What Rowe Group Does

Rowe Group is a Western Australian town planning consultancy that operates from Northbridge and provides multidisciplinary services across the state. The firm specialises in town planning, urban design, and project coordination services for developments of varying scales and complexity. Established in 1991, the practice has grown to become one of Western Australia's largest town planning consultancies with a team of 40 professionals including town planners, urban designers, drafters, and project delivery managers.

Town Planning and Urban Design Services

The firm provides statutory planning services under the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA) for residential, commercial, and industrial developments across Western Australia. Planning services include development applications, structure plans, local development plans, and subdivision approvals through the Western Australian Planning Commission. The practice prepares urban design strategies that integrate design principles with commercial viability and community needs.

• Structure planning and subdivision design for greenfield developments
• Development applications for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Local development plans and precinct planning strategies
• Urban design frameworks for mixed-use and residential developments
• Planning appeals and representation before development assessment panels

Project Coordination and Delivery

Rowe Group operates project management services that coordinate planning approvals with construction delivery and stakeholder engagement. The team works with government agencies, local councils, and private developers to streamline approval processes and manage project timelines. Project coordination services cover feasibility studies, approvals management, and construction phase planning support.

• Project delivery management from concept to completion
• Stakeholder engagement and government liaison services
• Feasibility studies and development opportunity assessments
• Construction phase planning support and compliance monitoring

Experience and Client Base

The practice holds extensive experience across public and private sector projects throughout Western Australia, with completed developments spanning metropolitan Perth and regional centres. The firm serves property developers, government agencies, and private landowners on projects ranging from residential subdivisions to large-format retail centres. Recent projects include the Karrinyup Shopping Centre redevelopment, industrial park structure planning in Picton, and townsite expansion planning in Cowaramup.

• Major retail and commercial development planning approvals
• Regional townsite expansion and industrial precinct planning
• Residential subdivision and urban infill project delivery
• Government agency consultation and strategic planning services

Service Coverage Areas

Rowe Group covers planning projects across Western Australia from its Northbridge office, serving metropolitan Perth councils and regional local government areas. The firm works on developments in growth corridors, established suburbs, and regional centres throughout the state. Service areas include the Perth metropolitan region, Peel region, South West, and Pilbara regions for major development projects.