About KJ Planning

KJ Planning is a specialist town planning consultancy operating as a niche practice in New South Wales. The firm provides planning services to SME firms, private clients, and local and state government agencies. KJ Planning focuses on complex and high-value development applications while maintaining the accessibility of a boutique consultancy.

Planning Services

The practice prepares development applications and manages assessment processes under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. KJ Planning specialises in contested and controversial development applications, working to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes through expert advice and project management. The firm provides services including:

• Development assessment and application preparation
• Rezoning applications and strategic planning advice
• Planning feasibility studies and development potential reports
• Expert witness services for planning proceedings
• Clause 4.6 variation requests and planning proposals

Professional Credentials and Experience

The firm operates with decades of planning experience and registration with the Planning Institute of Australia. KJ Planning holds appointment as an independent expert on Local Planning Panels under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The practice has extensive experience with major projects under former Part 3A provisions and State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011.

Service Areas and Client Base

The team serves clients across New South Wales, working with both private sector developers and government agencies. KJ Planning has particular experience with large-scale subdivisions, mixed-use developments, and tourist developments. The firm provides representation services to planning panels and the Independent Planning Commission for complex planning matters.

Project Types

KJ Planning works on high-value commercial and residential developments requiring detailed environmental assessment. The practice has experience with serviced apartment developments, corporate headquarters projects, and major infrastructure proposals. The firm does not provide pre-purchase planning advice or complying development services, focusing instead on complex statutory planning processes.