The planning and design process can be full of surprises, policy challenges, and unintended consequences. At Urban Terrain, we assess each project, prepare a customised project methodology and form targeted project teams with the most respected industry consultants to streamline the planning approval process.
Custom Methodologies
We tailor our approach to fit the unique demands of every project, regardless of size. Each project receives a customised methodology designed to achieve your specific objectives effectively and efficiently.
Personalised Service
We believe in building strong relationships with our clients, understanding their vision and requirements from inception to completion.
Best Practice Outcomes
We're actively involved with the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA), the Urban Development Institute Australia (UDIA) and other industry organisations to ensure we deliver best practice planning and design outcomes.
We manage all aspects of town planning.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
From preliminary due diligence, background reports, design phase and ultimate approval. We manage the project team and town planning process to get your approval.
PLANNING PERMITS
We obtain planning permits for subdivisions, commercial developments, medium density housing, childcare centres, service stations and medical centres.
SUBDIVISION DESIGN
We incorporate years of subdivision experience and latest market trends into our subdivision designs. We focus on reducing construction costs and increasing development outcomes to maximise your return on investment.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Development sites with Development Plan Overlays (DPOs) can mean a lot of unexpected work for complicated sites. We specialise in those tricky projects and delivery of Council endorsed development plans.
CHILDCARE CENTRES
We've helped our clients obtain permits for childcare centres across Melbourne's growth areas including Tarneit, Plumpton, Greenvale, and Beveridge.
SERVICE STATIONS
Service stations perform a critical amenity role in growth areas. Site access is becoming more difficult as policy requirements tighten. We have successfully obtained permits for service station operators including Liberty and BP.
MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING
We obtain permits for small infill developments and large multi-storey apartments in established areas as well as growth areas.
HOUSING DESIGN GUIDELINES
Our industry leading Housing Design Guidelines have been praised by many Council's for their articulate presentation, usability, and customised outcomes for each subdivision. Our assessment process is efficient and worry free for our clients.
PLANNING REPORTS
Our comprehensive town planning reports tell your development story, answer the difficult questions and provide solutions to challenges before they become an issue for Councils that then cause delays.
LIFESTYLE VILLAGES
Lifestyle Villages have unique design considerations different to typical residential estates. We have designed numerous villages across Victoria for our clients.
MEDICAL CENTRES
We are experienced in planning and design assistance for medical centres with a range of dental and allied health components.
LANDOWNER REPRESENTATION
We represent landowners during the preparation of strategic plans such as structure plans, development plans and PSPs. Representation protects your investment during this early but critical phase of the planning procees.
Contact Us
Hi. I’m Jason, Managing Director of Urban Terrain, and I want to hear about your development project.
In 2008, I started Urban Terrain to focus on a personalised planning service. A service where you can pick up your phone and quickly discuss the detailed issues for your subdivision or development project with someone who cares as much as you do. No project is ever the same, and they all require detailed consideration.
The more we talk about your goals, the better we can customize a strategy that meets our needs. So give me a call and let’s discuss your project.
Jason Taylor – Managing Director
t: 0405 416 577
e: jtaylor@urbanterrain.com.au
Doug Widner – Consultant
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