Strategic land use planning plays a crucial role in research and the investigations into urban and regional planning issues. Getting it right means taking into account factors such as future population growth, employment opportunities and economic development, need for housing and job opportunities, land supply and capacity, transport and accessibility, urban design and built form. 

The path to a good outcome is never linear. As authorities undertake strategic planning, the issues that confront them are varied, with local economies and local community needs offering unique challenges between areas. Planning for transport and infrastructure is increasingly integrated with strategic land use planning, adding additional layers of complexity.

We provide informed advice at various stages. This includes land use research to assist with understanding community need, to the economic and financial analysis required for precinct planning. We also test the feasibility of planning controls and the viability of planning obligations. 

Our work stands up because we understand market dynamics, so strategic planning is mindful of not just the economics but commercial realities of what the market will support.

We provide:

• Insight into both economic and market demand drivers
• Advice on demand for various land use types
• Viability testing of planning obligations, contributions and levies to understand the implications of planning requirements
• Forecast of future growth and land use requirements
• Testing of land supply and capacity to accommodate future land use requirements
• Economic value of public benefits and economic impacts of development options
• Financial impact from interventions to planning frameworks

Grounded in research and evidence, our advice helps shape strategy and policy development. We forecast growth and development requirements, assess land supply and capacity and test the deliverability of planning frameworks. 

While our insights can be provided independently, they are often required as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.