Our purpose is to work closely with outstanding clients to achieve planning excellence in their
development projects.
Think Planners also enjoy assisting clients in the role of Competition Manager - administering, informing and guiding Design Excellence Competitions.
OUR VISION
Think Planners' experience is in planning and urban development.
Our approach is to work in collaboration with our clients to assist in shaping their project concepts, testing project potential, advising on design development and remaining engaged through to approval.
Think Planners have established relationships, strong connections and considerable experience throughout the Sydney region, and in particular throughout Western Sydney.
Think Planners has a genuine commitment to delivering successful planning outcomes. We have experience in dealing with complex development applications, strategic planning proposals, and assisting with master planning of landholdings.
WE TAKE AN ACTIVE HANDS ON APPROACH WITH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
OUR SERVICE AREAS
Design Development
Assisting clients with understanding potential, design development, development options and preparation of a comprehensive vision for their site.
Master Planning
Assisting on master planning projects, whether a greenfield subdivision or an urban renewal project. Ensuring highest standard of urban design and inputting of practical expertise to deliver a project from concept to endorsed Masterplan, that leads to rezoning and project delivery.
Planning Proposals
Preparation and lodgement of Planning Proposals that lead to amendments to zone, uses, development standards etc, ensuring land and projects benefit from the best controls crafted for the particular circumstance.
Design Excellence
Specialising in managing the Design Excellence Competition process. Writing briefs, appointing architectural competitors, guiding outcomes, giving clients comfort on process, and ensuring that development projects are awarded design excellence.
Expertise
Independent advice and expertise. Extensive Land and Environment Court experience. Independent assessment of development applications on behalf of Approval Authorities. Peer Review of projects or documents. Due Diligence of sites and major development projects.
Approval
Facilitate the approval process. From document coordination to lodgement, through assessment, negotiation, presentation to determining bodies and obtain development consent.
CONTACT US
For development queries or to request a quote, please email us at info@thinkplanners.com.au or submit the form below.
One of our planning team will be in touch as soon as possible.
OUR ADDRESS
Our office is located in the historic Mays Hill Gatehouse, Parramatta Park.
It can be a bit tricky to find, but we are listed in Google Maps under "Think Planners"
Entry is via Great Western Highway, the first driveway past the pink cottage and just before Parramatta Highschool. There is plenty of parking onsite. Mind the bollards as you enter!
Mays Hill Gatehouse
Great Western Highway | PO Box W287
Parramatta NSW 2150
Phone: 02 9687 8899
Email: info@thinkplanners.com.au
