150810 planning capability statement
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URBAN PLANNING
Our most senior and experienced staff take direct ownership of your project from inception to completion, meaning it gets the attention it needs to be a success.
Relationships can make or break a project. We believe that the effective communication of your vision and management of key stakeholders is essential to ensure the success of your project.
With our extensive government and private consulting experience, we are well connected at multiple levels within most Authorities, Councils and State Government departments. Being able to make a call or reach a key decision maker quickly ensures successful project outcomes.
Planning services are also provided within our offices in New South Wales and Western Australia.
OUR SERVICESSite Investigations
» Advice to help guide and inform
site purchases, land assembly and
development strategies.
» Due diligence reporting.
» Highest and best use assessments.
» With Calibre’s team of qualified engineers
we are also able to provide comprehensive
development cost estimates and financial
feasibilities.
Statutory & Strategic Planning
» Preparation and management of planning
permit applications.
» Preparation of Development Plans,
Structure Plans, Planning Scheme
Amendments (including rezonings) and
Section 96A permit applications.
» Preparation of submissions in response to
exhibited strategies, structure plans and
Planning Scheme Amendments.
Advocacy
» Preparation of submissions to and
representation at the Victorian Civil and
Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels
Victoria and other Committees.
Urban Design
» Our plans can now incorporate 2D
mapping and analysis, 3D visualisations
and interactive projections.
Consultation and Engagement
» Facilitation of community consultation
sessions / workshops, Councillor briefing
sessions and public notification processes.
Calibre Consulting is dedicated to providing informed, innovative and personalised planning solutions. Being part of a multi-disciplinary company means we have a range of experts within easy reach to be able to ensure that your project is both cost-effective and deliverable.
Our Planning team works across a range of areas including greenfield subdivision and development, residential and commercial development, regional planning, retirement living and tourism and can advise on both statutory and strategic planning matters.
We offer a personalised experience akin to that of a boutique consultancy with the benefit of being able to call upon a diverse range of experts to ensure the successful delivery of your project, regardless of its size.
With the support of our in-house civil, structural and environmental engineers and surveyors, we understand the reality of delivering projects. Challenges do exist. What really matters is how you overcome them.
We are passionate and take personal commitment to your projects.
COURTESY OF INVESTA LAND
OUR TEAM
Level 2, 55 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank VIC 3006 T: (03) 9203 9000 W: www.calibreconsulting.co
FIONA SLECHTEN
MANAGER -URBAN [email protected] 991 779
COURTESY OF PEDDLE THORP ARCHITECTS
REBECCA CZARNECKI
SENIOR PLANNER -URBAN [email protected] 612 043
The Calibre Consulting Planning team is led by Fiona Slechten. With over 19 years of professional experience in statutory and strategic planning. Fiona is highly sought after by our clients for her in-depth knowledge of residential, commercial, rural and tourism developments as well her proven skills as an advocate at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Planning Panels Victoria. Fiona is experienced in managing a broad spectrum of planning issues including heritage, farming, native vegetation and bushfire controls.
Rebecca Czarnecki is our Senior Planner with 11 years of professional experience. Rebecca has a strong interest in greenfield subdivision and development projects and offers a contemporary approach to planning matters. Having spent most of her career in local government, Rebecca has developed close relationships with other Councils and State Agencies, including the Metropolitan Planning Authority, and is well respected in her field.
Pia Jackson and Ernie Sanchez add further breadth of knowledge to the planning team. Pia has private sector experience in residential, commercial and subdivision projects across Melbourne. With both Planning and Law qualifications, Pia is able to interpret and resolve complex planning issues. Ernie has joined our team from a background in Engineering and Business and is now involved in a range of statutory and strategic projects. He has a keen interest in Environmentally Sustainable Design.
PIA JACKSON
PLANNER -URBAN [email protected]
ERNIE SANCHEZ
PLANNER -URBAN [email protected]