About Urbicus

Founded in 2016, Urbicus is led by Mark Clayton and Mark Kierpal, two of Queensland’s most respected and successful Urban Planners.

With over 40 years collective experience in the property industry, Urbicus are experts at managing development applications through the machinations of regulation and red tape and obtaining the approvals projects required to add significant value to property values.

Our track record of achievement is built upon a foundation of experience working within the public sector, including Brisbane City Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Queensland Government and Federal Government and in the private sector for leading development and property consulting firms.

At Urbicus we utilise our skillsets and industry expertise to achieve innovative and cost-effective outcomes.

MEET THE TEAM

MARK CLAYTON

Director, BA MURP

Throughout his 20-year career in the Queensland property industry, Mark has established himself as one of the state’s leading experts in urban planning.

Prior to establishing Urbicus, Mark ran his own planning consultancy that specialised in obtaining development approvals for property owners and developers. Mark’s philosophy is to ensure that each application is tailor made to meet the needs of the client, the suitability of the development and the approval processes of each local authority.

Mark has worked for Brisbane City Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Queensland State Government. Within the private sector, Mark has worked as an in-house urban planner for developers that specialise in office, retail and industrial developments.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Town Planning & Economics) and a Masters in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Queensland.

MARK KIERPAL

DIRECTOR, BBE URP GDURP

Mark is a highly respected urban planner with a reputation built on his meticulous approach to preparing development applications and obtaining development approvals.

With over 20 years’ experience in the private and public sector, Mark is a recognised leader in his field and is committed to ensuring that Urbicus is a fully-fledged partner in your project, providing critical assistance, advice and counsel at every stage of the process.

Prior to establishing Urbicus Mark held senior roles within the property consulting industry in Brisbane (DTS Group) and within Brisbane City Council and Federal Government.

He holds a Bachelor of Built Environment – Town Planning and Graduate Diploma – Town Planning from QUT, Business Mastery Course from the National College of Business and a Diploma of Project Management (BSB51413) from Asset Training Australia 2014.