Our Services

Town Planning

Innovative solutions to the complexities of the planning process and system.

Due Diligence & Investigation Advice

As expert planning practitioners, EPM is able to provide due diligence and investigation advice to identify opportunities, constraints, risks and timeframes associated with any project.

Fast Track School Development Approvals

EPM is regarded as one of the foremost experts on fast-track development approvals for schools, particularly in NSW

Planning Proposals

EPM is experienced in the management and delivery of Planning Proposals, including amendments to land use zoning and planning controls. EPM is particularly experienced in the delivery of Planning Proposals in tandem with Development Applications.

Development Applications & Modifications

EPM is experienced in the management and delivery of Development Applications and modifications including all legislative and technical requirements for local, regional and State Significant Development Applications.

Strategic Planning

EPM has a detailed understanding of the NSW strategic planning framework between State and local agencies and can assess the impact on and opportunities for the use of land from draft strategic plans, legislative changes and planning trends.

Independent Assessment

EPM operates as an independent planning consultancy with familiarity in both local and State government assessment procedures, capable of independently assessing Development Applications and Planning Proposals.

Complying Development Advice

EPM can provide advice to a design team or Certifier to assist in the interpretation and/or approval of complying development.

Exempt Development Advice

EPM can provide advice to a design team or proponent to confirm if works are capable of proceeding as exempt development.

Review of Environmental Factors (REF)

EPM is experienced in the management and delivery of Development Permitted Without Consent by or on behalf of a public authority (and non-governmental schools), including all applicable consultation/authorisation requirements and the preparation of Review of Environmental Factors Reports.

Bespoke Planning Deliverables

EPM can assist in the preparation of bespoke planning documents required to satisfy unique legislative requirements or conditions of consent, such as Existing Use Rights Advice, Staging Reports, Compliance Reports, and Building Certificate Applications.

Simplifying planning approvals for NSW schools

Use our guide to find out whether your school project might be able to use one or more of the three pathways under the T&I SEPP to avoid a Development Application to save time, cost and restrictive conditions