SMEC has gained extensive experience in both strategic and statutory planning through projects for various private and public sector clients. SMEC can manage the planning process from the ‘front end’ strategic stage of a project through to statutory delivery. SMEC’s planners ensure that clients receive timely approvals and well-researched planning advice.
SMEC’s established industry profile with key local councils and state government departments provides clients with a network for efficient planning and development approvals. SMEC’s senior planning staff regularly act as client advocates at panels and administrative tribunal hearings.
SMEC has ensured successful planning outcomes by identifying opportunities to streamline the planning process and ensuring that comprehensive and detailed planning arguments support all submissions. SMEC has a detailed understanding of legislative requirements, planning provisions, and the Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) process and has worked in close collaboration with the Growth Areas Authority (GAA), relevant local councils and other landowners.
SMEC’s planning services include: structure planning, planning scheme amendments, new community master plans, development plans, strategic analysis and research, water sensitive urban design, planning permit approvals, urban design frameworks, planning reports, urban design guidelines and codes, developer contribution assessments, community consultation and growth area planning.
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