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2025 planning reforms and what we are seeing in practice so far

Planning group vs independent planner: what’s the cost difference

Building planning for dual occupancy: what councils look for

Why councils reject planning permits and how to stop it happening to you

What Works Planning Is and Why Builders and Designers Need It Early

How to Read Council Zoning Maps Before You Buy a Property

How to avoid the most common roadblocks in a development application

New South Wales planning: step-by-step guide to a smooth development approval

How the NSW planning department assesses your development application and the common reasons it gets rejected

CDC vs DA: Which Pathway is Best for You?

Bushfire, Flood & Heritage Overlays: What They Mean for Your Development Application

Site planning checklist: What you need before you submit your application

Town planning rules: A simple guide for first time developers

Simply planning: How to fast track a small development application without the stress

Blue Heron: A Growing Development Business Needing More Reliable Planning Support

Planning portal vs council applications: what’s the difference and what’s faster

Can you apply for a planning permit without an architect?

Top benefits of hiring a town planner even for small projects

WilPlan: How Planna Helped Leigh Speed Up Approvals, Reduce Costs and Strengthen Client Confidence

What is Town Planning and how does it help you?

Hands Studio: How Planna Helped a Growing Design Practice Find Time, Clarity and Confidence

Site Coverage vs Floor Space Ratio explained: A quick guide for council approval

The top 7 reasons building permit applications get rejected (and how to avoid them)

How to know if you need a Town Planner and how much time and money can they save you?

How a Town Planner near me can reduce risk and project delays

Victoria’s Latest Planning Reforms: What Homeowners and Developers Need to Know

Australia’s Flood Maps Are a Mess and No One Can Agree Who Should Fix Them

2025 VicSmart Update: What It Means for Second Homes, Dual Occupancies and Subdivisions.

NSW Planning Laws Face the Largest Overhaul Since the 1970s

Finishing Woollahra Station Won’t Deliver the Affordable Homes Sydney Desperately Needs, Town Planners Argue.

Freezing the NCC, Strike Teams and AI: What Australia's New Housing Reforms Mean for the Development Industry

Old Bones, New Life: How Marco Projects and Planna Brought This 1800s Double Bay Home Into the Modern Era

NSW Government Launches New Housing Pattern Book

How Smart Tools Transformed the Workplace - and What’s Coming Next

Why the Town Planning System Needs to Go Digital — Now

A guide for home extension council approval in NSW

Minimum lot size requirements for subdividing land in NSW

Do I need a town planner for my project?

Secondary Dwellings vs Dual Occupancies