Ben Battist
- Bachelor of Built Environment – Urban and Regional Planning (with Distinction)
- Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
(with Distinction) - Graduate Certificate in Property Economics (Property Development)
Having graduated from the Queensland University of Technology, Ben joined Brisbane City Council as a Town Planner in Development Assessment where he specialised in the assessment of development applications (including major residential, industrial and commercial projects) as well as appeals in the Planning & Environment Court.
In 2003, Ben was appointed Senior Town Planner in a prominent Brisbane based consultancy where he was later made an Associate Director. During this period, he undertook further studies in Property Economics specialising in Property Development. Whilst continuing work in development assessment and planning appeals, Ben was extensively involved in the implementation of the Industry Involvement in Development Assessment (IIDA) Pilot Program which has now been formally implemented by Brisbane City Council through the Risk Smart Program.
Ben’s extensive experience in both public and private sectors has enabled him to gain comprehensive working knowledge of the Queensland Planning System.
For Tradecoast Developments Pty Ltd, Ben’s ability to steer applications from lodgement through to approval has delivered a 100% approval rate. His most recent success in gaining Development Approval for our current project, the Gateway International Hotel at Morningside has been a testament to his professionalism. This approval has been an extraordinarily difficult approval to achieve, given it’s location, traffic and Qld Rail implications as well as some very complex town planning issues with the Brisbane City Council. Ben’s knowledge of the planning scheme and workings of the Brisbane City Council planning department as well as his patience and determination delivered us a successful outcome.
I recommend Ben Battiste without hesitation or reservation.