"I had a great experience working with Align Town Planning for my subdivision. The team was professional, knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the whole process. They kept me informed, provided clear advice and made the subdivision process much easier to navigate. I really appreciate their support and the quality of their work. I would highly recommend Align Town Planning to anyone looking for reliable and professional town planning services."

25 August 2026

"We had an excellent experience working with Stephen and Julie on our Home Based Business (Airbnb) application. From start to finish, the process was handled professionally and efficiently. What really stood out was how quickly everything moved. Approvals came through far faster than expected, and the communication was clear the whole way. They made what could have been a complicated council approval process feel straightforward and manageable, which was a huge relief. If you’re looking for support with a Home Based Business application, short-term accommodation approval, or navigating council requirements, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them."

20 May 2026

"I had a truly excellent experience with Align Planning. Despite the busy Christmas period, I received a swift turnaround on my confirmation of accepted development for my home-based business. Stephen, who led the process, was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. He expertly navigated the planning requirements, from floor plan assessments to city code compliance. I highly recommend Align Planning to anyone seeking expert town planning guidance, their service is second to none."

23 May 2026

"I can't recommend Align Planning enough! After getting a 'no way' from 3 other Town Planners, I was relieved to meet Stephen and Julie who were happy to explore options. We got a favourable outcome in the end! They took care of all the work and correspondence. All very seamless and highly professional. Amazing team."

20 April 2026

"We couldn't be happier with the service provided by Align Planning. Their knowledge of the planning process and commitment to achieving a positive outcome made the approval process smooth and stress-free, and we highly recommend them"

29 July 2026

"I used Stephen at Align Planning to manage the approval of a 4-lot subdivision in the Redlands Coast. Stephen is a true professional and has a wealth of experience and knowledge to draw upon. Approvals were obtained in a timely fashion and Align will continue to assist with compliance and conditions for the project."

29 October 2025

"Align Planning were great to work with. They answer and return all calls, are very knowledgeable and great with all communications. I would highly recommend the after my very positive experience."

25 May 2026

"Stephen is the best! I had the great pleasure of working with him, and I couldn’t be more impressed. His accessibility and dedication truly transformed my experience. He listened to our needs and worked tirelessly to create something both efficient and practical. It's rare to find someone so committed and responsible about improving the process for the customer. I highly recommend Align Planning — they are a true standout in their field."

20 August 2025

"Stephen, Julie and their team were so helpful in getting our detached second dwelling (granny flat) approved on the Gold Coast. He kept me informed throughout the process and made it feel really seamless. Thank you!"

29 January 2026

"Stephen from Align Planning made the whole process of strata titling our property as easy as possible. He helped save us money on some council issues. I highly recommend using Stephen. He responded quickly to emails and phone calls and gave us choices of surveyors and lawyers who were all skilled at their jobs. I would definitely use his services again."

18 August 2025

"We had a fantastic customer experience working with Stephen at Align Planning. He helped us complete a sub-division / strata titling of a duplex in the Gold Coast. There were many hoops to go through from the initial DA, some modifications to the property, surveys and finally strata titling. Stephen guided us every step of the way, engaged effectively with council and tradespersons, kept us informed, drove the project to completion and was overall a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend working with Stephen for any town planning matters."

18 July 2025

"When I called Align Planning, I spoke with Stephen and he was very kind enough to assist us with our patio issue. He sent us an email with what needs to be done on that same afternoon. He was very prompt in providing us with response and keeping us updated. I highly recommend Stephen and his company."

17 August 2024

"- Reliable, trustworthy service. Stephen helped us with our small subdivision. We could not have done it without his help is such an efficient manner."

17 August 2024

"It was great working with Align Planning on a recent Development Application for a Granny Flat for my father. Stephen looked after the application process and was very helpful in navigating the council’s requirements."

17 August 2024

"Stephen from Align Planning was very informative and knowledgable from the outset. He provided early advice on important Gold Coast town planning concerns and kept the client and myself informed throughout the process through to approval. I thoroughly recommend using Align Planning."

17 August 2024

"Our previous dodgy builder got us into an extremely tricky situation with council. Stephen at Align Planning helped us immensely throughout the process and finally got our project back on track! We would highly recommend Stephen and Align Planning to anyone looking for a great town planner and project manager for their building projects."

17 August 2024

"I have used Stephen Northey for various projects and inquiries over the last 7 years. I have always found him to be very prompt and professional and let me know of approx timelines for given work and he would adhere to them. I have no problem recommending Stephen for any projects you may have coming up."

25 January 2023

"Our small lot subdivision and development had a number of challenges during the process however Stephen was always proactive in discussions between the relevant parties to obtain an acceptable outcomes. Stephen's commitment and availability at all hours of the day achieved an outstanding result, thanks again"

09 January 2023

"Stephen Northey gave us a wonderful service. Great communication and very reasonable rate. He helped us also to minimise our cost . He is easy to work with . He achieved some wonderful results for us. Just amazing! Would not hesitate to recommend him"

15 January 2023

"I engaged Stephen Northey from Align Planning to help with my development application to council. The job was not entirely straight forward and required arranging various other consultants which Stephen handled with speed and efficiency. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

17 August 2024