About us

The town planning process is one of the most important parts of any development project, but too often, it is also the most confusing. Having completed thousands of development applications, we knew the frustration with outdated systems, long delays, and endless back-and-forth. That's why we built Planna. By combining custom-built software with town planning expertise, Planna automates the entire application process so you can proceed with your projects with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Our Mission

Our mission is to remove the unnecessary friction from the planning process and replace it with something simpler, smarter and accessible. Whether you’re a homeowner navigating their first renovation or a business managing dozens of projects, we're here to make planning something people can seamlessly move through, not get stuck in. We simplify the town planning process, without sacrificing quality, making it accessible, affordable, and stress-free for everyone.

Our Founders

Together, Scott and Tom wanted to create a tool that works for real people - from homeowners to developers - and brings efficiency to town planning.

Scott Bidmead
Co-Founder & CEO
A seasoned tech founder with a background in software and digital product design.
Thomas Ellwood
Co-Founder & Head of Town Planning
A qualified town planner with over a decade of experience across local government and consulting.

Our Team

Our Investors

Paloma is Australasia’s leading venture studio

Paloma have built numerous successful technology companies from inception and helped Afterpay scale from startup to $39B acquisition.

Planna by the numbers

98%

Approval rate over 3000+ submissions

80%

Cheaper than other firms

48-72

Hours report turnaround

The Complete Town Planning Software
Trusted by Architects, Building Designers & Developers