Planning + Environment

Help with issues for local governments, developers and individuals

Navigating the planning, development, environment and heritage issues affecting development approvals.

Our planning and environment law specialists assist clients to find a pathway through the complexities of planning and environment law, and help them reach the best commercial solution in the shortest possible time.

We use our expertise to steer our clients clear of the issues which can stand in the way of development approvals.

We practice in all aspects of planning and environment law throughout Queensland and act for individuals, property developers, land owners, infrastructure providers, local government authorities and agricultural business.

Our expertise

  • Planning and Environment Court litigation/dispute resolution and declaratory proceedings
  • Court of Appeal proceedings
  • Advising on all aspects of land development, development applications, planning schemes, legislation and lawfulness of land use
  • Heritage issues and demolition control
  • Enforcement proceedings and prosecutions for development and environmental offences
  • Vegetation clearing and management

  • Infrastructure planning and charging
  • Local and state planning instruments
  • Environmental management and compliance
  • Coastal development
  • Retail, commercial, industrial and residential development
  • Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation, and Land Court proceedings
  • Development approval revivals, minor changes and extensions

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Thynne + Macartney is registered as a Local Buy Pre-qualified Supplier and our lawyers are actively involved with industry, including:

 

Whenever shaping the landscape is part of your vision – we’re with you.

 

Find An Expert

Tim Quirk
Tim Quirk
 Partner Ph: +61 7 3231 8876 Email: tquirk@thymac.com.au
Tony Calligeros
Tony Calligeros
 Senior Associate Ph: +61 7 3231 8758 Email: tcalligeros@thymac.com.au

News & Insights

Best Lawyers Australia recognises Michael Fisher, Matthew Hockaday and Alex Ramsey as Lawyers of the Year

Best Lawyers Australia recognises Michael Fisher, Matthew Hockaday and Alex Ramsey as Lawyers of the Year

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Thynne + Macartney’s Planning + Environment team recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2025

Thynne + Macartney’s Planning + Environment team recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2025

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Struck from the Register – Court removes churches’ heritage listing

Struck from the Register – Court removes churches’ heritage listing

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Two Thynne + Macartney Partners Nominated as Finalists at Partner of the Year Awards

Two Thynne + Macartney Partners Nominated as Finalists at Partner of the Year Awards

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Our clients include

  • Noosa Council
  • Moreton Bay Regional Council
  • Mackay Regional Council
  • Southern Downs Regional Council
  • Redland City Council
  • Central Highlands Regional Council.

Awards & Recognition



Best Lawyers

Land Use & Zoning

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2026), Lawyer of the Year (2020)
  • Tony Calligeros – (Ones to Watch 2026)

Planning & Environment

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2025)
  • Tony Calligeros – (Ones to Watch 2025-2026)

Best Law Firms

Best Lawyers Best Law Firms – Brisbane

  • Land Use & Zoning Law– (2025)
  • Planning & Environment Law – (2025)

Environment & Heritage

  • Leading Law Firm – Recommended (2021-2024)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2019)

Planning & Development

  • Leading Law Firm – Recommended (2016-2017, 2019-2021, 2024), Third Tier (2022-2023)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2015-2024)

Partner of the Year

  • Tim Quirk, Planning & Environment – Finalist (2018 & 2021-2022)