PGH Environmental Planning

What PGH Environmental Planning Does

PGH Environmental Planning is a specialist town planning and bushfire consulting practice established in 2000 and based in Springwood, New South Wales. The firm operates as an independent consultancy providing planning advice and assistance with land development issues across NSW. The practice holds over 30 years of combined experience in navigating development matters under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Town Planning Services

The firm prepares development applications and planning documentation for various project types under NSW planning legislation. The practice handles land subdivision projects for both residential and rural properties, including complex applications requiring state government approval due to non-compliances with local planning controls.

• Development applications for residential, commercial and industrial projects
• Land subdivision documentation for residential and rural properties
• Planning approvals for extractive industries and waste transfer stations
• Licensed premises applications including hotels and pubs
• Planning compliance and unauthorised use matters

Bushfire Planning Expertise

The practice provides bushfire planning services with accredited expertise through the Bushfire Planning and Design Level 2 certification. The firm carries out bushfire risk assessments and prepares bushfire protection measures documentation to comply with Planning for Bush Fire Protection guidelines and AS 3959 Australian Standard for Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-prone Areas.

• Bushfire risk assessments and hazard analysis
• Bushfire protection measures and asset protection zones
• Construction standards advice for bushfire-prone areas

Professional Credentials and Experience

PGH Environmental Planning holds affiliated membership with the Planning Institute of Australia and Fire Protection Association Australia. The firm maintains Bronze Membership status with FPAA and operates with BPAD Level 2 accredited bushfire consulting credentials. The practice works with architects, engineers, ecologists, solicitors and surveyors on development projects.

Service Coverage

The practice serves clients throughout New South Wales from its Springwood base in the Blue Mountains region. The firm covers residential, rural, commercial and industrial development sectors including grain delivery businesses, extractive operations and recycling facilities.