Today, after 25 years in business, our team of over 20 town planners, architects, and local government specialists have helped over 30,491 people navigate council approval. We have a collective 387 years of council approval history.
Our in-house team specialises in helping property and business owners like yourself navigate the approval process from any council.
We proudly continue the mission that Max Fragar envisioned when he started our consultancy all those years ago. You will find strength in the depth of our team and confidence in the breadth of our experience.
Council Approval Group was proud to host former Planning Minister Rob Stokes, as a honorary guest speaker at our 2024 Conference. This photo was taken at our annual 3-day retreat, which included a focus on health and wellbeing, professional development and social engagement.
Max Fragar, the guru and head honcho, is our principal consultant. With over 50 years experience he is a Registered Town Planner Plus (EIA) and one of Australia’s most experienced town planners.
Colin Fragar is a best selling author, graduate lawyer and experienced property developer, having purchased his first investment at age 19.
With over a decade of experience in the property world, which includes working for the Australian Property Institute, Tracy has a wealth of knowledge and a love of all things property.
Ken is a highly experienced town planner having worked for local government entities in Australia and the United States spanning the breadth of the profession including strategic planning, development planning and social planning. You will find Ken to be friendly, helpful and knowledgeable as he works pragmatically to bring your development dream to fruition.
Giuseppe Calabrese is a registered architect in NSW & Vic. Having previously worked for both boutique and major award winning firms in Sydney, he has a wide range of experience across project types. His in depth knowledge and experience with Council makes the approval process fast efficient and reliable.
With over 10 years experience across multiple jurisdictions, Sam has a strong appreciation for the principles that underpin sound planning. He excels at explaining complex matters in an engaging manner and is most passionate about delivering results that achieve client goals.
Jane is a fully qualified town planner with over 20 years planning experience having worked at the local and state government levels in statutory, strategic, planning policy and research, planning law and heritage planning, in three states including New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.
Katrina has been consulting in Town Planning since 2009. Her years of experience combined with a Masters in Project Management have seen her work on a broad range of developments from concept through to completion. She's a team player driven to achieve positive client outcomes.
Ritta has significant development and construction experience predominantly in residential projects and commercial projects. A passionate PIA member, she has been a mentor for young planners since 2020.
Krstyna has over 10 years in the planning industry predominantly working as a local government planner. Her experience across statutory, strategic and master planning has developed her skills as a strong diplomatic mediator, focused on problem solving.
Shayne is an urban planning practitioner with over 30 years' experience in development assessment & related planning policy at local and state government level.
Jodie has been a consultant Town Planner for over 20 years, with experience across a broad range of project types including subdivisions, alterations and additions and boundary adjustments.
After working across both local and state levels, Rebecca has over 13 years experience in Queensland planning. She has a strong interest in preserving heritage buildings and promoting sustainable outcomes for our clients.
Tiarne is an accomplished Town Planner with extensive experience in both private and government sectors across QLD and NSW. She excels in navigating complex regulations and building strong relationships to achieve favourable outcomes for clients and communities alike.
Daniel has over 17 years experience working as a town planner, spanning local governments in NSW and QLD, as well as private consultancies.
Albert has 5 years of experience as a statutory development assessment officer. He enjoys listening to people's ideas, providing innovative solutions, and resolving problems to help them achieve great planning outcomes.
Michael is a passionate and creative architectural designer with 10 years experience in the design industry, along with international project experience.
A Computer Engineering Technology Graduate and Data Researcher, Ojie has been applying his skills as an Architectural Draftsman for over 5 years. Ojie's driven to deliver all-inclusive project plans to meet clients property needs.
Fay is a career driven person with 6 years of experience as a draftsperson. She excels in multiple residential design typologies, she has a strong interest in the challenge of coming up with a unique design for each individual client's needs and design requirements.
Rey's lends his expertise as our Environmental Mapping Officer, providing comprehensive EMC Reports on client properties for our Town Planning Team.
Klara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Building & Construction, predominantly across New Homes, Subdivisions, Renovations & Extensions. Her background in Project Management shines through in her coordination of the Construction Certificate process.
Natasha project manages the third-party consultants we work closely with for our projects, often working beyond her responsibilities to make the team more efficient and successful.
Anthony has over 30 years experience investing in property both personally and professionally. Riding the highs and lows of the market, he understands the unbeatable strength of property as an asset and is driven to help clients reach their goals.
Along with her keen interest in business and property development, Christina enjoys listening to people's stories. Her genuine interest in their projects enables her to support clients to achieve their desired outcome.
Justin takes great pride and satisfaction working in an environment where he has the opportunity to help people. His extensive property experience and positive attitude allow him to guide clients through the often complex approval process with ease.
Emily brings a wealth of customer service experience to our team, coupled with a passion for property development. With her understanding and empathetic nature, she finds fulfillment in helping people navigate the council approval journey.
Sandra brings a decade of property industry experience, including renovations, investments, design, and project management. Passionate about helping others achieve their goals, she navigates challenges with integrity and compassion, ensuring positive outcomes.
Emma is a media and marketing professional with over 20 years local and international experience. With a keen interest in property, she is focused on engaging and fostering genuine relationships and simplifying the council approval process for clients.
Tracy had a background in sales before deciding to pursue her passion for Digital Marketing. She is passionate about resolving communication issues and meeting our customers' needs.
Angelique has been with the Council Approval Group for over 10 years, providing exceptional service for both our team and clients alike.
Eden has over 10 years combined experience in Customer Service, Sales and Operations. Her goal is to provide efficient support and excellent customer satisfaction.