01 Applications
- Development Applications
- Construction Certificates
- Complying Development
- Building Information Certificates
- Subdivision Certificates
- Engage with consultants
PLAN.
DESIGN.
DELIVER.
A multidisciplinary planning and building design practice turning complex development opportunities into considered, buildable and approval-ready outcomes.
30
+
years of combined experience
2600
+
Clients ... and counting
2000
+
Projects ... and counting
Town Planning
02 Feasibility
- Development Feasibility Study
- Development Options Reviews
- Building Envelope Testing/Plans
- Yield Analysis
- Town Planning Analysis
03 Subdivisions & Master Planning
- Master Plans
- Concept Subdivisions
- Building Envelope studies
- Subdivision layouts & Plans
- Land Release Proposals
04 Planning Proposals / Rezoning
- Planning proposal preparation
- Management of sub-consultants
- Community consultation
- Partner engagement
- Stakeholder involvement
05 Project Management/ Lead
- Project Lead
- Consultant Engagement
- Project Management
- Site Management
- Tendering
06 Court Appeals/Specialist Advice
- Representation in the L&EC
- Class 1 & Class 4 Appeals
- Appeal documentation preparation
- Section 34 Conference
- Expert witness
- Appeal advice and assistance
Building Design
01 PLANZONE Designs
- Building Design
- Drafting
- Residential, Commercial, Industrial
- Subdivisions
- 3D Renders
02 Building Design & Drafting
- Building Design
- Plan Drafting
- Building Envelope studies
- Massing studies
- Materials and finishes selection
04 Feasibility
- Development Feasibility Study
- Development Options Reviews
- Building Envelope Testing/Plans
- Yield Analysis
- Town Planning Analysis
04 Other Services
- Surveying
- Engineering
- Quantity Survey Reports
- Geotechnical Reporting
- BASIX & NatHERS Certification
- Traffic Impact Assessment
05 BDAA Registered Designers
- Low Rise Housing Diversity Code
- Dual Occupancy
- Manor House
- Multi Dwelling Housing (Terraces)
Projects
About Us
01 /
Capability
One team. Endless possibilities.
PLANZONE brings town planning, building design, urban design, feasibility and project leadership together under one roof — reducing friction between idea, approval and delivery.
02 /
The PLANZONE advantage
Planning intelligence. Design ambition.
Our collaborative approach responds to what a site can achieve, what a client needs and what approval authorities require — before the project becomes expensive to change.
→ One-stop-shop capability
→ NSW-wide council experience
→ Planning-led design
→ Development-focused advice
→ Consultant coordination
→ Approval pathway strategy
03 /
Milestones
30
+
years of combined experience
2600
+
Clients ... and counting
2000
+
Projects ... and counting
100
+
Council areas served
Accreditations
Awards
Our Clients
FAQ's
Getting started
What does PLANZONE do?
We are a town planning and building design practice. We help you work out what you can build on a site, prepare the plans and paperwork, and guide your project through council approval.
That includes houses, dual occupancies, townhouses, child care centres, schools, seniors housing, places of public worship, commercial and rural projects.
Do I need a town planner or a building designer first?
It depends on where you are. If you are still deciding whether a site suits your idea, start with a planner. If you already know what you want to build, a designer can start the plans.
Because we offer both, we can point you to the right starting place and keep the two sides working together.
I haven’t bought the property yet. Can you help?
Yes. A feasibility study checks what a site can realistically achieve before you commit. It can cover options, building envelopes, yield and planning rules. It is often the cheapest way to avoid an expensive surprise.
Where do you work?
We work across NSW and have experience with more than 100 council areas. Our offices are in Liverpool and the Sydney CBD.
Town planning and approvals
What is a development application (DA)?
A DA is the formal request you lodge with your local council for permission to build, change or use a site. Council reviews it against its planning rules and decides whether to approve it.
What other approvals can you help with?
Construction certificates
Complying development (a faster pathway for projects that meet set rules)
Building information certificates, for work already built without approval
Subdivision certificates
Planning proposals and rezonings
What is a building information certificate (BIC)?
A BIC is a council certificate for work that was built without the right approval. It can help bring the building into the system. Whether one is suitable depends on the building and your council, so ask us before you apply.
Do you handle subdivisions and rezonings?
Yes. We prepare concept subdivisions, master plans, building envelope studies and planning proposals. We also manage the other consultants involved and support community consultation.
Can you help with places of public worship?
Yes. This is one of our specialist areas. These projects often need careful attention to parking, noise and community feedback, and we can guide you through each step.
Building design and drafting
What design services do you offer?
Through PLANZONE Designs, we prepare building designs and drafted plans for residential, commercial and industrial projects. We also provide massing studies, materials and finishes selection, and 3D renders.
Can you arrange the other reports my project needs?
Yes. We can engage the specialists for you, such as surveyors, engineers, quantity surveyors, geotechnical reports, BASIX and NatHERS certification, and traffic impact assessments.
Can you design dual occupancies and manor houses?
Yes. Our team includes registered designers for dual occupancy, manor house and multi dwelling housing (terraces) under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code.
Court appeals
My application was refused. What can I do?
You may be able to appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court. We can review the refusal reasons, explain your options in plain terms and tell you honestly whether an appeal looks worthwhile.
What court support do you provide?
Representation in the Land and Environment Court
Class 1 and Class 4 appeals
Preparing appeal documents
Section 34 conferences (a meeting to try to settle the matter)
Expert witness evidence
Is there a time limit to appeal?
Yes, and the deadlines are strict. Contact us as soon as you receive a refusal so you do not miss out on the appeal window times.
Fees, timing and how we work
How much do your services cost?
Costs depend on the type, size and complexity of your project, and on your council. Contact us with a few details and we will explain the likely scope and fees before you commit. All our fee proposals are itemised providing full transparency of our costs for peace of mind.
How long does approval take?
Timeframes vary between councils and projects. Complying development is usually quicker than a DA. We keep you updated and stay in contact with council so the process keeps moving.
Will I be kept informed?
Yes. We explain each step, tell you what council needs and let you know when anything changes.
How do I get in touch?
Call 1300 823 059 or email info@planzone.com.au.
You can meet us in person at our offices, we are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, by appointment:
Liverpool: Suite 7/92 Bathurst Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
Sydney CBD: Level 1/60 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
