Our highly skilled Town Planning team are an approved consultant for the City of Newcastle Council in Accelerated Development Applications (ADA). Beyond this our Planners bring extensive experience in delivering successful outcomes for our clients across all development types. Whether it’s residential, commercial, or large-scale developments, our expert Planners provide strategic insights and practical solutions tailored to each site’s unique potential.

If you need assistance assessing a site’s suitability, our team conducts in-depth evaluations to determine the full scope of development opportunities, ensuring that every project aligns with planning regulations and maximises its potential.

With a deep understanding of legislation, zoning requirements, and the intricacies of local council processes, our Town Planners streamline the entire development journey. By handling complex approvals, navigating regulatory frameworks, and proactively addressing potential challenges. We take the stress out of the planning process. Our commitment to efficiency allows us to deliver timely and cost-effective planning solutions that help bring our clients’ visions to life with confidence and ease.

Parker Scanlon offers many different Town Planning Services such as;

Accelerated Development Applications

Parker Scanlon is formally an Authorised Consultant for the City of Newcastle and can prepare and lodge ADA’s on behalf of a property owner.

Accelerated Development Applications (ADA) are an initiative of City of Newcastle to facilitate efficient processing of well-prepared, low-risk development types. The turn around time after lodgement is generally 10-21 days. Despite this, Parker Scanlon has received approvals on ADA's in just 24hrs after lodgement. 

Approval Pathway Reports

These reports assess the compliance of an intended development, through investigation, the report outlines whether consent is required and/or the most efficient method of obtaining consent.

Building Envelope Modelling

These 3D building envelopes are suited to developers and independent clients who would like to design within site-specific constraints. This is an invaluable tool for an architect or building designer to ensure the future development is compliant with the LEP and DCP controls.

Clause 4.6 Variation Reports

These reports are required by Council when the proposed development exceeds controls outlined in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP). They provide justification for the non-compliance.

Crime Risk Assessments (CPTED)

Commonly required for large developments, these reports provide recommendations for the client and consultants to reduce criminal activities and allow council to assess the safety and security impacts the development could have on surrounding sites and the public.

Plan Compliance Reviews

Involves a review and comment on plans prepared for an intended future development.

Council Application Lodgements including Accelerated Development Applications (ADA) within the City of Newcastle.

We can assist with any Development Application, Construction Certificate or Complying Development Applications in NSW.

Planning Feasibility Reports

These reports outline the types of developments that are permissible on a site based on a desktop review of the relevant planning controls and legislation and include a recommendation on whether the development is possible on the site.

Planning Proposals & Development Applications

We can prepare any type of planning proposal and guide you through the entire process.

Site Investigations

These reports are useful tools for those who are wanting to know future development potential of a specific site they own or are looking to purchase.

Social Impact Assessments (SIA)

Commonly required for large developments, these reports indicate how the potential future development will facilitate positive impacts on the community.

Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE)

These reports are required with all development applications to Council, including Accelerated Development Applications made to the City of Newcastle Council.

Waste Management Plans (WMP)

Required by Council when demolition is proposed, the development produces waste during the construction phase or on-going throughout its lifespan.