What Planit Consulting Does

Planit Consulting is a multi-discipline consultancy operating across town planning, civil engineering, environmental planning, and ecology services throughout Queensland and New South Wales. The firm operates from four regional offices with a team of over 50 experts since establishment in 2002. The practice serves residential, commercial, and government infrastructure projects from house extensions through to major highway developments.

Town Planning Services

The firm prepares development applications and planning assessments under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). The planning team handles urban release planning, strategic land use assessments, and site-specific development proposals across diverse project scales. Services include development application preparation, planning scheme amendments, and infrastructure delivery coordination for residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and community facilities.

Environmental Planning and Ecology

The practice carries out environmental impact assessments and ecological surveys supporting development approvals and infrastructure projects. The team holds Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP) certification for preparation and peer review of Environmental Assessments under major project pathways. Environmental services encompass flora and fauna assessments, vegetation management planning, and sustainability assessments balancing development objectives with conservation requirements.

Civil Engineering and Water Services

The firm provides civil engineering design and project management across transport infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, and development infrastructure. Engineering services include detailed design documentation, construction phase management, and infrastructure asset renewal programs. The team delivers road upgrade projects, water infrastructure solutions, and civil works supporting residential estates and commercial developments through established government and private sector partnerships.

Project Management and Development Services

Planit Consulting operates as lead consultant and project manager for multi-disciplinary development projects requiring coordination across planning, engineering, and environmental disciplines. The practice holds Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) certification ensuring structured project delivery methodologies. Development management services encompass feasibility assessments, approvals coordination, stakeholder engagement, and construction oversight for complex urban development initiatives.

Service Areas and Notable Projects

The firm serves Queensland and New South Wales regional markets including Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Northern Rivers, Lismore, and surrounding council areas. Recent projects include the award-winning Harvest Estate master-planned community in Byron Bay, Kyogle Landslips Recovery Program flood infrastructure works, and Northern Rivers Rail Trail landscape and environmental works. The practice maintains established relationships with councils, government agencies, and private developers across both states for ongoing infrastructure and development project delivery.