Planning
Macroplan provides a range of planning services from pre-acquisition due diligence, strategic assessment and conceptual planning through to rezoning and development approval and project implementation.
Our planners work with our in-house economists and analysts (and other consultant experts) to evaluate social, economic and environmental factors that contribute to the success of projects.
Our multi-disciplinary approach delivers outcomes that focus on evidence, identifying development opportunities and optimal project outcomes, and clarifying pathways to achieving development approval.
We have extensive experience in project managing large-scale projects for both the private and public sectors and in representing clients to both state and local government planning authorities. Our focus on meeting project management milestones and timeframes safeguards the viability of your development proposal.
Macroplan has a thorough understanding of planning policies and an appreciation of planning systems nation-wide.
We provide the following services throughout the entire cycle of development:
Inception
Planning due diligence
Compliance assessment
Strategic planning
Evidence-based strategic planning
Land rezoning and variations to development standards
Planning Scheme amendments
Land Use Strategies
Structure and Master planning
Preparation of local planning controls and codes
Regional planning strategies
Developer contribution plans
Written submissions
Peer reviews
Comprehensive development applications
Project management
Pre-lodgement advice
Local development applications/Statement of environmental effects
Major development applications- State significant development/environmental impact assessments
Post-approval advice – conditions of consent appraisal
Planning communication and representation
Expert witness – evidence in Courts, Tribunals, Appeals and Panel Hearings
Ministerial briefings
Consent authority representations
Community consultation
Dispute resolution
Macroplan is experienced across all property sectors. Our expert planning team is supported by some of the most qualified economists, advisors, spatial experts and researchers in Australia.