Updates

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August

Landscape Visual Assessment vs Visual Amenity Assessment: Key Differences

Planning and development projects often require detailed visual studies to support informed decision making and meet council requi...

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07

August

What Do Visual Planning Consultants in Queensland Actually Do

Choosing the right planning professionals can make a significant difference to the success of a development project. Whether it is...

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01

July

What Is Glint and Glare Assessment? Its Relevance to Visual Impact Assessment and Which Should Be Done First

Introduction As renewable energy, commercial buildings, and major infrastructure projects continue to expand, environmental assess...

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28

June

Hiring a visual planning consultant: 7 questions to ask

Choosing a visual planning consultant (for LVIA, photomontages, GIS modelling, or visual impact assessment) can significantly infl...

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28

June

Future of visual impact assessment in Australia (2026 update)

Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) in Australia is undergoing a rapid transformation. What was once a largely static, photomontage-bas...

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28

June

Top 10 Visual Planning Mistakes Developers Make

In planning applications across Queensland and Australia, visual impacts are one of the most common reasons projects face delays, ...

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28

June

3D modelling vs photomontage: Which does your project need?

In planning, landscape assessment, and environmental impact studies, both 3D modelling and photomontage are widely used to communi...

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28

June

How photomontage simulations are used in planning courts

Photomontage simulations play a critical role in planning appeals, expert evidence, and court proceedings where visual impact is a...

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28

June

What is a verified photomontage and why does it matter?

A verified photomontage is a highly accurate visual simulation used in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) and developme...

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28

June

LCA Studies for Development Applications in Queensland: What You Need to Know

Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) studies are a key component of many development applications (DAs) in Queensland, particularl...

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