What This Firm Does

Zenith Town Planning Pty Ltd is a specialist consulting practice operating from Moruya in New South Wales. The firm provides development assessment, strategic planning and heritage management services to local government, state agencies and the development sector. The practice operates with over 30 years of professional experience in urban and rural planning contexts.

Development Assessment Services

The firm prepares statutory assessment documents under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Services include statements of environmental effects for development applications, reviews of environmental factors for designated development, and environmental impact statements for state significant projects. The practice also conducts visual impact assessments and social and economic evaluations to support planning proposals.

Strategic Planning and Heritage Management

Zenith Town Planning prepares land use strategies, rezoning proposals and development control plans for government and private sector clients. The firm also operates heritage consulting services under the trading name A C Grimwood Heritage, preparing statements of heritage impact, conservation management plans and condition assessments in accordance with the Burra Charter principles.

Experience and Accreditations

The practice holds Registered Planner status with the Planning Institute of Australia and maintains membership with the American Planning Association. The firm has served on government appointments including the NSW Far South Coast Committee of Regional Development Australia and the Southern Regional Planning Panel. The practice applies triple bottom line assessment methods and works toward achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Service Areas and Project Types

The firm operates throughout New South Wales with particular focus on renewable energy projects, extractive industries and community infrastructure developments. The practice handles subdivision proposals, commercial and industrial developments, and multi-unit residential projects. Services are provided at the commercial scale and do not include domestic residential planning matters.