Town Planning Services
Development
Planning Ingenuity draws on the vast and diverse knowledge and experience of our skilled staff to deliver solutions for all planning and development related matters. We navigate the approvals process (in collaboration with related professionals where necessary) to negotiate sound planning outcomes minimising unnecessary delays and expense. Our full range of planning services includes provision of advice, reports and preparation of all types of planning applications, management of project teams and representation through all stages of the statutory process. Our team applies the same energy and reasoned approach to any scale of development project.
- Statements of Environmental Effects
- Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
- Review of Environmental Factors (REF)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Plans of Management
- Section 96 Modification Applications
- SEPP 1 Objections (for variation of development standards)
- Affordable housing projects and submissions
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessment
- Section 82A Review Applications
- Building Certificate Applications
- Representation of development projects to Council JRPPs and IHAPs
- Project co-ordination and project management
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Advice & Feasibility
Providing cost effective, timely and reliable advice to assist with due diligence and analysing development potential, navigating the regulatory environment and approvals process or protect property rights.
- Due diligence on development opportunities and regulatory requirements
- Advice on property development strategies and approvals pathways
- Review of conditions of approval and Section 94 contributions
- Objections or submissions to development proposals
- Research on legislation, policy changes or reforms
- Advice on planning related litigation matters
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Land & Environment Court
Experienced and well respected expert planning witnesses, specialising in the Land and Environment Court as well as other legal jurisdictions. Acting extensively on behalf of Councils and private clients and working with other experts in relation to a diverse range of development types.
- Expert Evidence in Land and Environment Court Appeals for applicants and Councils
- Valuation matters
- Expert Evidence in District and Supreme Court
- Mediation and conciliation conferences
- Advice on prospects for appeals
- Representation of objectors in appeals
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Rezoning & Strategic Services
Using our unique blend of statutory and strategic planning experience to apply sound planning principles and strategic thinking to the development and review of planning strategies, master plans, LEPs and DCPs, rezoning proposals and redevelopment strategies for government and private sector clients.
- Planning proposals and rezoning applications
- Site Compatibility Certificate Application
- Local Environmental Studies
- Local Environmental Plans
- Master plans
- Development Control Plans and policies
- Section 94 Contributions Plans
- Public hearings
- Commissions of Inquiry
- Independent review of strategic plans and policies
- Submissions on Draft LEPs, DCPs and other planning policies
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Assessment & Government Projects
Our firm specialises in review of complex development projects of any scale providing development assessment services to over 20 NSW Councils, reporting to Councils, IHAPs and JRPPs. We have extensive experience in Environmental Impact Assessment of social housing, infrastructure and environmental projects for several State government departments.
- Assessment of Development Applications
- Peer Review of Development Assessment
- Panel services (IHAP, JRPP)
- Public Hearings (and Commissions of Inquiry)
- Environmental Impact Assessment of Part 5 projects
- Feasibility Studies for social housing projects
- Site Compatibility Certificate Applications
- Design review services and advice on development schemes
- Affordable housing projects
- Expert witness for in litigation matters
- Representation of Government development projects