Ali Hammoud Email & Phone Number

Liverpool, New South Wales, Au

Ali is the Managing Director of PLANZONE, a Town Planning and Architecture Consultancy which was established in 2012. PLANZONE is an established consulting firm offering Town Planning, building design & drafting, development management and property development services. PLANZONE prides itself in it's holistic approach of helping clients to plan and develop properties across Sydney and Greater New South Wales. The firm focuses on providing construction and property development advice to clients, and community engagement for local government and private companies.Ali is an experienced Town Planner with over 18 years of local government and private sector experience. Ali’s area of specialty in development assessment has led to his recognition as a reputable planner in the Town Planning and development industry. Due to his past planning roles and the skills gained in assessing and managing various development projects and development assessment leadership roles, PLANZONE is able to offer extensive services in the areas planning, development, management and engagement.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

As CEO of NSW Civic Services, I am responsible for the day to day operations of the business and lead our government engagement services.We pride ourselves on offering our Local and State Government clients and stakeholders with unparalleled exceptional consulting services, harnessing our private sector skills and experience with a government approach.

Ultimo, Nsw, Au

On behalf of the UTS Institute of Public Policy and Governance - Centre for Local Government, Ali is a regularl presenter of the Certification Short Course for those studying to become accredited Council or Private Certifier. Ali's qualifications and experience in both Town Planning and Certification means he is capable of delivering content in relation to the Town Planning, Building Regulations and Certification fields within the NSW Planning System.

Penrith, New South Wales, Au

Ali regularly provides guest lectures at the Western Sydney University's Bachelor of Planning and Master's streams in the field of Town Planning.

Leichhardt, Nsw, Au

- Assessment and determination of development and related applications made to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and other legislation, particularly more complex applications.- Responding to verbal and written requests for advice from applicants and the public concerning development matters, including formal Pre-Development Application advice.- Preparing and implementing policies, procedures and process improvements.- Mentoring new and less experienced staff and exercising delegations to peer-review their work.- Performing higher duties as Team Leader and providing support to the Team Leader in day to day management of the team.- Representing Council in appeals before the Land and Environment Court against decisions made on applications including the preparation of statements, mediation and provision of evidence to the court.

Leichhardt, Nsw, Au

- Assessment and determination of development and related applications made to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and other legislation.- Responding to verbal and written requests for advice from applicants and the public concerning development matters, including formal Pre-Development Application advice.- Preparing and implementing policies, procedures and process improvements.- Performing higher duties as Senior Town Planner, Development Assessment and exercising delegations to peer-review other non-senior officer's work.- Representing Council in appeals before the Land and Environment Court against decisions made on applications including the preparation of statements, mediation and provision of evidence to the court.

Parramatta, Nsw, Au

- Assessed and determined development applications and certificates made to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, the Local Government Act, and other related legislation;- Assessed complex development applications and prepared comprehensive reports for consideration and determination of applications by the elected Council;- Prepared and issued determination letters pursuant to Sections 80, 80A and 81 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act;- Negotiated development solutions with customers and applicants who had limited understanding of the development processes;- Represented Council at external forums;- Provided verbal and written Town Planning and Building advice to customers, both internal and external, through the Pre-Development Application process;- Provided verbal and written Town Planning and Building advice to enquiries on technical matters, statutory controls, requirements and provisions of Council and State plans, policies and legislation through the Duty Town Planning Advisory service;- Identified and participated in continuous business improvement programs including policy development, process improvement and cultural change; and- Maintained development applications in accordance with the Council’s adopted application and information management systems.

Penrith, Nsw, Au

- Assessed and prepared delegated authority reports for small scale development applications made to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, the Local Government Act, and other related legislation;- Assisted senior staff with development assessments and strategic tasks;- Provided verbal and written Town Planning advice to customers, both internal and external, and responded to enquiries on technical matters, statutory controls, requirements and provisions of Council’s and State plans, policies and legislation through the Council’s Duty Town Planning Advisory service; and- Undertook strategic reviews of Council planning policies to identify areas of improvement and developed draft amended and new policies.

Bachelor Of Planning (Majors In Environmental Planning And The Built Environment), Town Planning

Graduate Diploma In Building Surveying, Building Surveying, Fire Engineering

Building Regulations Short Course, Building Construction Technology

Solar Access & Overshadowing Assessment, Land Use Planning And Management/Development

Safer By Design - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Land Use Planning And Management/Development

Conflict Resolution And Dispute Avoidance Training, Conflict Resolution And Dispute Avoidance Training

Social Planning And Development, Social Planning

Higher School Certificate, English, Maths, Geography, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Information Technology