Clear planning services for every stage of your project.

Understand the planning rules affecting your property before deciding what to do next.

Designed for property owners, purchasers and project teams who want a clear introduction to the planning framework applying to a site, including rural and regional land. You’ll receive a concise 2–3 page document explaining the property’s zone, relevant overlays and other key planning controls in plain English.

This service helps you identify important site constraints early and understand what the planning rules generally mean for the land and what uses or development may be possible. It provides property information only—it does not assess a proposed development, provide design advice or comment on whether a particular proposal is likely to be approved.

Receive practical planning advice tailored to your property and proposed project.

Suitable when you have a particular idea, use or development in mind—such as a dwelling, shed, subdivision, change of use or small development—and want to understand how the planning rules may affect it. You’ll receive approximately 5–6 pages of written advice explaining the relevant controls and how they relate to your proposal.

The advice considers the likely approval pathway, possible planning-permit requirements, site constraints, opportunities and matters that council may examine. It may also identify plans, supporting information or specialist reports that could be required. Practical recommendations will help you refine the proposal, address potential issues and make informed decisions before investing further time or money.

A comprehensive professional assessment for complex proposals and formal planning purposes.

This detailed assessment is prepared by a qualified planner and is best suited to complex developments, formal project decisions, discussions with council or circumstances where a thorough professional planning document is required.

The report examines the proposal against the property’s zone, overlays, relevant planning policies and other applicable requirements. It considers the likely approval pathway, important planning issues, risks, opportunities and supporting information requirements. It also provides clear professional recommendations to help you progress the project and coordinate with council, designers, builders and specialist consultants.