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town planner taree
We are Midcoast Town Planning (formerly PDA Planning), specialising in town planning, complying development and environmental assessment services helping property and business owners like yourself get approval from Council.
With over 30 years experience and over 1000 project approvals, we understand how to make your dreams a reality whilst taking the stress out of the development application process. We we have the expert knowledge of Council and other Authority guidelines and policies to know how to structure your project to achieve an approval. We also have a close professional working relationship with Council to discuss any concerns, or the concerns of community, identified during the assessment process and reach agreement on resolving those concerns..
We are situated on the Barrington Coast servicing the Midcoast Council area of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry, Gloucester and Tea Gardens. Our services also extend across NSW.
No matter what type of development or where it is located, we are here to help
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one point of contact from start to finish
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detailed proposal for your project with agreed fees and no hidden costs
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we work closely with Council to ensure relevant information about your project is identified early so there are no nasty surprises
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extensive local council planning and legislative knowledge, keeping your project on the right track
255 days of support and professionalism
With a tricky townhouse development, my draftsman engaged Tony from Midcoast Town Planning to assist with lodging my DA to council. We had many challenges along the way - matched with a frustratingly slow council, and Tony was always working with and for me to get my DA approved.

Plans and Assessment
We partner with other consultants where required to make your project run smoothly, providing one point of contact.
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Drafting
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Design Plans
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Bushfire
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Ecological
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Contamination
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Water Quality
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Structural and Civil Engineering
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Traffic
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Acoustic
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Flood
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Heritage
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BASIX
Town Planning and Complying Development
Not all projects require an approval which makes them exempt and some simply can proceed with a Complying Development Certificate making project approval quicker and less costly. If a Complying Development Certificate is not possible we can manage your Development Application with Council, from start to finish. Services in this area include but are not limited to:
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Complying Development Advice and reports
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Town Planning advice
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Development Applications
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Subdivisions
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Non Compliance
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Planning Reports for rezoning applications
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Property Potential and Pre Purchase advice
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Expert advice in court
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Advice and liaison in response to Notices issued by Council
Environmental
We undertake a variety of environmental assessments that are required by council and other authorities for your development.
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Environmental Impact Statements
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Environmental Management Plans
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Statement of Environmental Effects
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Social Impact Assessments

Rural
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Subdivision
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Farmstay
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Farms and Wineries
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Function/Event Venue
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Agriculture Facilities

Industrial
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General Industrial
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Bulky Retail Outlets
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Processing Factories
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Manufacturing Facilities
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Storage Facilities

Residential
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Granny Flat
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New Dwelling
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Shed
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Dual Occupancy
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Subdivision

Tourist
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Farmstays
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Accommodation
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Eco Cabins
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Function Venues
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Bed and Breakfast

Commercial
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Medical
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Office
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Clubs and Pubs
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Carparks
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Childcare
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Function Premises
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Gyms
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Self Storage Facilities
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Service Centres
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Education
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Recreation
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Cafe and Restaurant
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General Retail
our process
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submit your online enquiry or contact us direct
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we review your information and determine the best pathway for your project
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we discuss your options
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if you wish to proceed a fee proposal is provided at no cost