Our Services

KJ Planning strives to provide accurate and timely development advice and information and exists to ensure that client projects have the highest possible chance of success. Our team liaises with all stakeholders including other design and technical officers, to achieve development outcomes.

Development assessment for Councils, State Government and Planning Panels

KJ Planning can provide detailed assessment reports to consent authorities for development applications. These reports are prepared for large-scale and complex applications, as well as Council-related development applications where Council has a conflict of interest. In many cases, these assessment reports are referred to Local Planning Panels for determination.

Development Application preparation for applicants

KJ Planning provides Statements of Environmental Effects and Clause 4.6 Variations for DA submissions, development potential reports, objections to development applications, development scheme advice, and representations to planning panels.

KJ Planning assists with finding a pathway through the approvals process to achieve the right planning outcome. Presentations to Local Planning Panels can also be undertaken on behalf of applicants.

Expert Town Planning witness in the Land and Environment Court of NSW

KJ Planning has significant experience as an expert witness in the Land and Environment Court of NSW. This experience includes the preparation of Statements of Facts and Contentions for consent authorities, participation in Section 34 conferences and Joint Expert conferences, preparation of Joint Expert Reports, and draft consent conditions.

KJ Planning has provided expert evidence for both applicants and Councils across a wide variety of development proposals.

Planning advice and feasibility

Development potential and options studies are undertaken to identify the most appropriate development outcome for a site, taking into consideration recent planning reforms, development opportunities, and highest and best use considerations.

Rezoning and strategic planning

KJ Planning has experience in assessing and preparing planning proposals, as well as advising on changes to planning instruments and policies.