Take your land development proposal from development concept to Development Approval.

We will assess all planning controls that apply to a site considering the constraints and restrictions and advise on the best expected outcome. With our in-house civil engineers and surveyors our team can prepare and design, detailed subdivision plans and reports to be put forward to Council to assist in getting Development Approvals. We can also advise on and engage other consultants’ expertise to prepare and support your application. The GDS Team come together to support you and your project.

Our Planners have respected professional relations with Councils and will guide the applications through the approval process. Our good working relations and knowledge of local government processes allow us to communicate effectively with Council officers and respond to any request in a timely manner.

We deliver results working efficiently and together at GDS.

Our expertise includes:

• Development planning and assessment.
• Strategic Planning.
• Planning Proposals (rezoning applications).
• Planning statements.
• Submissions to Council.
• Preparation of strategies and planning instruments.
• Development Control Plans, Developer Contributions and Voluntary Planning Agreements.
• Expert evidence.
• Consultation, negotiation and mediation.
• Urban design and master planning.
• Planning – project management.
• Due diligence and feasibility studies.