Town Planning Expertise Across Townsville, Cairns, and Northern Australia

Brazier Motti is proud to support sustainable growth for Northern Australia communities through our town planning services. Across our 70+ years, our town planning team has developed their expertise in finding workable solutions that meet the needs of projects in Townsville, Cairns, and the Northern Australia region.
Trusted Town Planning Consultants in Townsville and Cairns
From our offices in Townsville, Cairns and the Burdekin, we support a diverse range of projects — from residential subdivisions and Material Change of Use Applications (MCU) to project feasibility studies and large-scale Development Applications. Our experienced town planners can provide the full range of town planning services.
We work on projects of all shapes and sizes across all of Northern Australia’s diverse industry sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that meet our clients’ objectives, because we understand that every project is unique. We’re proud to work with a wide range of clients. These include developers, all levels of government, large and small companies, and individual property owners. No matter what your project looks like, our town planners are ready to support its delivery.
Our significant local knowledge helps us navigate complex approval processes, understand unique challenges and opportunities, and engage with stakeholders. This makes us the town planners of choice for North Queensland and Far North Queensland.
Local Knowledge, Regional Impact
The landscape of North Queensland and Far North Queensland presents unique opportunities and challenges. From coastal cities and regional centres to remote communities and rural townships, our town planning team understands the distinct dynamics that shape development in Northern Australia.
Brazier Motti’s town planning team is well-versed in all aspects of modern planning practice and understand the intricate legislative requirements. Our unmatched local experience brings important knowledge and working relationships to ensure your project receives complete attention.
The Brazier Motti town planning teams in Townsville, Cairns, and across Northern Australia are ready to deliver workable solutions for your project.
Cairns Survey Assistant opportunity
Our Cairns team is looking for a new Survey Assistant!
If you’d like to contribute to the future of Far North Queensland as part of an innovative team working on a diverse range of projects, find out more about the role at our listing on Seek.
This position is perfect for anyone looking for a fresh start. You’ll be part of a locally owned business that offers training, mentorship, and career opportunities.
Full details about this position and how to apply are at the Seek link below.
Town Planner Stephen Motti reaches 30 years

We’re celebrating a significant milestone this July for our Director and Senior Town Planner Stephen Motti. This month marks 30-years since Stephen joined the Brazier Motti team.
Over this time, Stephen has made an impressive contribution to Northern Australia and our industry. His extensive experience has helped shape our region, bringing his expertise to countless projects of all sizes. He has also been an active member of the business community, town planning discipline, and the property industry during this time. He is currently Chair of the Townsville Fire WNBL team and has an extensive history of involvement with the Planning Instute of Australia, the Property Council of Australia, as well as many other local and industry organisations.
Stephen is a passionate advocate for Northern Australia. His expertise, experience, and local knowledge has been an important parts of many projects across the North.
Congratulations Stephen on this impressive achievement! We look forward to many more years of Stephen’s contribution and leadership, at Brazier Motti and in our community.