Trust Us to Help You Achieve Your Property Goals
We are a leading town planning and heritage consultancy firm based in Sydney, providing a range of services to assist with the development application and complying development process. Our team of experts has extensive experience in town planning and heritage matters, and we work collaboratively with clients to deliver exceptional results.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services to support our clients' development proposals. Our services include:
- Town planning advice and reports for development applications and complying development
- Heritage advice and reports for development proposals involving heritage items and sites
- BASIX certificates and Section J reports for commercial developments
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) plans
- Waste management reports
- Plans of management for gyms, cafes, and late-opening premises
Our Expertise
Our team has over 25 years of experience in town planning and heritage matters, with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for our clients. We have worked on a wide range of development proposals, from small-scale residential developments to large-scale commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects. Our expertise spans both the public and private sectors, and we have worked with councils, developers, architects, and individuals.
Our Approach
We take a collaborative approach to ensuring appropriate development outcomes, and our driving motivation is to provide expert advice and guidance to our clients. We understand the complex and often sensitive nature of development proposals, and we work closely with our clients to navigate the development application process.
Why Choose Us
- We are certified town planners by The Planning Institute Australia, ensuring expert and up-to-date knowledge.
- We are based in Sydney, with extensive experience dealing with Sydney councils.
- We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your development proposal.
- We have a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for our clients.
What Our Clients Say
- "Although I'm a design professional, I also needed an extra level of skill above that which I'm able to offer to ease my project through the DA process. Damian helped me do just that with a high level of experience, advice, and decisive action. Highly recommended." - Darren Palmer, Interior Designer and Judge on The Block
- "We have worked with Damian and his team for many years and always found them to be reliable and responsive. We have worked on a wide variety of projects and will do so in the future. I would recommend." - BKA Architecture
- "Our experience was excellent, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them in the future." - Patrick Keane, Enter Projects
Efficiency and Knowledge
The reviewers praise Damian's efficiency and knowledge in handling home renovation projects. They mention that he was "very efficient and knowledgeable" (Jessica Athas), and provided a "heritage report delivered quickly and without flaw" (Jessica Athas). Damien's expertise in the City of Sydney planning system was also noted by Sam O'Rourke, who stated that he was "much more thorough" than another planner used on a previous project.
Professionalism
All reviewers praised Damian's professionalism, describing him as "very professional" (Jessica Athas) and "very communicative" (Benjamin Urlus). Kate Pappas and Sam O'Rourke also mentioned that Damien handled challenging issues with Sydney Council and the planning application process "very well". These positive comments suggest that Damian is not only knowledgeable but also able to handle complex situations with ease.
Value for Money
Jessica Athas and Benjamin Urlus both mentioned that Damian was "reasonably priced", suggesting that the clients felt that they received good value for their money.

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