Create Winning Projects
Town planning, strategy and management
Cinderella Street, Springwood, QLD
Services
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Development Applications
We prepare Development Applications for projects of all sizes and complexity. With extensive experience across urban, regional, and rural settings, we deliver successful outcomes in a wide range of sectors. Our proactive, practical approach reduces risk and keeps clients informed every step of the way..
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Planning and Drafting
We prepare Development Applications for projects of all sizes and complexity. With extensive experience across urban, regional, and rural settings, we deliver successful outcomes in a wide range of sectors. Our proactive, practical approach reduces risk and keeps clients informed every step of the way.
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Strategy
Constructing the appropriate planning strategy and narrative for a development project is crucial to its success. We provide due diligence advice, development advice, pre-lodgement engagement and other town planning services that deliver a thorough understanding of planning characteristics and opportunities, and inform a robust development and planning strategy to ensure the ultimate success of a project.
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Legal Process and Appeals
Our Director, David Zanker, is a highly experienced planning professional who frequently appears as an Expert Witness in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court. He has represented both developers and local governments, offering specialist insight and evidence across the full spectrum of planning matters—including development assessment, strategic planning, and statutory interpretation. His balanced, practical approach and deep understanding of planning frameworks make him a trusted expert in complex legal and regulatory proceedings.
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Environmental Considerations
We offer integrated expertise across all aspects of environmental and land use planning—including development assessment, expert witness services, strategic planning, and public policy. Our work spans a wide range of sectors and landscapes, from urban centres to regional and rural environments.
With a strong foundation in sustainable planning principles, we deliver thoughtful, resilient strategies that balance growth with environmental protection—ensuring successful outcomes that stand the test of time.
Our Comittment to Future Proofed Infrastructure Solutions
Blume Planning and Development is committed to engineering excellence, sustainable design, and innovative thinking. We don’t just build, we shape resilient, future-ready solutions that respond to the challenges of our time.
Our work is guided by the belief that every project presents an opportunity to create lasting value for people, places, and the planet. By blending cutting-edge technology, creative strategy, and a client-focused approach, we consistently deliver outcomes that exceed expectations and stand the test of time.
From concept to completion, our team brings deep expertise and a holistic mindset to everything we do, ensuring that each solution is not only technically sound but socially and environmentally responsible.
At Blume Group, we’re not here to follow trends — we’re here to lead positive change and leave a meaningful legacy.
20+ years of expert town planning for your next project
Blume brings years of hands-on experience to your next infrastructure project.We are proudly Queensland-based and can operate Australia-wide.
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For our large-scale land development project, David’s comprehensive approach to zoning, environmental impact assessments, and community engagement facilitated timely approvals and maximized land utilization, exceeding our expectations in both timeline and cost management.
Capricorn Coast Developments
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Customer
Sectors we work in
We deliver town planning outcomes that support both environmental sustainability and commercial success, creating built environments that are thoughtfully designed, economically viable, and responsive to the community’s needs. Our approach strikes a balance between long-term growth and practical development solutions that benefit clients, residents, and the broader urban and regional landscapes.
Mixed Use
We handle projects ranging from small-scale to major landmark mixed-use developments, leveraging land-use insights to deliver successful outcomes. Our experience spans residential-led to community and health facility mixed-use projects.
Residential
We lead in planning advice, development applications, and delivery of residential projects across Queensland. Our experience spans small to large-scale infill (multiple dwellings) to domestic single family projects.
Community
We take pride in supporting positive community outcomes, providing planning advice and approvals for public and private projects such as childcare, health facilities, sports clubs, parklands, and churches.
Strategic Planning and Policy
We work with State and Local Governments on a broad range of projects, including planning scheme drafting, master plans, land use studies, infrastructure planning, and policy development.
Industrial
We manage planning approvals for new and expanded industrial projects, backed by deep knowledge of the planning and technical requirements specific to industrial uses and locations.
