SJH Planning & Design

What This Firm Does

SJH Planning & Design is a multi-disciplinary consultancy that operates from the Central Coast region of New South Wales. The firm provides town planning, building design and project management services across residential, commercial and industrial development sectors. The practice holds 75 years of combined experience among its core staff members who possess qualifications in architecture, town planning and business administration.

Planning Services

The firm prepares development applications and planning assessments under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for diverse project types. Planning services cover residential developments including multi-unit housing and seniors accommodation, specialist facilities such as child care centres and aged care group homes, and commercial projects including motor industry showrooms and fast food outlets. The practice also handles extractive industry applications and provides expert witness services for Land and Environment Court proceedings.

Design and Project Management

SJH Planning & Design delivers architectural design services for building applications and construction documentation. The firm carries out project management coordination from initial concept through to development approval and construction phases. Design expertise covers:

• Residential architecture for high-end housing and multi-unit developments
• Commercial building design for retail and industrial facilities
• Specialist accommodation design for care facilities and veterinary clinics
• Agricultural building design including poultry farming structures

Experience and Credentials

The practice operates with Bachelor of Design qualifications in architecture and formal town planning credentials. The firm works as expert witness for Land and Environment Court matters, demonstrating recognised expertise in development assessment and planning law. Project experience spans extractive industry developments, motor fuel facilities and veterinary hospital complexes across Central Coast council areas.

Service Coverage

The firm serves clients across New South Wales with particular focus on Central Coast regional developments. The practice covers planning and design projects for local government areas throughout the Central Coast region and extends services to metropolitan Sydney council areas for suitable projects.