Urban Perspectives

We specialise in removing stress and mitigating risks in the planning and approval process for development projects across New South Wales. With a focus on quality of work over profit, we provide a full range of planning services that avoid, reduce and control impacts and improve sustainability. Our services include planning policy, community consultation, audits and specialising in Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). Leveraging decades of experience, our team helps clients better understand the planning and approvals required for their project and what to expect to make time and money-saving decisions. We help to cut through red tape and facilitate an efficient planning and development journey. Our team has worked on projects that include mines, quarries, marinas, heavy industrial facilities, primary industries, commercial developments, housing subdivisions and high-rise developments. We’re known for technical expertise, but our reputation is cemented by ongoing involvement with projects after the design and approval phases. This ensures that planning, community and environmental commitments are delivered and our client's reputation is enhanced. We provide: ▪Provision of Planning Advice ▪Assistance with finding suitable development sites ▪Rezoning and preparation of Planning Proposals ▪Collaborative design for Masterplans ▪Preparation of Statement of Environmental Effects, Review of Environmental Factors and Environmental Impact Statements ▪Approvals for local developments ▪Approvals for State Significant Development and Infrastructure ▪Obtaining Commonwealth Approvals ▪Obtaining Liquor Licences ▪Undertaking independent assessments for Councils ▪Acting as planning experts in the Land and Environment Court ▪Preparation of Objections ▪Preparation of Environmental Management Plans ▪Conducting Environmental Audits ▪Undertaking community engagement and consultation ▪Providing planning advice for valuation of land subject to compulsory acquisition