Jewell Planning Consultants provides professional planning consulting services across Queensland, to both the public and private sectors. Areas of expertise include master planning, project facilitation, development strategies and applications, expert advice for courts of law, planning policy review and submissions. We work collaboratively with other professional disciplines across all development sectors to deliver innovative, timely and commercially sustainable outcomes for our clients.
Jewell Planning Consultants has an established reputation for integrity, professional independence and innovation.
Michael Jewell
Director
Michael has over three decades planning experience in Queensland, working in both private and public sectors. He worked at Cairns Regional Council as a Senior Planner in the 1980’s, and as the Director Planning and Development at Mackay Regional Council during the 1990’s. Since then he has specialised in preparing planning scheme documents, project facilitation and development applications, impact assessment studies, and provides services as an expert witness in the Planning and Environment court. Michael is an Executive Committee Member of the UDIA Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac Branch and Member of the Queensland Environmental Law Association.
Rudolf Ackermann
Senior Planner & Senior Urban Economist
Rudolf is a senior planner and senior development economist with Jewell Planning Consultants in Mackay and is responsible for providing the expert town planning, economics and advisory services throughout the Central Queensland area. Rudolf holds a Planning Degree and has over 15 years experience as a practising Planner & Urban Economist. Rudolf gained most of his experience internationally, specifically undertaking economic and land-use related projects in developing countries such as South Africa, Malawi, Zambia and Namibia. Rudolf has specific experience in research, and research planning and management, especially in the fields of economic analysis, economic development, socio-economic development, property research and need assessment. His skills and expertise were gained through extensive exposure to a multitude of projects and studies and we’re proud to have him as part of our team.
Cameron Deguara
Junior Officer
Cameron is currently in his 4th year of studying a Bachelor of Planning at James Cook University, Townsville (JCU). However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, is completing his degree in Mackay and working with Jewell Planning Consultants. Cameron assists with preparing development applications, development enquiries and undertaking the required legislative process for public notification of various development projects. He is a Mackay local and has a passion for planning in regional Queensland.
Rita Jewell
Administration
Rita has over two decades experience in town planning consultancy firms, being employed in the capacity of office manager, including account administration. She also works part time for Mackay Tourism Ltd at the visitor information centre in Sarina. Rita has previous extensive experience working as a conveyancer in the legal field.