Urban Planning & Building Consultants

Urban Planning and Building Consultants Overview

Urban Planning and Building Consultants is a boutique town planning consultancy established in 2018 serving development projects across New South Wales. The firm operates from offices in Sydney and the Mid North Coast, enabling coverage of metropolitan and regional areas throughout the state. The practice specialises in residential, commercial and industrial development approvals under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Town Planning Services

The firm prepares Statement of Environmental Effects documentation for development applications across various project types. Planning services include development potential assessments, clause 4.6 variation requests, and guidance through NSW planning approval processes. The practice works with local councils and certifying authorities to secure development approvals, construction certificates and occupation certificates for clients throughout New South Wales.

• Statement of Environmental Effects preparation for residential, commercial and industrial projects
• Development application lodgement and management through council assessment processes
• Clause 4.6 variation requests for projects requiring flexibility from development standards
• Construction certificate and complying development certificate applications

Drafting and Project Management

The team provides architectural drafting services for development projects from concept design through to approval documentation. Project management services cover the full approval pathway including preparation, lodgement and tracking of applications with consent authorities. The firm coordinates with consultants and contractors to deliver projects ready for construction commencement.

• Architectural plans for residential, commercial and industrial developments
• Project coordination through council and certifier approval processes
• Dilapidation reporting and construction phase support services
• Liaison with builders, contractors and specialist consultants

Professional Qualifications and Experience

The practice holds Planning Institute of Australia membership and combines over 20 years of development industry experience across both local government and private sector roles. The firm's directors bring qualifications in town planning, drafting, building and construction management, with extensive knowledge of NSW certification processes gained through work with major residential certification companies.

• Planning Institute of Australia membership and qualified town planner credentials
• Licensed builder qualifications and construction industry expertise
• Previous experience with local government development assessment processes
• Background with major NSW residential certification companies

Service Areas

Urban Planning and Building Consultants covers development projects throughout New South Wales including Greater Sydney, Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast and regional centres. The practice serves council areas from metropolitan Sydney councils through to regional areas including Newcastle, Central Coast, Port Macquarie-Hastings, and numerous inland councils across the state.

• Greater Sydney region including all metropolitan council areas
• Hunter Valley and Newcastle areas with regional development expertise
• Mid North Coast councils and coastal development projects
• Regional NSW centres including Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth and surrounding areas