Services

What are our Services?

Development Advisory Services

We provide the following expert planning advice to help guide you towards successful development ventures right from the start:

  • due diligence advice
  • planning approval pathway strategies
  • development feasibility studies
  • proposed design option/s reviews

Exempt and Complying Development

Certain development proposals do not require government approval, such as exempt and complying development. Our services simplify these processes:

  • exempt and complying development criteria
  • design advice and review against criteria
  • exempt and complying development assessment report

Development Applications

Certain proposals require Council or State Government approval. A development application (DA) needs to be made to and assessed by the relevant authority before approval can be obtained. Our services help you obtain approval efficiently:

  • preparation of DA for local, regionally significant and state significant projects (SSD/SSI)
  • scoping report for Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs)
  • Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE)
  • Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
  • client representation at pre-DA meetings and planning panel meetings

Land and Environment Court (LEC)

In some cases, issues relating to your development proposal may require resolution at the LEC. We collaborate with your legal team to help you navigate this complex process and overcome these hurdles:

  • expert guidance and planning advice to your legal team
  • expert witness representation at LEC
  • section 34 conciliation conferences
  • statements of evidence and joint expert reports

Strategic Planning

Strategic planning at Planwave means uncovering new development opportunities that might be overlooked by existing legislation. We help turn innovative ideas into reality, using our expert understanding of the planning process.

  • planning proposals
  • Site Compatibility Certificates (SCS)
  • Development Control Plan (DCP) preparation
  • masterplanning

 

Specialist Services

We also excel at preparing the following supporting studies:

  • briefs for legal advice
  • visual impact and visual loss assessment
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessment
  • clause 4.6 written variations
  • review of environmental factors (REF)' for Part 5 activities.

What Sectors Do We Service?

  • 11

    Seniors Housing

      Residential care facilities, hostels, a group of independent living units.

  • 4

    Commercial

       Office premises, retail premises, food and drink, pubs and bars, bulky goods retail.

  • 6

    Education

    Childcare centres, tutoring centre, primary and secondary schools, TAFE and universities.

  • 8

    Agribusiness

    Food production and processing, logistics, agritourism, workers dwellings.

  • Health

    Health

    Medical centres, community health facilities health consulting rooms, hospitals.

  • 5

    Residential

    Houses, granny flats, duplexes, townhouses and villas, apartment buildings.

  • 7

    Visitor Accomodation

    Backpacker's, eco-tourism, farm stay, hotel or motel, serviced apartments.

  • 9

    Subdivision

    Subdivision for torrens title, strata title and community title schemes.

  • 2

    Industry

    General, high-tech, warehouse and distribution, waste and recycling centres.

  • 12

    Affordable Housing

    In-fill development, Boarding houses, group homes, co-living housing, build-to-rent housing.

  • 3

    Mixed Use

    Development (a building or place) made up of two or more different land uses.

  • 10

    Community

    Parks or reserves, public art, indoor, outdoor and major recreation facilities.

Why Choose Us?

Extensive Government Experience

We boast substantial experience with local and state government. We have firsthand insight of the operation and decision-making processes of government. This wealth of experience allows us to effectively navigate the government landscape, ensuring your project's success right from the start. 

Diverse Project Experience

We have been successfully involved in projects of varying scales, complexities, and objectives. This experience equips us with the skills needed to tackle any urban development challenge. No matter your project, we have the expertise that will be an undeniable asset for you and your project.

Client Focused

Our clients are at the centre of everything we do and we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service. We're committed to listening, understanding your goals, and diligently working with you to achieve successful development outcomes. We ensure that your project is our top priority.

Professional Standards

We are registered with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). This affiliation reflects our commitment to the highest standards of quality in our profession. When you choose us, you are partnering with professionals dedicated to upholding their standards, ensuring the quality of every project we undertake.