OCTAGON PLANNING

Feasibility and Options

Analysis of development potential: site characteristics, site context, planning controls and constraints.

Development Applications

Planning reports, lodgement and project management services for fast and hassle-free DAs.…

Rezoning

Preparation of Planning Proposals for rezoning applications and other amendments to LEPs.

Development Assessment

Independent and impartial assessment of Development Applications for New South Wales councils.

Design Review

Drafting design guidelines and assessing architectural and landscape plans against the controls.

Visual Impact Assessment

Detailed analysis of a development's impact on the built and natural landscape.

CPTED Reports

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), aka Safer By Design in NSW…

Heritage Planning

Our registered heritage consultant prepares Statements of Heritage Impact (SOHI) for developments…

Octagon Planning is a small consultancy that provides professional and affordable town planning services for developers, architects and authorities. We’re based in Lake Macquarie but work on projects across New South Wales. We have significant experience within the Central Coast, Hunter Region and Greater Sydney.

We’ve experienced the Development Application process from both sides of the counter, having both lodged and assessed hundreds of applications. We combine Council experience with small business sensibility to provide you with flexible options that fit your budget and schedule.