Urban planning and development
Planning places that are ready for the future.
Master planning, land use planning, infrastructure planning and layout design that balance aesthetics, function and sustainability, and make the best use of available land.
Overview
A good plan makes a place easy to live in for decades.
Planning decisions last longer than any single building. The width of a road, the size of a plot, the location of open space and the routes of services shape daily life for generations.
Our planning work draws on a deep understanding of urban landscapes. We balance the needs of landowners and future residents with access, infrastructure, environment and the regulations that govern land use.
What we offer
Planning services.
Master planning
Comprehensive layouts for organised, future-ready places.
Land use planning
Smart zoning that makes the best use of the available land.
Infrastructure development
Planning roads, utilities and facilities for smooth everyday living.
Zoning and permissions
Helping layouts meet the legal and regulatory requirements that apply.
Design considerations
What a sound plan balances.
- 01Access and movementRoad hierarchy, pedestrian routes and connections to the wider city.
- 02Plot efficiencyPlot sizes and orientation that make good buildings possible.
- 03Open spaceParks, green edges and shared spaces placed where people will use them.
- 04Water and terrainDrainage and grading that respect the natural fall of the land.
- 05Room to growPhasing and infrastructure planned for future expansion.
Do you prepare layout plans for plotted developments?
Yes. Plotting and layout planning is part of our planning and permissions work, prepared to suit both regulations and your requirements.
Can you help with land use and zoning questions?
Yes. We help you understand how land use and zoning affect a site and prepare plans that respond to them.
Do you design the buildings within a master plan?
We can. Architecture for residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings can follow from the plan. See commercial and mixed-use architecture.
Next step
Planning land or a development?
Tell us about the site and what you have in mind. We will help you shape the brief and the right next steps.