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Council Frustration?
Does the thought of dealing with Northern Beaches Council cause you anxiety? Are you sick of receiving different answers to the same question? Remove your stress and get us to help!
Don't know where to start?
Development applications are complicated! There are so many documents listed and so much jargon that it can seem impossible! Get an expert to manage the process for you
In the right hands
Feel safe knowing your development is in the right hands. Our knowledge and experience allows us to get our clients their approvals faster saving them time and money.
We are an experienced town planning consultancy that services Castle Hill and the Hills Shire. We provide expert advice and support for all our clients and help get approvals where others can’t. We have a wealth of development knowledge combined with ex-local government experience that gives us the advantage of understanding the Council approval process and achieve positive results for our clients.
Advice
Our experienced town planners can provide you with expert advice to help you with your development: We offer the following services:
- Feasibility reports
- Pre-purchase reports
- Unapproved works
- Letters and advice
- General town planning advice
- Neighbour objection advice and reports
Reports
Get us to provide you with the report you need to get the job done! We provide the following reports:
- Statement of environmental effects
- Clause 4.6 Variation
- Crime Risk Reports (CPTED)
- Heritage Impact Statement
- Social Impact Statements
- Plans of management
- Waste Management Plans
Approvals and Certifications
Let us help you obtain your approval! We provide the following approval services:
- Lodgement of development applications
- Project management of applications
- Attendance at Council meetings
- Rezoning Application/Planning Proposals
- Masterplans
Hills Shire Council DA Approval
Certified Town Planners
Development Application Experts
Servicing these Sydney Suburbs
Annangrove Baulkham Hills Beaumont Hills Bella Vista Box Hill Castle Hill Cattai Dural Glenhaven Glenorie Kellyville Kenthurst Leets Vale Lower Portland Maraylya Maroota Nelson North Rocks Norwest Rouse Hill Sackville North South Maroota West Pennant Hills Winston Hills Wisemans Ferry
The Work We do!
With expert experience in Local Government as well as the private sector, our town planners help get development approved. Below is a list of some of the development types we work with.
Our Blogs
Getting approval for unapproved developments
Unapproved works is one of our most common jobs for Outlook Planning and Development. Read our article on what to do and how to deal with the scary letters from Council!
Subdivision of rural zoned land
We explain what to consider when planning a rural subdivision and the various costs and reports associated.
Architectural Plan Drafting now available!
Outlook Planning and Development are now offering architectural plans in addition to our normal town planning services. We are fast becoming the number one planning firm in Sydney and we are excited to add plan drafting to our services.
Thornton Developments Booming
Thornton and Chisholm has become a booming area for investors and first home buyers wanting to leave Sydney and head towards the Hunter Valley. The greater Maitland area is a booming area with plenty of land available for developers.
What can I build without Council Approval?
We explain what types of development you can do without any Council approval for everyone doing their home renovations. Read all about exempt development and what you can build this weekend after a trip to Bunnings to get your DIY tools.
Complying Development Certificates
Want to build a house or renovate but don’t want the hassle of a development application. You might be able to get approval through a private certifier. We take some time to explain what a complying development is and the steps you need to take to obtain a CDC through a private certifier.
Preliminary Planning Assessment – Feasibility Reports
Are you looking at determining what you can do for your property? A Preliminary Planning Assessment can help you determine what your development options are for your site.
Guide to Heritage Impact Statements
Heritage Impact Statements are essential for any development involving a heritage item or heritage conservation area. We go into some of the basics of what makes up a heritage impact statement and who should be preparing them for your development.
How To Write a Development Application Objection Letter
Have you received a notification in the mail about a development application and want to write a submission. We outline some steps to help you prepare a development application objection letter.
Western Sydney Airport Terminal Unveiled
The first concept designs for Western Sydney Airport Terminal have been unveiled.
New Generation Boarding Houses
New generation boarding houses have a lot of negativity at the moment with developers obtaining approvals for large scale boarding house developments. So what exactly is a new generation boarding house?
Northern Beaches Dual Occupancy for beginners
Northern Beaches Town Planners explain Dual occupancy facts on the Northern Beaches including Pittwater, Warringah and Manly. We provide some information on dual occupancy developments on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Where you should be looking and what you should be considering.
Reducing Car Parking in CBDs
We explore the theory that as the amount of parking decreases, the appeal of driving gives way to more environmentally friendly transport modes such as walking, cycling, ride-hailing, car pooling and public transport.
Some evidence suggests reducing or capping parking pays off. In cities that have implemented these measures, driving has declined and public transport use has increased.
SFS Stadium Redevelopment seeks new construction company
The redevelopment of the Sydney Football Stadium has been full of controversy with a massive public backlash to the development.
The development has been subject to a lot of public debate with questions as to why the NSW Government are demolishing a functioning stadium instead of upgrading the stadium at a fraction of the cost.
University of Newcastle Expanding with Honeysuckle Campus
The University of Newcastle has recently submitted a seven building masterplan to the NSW Government for their new education precinct for Honeysuckle in Newcastle.
Objection to Boutique Hotel in Redfern
Outlook Planning and Development were engaged by a group of concerned residents in regards to a nearby development that sought consent to demolish an existing (abandoned) service station to a boutique hotel with 58 guest rooms, car lift and guest facilities.
Windale Rezoning – Planning Proposal
A change of land zoning proposed by Lake Macquarie council would open the door for medium-density housing in a large part of Windale.
What you need to know before building a granny flat!
Granny flats, or secondary dwellings as they are known as in the Planning world, can allow home owners to keep parents or adult children close by while giving them their own space. They can also be a great way to generate additional rental income.
Property Development Spotlight: Beresfield
History and Context Beresfield and Tarro are often described as twin towns. The district remained rural until the 1920’s when it was divided and offered
Rethinking Sydney – Greater Newcastle and the development potential
Background and Context With Sydney ranking as one of the most expensive cities in the world, it is no wonder why so many savvy property