Why is Town Planning Important?
Planning looks at the needs of people and the environment
whilst respecting limits to development.
Urban planning must recognise regional limits to development in order to maintain
natural habitats and biodiversity, which is so important to our continued existence.
Broad landscape conservation is necessary to maintain ecosystem function and
biodiversity, but there is also great opportunity for the sensitive redevelopment
of many previously developed areas.
The urban development plan should have sympathetic regard to the natural landscape,
with a minimisation of earthworks and landscape fragmentation, and maintenance of
nature corridors. Consideration of the habitat requirements for various species
within a regional ecological context must first be established.
Natural ecosystems should be promoted throughout all levels of the development.
An empathetic approach in the maintenance and encouragement of natural ecosystems
creates a more sustainable relationship with the natural environment.
Urban design enabling individual building lots to maximise solar access, and the
design and construction of dwellings that are designed with passive solar design
principles to utilise available solar access, is a feature of environmentally
responsible urban development. Easy access to public transport is also important,
and this aspect can be extended to include provision of cycleways.
Services offered include:
- Preparation of Local Environmental Plans
- Preparation of Development Control Plans and Management Plans
- Expert advice in Land and Environment Court
- Preparation of Development Applications
- Project management of flora and fauna studies, and other planning projects and studies
- Facilitation and mediation - Project facilitation, consultation and resolution
of disputes relating to land and natural resource issues
- Training programs for staff and professional training in biodiversity conservation
and ecologically sustainable development
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