Insights from RG Strategic
Town Planning
The paradox of outdoor dining and car parking
December 8, 2020
When does outdoor dining trigger, or when should it trigger, requirements for additional car parking? Using outdoor space to contribute vibrancy and a sense of place to communities, retail, shoppin
New opportunities in tourism for agribusiness
October 26, 2020
Anecdotal evidence from rural property holders shows how COVID-19 has actually helped them during the pandemic. A recent article on Commercial Real Estate outlines how several property holders have
Short-term accommodation in Noosa: Rules, regulations and requirements
October 16, 2020
UPDATE: Read more about the 2021 proposed changes to Noosa Shire's local laws governing short stay letting operations by clicking here. A lot of questions have been raised about short-term accommoda
Bounce Noosa Construction Update 4
October 13, 2020
Build4U commercial builders are progressing nicely with the new Bounce Noosa accommodation project in Noosaville. All of Stage 1 works have been completed with Stage 2 well underway. The block has
Plains Junction Shopping Centre Extension Development Application
October 13, 2020
While RG Strategic’s town planners are based on the Sunshine Coast we offer our services throughout South East Queensland and further afield. Our town planning team has been working with Zest Desig
Noosa development progressing
August 7, 2020
Great progress being made at the new Bounce Noosa Hostel in Noosaville. The basement stage has now been completed (the first underground basement in Noosa), and progress will be made soon to the ci
Noosa Planning Scheme (Noosa Plan 2020) set for adoption
July 10, 2020
After close to four years and an investment in excess of $3m, Noosa Council is about to adopt their new Planning Scheme (Noosa Plan 2020). On 16 July 2020, the Council will vote on adopting the new
The challenge of interpreting uses and gross floor area in Town Planning Assessment.
June 25, 2020
Our current Town Planning challenge is considering industrial uses and in particular warehousing in wholesaling of bulk food, cleaning and packaging products. To keep it simple - 1,400m² warehouse,
Homebuilder grant set to shore up builders and trades
June 4, 2020
The government has today announced the $688 million Homebuilder Grant scheme, a scheme designed to support the ailing trades and building industry in the wake of COVID-19. In a nutshell, the federa
From problem site to a development winner
May 25, 2020
When Bounce Noosa Hostel was looking for a Town Planner to help them develop a prospect site in Noosaville, they turned to RG Strategic to help solve what had proved too big a challenge for others.
Client Project: Bounce Hostel, Noosaville
May 18, 2020
Town Planning challenges overcome through creative development solutions. Client: Bounce Hostel (FUDA Enterprise Group) Commenced: Material Change of Use (MCU) application lodged June 2018 – Approve
When can my hospitality business reopen?
April 27, 2020
Right now, as new cases of COVID-19 dwindle and state governments start to ease restrictions, the big question is when bars, cafés, restaurants and other hospitality-based businesses will be able to r
A great big thank you to Russell Green and all the guys at RG Strategic. The result you achieved for us with our complex town planning issue was exceptional. In obtaining the approvals for our restaurant refurbishment and outside area cover we will be in a position to be able to offer our patrons a much more comfortable dining experience. It was reassuring for us to have a town planning consultant with such a complete knowledge of the food/beverage and hospitality industries as well as a thorough understanding of all the technical aspects required to meet Noosa Council's strict approvals process. I would have no hesitation in recommending Russell and the team to anyone who requires planning or compliance services, particularly food premises in the Sunshine Coast or Noosa area. Once again thanks, Russell.
David Goodger
Season Restaurant - Noosa Heads
Russell and his team were fantastic with our application. They knew the processes and protocols from start to finish. When a hurdle arose, Russell stepped us through the procedures required one by one. We can't thank Russell enough for his professional and personal approach to our application.
Gezim Bashi
I have contracted Russell Green for planning matters during the past 8 years. Russell and his team are very knowledgeable and professional. They provide a thorough and effective service managing council applications. The approvals process can be stressful and costly - Russell and his team absorb a lot of the stress. They communicate well so you can sleep at night! I am happy to recommend RG Strategic.
Ryan Taylor
Café Le Monde - Noosa
Russell from RG Strategic did a fantastic job organising our Liquor Licensing for our space "Water Pistols Surfboards Studio". Very professional and prompt with responses to any questions we had. RG Strategic also does town planning and consulting. We highly recommend him. Ryan :-)
Ryan Campbell
Water Pistol Surfboards Studio - Noosa Heads