INDEPENDENT TOWN PLANNING
Good planning.
Clear direction.
Practical advice to move your property project forward. From the first idea to the next approval, we help you understand what’s possible and how to get there.
Let’s talk about your project
A considered approach to the places we shape.THE RIGHT ADVICE, FROM THE START
Make informed decisions.
Move forward with confidence.
Planning controls can be complex. Your advice should be clear. Summit Town Planning works with property owners, architects and developers to identify the relevant controls, resolve planning issues and prepare a well-considered case for development.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Planning support.
At every stage.
Whether you’re exploring a site, preparing an application or responding to Council, we tailor our involvement to your project.
01Planning advice & feasibility
Understand the opportunities and constraints before committing to a design. We review planning controls, assess potential approval pathways and provide practical advice on your next steps.
- Preliminary planning reviews
- Planning due diligence
- Written advice, strategy and pre-DA support
- Complying Development Certificate reviews
02Development applications
A clear planning case, prepared around your proposal and its context. We work with your design team to address the applicable controls and explain the merits of the development.
- Statements of Environmental Effects
- Clause 4.6 variation requests
- Planning reports and consultant coordination
03Modifications & Council responses
When a proposal changes or Council requests further information, we help clarify the issues and develop a focused planning response.
- Section 4.55 modifications
- Responses to Council information requests
- Section 8.2 reviews
04Specialist planning documentation
Targeted documentation for projects with particular operational or approval requirements, informed by the nature of the site and proposed use.
- Plans of Management
- Crime Risk Assessment
- Social Impact Assessment
- View Assessment
05Planning evidence
Focused planning advice and evidence for development submissions, court proceedings and matters relating to existing works.
- Joint Expert Reports
- Evidence for Land and Environment Court
- Submissions on development applications
- Coordination relating to existing works and Building Certificates
A RANGE OF PROJECT TYPES
Different projects.
The same personal approach.
From individual homes to larger development sites, our advice responds to the nature of your project and the needs of its location.
Development feasibility analysis
Assessing site opportunities, planning constraints and potential development pathways.
Residential dwellings
New homes, alterations and additions.
Multi dwelling housing & apartments
From dual occupancies to large apartment complexes.
Shop top housing
Large scale mixed use developments incorporating residential, retail, commercial and other uses.
Commercial buildings
Places for business, services and employment.
Industrial buildings
Warehouses and industrial premises.
Land release & subdivision
Residential subdivision and the growth of new neighbourhoods.
Large scale industrial developments
Specialised industrial sites and operational planning.
Childcare centres
Planning for early learning facilities and their local context.
Commercial fit out
Changes of use and operational planning.
Rural development
Agricultural projects and development in rural settings.
Expert Evidence
Professional planning evidence informed by detailed assessment and the context of the site.
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OUR APPROACH
Understand the site.
Find the pathway.
Build the case.
Good advice connects the planning controls with the realities of your project. We focus on the matters that influence your decisions and the quality of your application.
- 01 / UNDERSTAND
Start with your objectives.
We review the site, proposal and available information to establish the planning context.
- 02 / ADVISE
Set a clear direction.
We explain the relevant controls, identify issues early and recommend a practical way forward.
- 03 / PROGRESS
Prepare with purpose.
We develop the planning documentation and work with your team as the proposal progresses.
ABOUT SUMMIT
Independent thinking.
Personal attention.
Summit Town Planning is an independent planning consultancy working across Sydney and New South Wales.
We provide thoughtful, practical advice for property owners, architects and developers. Our work combines detailed assessment with clear communication, helping you understand the planning position and make decisions with all the information
Our personal approach means we work closely with you to understand your needs, keep the conversation direct and tailor our advice to your project.
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