What This Firm Does

De Witt Consulting is an employee-owned multi-disciplinary practice operating across New South Wales from offices in Newcastle, Central Coast, Mid-Western Region, and Mid Coast. The firm provides surveying, town planning, ecology, project management, and sewer and water design services to landowners, developers, councils, government agencies, and private companies throughout the region.

Surveying Services

The practice carries out land surveying services under the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002 for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The surveying team prepares detailed surveys, boundary definitions, and cadastral mapping for development applications and construction projects. Services include topographic surveys, identification surveys, and engineering set-out for major infrastructure clients including Australian Rail Track Corporation and construction contractors.

Town Planning Services

The firm prepares development applications and planning assessments under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for projects across NSW council areas. The planning team works on residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and infrastructure projects requiring environmental impact assessment. Services cover development application preparation, planning strategy, and statutory approvals through NSW planning approval pathways.

Ecological and Environmental Services

De Witt Consulting operates ecological assessment services including biodiversity surveys, fauna monitoring, and environmental impact studies for development projects. The ecology team conducts remote camera monitoring, species identification, and habitat assessments to support planning applications and environmental compliance. These services integrate with the firm's planning work to address biodiversity requirements under state and federal environmental legislation including the EPBC Act.

Service Areas and Sectors

The practice serves clients across NSW with particular focus on the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Mid-Western Region, and Mid Coast areas. The team works on projects ranging from individual residential developments to major infrastructure including rail network maintenance and large-scale commercial developments. Client sectors include:

• Residential developers and homeowners requiring subdivision and development approvals
• Infrastructure contractors working on rail and transport projects
• Government agencies and councils requiring surveying and environmental assessment services