Statutory Planning

We provide advice to the private sector so they can navigate the development assessment process from inception to approval. We also support government in delivering high quality design + development outcomes that contribute to sustainable cities, regions + places.

 The integration of sound planning frameworks, critical infrastructure + quality design create successful places.

  • Services

    • Due Diligence reports

    • Planning pathways advice

    • Statements of Environmental Effects (SEE)

    • Social Impact Assessments (SIA)

    • Social Impact Management Plans (SIMP)

    • Preparation of Planning Agreements

    • Design Excellence Competition management

    • Independent DA assessment (for state + local government)

    • Expert evidence in the Land and Environment Court

    • Preparation of statutory planning frameworks + precinct controls

  • Our team has significant experience in navigating the development assessment process from inception to approval + providing sound planning advice.

    • Mixed-use and high-density residential: Condamine Street Manly Vale, O’Brien Street Bondi, and Chandos Street St Leonards.

    • Affordable Housing and Seniors Accommodation: Surf Road Cronulla, Jamison Road Jamisontown, and Addison Road Marrickville.

    • Co-living: Kingsford Student Housing and Wansey Road Randwick.

    • Retail, Commercial and Industrial: Curlewis Street Bondi, Faversham Street Marrickville, and Cherry Moon General Store.

    • Low and Medium Density Residential: Fielder Street West Gosford, Kangaroo Road Collaroy Plateau, Ben Boyd Road Neutral Bay, and Serpentine Parade Vaucluse.

    • Independent Planning Assessment: Independent assessment of DAs and statutory projects for Councils including Bayside and Canterbury-Bankstown.

    • Social Impact Assessment: for government and private clients.


We work with a network of like-minded design professionals to deliver quality built outcomes that respond to the context and our client’s needs. We understand that the planning process can be complex, which is why we support our clients developments from inception to approval.

Our team has significant experience in navigating the development assessment process from inception to approval for residential, (incl. affordable housing and student accommodation), commercial, retail, industrial and mixed-use developments on behalf of the private sector, Community Housing Providers, small and large businesses, and the government. Our team is experienced in providing sound advice to navigate existing, as well as emerging statutory planning areas, such as the Special Activation Precinct frameworks and planning legislative reforms. We have led development applications, planning proposals and strategic projects for private clientele as well as undertaking independent strategic assessments for major rezoning, development applications, State Significant Developments for state + local government.