Our Planning Services
Tailored support for councils, developers, and regional communities.
At Ward Planning and Consulting, we provide flexible, experienced planning services tailored to the unique needs of regional and rural communities. Whether you’re a council needing short-term support or a developer navigating complex approval processes, we offer practical advice and hands-on assistance to help you achieve results.
Local Government Planning Support
Plans of Management & Native Title Reporting
We offer short-term and project-based consulting services for local councils across regional NSW. With over 25 years of experience in strategic and statutory planning, we can step in to provide:
Interim staffing support during peak workloads or staff shortages
Assessment and reporting on development applications
Planning proposals, rezonings, and policy development
Assistance with planning legislation and compliance
Development Application Assistance
Navigating the NSW planning system can be complex. We support individuals, developers, and businesses by:
Preparing and reviewing development applications (DAs)
Coordinating supporting documentation and referrals
Lodging and managing applications through the NSW Planning Portal
Providing advice on compliance with local planning controls and state policies
Strategic Planning and Project Delivery
We help councils and clients shape long-term planning outcomes and get projects off the ground. Our services include:
Strategic land use planning and policy review
Community and stakeholder engagement
Cross-government collaboration to unlock project funding or approvals
Advice on aligning local plans with state priorities
We prepare and review Plans of Management for community and Crown land where Council acts as the Crown Land Manager. Melissa, as a qualified Native Title Manager, also provides comprehensive Native Title reporting to support land management, compliance, and future acts on Crown land.
