Above and beyond town planning
We deliver a high-end, strategic and agile service to all aspects of urban planning.
Our areas of service
We have the experience and capability to assist you in all aspects of land and property development.
Rezoning
Structure planning
Subdivision
Development applications
Specialist planning advice
Appeals
Rezoning
Whether it is a Regional or Local Planning Scheme amendment, we take the complexity out of the rezoning process. We use our experience and relationships with government agencies to secure the best zoning outcome for your land in a timely and cost efficient manner.
We have extensive experience in residential, commercial and industrial rezonings across Perth and Western Australia, from greenfield projects and major industrial estates, through to inner-urban re-codings and land rationalisation.
We have extensive experience in residential, commercial and industrial rezonings across Perth and Western Australia, from greenfield projects and major industrial estates, through to inner-urban re-codings and land rationalisation.
Examples of recent rezonings led by our planners:
Nedlands
Rezoning to rationalise and consolidate development along Broadway in Nedlands.
Port Geographe Marina
Four separate sites rezoned from commercial and tourism to residential to facilitate redevelopment.
Dunsborough East
Rezoning to facilitate the future expansion of Dunsborough.
Greenwood
Rezoning to facilitate disability housing on surplus private school land.
Abbey South, Busselton
Rezoning of approximately 30ha of land to facilitate future urban development.
Structure planning
We have extensive experience in preparing, amending and reviewing structure plans across a range of residential, commercial and industrial sites, in both greenfields and infill settings.
No matter how big, small, or complex, we have the skills and capability to prepare a structure plan over your land, and to guide it through the approval process. From the initial design phase through to the final approval by the WAPC, we will manage the entire process and keep you fully informed along the way.
No matter how big, small, or complex, we have the skills and capability to prepare a structure plan over your land, and to guide it through the approval process. From the initial design phase through to the final approval by the WAPC, we will manage the entire process and keep you fully informed along the way.
Examples of recent structure planning led by our planners:
Abbey South, Busselton
Approximately 350 residential dwellings and a local centre to meet urgent demand for housing in the City of Busselton.
West Pinjarra
A rural residential community that responds to the natural context of the site and the area.
Dunsborough East
Expansion of the Dunsborough townsite to accommodate 1,500 new dwellings, a neighbourhood centre, commercial precinct and primary school.
Kelmscott
Review of advertised structure plan and preparation of submissions to protect landowner’s development potential resulting in a significantly improved outcome.
Subdivision
We will design your subdivision and navigate it through the approval process to ensure the optimal outcome for your land.
Whether it is a master planned community on the urban fringe, an inner urban site, or a development project in a regional area, we have extensive experience in the subdivision process from initial concept design through to formal documentation and final approval.
From hand drawn concept sketches through to Auto-CAD subdivision designs and presentation plans, we offer the full range of design services. Our urban designer is responsible for many of Western Australia’s largest and most successful residential and commercial subdivisions, and is ready and waiting to bring your project to life.
Whether it is a master planned community on the urban fringe, an inner urban site, or a development project in a regional area, we have extensive experience in the subdivision process from initial concept design through to formal documentation and final approval.
From hand drawn concept sketches through to Auto-CAD subdivision designs and presentation plans, we offer the full range of design services. Our urban designer is responsible for many of Western Australia’s largest and most successful residential and commercial subdivisions, and is ready and waiting to bring your project to life.
Examples of recent subdivision projects designed and led by our team:
The Vista Private Estate, Karnup
350 residential lots.
Eighth Road, Haynes
135 residential lots.
Rivercrest Estate, Southern River
60 residential lots.
Tuckey Cove Estate, Dudley Park
180 residential lots.
Stonebridge Estate, Vasse
44 residential lots.
Airport Industrial Park, Busselton
40 industrial lots ranging from 2,000sqm to 4ha.
Development applications
Rise Urban is proven to deliver timely and positive outcomes through the development application and approval process.
No matter its size or nature, or whether the decision maker is the local government, Development Assessment Panel or the Western Australian Planning Commission, we have the skills, experience and relationships to lead your project through the approval process, and secure the optimal outcome for your land.
No matter its size or nature, or whether the decision maker is the local government, Development Assessment Panel or the Western Australian Planning Commission, we have the skills, experience and relationships to lead your project through the approval process, and secure the optimal outcome for your land.
Examples of recent projects:
Anketell Neighbourhood Centre, Anketell (JDAP Approval)
A brand new shopping centre in an emerging community including a full-line supermarket, specialty retail and food & beverage offerings.
Narrogin Future Energy Park (JDAP approval)
Australia’s first renewable diesel biorefinery comprising over $200 million of infrastructure.
Walgu Apartments, Karratha (local government approval)
Mixed-use development of 82 apartments and commercial uses over seven storeys in Karratha City Centre.
Midvale Central (JDAP approval)
A complete neighbourhood shopping centre including a full-line supermarket, specialty retail, food & beverage offerings, service station, veterinary clinic, child care centre and a gym.
SDA Housing (local government approvals)
Spanning over eight different local authorities and ten projects, our planners have so far successfully achieved planning approvals for over thirty Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) dwellings across the State.
Hitachi Mining Assembly Facility (DevelopmentWA approval)
Development application to construct a $30M assembly facility for large scale mining equipment at Hitachi's headquarters in Forrestdale.
Specialist planning advice
If you are looking for specialist advice in relation to any town planning matters, Rise Urban is here to assist.
No matter how complex the problem, we are skilled at providing targeted advice and solutions. We will provide you with concise and accurate advice based on best planning practice and our knowledge of the planning framework, and do so in a timely and cost-effective manner.
No matter how complex the problem, we are skilled at providing targeted advice and solutions. We will provide you with concise and accurate advice based on best planning practice and our knowledge of the planning framework, and do so in a timely and cost-effective manner.
We have the experience and capability to advise you on the full range of planning related matters, including:
Preparation of submissions on advertised policies and strategic planning instruments.
Yield analysis (subdivision and built form).
Development feasibility / due diligence reporting.
Review of advertised planning applications and preparation of submissions.
Appeals
Whether it is as an advocate, expert planning witness, or mediator, Rise Urban has the skills and experience to assist you in navigating the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) process.
Our Director Cameron Leckey is widely sought after as an expert planning witness in the SAT, Supreme Court and magistrate’s court, and has been the lead planning witness in recent high-profile planning cases which have resulted in precedent-setting decisions.
Our planners are thorough, knowledgeable and articulate, and are highly regarded for their professionalism by the top planning lawyers in Perth.
Our Director Cameron Leckey is widely sought after as an expert planning witness in the SAT, Supreme Court and magistrate’s court, and has been the lead planning witness in recent high-profile planning cases which have resulted in precedent-setting decisions.
Our planners are thorough, knowledgeable and articulate, and are highly regarded for their professionalism by the top planning lawyers in Perth.
Our Values
Relationships
We build a win-win mentality with our clients and stakeholders through genuine trust, respect, and clear communication.
Definition: Meaningful professional and personal connections between people or groups to achieve a common goal.
Integrity
We are always honest, transparent, and realistic. Our actions and behaviours speak for themselves and we always own our outcomes.
Definition: To act ethically, honestly and with strong moral principles, even when unseen.
Service
We are in service to others within and beyond our core business.
Definition: The commitment and action of helping or doing work for someone.
Excellence
We focus on efficacy, efficiency and continually improving everything we do.
Definition: The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
Who we are
Rise Urban is a boutique planning consultancy. Although small by head-count, we pack a big punch, and have some significant and complex projects within our portfolio that would typically be found at a much larger consultancy.
Operating out of our Subiaco and Margaret River offices, our town planning team has worked extremely hard to build a consulting practice that we are immensely proud of. From its humble beginnings in the midst of Perth’s very first lockdown back in 2020, Rise Urban has quickly evolved into a respected planning consultancy with a huge portfolio of interesting, diverse and rewarding projects.
Rise Urban is held in high regard by the planning and development industries, and was awarded Western Australia’s Small Consultancy of the Year by the Planning Institute of Australia in 2022 and again in 2024. It is the agile nature of our business, along with our exceptional service and genuine relationships that sets us apart.
Our Commitment to the Planning Profession
We believe that we Rise by lifting others.
That’s why we are a strong supporter of the planning profession and the broader development industry outside of our core roles as town planning consultants.
Our staff are actively encouraged and incentivised to give back to the industry wherever possible. We have a strong presence with the Planning Institute of Australia, Women in Planning Network, Urban Development Institute of Australia, and Local Government Planners Association where we support and sponsor events, and provide pro bono input into policy and advocacy reform at every opportunity.
As the ‘barista sponsor’ at the PIA WA State Conference and Regional Conference each year, we get to combine our love of good coffee with our passion for supporting the planning profession.
Our Work
Land development
South West
Abbey South – Busselton
Abbey South is a new urban area in Busselton, providing homes for around 800 residents.
Port Geographe – Busselton
Port Geographe – Busselton
Land development
South West
Reinvigorating the planning framework to unlock development of four strategic sites in the Port Geographe marina.
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Social and disability housing
Multiple projects across Perth and regional Western Australia delivering a range of housing designed for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
