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EVERETT PDM provides specialist development management services for projects within the Waraba Priority Development Area (PDA). We support landowners, developers and institutional clients navigating the unique planning, approval and delivery requirements that apply to Waraba, from early feasibility through to Development Application (DA) approval and delivery coordination.
The Waraba PDA is one of Queensland’s most significant growth areas and operates under a distinct planning framework that differs from standard council‑assessed development. Early, informed development management is critical to managing risk, aligning approvals and positioning projects for successful delivery.
The Waraba Priority Development Area was declared in August 2024 and covers approximately 2,900 hectares within the City of Moreton Bay. The PDA is intended to deliver a major new urban community, including significant residential development, employment land, centres, infrastructure and community facilities over time.
Unlike standard development assessed solely under a local planning scheme, development within Waraba is currently governed by the Waraba PDA Interim Land Use Plan (ILUP). While Moreton Bay City Council undertakes development assessment, applications must be assessed against the PDA planning framework established by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), not the City Plan alone.
This means:
Development within the Waraba PDA presents distinct challenges that benefit from experienced development management oversight, including:
Projects that proceed without a clear PDA specific strategy often encounter delays, information requests or misalignment between planning approval and delivery expectations.
EVERETT acts as a Development Manager, providing end to end oversight tailored specifically to the Waraba PDA planning environment.
Our role typically includes:
We focus on ensuring the planning, commercial and delivery considerations are address together and not in isolation.
Pre-lodgement engagement is particularly important in the Waraba PDA due to the evolving planning framework and scale of development envisaged for the area.
EVERETT supports clients through:
Early engagement of development management support in Waraba can:
For many projects, early development management involvement results in better decisions before capital is committed, rather than reactive problem solving later.
If you are considering development within the Waraba Priority Development Area, early advice is critical.
EVERETT provides experienced Development Management support for Waraba PDA projects, helping clients navigate planning complexity and position development for successful approval and delivery.
Clients of EVERETT value clear advice, consistent delivery and direct access to experienced professionals. Our role is to guide projects from feasibility through to completion with confidence, clarity and a strong commercial focus.
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