If so, you will probably also be asking yourself, what does a Town Planner do, and how do I choose a good one?
If you want to know more about what a Town Planner does, please read this article. Below we will explain the difference between an average and an excellent Town Planner, to help you understand the difference, so you can choose the right one.
So, How do I Choose a Good Town Planner?
Watch this video as Colin Fragar shares his thoughts on the differences between an average and an excellent Town Planner.Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video…
Average vs Excellent Town Planner Explained
So what is the difference between an average Town Planner and a brilliant Town Planner?First of all, a Town Planner is somebody that can assist you in getting the Council Approval that you need. An average town planner will likely just play by the rules.
They will just tell you what any draftsman could probably tell you, and that is ‘if you follow this building footprint, if you don’t encroach on any of the rules, you’ll probably get approval.’
They probably will just write a report for you. They won’t manage the consultants.
The average Town Planner probably won’t manage your project through council in a diplomatic way. They probably won’t be able to have the connections that they need and the know how to be able to get that project streamlined.
An Exceptional Town Planner
A brilliant Town Planner, on the other hand, is somebody who goes looking for the loopholes, finds the ways that we can depart from the minimum lot size, maybe depart from the building height, depart from the floor space ratio, all those technical terms.They’ll be able to find the highest and best use. And not only that, once it gets into council, they’ll then push your project forward…They’ll be able to find the highest and best use. And not only that, once it gets into council, they’ll then push your project forward. They’ll be able to make sure that the project gets approved in the quickest possible time frame and ultimately achieve’s the outcome that you’re looking for.
Talk to the Experts
At Council Approval Group, we have a team of over 12 Town Planners that we have handpicked and found the best in the industry to work for us. In addition to that, we also have an architecture team so they can work side by side to come up with a project that best suits your needs.Whatever your project is, whether it’s a residential project or a commercial one, or industrial or on a rural lot, please book in a free consult.
We’d love to be able to talk you about your project and help you to paint a clear roadmap going forward.
Why Choose Us?
Choosing the wrong Town Planner could cost you valuable time, money and elevate your chances of rejection. At Council Approval Group, our team consists of experienced Town Planners who are excellent at what they do. We strive to get the best possible outcome for your project.| Why Choose Us | Council Approval Group | Others (that claim to do the same) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Assess the merits of proposal and alternative more profitable options | ✔ | ✘ |
| 2. Establish what planning legislation applies to your property | ✔ | ✘ |
| 3. Help decipher the probability of getting an approval based on 25+ years of experience | ✔ | ✘ |
| 4. Clearly define favourable concepts for project based on 30,000+ project experience | ✔ | ✘ |
| 5. Prepare Planning Provision Compliance Table to identify issues early | ✔ | ✘ |
| 6. Scrutinise council’s checklist | ✔ | ✘ |
| 7. Work with our in-house design team (including Registered Architect) | ✔ | ✘ |
| 8. Prepare Plans (that don’t just look pretty but get approved) | ✔ | ✘ |
| 9. Orchestrate and manage design development | ✔ | ✘ |
| 10. Provide Pre-Jodgement Meeting preparation and support | ✔ | ✘ |
| 11. Compose the Statement of Environmental Effects (SoEE) | ✔ | ✘ |
| 12. Facilitate a Council Fee Quote | ✔ | ✘ |
| 13. Source the correct council forms | ✔ | ✘ |
| 14. Fill out council’s monotonous forms | ✔ | ✘ |
| 15. Ensure plans are in accordance with planning law | ✔ | ✘ |
| 16. Compile all other accompanying documents and reports | ✔ | ✘ |
| 17. Submit the whole Development Application package to council | ✔ | ✘ |
| 18. Be the conduit between council and the client for the payment of council fees | ✔ | ✘ |
| 19. Handle the assessing council planner’s questions whilst keeping our cool | ✔ | ✘ |
| 20. Respond to Requests for Further Information from council | ✔ | ✘ |
| 21. Conduct regular communication with Council to move assessment forward | ✔ | ✘ |
| 22. Ensure quickest possible assessment | ✔ | ✘ |
| 23. Receive approval for a client every 2.5 days | ✔ | ✘ |
| 24. Review conditions of consent | ✔ | ✘ |
| 25. Create a plan of action to comply with conditions | ✔ | ✘ |
| 26. Implement conditions of consent (e.g., construction certificate and/or occupation certificate) | ✔ | ✘ |
I am sure you can now appreciate why it is important to choose the right Town Planner to guide you from the start of your project.
Article Last Updated: 13 November 2024