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Outsource your town planning reports – A case study with a drafting firm

A case study of the benefits of outsourcing your town planning services to a qualified and competent consultant such as The Planning Collective. We can write your statement of environmental effects and other reports or lodge your development applications.

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Town Planning and Heritage Reports delivered within 2 weeks

On average our statement of environmental effects and heritage impacts statements are delivered within two weeks of acceptance (or final plans). We pride ourselves on our fast delivery of expert technical reports for development applications. This fast turn around saves our clients time and money to get their DAs approved faster.

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What Is a Heritage Impact Statement (HIS)

A Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) explains how proposed works may affect the heritage significance of a property or area. Learn when you need one and how to prepare an HIS that supports your development application in NSW.

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The Price of Heritage Impact Statements

Heritage impact statements can be expensive. We understand that this report can sometimes be the most expensive report for a development application. We go into detail of what goes into the report and how you can minimise your costs to obtain a HIS.

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Pre-purchase Town Planning Feasibility Report

Property developers best friend is knowledge! Make an informed decision on your next property purchase by getting a pre-purchase feasibility report for as little as $400. Determine whether you can subdivide a site, building a duplex or a town house development before making an offer on the site.

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Heritage conservation area – Heritage Impact Statements

Planning a renovation within a heritage conservation area? We talk about the requirements and what you can and can’t do without approval. Find out what is required with any development application and the process with heritage conservation areas and how to obtain approval with our help.

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Statement of Environmental Effects

The statement of environmental effects is the most important report for a development application with Council. It is the cornerstone of any good development application and provides details of the development and an assessment of the compliance of the proposal against the relevant legislation and development controls (LEP and DCP). A good statement of environmental effects can make the difference between an approval or a refusal and can streamline the timeframe of the process.

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Clause 4.6 – Variations to development standards (Minimum lot size, height, FSR)

Where a development doesn’t comply with the LEP development standard (such as minimum lot size, height of building and Floor Space Ratio) a variation to the development standard can be sought through the inclusion of a clause 4.6 report. We provide details regarding the report and where a variation might be appropriate.

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Crime Prevention through environmental design (CPTED Reports)

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a crime prevention strategy that focuses on the planning, design and structure of cities and neighbourhoods. We discuss the principles of CPTED that are required to be assessed in any Crime Risk Reports for development applications.

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Review of Environmental Factors

Review of Environmental Factors State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 allows schools, TAFE and Universities to obtain approval for developments without requiring Council Development Application approval. We explain the process and what types of development can be achieved without Council approval.

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Change of use Development Application for heritage items

Change of use and fitouts for cafes, shops etc within heritage buildings or conservation areas require Council approval. Find out what is required with any development application to obtain your approval and start operating.

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Objection Report – Battery Storage Facility – Mount Fox Queensland

We recently prepared an objection letter to a Queensland Council on behalf of local residents of Mount Fox regarding a battery farm for a solar panel project. The battery farm was in an ecological area with concerns regard bushfire and clearing of native vegetation.

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Preliminary Town Planning Feasibility Report

Are you looking at purchasing a property and want to know what you can do with the site? Or maybe you already own a property and want to know how you can maximise the site. We can assist with a preliminary town planning report to determine what is permissible within your zoning.

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Dual Occupancy on the Sydney Northern Beaches

Dual occupancy on the Northern Beaches is in demand and we take the time to explain where you should look and the limitations to obtaining a development application for dual occupancy on the Northern Beaches. We explain the different zoning requirements across the three Local Environmental Plans (Manly, Warringah and Pittwater) and give you some inside information on development.

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Town Planning for sex services (brothel)

How do you gain approval for sex services (brothel)? We discuss selecting a site, the development application process for Council approval and how to overcome the issues with the approval process.

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Chicken Farm (Poultry Farm) approvals

Are you looking at chicken farming? Get the experience of a town planning firm that has assisted many farmers obtain their approvals. We provide details on how to obtain approval for your poultry farm!

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Change of use for the fitness industry – recreational facilities (indoor)

How to gain approval for a gym, personal training, yoga studio, pilates studio or any development within the fitness industry. We take you through what to look for for a site and what is required with to lodge a development application.

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How to write a development objection letter like a town planner

Development objection letters are a source of pain and confusion for many home owners. Have you received a notification in the mail about a development application and want to write a submission. We outline some steps to help you prepare a Council development application objection letter and be successful for changes to the DA or even Refusal! Learn how to review the plans, ask for more time and put together a simple, cohesive objection letter.

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Outsource your town planning reports – A case study with a drafting firm

A case study of the benefits of outsourcing your town planning services to a qualified and competent consultant such as The Planning Collective. We can write your statement of environmental effects and other reports or lodge your development applications.

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Project Case Studies

Below are some recent examples of projects we provided town planning or heritage consultancy support.

Queen Victoria Building – Heritage Impact Statement – Shop Fit Out – Heritage Listed Building

We have been engaged for many development applications for change of use and other developments within the Queen Victoria Building. The site is a state heritage listed property that has a wonderful history. We have provided heritage impact statements for the fit out and change of use for stores within the building as any works within the historic building require development approval from Council.

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Rozelle Tram Depot – Forest Lodge – Heritage Listed Building

We have been engaged for many development applications for change of use and other developments within the Tramsheds complex at Forest Lodge. The site is a heritage listed property that has undergone substantial rejuvenation to turn a once dilapidated building into a thriving retail/food destination.

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Heritage Conservation Area – “The Spot” – Randwick Council

We recently worked on a project within “The Spot”, a heritage conservation area within Randwick Council. The project was for alterations and additions to an existing semi-detached dwelling. We give some information about the project and how we assisted our clients with their development application.

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Client Testimonials

Our clients are what makes us come to work every day and do the work we do. If love your job, you will never work a day in your life, and that is the mentality that we try to live by. Below are some examples of some happy customers who have willingly provided some testimonials.

We started growing so quickly and before we knew it we were spending too much time on report and other documents. We outsourced to Town Planning Collective and have never looked back. It is comforting to know that they are there to provide expert reports at a competitive price. The best part is that they give me flat rates so i can factor their costs into all of my projects!
TJB Drafting Services
We hired Josh and his team for an objection letter for a large boarding house development next door to my parents house. He was so knowledgable throughout the process and really made us feel at ease. His report was beyond our expectations and resulted in a refusal of the development application.
Long live the objection king!
Vijay Amarit
We engaged Town Planning Collective for a planning proposal to convert some land from rural to residential development. The firm did everything for us, working with Council and the NSW Government to work towards a successful outcome for us and our other neighbours to upzone our land!
Brian Cox

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Statement of Environment Effects Experts

Sydney Areas

Statement of Environmental Effects – Campbelltown
Statement of Environmental Effects – Canada Bay
Statement of Environmental Effects – Georges River
Statement of Environmental Effects – Central Coast
Statement of Environmental Effects – Hornsby
Statement of Environmental Effects – Ku-ring-gai
Statement of Environmental Effects – Inner West
Statement of Environmental Effects – Northern Beaches
Statement of Environmental Effects – North Sydney
Statement of Environmental Effects – Blacktown
Statement of Environmental Effects – Parramatta
Statement of Environmental Effects – Hills Shire
Statement of Environmental Effects – Waverley
Statement of Environmental Effects – Sydney
Statement of Environmental Effects – Ryde
Statement of Environmental Effects – Wollongong
Statement of Environmental Effects – Woollahra
Statement of Environmental Effects – Mosman
Statement of Environmental Effects – Randwick
Statement of Environmental Effects – Cumberland

Newcastle – Hunter Valley

Statement of Environmental Effects – Newcastle
Statement of Environmental Effects – Maitland
Statement of Environmental Effects – Cessnock
Statement of Environmental Effects – Singleton
Statement of Environmental Effects – Dungog
Statement of Environmental Effects – Lake Macquarie
Statement of Environmental Effects – Port Stephens

Regional NSW

Statement of Environmental Effects –Mid North Coast
Statement of Environmental Effects – Ballina
Statement of Environmental Effects – Byron Bay
Statement of Environmental Effects – Wagga Wagga
Statement of Environmental Effects – Tweed
Statement of Environmental Effects – Dubbo
Statement of Environmental Effects – Parkes
Statement of Environmental Effects – Armidale
Statement of Environmental Effects – Tamworth
Statement of Environmental Effects – Coffs Harbour
Statement of Environmental Effects – Snowy Mountains
Statement of Environmental Effects – Yass Valley

Heritage Impact Statements

Sydney Areas

Heritage Impact Statement – Blacktown
Heritage Impact Statement – Campbelltown
Heritage Impact Statement – Canterbury Bankstown
Heritage Impact Statement – Canada Bay
Heritage Impact Statement – Central Coast
Heritage Impact Statement – Georges River
Heritage Impact Statement – Hills Shire
Heritage Impact Statement – Hornsby
Heritage Impact Statement – Ku-ring-gai
Heritage Impact Statement – Inner West
Heritage Impact Statement – Mosman
Heritage Impact Statement – Northern Beaches
Heritage Impact Statement – North Sydney
Heritage Impact Statement – Northern Suburbs
Heritage Impact Statement – Parramatta
Heritage Impact Statement – Randwick
Heritage Impact Statement – Ryde
Heritage Impact Statement – Sydney
Heritage Impact Statement – Waverley
Heritage Impact Statement – Wollondilly
Heritage Impact Statement – Woollahra
Heritage Impact Statement – Wollongong

Newcastle – Hunter Valley

Heritage Impact Statement – Newcastle
Heritage Impact Statement – Maitland
Heritage Impact Statement – Cessnock
Heritage Impact Statement – Singleton
Heritage Impact Statement – Dungog
Heritage Impact Statement – Lake Macquarie
Heritage Impact Statement – Port Stephens

Regional NSW

Heritage Impact Statement –Mid North Coast
Heritage Impact Statement – Ballina
Heritage Impact Statement – Byron Bay
Heritage Impact Statement – Wagga Wagga
Heritage Impact Statement – Tweed
Heritage Impact Statement – Dubbo
Heritage Impact Statement – Parkes
Heritage Impact Statement – Armidale
Heritage Impact Statement – Tamworth
Heritage Impact Statement – Coffs Harbour
Heritage Impact Statement – Snowy Mountains
Heritage Impact Statement – Yass

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