What This Firm Does

Planning Studio Pty Ltd is a specialist urban and regional planning consultancy established in 2008 in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The firm provides development facilitation and statutory planning services to private sector clients and local government authorities across South Australia and interstate locations. Planning Studio operates with directors holding over 40 years combined experience in planning assessment and development processes.

Planning and Development Services

The practice prepares development applications and provides statutory planning advice under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. Planning Studio works across multiple development sectors including tourism facilities, winery developments, education and childcare centres, hotel and accommodation projects, and aged care facilities. The firm carries out land division design, infrastructure planning, and strategic policy development for urban growth areas.

• Development assessment and application preparation under SA planning legislation
• Tourism and wine industry development facilitation throughout Adelaide Hills and metropolitan regions
• Education facility planning including childcare centre approvals
• Hotel and accommodation development planning
• Land division design and subdivision facilitation
• Aged care facility development planning
• Strategic planning and policy development for local councils

Specialised Planning Areas

Planning Studio specialises in liquor licensing matters and prepares Community Impact Assessments for licensed premises applications. The firm provides expert evidence services for Environment Resources and Development Court proceedings and maintains government liaison capabilities for complex development projects. The practice offers community engagement services and works closely with multiple South Australian councils on strategic planning initiatives.

Experience and Accreditations

The firm holds Corporate Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia and maintains extensive experience across local government and private sector planning roles. Planning Studio directors have worked across South Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and New South Wales in various planning positions. The practice has assisted major retail rollouts across South Australia and maintains established relationships with local councils for strategic planning projects.

Service Areas

Planning Studio serves the Adelaide Hills region, metropolitan Adelaide, and interstate locations including Melbourne and Palm Cove. The firm covers multiple South Australian council areas and has established working relationships with various local government authorities. The practice extends services across state boundaries for tourism and development projects requiring interstate planning expertise.