Michael has over 18 years experience in the planning profession including within the consulting, State and Local Government fields. This has included roles as Strategic Planning Manager at Warringah Council; as an advisor within the Minister for Planning’s office, within the Department of Planning working with Part 3A Major Projects, State Significant Sites and Urban Renewal teams, and in senior strategic planning and development assessment roles at Manly and Warringah councils. Michael has a thorough knowledge of contemporary planning matters with particular experience in urban renewal and Greenfield contexts. Michael’s experience spans mixed use redevelopment, rezoning proposals, site compatibility certificates, large development proposals, seniors housing, and multi-site roll-outs for large retail and child care centres, the assessment of Major Projects, planning instrument (LEP & SEPP) amendments.Having worked in both the private and public sectors Michael is skilled in approaching matters from different perspectives, providing insight into potential motivating factors from the government and proponent viewpoints.Michael has strong review, dissemination and advisory capabilities and is experienced in communicating in all forms to all levels of government.When you engage Michael’s services you can be guaranteed of quality advice giving your planning application the best opportunity for success. Skills and CapabilityDevelopment strategy and adviceDevelopment options for highest and best usePre-purchase due diligence Strategic planning advice Project positioning and approval strategiesProject and consultant coordinationDevelopment approvalsAmendments to existing development consentRezoning applications Subdivision (value adding through rezoning and subdivision) Planning scheme amendmentsCommunity consultation and stakeholder engagementPresentations to panels and committeesExpert evidence Appeals