Brian has post-graduate qualifications in both town planning and land economics and is a member of Planning Institute Australia and the Australian Property Institute. He held various senior positions in local government and the NSW Public Service before starting his own consultancy over 20 years ago.Brian’s experience in planning and property is wide ranging, with particular expertise in statutory and strategic planning. He continues to provide considered advice to local and State government, industry and the wider community on major projects, environmental impact assessment and land use planning matters. Brian also has a depth of experience as an expert witness in litigation and dispute resolution in the NSW Land and Environment Court.Brian is a current member of a number of Local Planning Panels and was appointed as a member of the Sydney North Planning Panel in January 2020.