Case Studies

Development consent secured for a detached dual occupancy on a rural residential lot in Murrumbateman, staged so the owners can build and live in a two bedroom cottage first before building their four bedroom family home and pool.

Development consent secured for the demolition of an existing dwelling in Queanbeyan, backed by a detailed hazardous materials assessment to manage asbestos, lead paint and insulation safely ahead of works.

Development consent secured for a single dwelling and swimming pool on a medium density zoned lot, overturning the density expectations of the zone through a detailed merit-based case for a family home.

Development consent secured for a large earth-sheltered home in a mapped Flame Zone near Mongarlowe, balancing bushfire, ecological and archaeological constraints with a striking, landscape-hugging design.

This project involved preparing a Development Application for a small ancillary structure associated with an established community facility within a low density residential area in regional NSW.

This project involved the preparation and coordination of a Development Application to repurpose an existing rural dwelling into a small health consulting facility within a regional community.

PlanBE was engaged to prepare and manage a Development Application for infrastructure works associated with an established institutional land use located within a rural setting in regional New South Wales.

Set on a 5-hectare rural lot within the Wamboin landscape, this project involved securing development approval for a new rural shed and modifying an existing consent to remove redundant conditions. PlanBE coordinated the dual-application process, ensuring consistency between historic and current approvals under the Queanbeyan-Palerang LEP and DCP frameworks.

A dual café–retail concept re-energises Braidwood’s main street with sensitive internal works, robust heritage assessment, and compliant servicing. PlanBE coordinated heritage, planning and operations to secure approval for a low-impact, high-activation outcome that fits the town’s historic fabric.

This project involved the design and approval of a new residential shed to complement an existing dwelling in Coolamon, NSW. PlanBE Planning Consultancy managed the full development application process, including preparation of the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), coordination of architectural and engineering documentation, and liaison with council.