Bernie Wilder & Associates

Portland-Based Planning Consultancy

Bernie Wilder & Associates is a small town planning consultancy based in Portland, Victoria. The firm operates across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, providing planning services to clients throughout these states. The practice has maintained continuous operations for over 55 years, establishing deep expertise in Australian planning systems.

Planning and Development Services

The firm prepares planning applications under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and equivalent state legislation. Services include subdivision design and approval processes, development application preparation, and project management from concept to completion. The practice handles planning permit applications across residential, commercial and industrial development sectors.

• Subdivision planning and design services
• Development applications and planning permits
• Project management and approval coordination
• Local government liaison and consultation
• Planning scheme amendments and rezoning applications

Experience and Local Government Expertise

The practice holds extensive experience working with local government authorities across three states over more than five decades. This long-term operation demonstrates established relationships with planning departments and detailed knowledge of local planning schemes. The firm's experience spans multiple planning jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks.

• 55 years of continuous planning practice
• Multi-state operations across Victoria, NSW and SA
• Established local government relationships

Service Coverage Areas

Bernie Wilder & Associates serves clients across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia from its Portland base. The firm works with rural and regional councils as well as metropolitan planning authorities. This geographic coverage allows the practice to handle projects across diverse planning environments and local government requirements.

• Victoria statewide coverage
• New South Wales planning jurisdictions
• South Australia development applications