What This Firm Does

Altus Planning is a specialist town planning consultancy operating across Western Australia since the early 2000s. The firm focuses on planning applications and State Administrative Tribunal appeals from their South Perth office. The practice handles planning matters for private clients, local government agencies, surveying firms and other planning consultants.

Planning Services and SAT Representation

The firm provides development applications, subdivision applications and rezoning submissions under the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA). Altus Planning prepares local government submissions and structure planning documents for residential, commercial and industrial projects. The team carries out State Administrative Tribunal representation, expert evidence preparation and mediation services for planning disputes.

• Development applications for residential, mixed-use and childcare developments
• Subdivision applications and structure planning across metropolitan and regional areas
• State Administrative Tribunal appeals and expert witness services
• Rezoning applications and local planning scheme amendments

Experience and Project Range

The practice holds nearly two decades of experience managing projects from minor residential developments to individual industrial projects valued over $250 million. The firm works across multiple sectors including childcare premises, places of worship, industrial facilities and retail developments. The team has handled complex zoning matters and planning disputes throughout Western Australia.

• Industrial projects exceeding $250 million in development value
• Mixed-use developments and residential subdivision projects
• Childcare facilities and place of worship applications

Service Areas

Altus Planning serves clients across Western Australia from metropolitan Perth councils to regional local governments. The firm operates from South Perth and covers development applications throughout the state. The team works with various local government areas on planning matters ranging from urban infill to regional industrial developments.

• Metropolitan Perth councils and surrounding growth areas
• Regional Western Australia local government areas
• State government agencies and planning authorities