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Urban Perspectives

We specialise in town planning, community consultation, environmental assessment and management and digital services.

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Council and State Government Assessments

Urban Perspectives will assist with obtaining planning approval for all types of development in NSW. Our planning approval services include:

Independent DA Assessment

Independent DA Assessment

We provide independent, defensible assessment of DAs and Planning Proposals, helping NSW Councils manage workloads and ensure robust decision-making.

Expert REF Preparation

Expert REF Preparation

Urban Perspectives meticulously prepares Review of Environmental Factors (REFs), addressing all regulatory requirements specific to infrastructure projects across NSW.

LEC Expert Witness

LEC Expert Witness

Our planners provide expert witness testimony and support in the NSW Land & Environment Court, strengthening your position in appeals and judicial reviews.

Peer Review & Strategy

Peer Review & Strategy

Get independent peer review of strategic plans to validate internal assessments and strengthen Council's policy frameworks across NSW.

Over 200 Projects Delivered for these Local Councils

NSW DPIE Randwick City Council Wentworth Shire Council Georges River Council Central Coast Council Fairfield City Council NSW Public Works Advisory North Sydney Council Shellharbour City Council Sutherland Shire Council

Town Planning for the Private Sector

Urban Perspectives: We streamline town planning to secure your development approvals quickly and strategically.

Environmental Impact Statement Service

State Significant Development

The State Significant Development process provides rigorous evaluation for major projects in NSW.

Environmental Impact Statement Service

Review of Environmental Factors

Urban Perspectives meticulously prepares REFs, addressing all regulatory requirements.

Environmental Impact Statement Service

Independant Environmental Audits

Urban Perspectives specializes in environmental audits for NSW's major infrastructure projects.

Environmental Impact Statement Service

Rezoning

Urban Perspectives guides clients through the rezoning process, from site identification to approval.

Environmental Impact Statement Service

Planning Approvals

Urban Perspectives offers expert planning advice, helping with diverse development site considerations.

Environmental Impact Statement Service

Council and Government

Urban Perspectives provides independent assessments and planning services to government bodies.

Fast-Track Your Approvals: Expert Environmental Reports for NSW Developers.

At Urban Perspectives, we streamline the town planning process to help you achieve fast, efficient, and strategic development approvals. Our experienced team provides comprehensive services, from securing approvals and offering high-impact planning advice to conducting assessments for Councils and representing clients in the Land and Environment Court.

We go beyond traditional planning with cutting-edge technology—our proprietary software solutions, Urban Portal and IMS Stratus, enhance and simplify every stage of the planning process.

Quality and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. We operate under an integrated quality, safety, and environmental management system aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards. As proud members of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), and Environment Institute of Australia (EIA), we bring industry-leading expertise and innovation to every project.

Partner with Urban Perspectives today—let’s turn your vision into reality.

Core work

Urban Perspectives assist with obtaining planning approval for any project within NSW. Our core business focus is on:

  1. Preparation of Planning Proposals for rezoning of land
  2. Providing planning advice and preparation of Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) for commercial development, industrial development, manufacturing, primary industrial developments, mining and extractive industries, large residential subdivisions, high-rise residential development, Build to Rent and Seniors Housing.
  3. Preparation of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for designated development, State Significant Development (SSD) and State Significant Infrastructure (SSI)
  4. Preparation of Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for infrastructure projects
  5. Acting as Planning expert for the NSW Land and Environment Court
  6. Undertaking Independent Environmental Audits
  7. Undertaking Independent Council and State Government Assessments of development applications

Our ongoing involvement with projects beyond the design and approval phases ensures that commitments are delivered and your reputation is enhanced.

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You can contact Urban Perspectives using the form. We are ready to chat about your project.