Local + State
Government Services

Our professional staff draw from a depth of experience in Local and State Government, as well as the private sector. Many of our professional staff have extensive experience working in Local Councils and understand the demands and challenges of local government planning.

DFP has a wide range of experience in providing services tailored to Local and State Government across strategic and development planning.  Our Local and State Government services include:

  • Strategic Planning
  • Urban Design and Master Planning
  • Preparation of LEPs and DCPs
  • Local Environmental Studies
  • Retail and Economic Impact Assessments
  • Preparation of Development Applications (including State Significant) on behalf of Councils
  • Infrastructure and Development Contributions Plans
  • Expert Evidence for DAs, Development Contributions Plans and Compulsory Land Acquisition Appeals in the NSW Land and Environment Court
  • Independent Assessments of DAs and Planning Proposals (rezoning)
  • Development Feasibility Analysis