Making a vision possible

As a team of expert planners, economists, designers, engagement, social strategy and project advisory and management specialists, we draw on our collective intelligence to support clients through all the stages of complex planning processes.

Through decades of experience, we provide greater certainty to achieve approvals and unlock the development potential of land. We’re trusted advisers to government in developing planning policy at local, state and federal level. 

Our planning services include:

  • Local and State based planning approvals, development applications and rezonings.
  • Policy formulation and research to inform local and State government strategies.
  • Strategic and structure planning and regions and precincts.
  • Preparation of planning instruments like planning schemes and development control plans.
  • Expert evidence in appeals and tribunals.
  • Crime prevention through environmental design assessments.
  • Visual impact and view impact assessments.
  • Design competition management via our bespoke Design Competition Management platform. 
  • Real-time tracking of the latest planning policy changes via our bespoke Ethos InSite platform.
  • Planning Academy training courses for local and State government clients. 

Team

Ben Craig

Ben Craig

Director | Sydney

Alexis Cella

Alexis Cella

Director | Brisbane

Andrew Duggan

Andrew Duggan

Director | Sydney

Angus Halligan

Angus Halligan

Director & National Industrial Lead | Brisbane

Ashley Everton

Ashley Everton

Director | Brisbane

Ben Haynes

Ben Haynes

Director & National Health and Education Lead | Brisbane

Ben Weaver

Ben Weaver

Director & National Precincts Lead | Brisbane

Chris Bain

Chris Bain

Director | Sydney

Chris McGillick

Chris McGillick

Director | Sydney

Clare Swan

Clare Swan

Director & National Commercial Lead | Sydney

Daniel West

Daniel West

Director | Sydney

Gordon Kirkby

Gordon Kirkby

Director & National Transport Lead | Sydney

Greg Vann

Greg Vann

Director | Brisbane

Karen Armstrong

Karen Armstrong

Director | Sydney

Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver

Director | Sydney

Paul Robilliard

Paul Robilliard

Director | Sydney

Schandel Fortu

Schandel Fortu

Director | Sydney

Stephen Gouge

Stephen Gouge

Director | Sydney

Tim Peggie

Tim Peggie

Director | Melbourne

Tim Ward

Tim Ward

Director | Sydney

Yvette Carr

Yvette Carr

Director | Sydney