About DGK

DGK Planning Consultancy was formed in 2006 by Danika Kuhn, after working for local governments throughout Queensland, planning consultancy firms throughout South East Queensland and developers in Far North Queensland over the past 7 years.

Experience has been gained in a wide range of development proposals including small scale residential development to large scale commercial, industrial and residential development proposals. DGK Planning Consultancy’s clients include individuals, architects, developers and Councils. We are therefore in a unique position to offer advice that is based on an understanding of the requirements and aspirations of both the public and private sectors.

Based in Brisbane, DGK Planning Consultancy provides planning services all around Queensland, having particular experience with the Far North and South East Queensland regions and the recently amalgamated Regional Councils.

DGK Planning Consultancy seeks to excel in providing clients with professional, effective advice and support in all areas of the planning process.

DGK Planning Consultancy assists individuals, architects and developers by preparing town planning reports, lodging and managing development applications on the clients behalf. DGK Planning Consultancy regularly carries out work on a range of development proposals and planning services including:

• Changes of use to existing buildings
• Alterations and additions to homes, Character Housing (pre-1946) and other buildings
• New houses and Small Lot Codes
• Commercial buildings
• Multi-dwelling and mixed use developments
• Subdivision applications
• Backpacker/boarding house accommodation
• Tourism development and resort style accommodation facilities
• Industrial and rural uses
• Objections/Submissions
• Due diligence/Planning advice

Working in both the public and private sectors, DGK Planning Consultancy is in a unique position in offering town planning advice that is based on a broad range of experience. Due to DGK Planning Consultancy’s extensive experience with Council requirements and processes, the appropriate information is provided to Councils with the submission of development applications saving you time and money.

DGK Planning Consultancy ensures that clients are kept up to date on each stage of the applications assessment process to provide the client with an understanding of what is occurring and what is required to continue the application. By doing this, clients feel that they are part of the planning process, which DGK Planning Consultancy considers very important as part of the overall services.
DGK Planning Consultancy also carries out Planning and Environment Court work for both the public and private sectors.

Through our contact experience, we can also recommend other experts (architects, engineers, arborists, landscapers) and put you in contact with our associates to assist in other aspects of the development approval process.