Services
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Development Application Preparation and Management
We are specialists in the preparation, lodgement and project management of development applications. No matter how complex the development, we’ll be with you at every stage of the process — from initial advice and navigation of the planning assessment system, right through to application approval.
Development Advice and Positioning
With many years of experience in development and property, we’re well equipped to guide you through every aspect of your project. We’ll provide you with uncomplicated, pragmatic advice, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls and costly mistakes.
How your project is positioned can have a big impact on the likelihood of gaining approval and project success. We’ll help you understand and establish the positioning strategy for your project, providing you with the best chance to secure approval and bring your vision to life.
Development Due Diligence and Feasibility
Working out whether your project is ‘planning’ feasible, and establishing the risks, is a crucial first step in delivering your development. We undertake planning feasibility studies which will help you understand project risks and opportunities. We also conduct comprehensive ‘planning’ due diligence to give you an in-depth analysis of all the moving parts of your project.
Land Rezoning and Policy Planning
Understanding the current and future policy landscape is important when planning a development, particularly when it comes to the existing zoning or potential rezoning of land. Our team can provide you with expert policy evaluation and advice for your project and guide you through the process of rezoning your land.
Master Planning and Structure Planning
The long-term vision for a site or area is a highly valuable tool to inform key property decisions such as land use mix, vehicle movement and staging while also facilitating efficient and well-integrated development outcomes. We can help you prepare a Master or Structure Plan for a site or wider region, or alternatively, work through how your proposal can be adapted to fit an existing Masterplan framework.
Community Consultation and Engagement
Effectively engaging with communities and stakeholders impacted or affected by your project is crucial to its success. With sound experience in community consultation, including staff qualified in IAP2 Public Participation, we’ll help you plan and implement an engagement approach that provides the right level of information and involvement on your project, lessening the barriers to realisation.
Community Impact Assessment
Some projects, such as liquor licence applications, require a Social Impact Assessment to identify and evaluate the likely impacts on people and communities. We can help you formulate an approach to assessing the social impacts of your project, including mitigating negative impacts, and have extensive experience in the preparation of comprehensive Community Impact Assessment reports.
Urban Design and Place Making
Creating quality places for people to live, work and socialise is a major priority for governments and adds significant value to many development projects. We provide advice and guidance to help decision-makers design and build sustainable and vibrant living environments.
LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Navigating the different layers of government and policy can be complex and time consuming. Our exceptional industry network and high standing within the industry offers invaluable contacts and local knowledge to help you engage with the right people — and Departments — to ensure a smooth pathway for your development.
COURT APPEAL ADVICE AND EVIDENCE
Sometimes a development doesn’t always go smoothly, and you find yourself having to make representations to the Environment, Resources and Development Court or other appeal jurisdictions. We’re experienced in the workings of the Court and can assist with negotiating matters during pre-hearing conferences and/or act as an ‘expert’ planning witness. We also offer services related to liquor licensing hearings and the provision of associated planning evidence.