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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

Thynne + Macartney’s lawyers are actively involved with the:

  • Urban Development Institute of Australia
  • Queensland Environmental Law Association
  • Planning Institute of Australia
  • Property Council of Australia

 

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
Danielle Sibenaler
Danielle Sibenaler
Special Counsel Ph: +61 7 3231 8879 Email: dsibenaler@thymac.com.au
Tony Calligeros
Tony Calligeros
Senior Associate Ph: +61 7 3231 8758 Email: tcalligeros@thymac.com.au

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Thynne + Macartney is registered as a pre-qualified Legal Service supplier for Queensland Local Governments (and other defined Purchasers) in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2009 (the "Act") and Local Government Regulation 2012 (the "Regulation").

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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 – (2017-2022), Lawyer of the Year (2020)

Planning & Environment

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2022)

Environment & Heritage

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

Planning & Development

  • Leading Law Firm  – Recommended (2016-2017 & 2019-2021)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2015-2021)

Partner of the Year

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

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  • Level 32, Riverside Centre
    123 Eagle Street
    BRISBANE QLD 4000
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    4 Scott Street
    CAIRNS QLD 4870

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