What This Firm Does

Cowman Stoddart Pty Ltd operates as a town planning consultancy that has transitioned into the Allen Price group of companies. The practice previously provided planning services across New South Wales before joining the larger multi-disciplinary firm. The transition enables expanded service delivery from the South Coast through to South-West Sydney regions.

Planning Services

The firm prepares development applications and planning assessments under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Planning services include residential and commercial development proposals, subdivision applications, and local environmental plan amendments. The practice works with development control plans and state environmental planning policies to secure planning approvals for various project types.

• Development applications for residential and commercial projects
• Subdivision planning and design guidance
• Local environmental plan rezoning applications
• Planning certificates and compliance assessments

Environmental and Infrastructure Expertise

The practice carries out environmental impact assessments and infrastructure planning studies. Environmental services include preliminary site investigations, contamination assessments, and ecological impact studies. Infrastructure planning covers utility coordination, traffic impact assessments, and development feasibility studies for major projects.

• Environmental impact assessments and site investigations
• Infrastructure capacity studies and utility planning
• Traffic and transport impact assessments
• Development feasibility and staging analysis

Experience and Transition

The team holds established relationships with New South Wales councils and government agencies through years of practice experience. The firm operates with knowledge of Planning and Environment Court processes and Land and Environment Court requirements. The transition to Allen Price expands technical capabilities while maintaining existing client relationships and project delivery standards.

• Established council and agency relationships across NSW
• Experience with court and tribunal planning processes
• Integration with expanded multi-disciplinary services

Service Areas

Cowman Stoddart covers New South Wales regions from the South Coast through to South-West Sydney. The practice serves local government areas including Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Wingecarribee, Camden, and Campbelltown councils. Regional coverage extends to surrounding council areas within the greater Sydney metropolitan and Illawarra regions.