked through compliance and construction stages. We are headquartered on James St. in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.

We believe that vibrant, sustainable communities are the key to a bright future, and we're passionate about creating places where people can thrive. From green space and public art to community gardens and sustainable infrastructure, we're committed to making our towns and cities a place where people want to live, work and play. 

 

Gold Coast Town Planners: Risk Managers, Strategists and Approvals Navigators

TACTICA_Webblackbglines-01.jpeg
 
 

What We Do.

We're the Gold Coast town planner with a difference. We pride ourselves on the communities we create. We work on residential, commercial, industrial and tourism development proposals. At Tactica Planning and Development, we know that every community is different and has its own unique needs. As urban planning and design Gold Coast specialists, we offer a wide range of services to help you make your vision for the perfect development a reality. Because we're experts in town planning and development, we can offer advice and support at every stage of the process. So if you're looking for a town planning firm that cares about more than just profit, you've found us. We're different – and we like it that way.

Click on the buttons below for more information on What We Do.

 
 
Projects

Tactica is your trusted town planning Gold Coast partner for development projects across Queensland. We specialise in residential, commercial, industrial, subdivision and tourism projects, and we have the skills you need.

Planning

Our team of town planners Gold Coast developers are experienced in preparing all types of development applications. We keep up-to-date with the latest planning legislation, policies and regulations, so you can be confident your application will address all relevant Council and State requirements.

Development

As the town planner Gold Coast developers rely on, our goal is to provide innovative solutions for all their city planning needs. We deliver this through comprehensive planning, market research and guidance in the preparation of functional design plans.

 
 

“Our vision is to provide only the highest quality
town planning and development advice.”

tim & robert  |  Co-Founders

 
TACTICA_Webnobglines-02.png
 

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • Gold Coast town planning is the process of assessing whether a proposed development, from a granny flat to a major subdivision, meets local council and state requirements before it can proceed. It covers zoning, land use, environmental considerations and community impact. Because Gold Coast councils apply detailed, locally specific planning schemes, professional guidance early in the process reduces delays, avoids costly redesigns, and improves your chances of a smooth approval.

  • A draftsperson focuses purely on producing drawings for a building permit. Town planning consultants go further: they assess how planning schemes, zoning codes and council policy apply to your site, then prepare and lodge the development application itself. At Tactica, we combine both strategic advice and technical documentation, giving you one point of contact who manages feasibility, risk, council negotiation and final approval — rather than juggling multiple providers.

  • Urban planning and development covers everything from initial feasibility and site due diligence through to lodging applications, managing council negotiations, and guiding your project into construction. At Tactica, we handle the full lifecycle in-house — strategy, application preparation, council liaison and ongoing support as your project moves from lodgement through to a finished development. Whether you're planning a single dwelling or a multi-lot subdivision, we scale our involvement to match your project's complexity.

  • Cost and timeframes depend on the scale of your project. Minor applications, such as a carport relaxation, can be approved in as little as 3–6 weeks, while larger lodgements involving public notification can take 6 months or more. We scope fees upfront after an initial site assessment, so there are no surprises. Getting town planning approval faster starts with a well-prepared application, which is exactly where our team adds the most value.

  • Our team is based in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, and Gold Coast council applications are our specialty. That said, we also work on projects across South East Queensland and beyond, drawing on the same local planning-scheme knowledge that underpins everything we do here. If you're unsure whether we cover your local government area, get in touch — we're happy to advise before you commit to a paid engagement.

 

Want to stay up to date with us?