Sydney urban landscape by Oskars Sylwan

Strategic Urban Planning + Policy

We combine sound strategic land use planning approaches, practical planning frameworks, place making + urban policy expertise to support connected, generous cities, places + projects.

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Our understanding of the complex spatial, social, economic + cultural context of cities drives our approach.

  • Services

    The preparation and review of:

    • Local Environmental Plans (LEP)

    • Development Control Plans (DCP)

    • Local Strategic Planning Statements (LSPS)

    • Precinct planning

    • Masterplans + Structure Plans

    • Place Plans + Placemaking Activation Programs

    • Policy and project management, advice and support

    • Teaching + sharing urban planning knowledge with students, Councillors, + community

  • Our team have led and contributed to the preparation of planning frameworks - both state and local government, major precinct planning projects, structure plans and masterplans that have delivered successful outcomes including:

    • Precinct Planning: Glenfield, Rhodes, Bays West, Riverstone + Cooks Cove Department of Planning & Environment

    • Special Activation Precinct Planning: Wagga Wagga, Moree, Williamtown and Snowy Mountains, Department of Planning & Environment

    • Planning Policy Reviews: Housing Policy for Greater Cities Commission and SEPP 64 Policy Review, for the Department of Planning & Environment

    • Preparation of LEPs and DCPs: Bayside Council, Snowy Valley

    • Landowner led Planning Proposals such as the Narara Eco Village

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Our knowledge and strategic approach contributes to the development of urban policy + planning frameworks that respond to the complex social, political, cultural, + spatial opportunities and the challenges of cities + projects.

Our expertise, extensive experience and working knowledge of government processes optimises opportunities and minimises project risk to achieve quality urban planning policies that guide quality and transparent decision making about the future of cities, regions and places across NSW + Australia. We can lead and coordinate the development of major precinct planning projects and have delivered successful outcomes for agencies such as the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), local Councils, and the Greater Sydney Commission. Our team can establish and coordinate multi-disciplinary projects, through to structure planning, and plan making, including drafting of statutory development controls and guidelines.