OUR SERVICES

Town Planning &
Heritage Services.

From home renovations and commercial developments to assessing the potential of a site, we provide practical planning advice and specialist reporting to help navigate the approval process and move your project forward.

MOST REQUESTED SERVICES

Our Most Requested Services

Explore our most requested town planning and heritage services, providing the specialist reporting and advice needed to support development applications across NSW.

Statement of Environmental Effects

A planning report assessing a proposed development against relevant planning controls, legislation and environmental considerations.

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Heritage Impact Statements

A heritage assessment considering the impacts the proposed development may have on the heritage item or Heritage Conservation Area.

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Clause 4.6 Variations

A written request providing planning justification to vary a development standard applying to a proposed development (such as height of FSR)

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Preliminary Planning Review

An early-stage planning assessment identifying applicable controls, development opportunities, constraints and potential approval pathways.

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OUR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Experience Across Every Development.

We work with homeowners, architects, designers, builders and developers on a broad range of development types across NSW and all of Australia.

Residential
Commercial and Mixed Use
Industry and Employment
Rural Landuses
Specialist Development
Complex project?
Challenge accepted.
Some of our most rewarding projects are the ones that don’t fit neatly into a standard planning application. We enjoy finding practical pathways through complex planning challenges.

EMERGING DEVELOPMENT SECTORS

Planning Where Development is Heading.

Development trends are constantly evolving. Beyond traditional residential and commercial projects, we’re increasingly helping clients navigate emerging development sectors across NSW.

From renewable energy and transport infrastructure to recreation facilities and changing retail formats, we provide practical planning advice backed by commercially focused reporting and real-world development experience.

Renewable Energy

Solar Farms, BESS & Renewables

Helping deliver Australia’s next generation of renewable energy infrastructure.

Service Stations & Convenience Retail

Service Stations, Takeaway & EV Charging

Planning advice for modern transport, convenience and roadside developments.

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Recreation & Lifestyle

Sports, Fitness & Lifestyle Developments

Supporting the growing demand for health, sport and lifestyle facilities.

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BROWSE OUR SERVICES

Our Service Categories

We provide a comprehensive range of town planning, heritage and development services, from early-stage advice and due diligence through to development applications and specialist reporting.

Town Planning

Statement of Environmental Effects
Clause 4.6 Variations
Preliminary Planning Reports
Review of Environmental Factors

Heritage

Heritage Impact Statements
Heritage Advice
Heritage Management Plans
Heritage Conservation Area Reports

Development Advice

Develooment Applications
Due Diligence
Planning Proposals
CDC Audits

Specialist Reports

Crime Risk (CPTED) Reports
Waste Management Plans
Social Impact Assessments
Expert Witness Reports

Why Clients Choose Town Planning Collective

Practical advice, honest communication and over 20 years of planning experience
helping projects move through council.

Independent Advice

We’re not architects or builders!

We provide planning advice focused solely on achieving the best planning outcome.

Former Council Experience

Having worked inside local government, we understand how councils assess development applications.

Australia-Wide Experience

From heritage homes to commercial developments, we’ve prepared planning reports across NSW.

Fixed Pricing

Transparent pricing with no hidden surprises, so you’ll know exactly what to expect before we begin.

LET’S BRING YOUR PROJECT TO LIFE

Ready to move your
project forward?

Whether you’re planning a home renovation, commercial development or renewable energy project, we’re here to help you navigate the planning process with confidence.