Urban Design Consultation
Our urban design team conducts detailed site analysis to identify development potential within planning scheme parameters. We assess built form, setbacks, overshadowing, and visual impact to recommend design responses that satisfy council requirements while maximising your site's value. Each consultation includes preliminary concept sketches and a written report outlining planning pathways.
Zoning Analysis & Compliance
Navigating planning schemes requires expertise in overlays, specific provisions, and local policy. We provide comprehensive zoning reports that identify all applicable controls, assess compliance pathways, and flag potential permit triggers. Our analysis includes recommendations for addressing non-compliances and strategies for streamlining the approval process.
Community Development Strategy
Successful developments require community support. Our engagement specialists design consultation programs that bring stakeholders into the planning process early. We facilitate workshops, conduct social impact assessments, and prepare community benefit statements that demonstrate how your project responds to local needs and concerns.
Transport & Infrastructure Planning
Traffic generation, parking provision, and infrastructure contributions are critical permit considerations. Our transport planners prepare traffic impact assessments, parking demand studies, and infrastructure contribution calculations that satisfy council and VicRoads requirements. We coordinate with traffic engineers to ensure integrated transport solutions.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Development on environmentally sensitive land requires careful assessment and mitigation. Our environmental planners coordinate flora and fauna assessments, bushfire management statements, and native vegetation removal permits. We work with ecologists and arborists to develop offset strategies that satisfy regulatory requirements while enabling development.
Master Planning Services
Large-scale development requires coordinated planning across multiple land parcels and stakeholders. Our master planning team prepares precinct structure plans, development contribution plans, and staging strategies that align land use, transport, and open space. We engage with state government agencies and local councils to secure necessary approvals for major projects.