Our Business

With over eighteen years’ experience planning in the Blue Mountains, Greater Sydney, Regional NSW and the ACT, PlanBE has built a reputation for turning complex development challenges into successful outcomes. Our name reflects our purpose: BE implies action, growth, and results, while “PlanBE” reimagines the idea of a Plan B – stepping in with expertise when projects need the right guidance to move forward.

What sets us apart is our integrated approach. We offer more than planning expertise – with an in-house building designer working alongside our senior planner, your project benefits from both creative, functional design and a clear, strategic pathway to approval, all under one roof. By combining planning and design from the start, we save you time, reduce costly delays, and deliver smarter outcomes.

Proven Results

Approvals for over 1000+ Customers in Regional & Rural NSW & ACT

Local Knowledge

Experience working within and alongside Local Government and Councils

In-House Designer

Combining building design with expert town planning for smarter, faster approvals.

No Fuss

We Understand every inch of the Planning Process so you get Results Fast!

Development Approvals

PlanBE steps in with expertise when your project needs the right guidance. No matter how big or small your goals

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Residential

Single Dwelling Houses
Duplex
Subdivision
Alteration & Addition (Home Extension)
Knockdown & Rebuild
Dual Occupancy
Secondary Dwelling (Granny Flat)
Boarding House
Townhouses & Townhomes
Multi-Residential (Mid & High Rise)
Social & Affordable House
Prefabricated Housing
Backyard Studio
Garage(s

Commercial

Hospitality (Cafes and Restaurants)
Pub, Clubs & Bars
Mixed Use Developments
Industrial Projects
Retail
Gym
Dance Studios
Health Consulting
Medical Centres
Transport
Office
Workplace Design & Fitout
Childcare & Early Learning

Other Developments

Childcare and early learning
Schools and educational facilities
Places of public worship
Tourism and visitor accommodation
Farm stays and rural accommodation
Eco tourism developments
Commercial fit outs
Change of use
Community and public facilities
Signage and wayfinding
Heritage and sensitive sites
Subdivision and land use changes

Real Estate & Investment

new houses
holiday homes
town houses
dual occupancies
granny flats
alterations and extensions
townhouse developments
residential developments and subdivision

Have a more complex issue?
We can help...

We achieve approvals in environmentally sensitive areas, bushfire prone areas and successfully advocate for clients wishing to vary standards within Development Control Plans (DCPs).

Drawing from extensive experience living and working in rural areas, places with heritage value, and areas with a range of environmental constraints.