We have an expert team

of Land Surveyors, Town Planners, and Development Consultants with diverse skills and experience in a wide range of projects

Gateway Survey & Planning was established in 1982 as Milton Lovell & Associates. Over the decades since, we have developed a reputation for expertise in all aspects of land surveying and town planning, from small-scale infill subdivisions and house approvals to major mixed use, commercial, and residential developments.

Thousands of projects completed

In land surveying, town planning, and more.

You have probably walked or driven past many of the developments we have had a hand in, or may even live, work or play in the spaces and environments we have helped deliver over the years.

Gateway Survey & Planning can take your idea and guide you through the process of realising your project and goals.

Our Services

We cover a broad range of planning and surveying services through all stages from conception to final survey plans for issue of titles or leases.

Our town planning team has extensive experience in subdivisions and a range of other development applications including unit development, character houses, demolition and more.

Engineering & Construction Surveys

Cadastral Surveys

Town
Planning

Property Development

South-East Queensland and beyond

We have significant experience in the Council areas of South-East Queensland, and can assist with planning and development projects across the state.

BRISBANE
CITY COUNCIL

REDLAND
CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF
LOGAN

CITY OF
MORETON BAY

CITY OF
IPSWICH

CITY OF
GOLD COAST

and anywhere else in Queensland!

Our Team

Expert Land Surveyors, Town Planners, and Development Consultants

The Gateway team has combined experience of over 100 years in town planning, surveying and property development.

We come from a range of backgrounds which contributes to the breadth of experience and range of services we are able to offer.

Greg Hoonhout

BSurv; CS; MIS Aust Consulting Surveyor

Greg is the manager of Gateway Survey and Planning and has over 40 years' experience in the surveying profession and has been responsible for the project management of many subdivision projects of various sizes from infill developments to greenfield sites. He has also gained extensive experience in engineering and mapping projects throughout the state.

Ellen McDonogh

BTRP (Town & Regional Planning)

Ellen has gained vast experience in Johannesburg, in project management, town planning procedures and layout design, and has had extensive exposure to other fields of expertise such as environmental, geotechnical, civil and traffic engineering.

Ellen is skilled in layout design having had much experience in large residential/commercial subdivisions and structure plans varying in size from hundreds to thousands of lots.

Brett Cronin

BDes (Architecture)

Brett joined the town planning team at Gateway in 2019. Previously, Brett worked in the development assessment team at Brisbane City Council, where he developed knowledge of the local planning scheme and Queensland planning legislation along with obtaining valuable insight into Council's internal processes.

Brett is also skilled in drafting, structure planning, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which are critical for larger scale subdivisions and site planning for commercial and residential development.

Mark Hoonhout

BSSC (Spatial Science)

Mark has been part of the Gateway Team since the early 2000’s and has gained significant surveying experience over the last 15+ years, ranging from standard format plans and building format plans to volumetric subdivisions, easements, set outs, identification surveys, and more.

Steve McTegg

BSSC (Spatial Science); Bcomm

Steve has been part of the Gateway team for over 15 years and has gained experience in most types of site surveys from contour surveys to cadastral surveys such as standard format and building format plans.

Evan Morley

BSSC (Spatial Science)

Evan joined Gateway Survey & Planning in 2020, already with about 3 years' prior experience in most types of site surveys ranging from contour surveys to house set outs to as-constructed/civil surveys.

Troy Bronsch

Troy has been with Gateway Survey & Planning since 2000 and, as such, has over 20 years of experience in various site surveys such contour and detail surveys, as-constructed/civil pick ups, house set outs, and more.

What we’ve been told

"The best survey and people I ever had through my building journey. The whole team have helped me so much to overcome my constant changes in building this house. Always on time, always try to help me out in my multiple emergencies! I am so grateful for all the jobs they have done for me! Strongly recommend for anyone who needs a survey job!"

Angela

"Love working with Gateway, every project we've done in Brisbane has been with the support of Greg and his team. The professional advice from Ellen and Brett has been crucial to our development business. HIGHLY RECOMMEND."

Michael

"The team at Gateway are very knowledgeable and helpful with navigating through development applications and associated design and documentation. Greg and Ellen never let us down and we have enjoyed their great service over the last 10 years, and I’m sure we will continue to do so for many years to come."

Chris

"GSP are at the top of their game and are a pleasure to deal with. We are always very confident with the planning and surveying advice provided which is extremely important when making big decisions about the viability of property investment. They are also very knowledgeable of the nuances of the City Plan and thinking behind Council’s decision making. I would not hesitate to recommend GSP, in fact I do it regularly."

Bevan

"I've been working with the team at Gateway Survey and Planning for years now. They always provide relevant and concise advice they can be relied upon. The proof is in each of our applications that has successfully reached approval as we planned and intended."

Roderick

"We have engaged Gateway Survey and Planning on a number of projects and have always found them to be very professional, knowledgeable and prompt with their responses. Their fees are also competitive. We would not hesitate to recommend them for their planning and surveying services."

Simon

"GSP are outstanding town planners. Stew and Ellen are very knowledgeable, professional and very patient explaining things to their clients. I have used them on several occasions and I recommend these guys to lots of our clients. They are brilliant."

Kelly

"Ellen from Gateway Survey and Planning has prepared, lodged and secured two DAs for our site in the BCC LGA. I would have absolutely no hesitation to recommend Ellen to anyone seeking a town planner who brings together intimate knowledge of the BCC planning regulations, overall development strategy and minimising/mitigating the implications of Council conditions. In addition to this, Ellen has exceptional communication skills and is very adept in providing outstanding client service - a great addition to any development team."

Peter

We can help you bridge the gap between plan and project

Get in touch to talk to an expert in land surveying and town planning, with superior knowledge of Brisbane and South-East Queensland.

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