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Are you an architect, project manager or property developer planning a new affordable housing project, boarding house or group home?

Are you an architect, project manager or property developer planning a new affordable housing project, boarding house or group home?

We are experts in successfully gaining council approval for a range of social housing projects that help to provide affordable housing choices to the community

Social Housing

Urbanism is a leading town planning and development consultancy based in Sydney which works with clients on property development projects right across New South Wales. We specialise in providing expertise in pre-acquisition due diligence, development applications, statements of environmental effects, social impact assessments, plans of management, and end-to-end management of projects, from design to successful planning approval. As consulting town planners, with a strong track record of success and a focus on reducing project risk, we’re your reliable partner and your best defence against planning risk.

Social Housing

Urbanism is a leading town planning and development consultancy based in Sydney which works with clients on property development projects right across New South Wales. We specialise in providing expertise in pre-acquisition due diligence, development applications, statements of environmental effects, social impact assessments, plans of management, and end-to-end management of projects, from design to successful planning approval. As consulting town planners, with a strong track record of success and a focus on reducing project risk, we’re your reliable partner and your best defence against planning risk.

Recent Projects

Key Projects

Hickson House

Exciting new small bar at the ever-vibrant The Rocks, Sydney

Key Projects

Glenaeon School Masterplan Review, Middle Cove

Urbanism was engaged by project architects to review the masterplan and concept approval of 1995 and provide strategic advice on the planning approval pathway for the campus at Middle Cove.

Urbanism - Recent Projects - Buxton

Key Projects

Former Buxton School Rezoning, Buxton

Urbanism was engaged to prepare a planning proposal to rezone approximately a portion of a former school site to generate a further 15 residential lots in Buxton, south-west of Sydney.

Key Projects

Thomas’ Chaldean Catholic Church Child Care Centre, Bossley Park

Urbanism was engaged to provide town planning services including Statement of Environmental Effects to support a new Child Care Centre in Bossley Park, western Sydney.

Key Projects

South Turramurra Rezoning, South Turramurra

Urbanism was engaged by Ku-ring-gai Council to prepare a planning proposal to rezone a Council-owned former road corridor for residential development at South Turramurra.

Key Projects

Mixed Use Retail/Commercial Development, Goulburn

Urbanism was engaged to provide town planning services including Statement of Environmental Effects and full DA project management to support a new mixed use development in Goulburn.

Key Projects

The Syriac Catholic Community Centre, Kemps Creek

Urbanism was engaged to provide town planning services including Statement of Environmental Effects to support a new Church at Kemps Creek, western Sydney.

Key Projects

Frank Mac’s Small Bar, The Rocks

Urbanism was engaged to provide town planning services including Statement of Environmental Effects to support a new small bar at The Rocks.

Key Projects

Living Word Worship Centre, Smithfield

Urbanism was engaged to undertake full DA project management services from procurement and design through to DA lodgement at Smithfield, western Sydney.

Key Projects

Mac n G’s Small Bar, Crows Nest

Urbanism was engaged to provide town planning services including Statement of Environmental Effects to support a new small bar with late night trading at Crows Nest

How can we help you?

Do you have an upcoming boarding house, group home or social housing project and need expert consulting town planners on your team?
Do you want to learn how to leverage government policies that assist developers to deliver affordable housing projects?
Do you need a detailed Statement of Environmental Effects that skillfully navigates the myriade of planning controls and gets you approved faster?
Do you require a Social Impact Assessment or Plan of Management to support your development application for a boarding house, group home or social housing project?

Services We Provide to Education

Development Applications

Planning Proposals

Land Use Strategy

Development Applications

Planning Proposals

Land Use Strategy

Development Applications

  • Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE)
  • Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
  • Plan of Management (POM)
  • Clause 4.6 Variation to Development Standard
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Statements
  • Site Compatibility Certificates
  • Planning Due Diligence Reports for the acquisition of new sites

Planning Proposals

  • DA Lodgement
  • DA Applicant Services
  • Section 8.2 Review of Determination
  • Section 4.55 Modification DA
  • Local Planning Panel Representation
  • Review of Objections / Submissions
  • Engagement and management of Technical Design Team

Land Use Strategy

Description

How can we help you?

Do you have an upcoming boarding house, group home or social housing project and need expert consulting town planners on your team?
Do you want to learn how to leverage government policies that assist developers to deliver affordable housing projects?
Do you need a detailed Statement of Environmental Effects that skillfully navigates the myriade of planning controls and gets you approved faster?
Do you require a Social Impact Assessment or Plan of Management to support your development application for a boarding house, group home or social housing project?

Let’s start a discussion

Speak to one of our experienced town planners today and get the right advice and be confident you have the right team to help get your social housing project approved sooner!

Services We Provide to Education

Town Planning Reports
  • Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE)
  • Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
  • Plan of Management (POM)
  • Clause 4.6 Variation to Development Standard
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Statements
  • Site Compatibility Certificates
  • Planning Due Diligence Reports for the acquisition of new sites
Development Application Management
  • DA Lodgement
  • DA Applicant Services
  • Section 8.2 Review of Determination
  • Section 4.55 Modification DA
  • Local Planning Panel Representation
  • Review of Objections / Submissions
  • Engagement and management of Technical Design Team
Service Provide 3
Description

Statement of Environmental Effects

We provide specialist development application services including the preparation of your Statement of Environmental Effects that are prepared in accordance with the EP&A Act and Regulations by leading Sydney Town Planners with extensive local government experience.

Pre-design Planning Controls Advisory

We work with your team of architects, building designers and project managers to review the relevant town planning controls and provide property development advice to minimise non-compliance and maximise your chance of gaining successful approval.

DA Lodgement and Management Services

Our team of Sydney Town Planning experts can manage the documentation and lodgement of your Development Application to ensure that it meets Council’s requirements and is assessed without unnecessary and costly delays.

Clause 4.6 Variations Support

Some property development sites can be complicated, where a project cannot achieve full compliance. If your property project does not comply with the Local Environmental Plan, you will need a Clause 4.6 Variation. Do not expose your project to unnecessary risk! We have extensive experience in successfully arguing the merits of non-compliances in accordance with legislation and relevant case law.

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How it Works for You

STEP ONE: GET IN TOUCH
Contact us via phone or email today to discuss the town planning services you require with the Practice Principal to see how we can ensure your project’s success.

STEP TWO: ACCEPT QUOTATION
Urbanism will tailor a written fixed price quotation that covers all stages of your boarding house, group home or social housing project based on your requirements.

STEP THREE: PROJECT PLAN CONFIRMATION
Engagement! We start working together towards successful project delivery. The Practice Principal will act as your project lead and, depending on the engagement, will send you a project plan confirming the agreed deliverables and a timeline for completion of tasks for your approval.
Let’s collaborate and make your development project a success with fast and reliable town planning services.

The benefits of working with Urbanism to maintain your service delivery needs

  • Work directly with the Practice Principal with over 20 years experience successfully gaining approval for childcare, health and education projects across NSW
  • We only hire leading town planners with extensive local government experience who know how to get results
  • We are specialists in the NSW planning system and have expert knowledge of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) that you can leverage to deliver affordable housing
  • We specialise in gaining council approval for contentious proposals including social housing projects, boarding houses and group homes

Let’s start a discussion

  • Do you have an upcoming priority land use planning project?
  • Do you have complex development proposal you need to resource quickly?
  • Do you need additional capacity to manage increasing workloads?
  • Do you have a council-owned site Council wishes to development?

Whether a planning proposal, strategic planning study or a complex development assessment you need only most experienced consultants with extensive local government experience in NSW working with your team!

Contact Us Now

When project delivery is critical and resources are at capacity, you need Urbanism!

Whether you are an architect, project manager, property developer or social housing provider, you need expert town planning consultants on your team who have extensive experience in gaining council approval for boarding houses, group homes and social housing projects
contact us now

About Us

For over a decade, Urbanism has provided a suite of tailored planning services to meet the needs of the social housing sector. We are based in Sydney, however we provide town planning services to clients right across New South Wales.

Our philosophy is that we must deliver sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for our clients. Our belief is that project success is fundamentally linked to achieving these outcomes. Our tailored approach is based on applying evidence-based analysis, offering our clients intelligent and town planning solutions that achieve results.

The amalgamation of our philosophy, belief and approach is how we guarantee a service that exceeds your expectations.

At Urbanism, we offer tailored solutions that give you the confidence that your project is in the hands of experienced and highly respected town planning professionals.

We have used Urbanism for a number of years for all our Statement of Environmental Effects and town planning NSW advice for our projects. Urbanism has been a great assistance in getting our projects approved and I highly recommend them to any other building design companies.
Steve, Building Designer
Urbanism are our reliable town planning Sydney experts and we have used them for general advice on development consent matters right up to lodging rezoning applications for large urban release areas for hundreds of home sites. I highly recommend Urbanism to any builder or developer who needs assistance cutting through all the red tape.
Phillip, Builder and Property Developer
We use Urbanism for our more complex commercial and retail projects across Sydney such as bars, restaurants, gyms and the like. Urbanism are always reliable and deliver their reports on time and also help us navigate the approvals pathway and trouble shoot any potential issues with council. Highly recommended!
Nick, Designer/Project Manager
We use Urbanism for all of our town planning Sydney needs and have done for years. Urbanism provides us with reliable property planning advice, council negotiations, development site and design due diligence and Statements of Environmental Effects. They offer exceptional value for money, are efficient and professional and are highly recommended!
Cameron, Building Designer

Where we've worked recently

Our staff have extensive local government experience in regional and metropolitan areas

  • City of Sydney Council
  • North Sydney Council
  • Blacktown City Council
  • Canterbury Bankstown Council
  • Woollahra Municipal Council
  • Waverley Council
  • Northern Beaches Council
  • Liverpool City Council
  • Wollondilly Shire Council
  • Campbelltown City Council
  • Fairfield City Council
  • Central Coast Council
  • Port Stephens Council
  • Goulburn Mulwaree Council
  • Broken Hill City Council
  • Ryde Council
  • Mosman Council
  • Willoughby City Council
  • Hills Shire Council
  • Inner West Council
  • Ku-ring-gai Council
  • Penrith City Council
  • Hawkesbury City Council
  • Sydney Olympic Park Authority
  • Georges River Council
  • Lane Cove Council
  • Newcastle City Council
  • Wollongong City Council
  • Parramatta City Council
  • City of Canada Bay
  • Burwood Council
  • Randwick City Council

Accreditations

Urbanism is a town planning and property development services consultancy based in Sydney who work right across New South Wales. We specialise in planning proposals, land use strategy and complex development applications. Our clients include local government, builders, architects and building designers, property developers and project managers.

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