Introducing our team of highly dedicated experienced professionals specialising in all aspects of town planning and development.

Ian Adams - Principal Planner

Ian Adams - Principal Planner

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
Graduate Diploma of Management

Ian has over twenty-six (26) years experience in Urban & Regional Planning, having worked with both Local Councils and private consultancy firms. Ian was established as an accredited consultant for Brisbane City Council, RiskSMART program for fast-tracked development approvals in 2008. He is also an accredited consultant for Logan City Council for RiskSMART assessment of development applications. In 2015 he was accredited by Brisbane City Council as a SealSMART consultant to fast track compliance assessment and survey plan sealing.

Ian has extensive experience in the evaluation of development potential and planning scheme requirements, has high level project management skills and is able to undertake development feasibilities and due diligence. Ian also has a strong track record in the achievement of approvals for Residential, Industrial, Commercial and mixed use development proposals.

Ian has substantial experience in negotiation to achieve positive outcomes for his clients, as an expert witness in planning and environment court appeals, extensive knowledge with the administration of planning and development related legislations.

Competency:
Certified Practicing Planner (CPP 4947R)

Professional Membership:
Planning Institute of Aust (1995)


Jamie Potts - Senior Town Planner

Jamie Potts - Senior Town Planner

Jamie joined The Planning Place in late 2017.  Jamie brings to the Planning Place over eighteen (18) years of experience in statutory planning in Queensland.  Jamie commenced his Planning career with Brisbane City Council, and since then has operated in the private sector.
 
Jamie has experience in all manner of development applications including subdivision, residential, commercial and industrial, along with Planning and Environment Court appeals and compliance matters. Jamie prides himself on obtaining heavily performance-based approvals for our clients.  Jamie is an accredited SealSMART consultant with Brisbane City Council.

Lee Morrison - Business & Accounts Manager

Lee Morrison - Business & Accounts Manager

Lee joined The Planning Place in August 2004. 

Lee is our Business and Accounts Manager for the firm looking after all quality assurance and business systems, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, debt collection, and bookkeeping. She also ensures workplace health and safety measures and other business reporting requirements are met by the firm. 


Kel Parsons - Administration Assistant

Kel Parsons - Administration Assistant

Kel joined The Planning Place in 2023 as our Administration Assistant.