Chappell Lambert Everett

About CLE Town Planning + Design

CLE Town Planning + Design operates as a specialist town planning and urban design consultancy based in West Leederville, Western Australia. The firm evolved from the original practice established by Peter Chappell in 1978, subsequently joined by Tony Lambert and Ian Everett to form Chappell Lambert Everett. The practice serves landowners, developers, investors and government agencies across Perth's metropolitan area and regional centres throughout Western Australia.

Planning and Urban Design Services

The firm prepares development applications, structure plans and subdivision proposals under the Planning and Development Act 2005. Services include strategic planning for greenfield estates, infill development projects, precinct planning and centre planning initiatives. The practice also undertakes scheme amendments, policy drafting and development contribution plan preparation for both private and government clients.

• Development applications and statutory planning approvals
• Structure planning and masterplanned community design
• Local planning scheme amendments and policy development
• Development assessment panel presentations and submissions
• Urban design and built form analysis

Urban Design Capabilities

The team specialises in urban design solutions that integrate planning outcomes with built form requirements. Urban design services encompass 3D modelling, visualisation techniques and built form assessments that support development applications. The firm applies design principles to residential, commercial and mixed-use projects across various scales from individual sites to large masterplanned communities.

• Built form analysis and design guidelines
• 3D modelling and project visualisation
• Activity centre design and place-making strategies

Professional Standing and Industry Connections

The practice maintains active involvement with industry bodies including the Housing Industry Association, Property Council of Australia and Urban Development Institute of Australia Western Australia. Team members hold professional planning qualifications and maintain ongoing relationships with approval agencies across local, state and regional government levels. The firm has delivered notable masterplanned communities including Secret Harbour, Sanctuary Waters, Brighton and Broadwater Busselton over its operational history spanning more than four decades.

Service Coverage Areas

CLE Town Planning + Design covers metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australian centres. The firm works across diverse geographic contexts from coastal developments to inland regional towns, delivering projects that range from complex urban infill to large-scale greenfield estates. The practice serves clients throughout Western Australia's local government areas and maintains established working relationships with approval authorities across the state.