Development application engineering in Brisbane and SEQ
Councils across South East Queensland expect a development application to show how the site will be serviced, drained and accessed before they will approve it. We prepare the engineering reports and plans that answer those questions clearly, so your application spends less time in information requests.
Every report is prepared or reviewed by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), and we stay involved after lodgement to respond to council and state agency questions.
What we prepare for your application
- Engineering services reports covering water, sewer, stormwater, roads and earthworks
- Stormwater management plans, including quantity and quality treatment
- Traffic impact assessments and swept path analysis
- Concept civil design drawings to support the application
- Flood emergency management plans for sites affected by flooding
How the process works
We start by reviewing your site, the planning scheme and any pre-lodgement advice so the reports target what council will assess. We then confirm the servicing strategy with you, including where water, sewer and stormwater will connect and what upgrades may be triggered.
Once the reports and concept drawings are complete, we coordinate with your town planner so the engineering and planning material tell the same story. After lodgement we answer information requests and attend meetings with council engineers where needed.
Who we work with
We support developers, landowners, builders and town planners on subdivisions, multi-residential projects, mixed-use buildings and commercial sites. We work across Brisbane City, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Redland City and the Gold Coast, and we understand how each council's planning scheme and design standards differ.
Why it matters early
Engineering issues found late, such as an undersized stormwater outlet or a sewer connection that needs a long extension, can change a site layout and its feasibility. Bringing engineering in at the application stage lets you price those risks before you commit, and avoids redesign after approval.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an engineering services report for my development application?
Most councils in South East Queensland require one for subdivisions, multi-residential and larger commercial developments. It shows how the site will connect to water, sewer, stormwater and roads. We can confirm what your council needs after a quick look at the site and proposal.
What information do you need from me to get started?
A site address, the proposed layout or architectural plans, any survey you have, and any pre-lodgement advice from council. If you do not have a survey yet, we can tell you what level of survey the reports will need.
Can you respond to council information requests?
Yes. We answer information requests on the engineering items in your application and meet with council engineers where that is the faster way to resolve them.
Do you work with my town planner?
Yes. Most of our development application work is coordinated with the client's town planner, so the engineering reports and planning report are consistent.
Can you also do the detailed design after approval?
Yes. Because we prepared the application reports, we already know the site and the conditions of approval, which makes the move to detailed design and operational works faster.
Related services
Pre-lodgement and site advice
Engineering due diligence before you buy a site or lodge an application.
Pre-lodgement and site adviceCivil design and operational works
Detailed design and operational works applications for earthworks, stormwater, roads and services.
Civil design and operational worksWater and sewer certification
Unitywater Accredited Major Certifier for water and sewer design, approval and supervision.
Water and sewer certificationRequest a fee proposal
Tell us about your project, or call 07 3544 6934.