Community Development and Urban Planning in Australia

Approved

Obtaining approval for your development project could not be simpler. No matter the size, type or complexity. Approved delivers a unique service that provides a seamless experience, from start to finish, of the entire approval process. We set the benchmark in the planning and approval process and have built a team that accelerates the timeframe to construction. Trusted by Australia's largest and most recognised builders, we create efficiency and consistency throughout your project's planning and construction phases. With extensive experience in land and property development, Approved offers so much more than a traditional planning company. If you are undertaking a development project in New South Wales, the Approved Team can navigate the process on your behalf, ensuring a successful outcome.

51 to 200 staff

Macquarie Point Development Corporation

Macquarie Point Development Corporation is a statutory authority and state agency, charged with planning, facilitating and managing the remediation, and development of Mac Point in Hobart. The site is 9.3 hectare site situated between the Derwent River and the Hobart CBD. The Corporation was established and is governed by the Macquarie Point Development Corporation Act 2012. Our work is overseen by a Board, comprising the Chairperson, CEO, and between three and six directors appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister.

11 to 50 staff

Games Independent Infrastructure And Coordination Authority

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority will ensure Queensland, Australia and Oceania are ready to successfully host the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will maximise the opportunity and legacy of hosting the Games, for the benefit of all of Queensland. The Authority will deliver new and upgraded venues for use before, during and long after the Games, as we work towards a more inclusive, sustainable and connected society.

51 to 200 staff

Marcon

Marcon is an independent Project Management consultant specialising in construction and development. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who bring purpose and dedication to every project we undertake. The team shares significant experience and a particular focus in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by this region - and we leverage our expertise to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Marcon offers a comprehensive range of services including design, construction, cost control, and project and program management. Our goal is to maximise value in all areas, ensuring successful and sustainable outcomes for our clients.

11 to 50 staff

Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains

Local people creating local opportunities. We work with businesses and communities to sustainably grow our regional economy and create more liveable communities. We’re a non-government and non-profit organisation part of a national network. We can help you with: Business advice and referrals Investment attraction Industry development Regional analysis Community consultation and facilitation Applying for grants

11 to 50 staff

Euphorium

Euphorium is dedicated to becoming the community innovators that invent the "new" ways to enable the liberation of creativity for good. We believe the biggest opportunity for communities across Australia is the investment into the renewable resource of creativity to EXECUTE NEW IDEAS to ADD VALUE to life. We do this by focusing on three core areas- Creative People - More creative people using creative skills to create NEW IDEAS - Creative Communities - Enable Ecosystem to allow space to invest and EXECUTE NEW IDEAS that ADDS VALUE - Creative Impact - Capture and leverage VALUE to feed additional NEW IDEAS With a large portfolio including but not limited too; festivals, creative experiences, training, systems development, cultural initiatives and more. Euphorium tackles the biggest system challenges of the moment to realise the untapped potential.

1 to 10 staff

Fire To Flourish

Fire to Flourish is a long-term community impact program providing direct support to communities as the first and last responders to disasters. Led by Monash University, we are partnering with four communities recently affected by disasters to co-create innovative approaches in community-led disaster recovery and long-term resilience.

51 to 200 staff

Land Insights - Planning, Design, Environment

Land Insights delivers planning and environmental solutions to clients across Western Australia We guide projects of every size through the development and environmental approval process. Our team also assists State and Local Government with preparing effective land use, environmental and coastal strategies for the future. Specialties Strategic Planning Environmental Planning Environmental Management Subdivision and Development Coastal Management Conservation Planning

1 to 10 staff

Tba Urban Pty Ltd

TBA Urban is a dynamic advisory group specialising in property consultancy, development management services and urban planning. Partnering with clients at all stages of the development cycle, we focus on achieving ‘value add’ through balancing technical analysis with strategic advice and astute project management. TBA's combination of skills and expertise enables us to understand your complex project and portfolio needs creating a tailored approach to meet objectives. Our expertise ranges from high-end single dwelling developments through to large landholdings, property portfolios and urban development projects. We have a proven track record in negotiating outcomes on a range of projects through all levels of Government. Through our bespoke service offering we are able to assist clients with property development needs such as: acquisition and due diligence, highest and best use assessment, feasibility, development applications, planning advice, stakeholder engagement and transaction programs.

1 to 10 staff

Watermark Planning

Watermark Planning was established in by Sarah McNeilly to bring together a small team of approachable and knowledgeable experts specialising in assisting with the lodgement of Development Applications. We are town planners based on the northern beaches and experienced with projects throughout Sydney and New South Wales. Our focus is to help you understand the process, put together the best application and ensure the quickest Council Approval possible.

1 to 10 staff

Plancom Consulting

PlanCom Consulting offers professional services in Planning and Community Engagement. Also training in Community Engagement for Renewable Energy. We recognise that the best plans will only succeed with support from both the public and the government. PlanCom Consulting specialises in early identification of project issues and working with you to plan for project success.

1 to 10 staff

Community Gardens Australia

Community Gardens Australia (CGA) is a not- for-profit, volunteer-run organisation that exists to support, provide resources to, network and advocate for community gardening activities in Australia. Our vision is to see connected, nourishing, accessible and resilient community gardens for all Australians and our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by providing networking opportunities, education, resources, advice and advocacy to support community gardening activities.

1 to 10 staff

Future Village

Placemaking services from concept design, construction and maintenance. Manufacturer of free standing green infrastructure. Global leaders in water reservoirs and wicking systems. The new home of Plantabox and People Parkers.

1 to 10 staff

Modal

Modal Planning derives its name from the concept of "modal shift" in transport—a fundamental change that focuses on moving people towards more sustainable and efficient modes of transport. This idea reflects our commitment to driving positive changes in how we navigate the world, whether it's encouraging a shift from private vehicles to public transport, walking, or cycling. At Modal Planning, we believe that every decision, big or small, holds the power to create meaningful impact. Just as we advocate for modal shifts in transport to improve urban mobility and reduce environmental impacts, we apply the same principle to our approach to planning and decision-making. Our name embodies the daily choices we make to foster better, more sustainable outcomes, not just in transport but in every facet of community development. We are guided by the belief that thoughtful, intentional shifts—whether in transport modes or everyday actions—can lead to better futures. Modal Planning is more than a name; it’s a philosophy that drives our work, encouraging progress, innovation, and positive change at every step.

1 to 10 staff

The Planning Studio

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands in which we work, the Gadigal people, and pay respect to Elders, past, present + emerging. We deeply respect the Connection to Country, culture and traditions of Australia’s First Nation Peoples and are committed to learn from and walk alongside community as we plan for places and communities. The Planning Studio is a town planning, social strategy and engagement consultancy supporting governments, the private sector and communities in 'joining the dots' between policy, projects and people to build equitable, connected, sustainable and generous places. Our team are industry leaders offering significant experience across a broad portfolio including development assessment, social value and impact assessment, statutory planning, strategic landuse and infrastructure planning, social, cultural and community strategy development, urban research and engagement. We are also experienced and trusted advisors to local and state government, NGOs and private sector clients. We work with them to coach and build capacity resulting in meaningful outcomes for the projects, organisations and communities. We work in partnership with clients and design teams to secure development approvals for large and small, high quality residential, commercial, industrial, and government projects and work with the private sector and community housing providers to secure much needed affordable and lower cost housing. To support urban and regional projects into delivery, we have established strong partnerships with like-minded consultancies to develop bespoke, meaningful and measurable strategic frameworks and implementation pathways and broaden the skills and services we offer.

1 to 10 staff

Yindjibarndi Nation

The Yindjibarndi community is pursuing self-determination through a strategy that is centred on our unique ‘3C’ approach—community, culture and commerce. Our group structure is aimed at delivering benefits to all Yindjibarndi people. Some of this has been in place for some time, like our contracting business Yurra, the Yindjibarndi trust both formed in 2013, but other parts are in the early stage, such as our renewable energy business and our plans for eco-tourism in Millstream. We’re now in talks with other commercial and government partners to deliver on ambitious projects that address the housing, employment and health needs of our community. So check out our website if you have an interest in anything Yindjibarndi, or if you might want to partner with us.

51 to 200 staff

Asr Research

ASR Research’s mission is to provide its clients with high quality community infrastructure planning, community development and social research services. ASR Research is a small but influential community infrastructure planning consultancy that has operated for 10 years. We have undertaken numerous assessments in Melbourne’s growth areas as well as inner and middle ring locations and worked extensively with both Local and State Government, as well as private developers and as part of larger consortia consisting of consultants from a wide range of disciplines.

1 to 10 staff

Cobalt Engagement

We’re here to collaborate with you to co-design strategies for resilience, adaption and recovery. Cobalt Engagement is dedicated to increasing resilience in our cities and regions using a place and people centred approach. We’re here to listen to you so we can develop the most effective strategies—together. We support a Caring for Country approach in all our work and we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and live; we are grateful for their continuing care and connection to culture, community, land, sea and sky. We support adaption through strategy and co-design. We are engagement, resilience, urban and regional planning specialists. We are working to support an increase in resilience as our communities adapt and recover to our changing world. Here is how we can help you: Urban + Regional Planning Co-design to support- Master Planning - Placemaking - Strategic Planning Community + Stakeholder Engagement Co-design Facilitation Children’s and Youth engagement Surveys and Workshops Resilience + Adaption Co-design to support- Resilience and Adaption Planning - Place Resilience Design Briefs - Preparedness and Recovery Plans

1 to 10 staff

Paroconsulting

Sydney based planning and development advisory services that drive successful outcomes

1 to 10 staff

Urbanismo

Urban Planning and Business Broking

1 to 10 staff

Avantaus Development Group

A premier Australian real estate company, excelling in property development, construction and investment. We craft exceptional community projects, elevating Sydney residents' lives while nurturing local growth and prosperity for a brighter tomorrow. Our commitment drives quality and success.

11 to 50 staff

Fb Ideas

Fishermans Bend Innovation Diversity Experimentation and Activation (FB IDEAs) is a new non-profit organisation to nurture incremental and experimental urban renewal and activation during the transformation of Fishermans Bend. Built on the principles of Innovation, Diversity, Experimentation and Activation, our role is to support a diverse range of activities that seed an innovation culture and attract smaller scale activity ahead of major investments in the area. More information coming soon - including a public EOI process for partners and projects to get involved.

1 to 10 staff

Planningalerts

Planning Alerts is a free Australian service which searches as many planning authority websites as it can find and emails you details of applications near you. The aim of this is to enable shared scrutiny of what is being built (and knocked down) in peoples' communities.

1 to 10 staff

Queanbeyan Microforest

A community initiative to build a Micro-Forest, food forest and nature play area in suburban Queanbeyan in 2022-23. Successfully raised over during our crowdfunding campaign, utilising our capabilities in partnership building, business development, marketing, negotiation, and event management. This funding has enabled us to enter the community consultation and co-design phase before construction begins in Spring 2023. This community-led micro-forest project aims to reduce urban heat and provide habitat for native wildlife, while also creating a beautiful and inviting green space for locals to meet, play, and relax. As the first of its kind in Queanbeyan, we aim to not only positively impact the environment but also have positive social outcomes for our community. Through inclusive engagement and design, we hope to inspire others to follow in our footsteps and create similar projects that prioritise the well-being of local stakeholders, the environment as well as the local economy.

51 to 200 staff

Zion Engagement And Planning

Empowering First Nations people to care for Country, restore community and revive culture. Zion Engagement and Planning aims to come alongside the built environment industry to help build cultural capacity in working with Country, community and culture. We specialise in First Nations engagement and cultural capacity training with a focus on supporting clients to expand their impact with First Nations communities.

1 to 10 staff

Art-Public

Art-Public is dedicated to delivering art projects for the public and private sector. Their team of public art specialists and project managers has the expertise to deliver captivating outcomes for art projects of many shapes and sizes. Art-Public’s professional and simplified process is centred around building authentic and collaborative relationships between the client and the artist. We believe inviting artists to create meaningful experiences into the blueprints adds a strong point of difference and adds great value to community acceptance. Our projects aim to support the translation of ideas into achievable, meaningful outcomes with strong design sensibilities.

1 to 10 staff

Australian Development Review

The Australian Development Review reports the latest Urban Development news from around Australia.

1 to 10 staff

Bnc Planning

BNC Planning – Leading Development Approval & Advisory Consultancy. Established in 2010, BNC Planning is a forward-thinking and adaptive development approval and advisory consultancy based in North Queensland. With a strong track record in residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects, BNC Planning plays a pivotal role in shaping the region’s built environment while driving economic and community growth. At the core of BNC Planning’s success is a value-adding, client-driven development approval system, designed to streamline approvals and accelerate project timelines. The consultancy works closely with developers, investors, and government authorities, offering expert guidance on town planning, approval programming, and strategic property development. BNC Planning’s expertise extends across multiple sectors, including renewable energy, where the firm has established itself as a leading consultant with extensive experience balancing commercial, legal, and environmental considerations in project approvals. In addition, BNC Planning has expanded its service offerings through QStrata, its strata titling division. With a deep understanding of planning frameworks, regulatory processes, and investment strategies, BNC Planning is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that support sustainable regional development. The consultancy continuously refines its approach to help clients navigate complex planning procedures, unlock new opportunities, and bring forward development horizons. With a commitment to high-quality technical and strategic outcomes, BNC Planning helps clients achieve certainty and success in the evolving development landscape. For expert planning advice and tailored development solutions, connect with BNC Planning to explore how we can support your next project.

1 to 10 staff

Buckenbah Collective

Geurie is a village, situated between Dubbo & Wellington in the Central West of NSW. Buckenbah Collective is a refurbished heritage building - offering a beautiful experience for locals and visitors. Stroll through the art gallery of Jacinta Haycock Artist or enjoy the foodie delights at The Aviary Café. Relax in comfortable chairs in the café garden courtyard under shade sails. The precinct has the benefit of a wheelchair friendly and baby change facilities. There is also a children's sandpit, mud play kitchen, and enclosed children's play area. We keen to work with others, to make Geurie a destination to enjoy, for friends, locals and those travelling through our region. We have plans for new shops in the adjacent car yard, so if you are looking to establish a pharmacy, beautician, remedial massage, professional services office, florist, or [insert your business] get in touch! Launching late 2025/ early 2026.

1 to 10 staff

Green Light Planning

Green Light Planning is a bespoke South Australian consulting firm specialising in strategic and land use planning, development advisory, statutory planning approvals, regional tourism developments and infrastructure planning.

1 to 10 staff

Infill House And Land

We place each investor & owner into the right location for house and land packages, with the long term vision of capital growth and rental return.

1 to 10 staff

Localite

Melbourne (Naarm) based placemaking and tactical urbanism practice. Through the iterative process of tactical urbanism, we help you identify, design, and deliver people-focused, high-impact, and scalable urban interventions that create meaningful impact. From pop-up parks and interactive art installations, to place activation and full street redesigns, the possibilities are endless.

1 to 10 staff

Motorsport Investment Group

The new home of Motorsport for New South Wales is planned for the Hunter Region. A vertically integrated motorsport precinct that will engage with local surrounding developments from Residential through to Light Industry supporting business, tourism, education, motorsport, and local communities in the region. A new way to enjoy motorsport, cycle sports, athletic events and more.

1 to 10 staff

Planwave Pty Ltd

We are an urban planning consultancy consisting of skilled and knowledgable personnel with government experience. We are dedicated to providing high quality tailored planning expertise to our clients. We help bring our clients future vision to life.

1 to 10 staff

Port Binnli Group

Port Binnli, the visionary developers behind the success of projects throughout Queensland. They bring 30 years of profound experience to sites including Raby Bay Marina, and award-winning developments of Mackay Marina and North Harbour.

11 to 50 staff

Sago Network

Sago Network is a not-for-profit community development organisation that has been working in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since 2008. Our aim is to strengthen lives in PNG by improving water, sanitation and hygiene standards at a community level. Sago Network partners with local communities in PNG to address basic access to safe drinking water and safe sanitation. The complex and inter-related development challenges of water and sanitation have been tackled by Sago Network by forming a diverse and multi-disciplinary team which is flexibly configured around the needs of each community based upon their needs. The team includes architects, community development professionals, health professionals, project managers, engineers, carpenters, plumbers, builders and education professionals. Sago Network’s programmes are focused on partnerships with rural and coastal communities who are committed to effecting positive change in their villages. Each project undertaken by Sago Network aims to place local people at the centre of their own development process. Communities are empowered with the decision-making ability to shape the project’s core objectives and are encouraged to make a meaningful contribution toward their achievement.

1 to 10 staff

Solidaria Studio

We’re a creative urbanism practice with a focus on inclusion and participation. If you want to do more to include a wider variety of people, especially women and girls, in the way you plan, design and manage public spaces and programs, we’d like to show you how fun and easy it can be. Inclusion Workshops Briefings for leaders and staff to learn more about including girls and women, understand the tools available and build their inclusion capabilities and systems. Participation Processes Exploratory workshops and co-creation processes to discover what girls and women need from places and programs in their communities, and meaningfully include them in planning, design and use. Public Space Experience Studies International best practice methods and novel techniques for gathering human experiences of place, translated into locally generated knowledge and ideas for inclusive, evidence-based planning, design and place-making. Inclusion Audits + Impact Assessments Critical but kind analysis of how policies, programs and places will meet different people’s needs, with recommendations and support to make your work more equitable. Creative Urban Experiences Extraordinary and delightful experiences, events and projects which connect people and generate meaningful dialogues about making places healthier, safer, fairer, more social, and more joyful. Workshops + Presentations Customised workshops, walkshops and presentations to inspire, inform and entertain audiences at conferences and events, from sensory memory experiments, to gender mainstreaming in mobility planning, to place-love via urban wandering.

1 to 10 staff

The Social Aspect

Social Aspect is a business that balances people and projects. We apply social impact assessment and community engagement expertise to minimise social impacts, create positive stakeholder relationships, and create a social license for complex projects from project inception, to approvals, construction, operation, and closure. Led by Dr Jamie Seaton, our three core services are: 1) social impact assessments / planning approvals 2) community and stakeholder engagement 3) social research tailored to organisational goals. Find out more at

1 to 10 staff

Western Sydney Planning Partnership Wspp

The establishment of the Western Sydney Planning Partnership (WSPP) was a council led initiative in the 2018 Western Sydney City Deal. The Planning Partnership is a vehicle for delivering outcomes through a collaborative planning approach. The aim of the Planning Partnership is to facilitate the transformation of Western Sydney, as well as delivering more efficient and higher quality outcomes for local communities. Planning Partnership guiding principles * Works on behalf of our partner organisations * Acknowledges the unique character of the communities and places across Western Sydney * Drives the highest levels of collaboration amongst our partner organisations * Strives for best practice and knowledge sharing * Develops evidence-based and place-specific solutions * Develops solutions that can be applied at the regional scale * Leads project coordination across the region * Understands community needs as a potent tool for strategic planning and coordinated infrastructure delivery * Proposes change to the status quo to achieve optimal outcomes

1 to 10 staff

Align Planning

Align was founded to provide a professional town planning service that achieves great results while providing outstanding costumer experience. We utilise our skills, knowledge and experience to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome. Communication and transparency are at the top of the agenda at Align as we ensure our clientele stay informed on the progress of their project. No project is to be big or to small as we are happy to tackle any kind of project head on. Although Align is a town planning firm we have deep connections with many expert consultants that we have built relationships with over many years. We are able to quickly compile a team of experts for whatever your project may involve to ensure all aspects of your development is covered.

1 to 10 staff

Cobrand Group Pty Ltd

11 to 50 staff

Hutchison Planning

Hutchison Planning was established in 2001 as a specialist town planning consultancy, focusing on preparation of development applications and general town planning advice. We have specialised experience with residential development applications, and offer practical design solutions and inspirational ideas for residential projects.

1 to 10 staff

Jlp Melbourne

Founded in 2001 by Town Planner James Livingston, the firm provides creative and innovative solutions to help both public and private clients navigate each step of the Victorian Planning System. Our services span from feasibility assessments, planning permit applications and objections, as well as VCAT advocacy, planning scheme amendments and strategic planning reviews.

1 to 10 staff

Nudge8

The website is under maintenance. Ethical jobs for international students! To book a time to chat with me about my idea, please use this link below: https://koalendar.com/e/ChatLeo-ABB

1 to 10 staff

Plan C

We are planners, designers, community development specialists and strategic thinkers dedicated to community outcomes. Plan C provides specialist services to communities, governments, the development industry, mining, energy and tourism sectors, and Traditional Owner estates. We are uniquely placed to deliver community-led, innovative and sustainable planning, developments, infrastructure, enterprises and programs.

1 to 10 staff

Cities For Play

1 to 10 staff

Queensland Unique Projects Australia Pty Ltd

Queensland Unique Projects Australia Pty Ltd (QUPA) was established in 1986. Behind the concept of QUPA is world renowned Israeli agricultural practices. The Company is specialised in rural and agricultural land subdivision in Bundaberg, Burdekin and South West region in Queensland, Australia.

11 to 50 staff

Creative Ingredient

Creative Ingredient is a cultural and creative consultancy, assisting government and business connect powerfully with community and place.

1 to 10 staff