The term town planning stemmed from a response to land use problems that arose from industrialisation in the late 19th century. Early town planners had a vision for entire cities or new urban areas. Today, most town planning work is at a micro level including what is appropriate land use or development for a given site.

Does my project require town planning services?

Modern town planning requires seeking approval for certain residential developments or smaller commercial and/or industrial projects.

At St-wise, we know every aspect of the town planning process. We work with local Councils and the State Government to help our clients gain approval for new developments or modifications to buildings including land rezoning.  Councils and State Government have specific regulations and policies regarding town planning in their specific municipalities. A professional town planner can help you navigate this process and increase your chances of getting the Council approval your project requires.

Not all new developments need town planning approval. For example, singe dwelling in non-heritage listed areas, in a residential zone on a block of land greater that 300sqm, will usually only need a building permit.

Feel free to contact us to see whether your development needs town planning approval by your local Council.

Contact St-wise to discuss your development project. We can provide initial advice about your project and information regarding Council requirements free of charge.