Simon Grice
Director
Qualifications and affiliations
Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental and Urban Planning) (Honours) James Cook University, Qld
Full Member | Planning Institute of Australia
Contact
Contact Simon at simon@jgplan.com.au
Simon Grice has thirteen years of experience in town planning and development across Queensland. Simon’s outstanding working knowledge of Queensland’s planning system has enabled him to facilitate a range of complex and high-profile projects.
Simon worked in senior roles with Townsville City Council and Brisbane City Council prior to joining GPC in 2019. His excellent local government expertise comes with great insights into Council’s requirements to help clients with the key ingredients for delivering development success.
Simon has particular expertise in the following sectors:
retirement living and aged care accommodation
inner-city high rise buildings
mixed uses
retail and commercial development
education establishments
heritage
health facilities
master-planned communities.
In addition to experience in development assessment, Simon has worked in strategic planning. He brings a knowledge of strategic plan making (including for priority development areas,) planning schemes and ministerial designations on behalf of both local and state governments and most recently been involved in planning appeals for Brisbane City Council.
Simon assists with the preparation of expert planning witness reports and has experience in mediation and without prejudice conferences, bringing a calm and methodical approach to all his work.
Simon is a former Regional Branch Representative of the Planning Institute of Australia.
Project experience
> Brisbane Traditional Housing: Alterations and Extensions Design Guide
> Oxley Creek Transformation – Archerfield Wetlands
> Herston Quarter Planning Advisor