A specialist consulting firm providing professional town planning advice and services across southern NSW and northern Victoria.

We help our clients navigate complex Council approval processes and specialise in identifying creative solutions and pathways for realising the development potential of land.

Find out more about our services here.

Welcome to Acre Town Planning.

Services

Acre provides services in all areas of town planning across regional Victoria and New South Wales. 

Our team of qualified planners are skilled at negotiating favourable planning and development outcomes on behalf of our clients. 

We recognise that every project is unique and we dedicate time up-front to understand your project objectives and provide honest feedback on your chances of success. We take the hassle out of your project by coordinating any specialist consultants on your behalf and can act as your point of contact with Council.

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Our services include:

Planning Approvals

• Planning permit applications

• Development Applications

• Statement of Environmental Effects

Due Diligence

• Pre-purchase investigations

• Project feasibility

• Council pre-application meetings

Strategic Planning

• Planning scheme amendments

• Planning proposals

• Rezoning

General Advice

• Advice regarding approval requirements and processes

• Change of use, subdivision and development

• Planning portal assistance

Project Coordination

• Coordination of consultants

• Stakeholder consultation

• Project management

Advocacy

•Preparation of written submissions/objections

• Representation at Council or Planning Panels Victoria

Service Area

With staff located in Barham, Conargo and Forbes, our service area extends from Dubbo in the north to Ballarat in the south. However, if your project or enquiry falls outside of this area don’t hesitate to reach out as we may still be able to assist.  . 

Get in touch to discuss how we can assist you with your upcoming project.

Our Work

We have successfully secured approvals for a wide range of projects including:

  • Dwellings and multi-dwelling proposals

  • Commercial and industrial developments

  • Holiday accommodation

  • Seniors housing

  • Subdivisions

  • Rural workers accommodation

  • Function centres

  • Agricultural infrastructure

See examples below

About us

Kate O’Neill - Principal/Town Planner

Acre is led by Kate O’Neill, a registered town planner and corporate member of the Planning Institute of Australia. Kate has over 18 years of experience working in a wide range of planning roles in government and the private sector across Australia.

Kate’s breadth of planning experience, which includes senior leadership roles in state government and the private sector, has provided exposure to a broad range of town planning issues including infill development, infrastructure planning and delivery, strategic planning, development assessment, natural resource management, heritage conservation and stakeholder engagement.

Her previous roles have equipped her with comprehensive knowledge of the land development process and the economics of development. Kate’s passion is facilitating development projects in regional areas that enhance the economic prosperity and liveability of rural communities. 

Eliza Eastman - Senior Town Planner

Eliza Eastman is a qualified planner with over 12 years professional experience in the planning and development sector. She is Senior Town Planner with Acre Town Planning. Her career spans significant roles in local government, private sector and the non for profit housing sector across Australia.

Eliza has a solid understanding of development assessment, strategic planning, heritage conservation and stakeholder engagement in both NSW and Victoria.

Eliza is passionate about rural and regional communities and understands the complexities and issues associated with development in these areas. She has a solid understanding of local and state planning instruments and has demonstrated ability to find solutions to assist development through the planning process.

Eliza Noakes - Town Planner

With over seven years of town planning experience across officer to managerial levels in regional council, Eliza brings a high level of expertise to Acre Town Planning. Most recently, Eliza served as the Manager of Development and Planning at Forbes Shire Council, leading a multidisciplinary team and managing an array of complex development applications and strategic planning projects.

From significant greenfield subdivisions to childcare centres, rural and manufacturing industries, as well as various rezonings and strategic planning projects, Eliza has a proven track record of delivering thoughtful and efficient solutions that support community growth and sustainability.

  • “We have used Kate on several property developments we’ve completed in Melbourne and on the surf coast. Her planning knowledge, communication and attention to detail are second to none.”

    Krystin, Torquay

  • “Kate’s knowledge, expertise and patience were critical in getting my planning permit approved. She made the whole process a dream and I would recommend anyone to use her services.”

    Peter, Bendigo

  • “Our firm has used Kate on a range of different planning projects and we have never been disappointed. The attention to detail and the ability that Kate has to understand the implications of planning on development outcomes is invaluable."

    James, Geelong

  • Kate, with her excellent urban planning expertise and knowledge, has been a vital contributor to several of our business projects in the past and currently in development. Loves a challenge, highly organised and excellent communicator, always seeking solutions. Highly recommend working with Kate.

    Faye and Ken O’Brien

  • Hi Kate, I just want to put it in writing how much I appreciate all you have done over the past year, you went over and beyond. Thank you!

    John, Echuca

Contact Us

We would love to assist you with your next planning or development project. Contact us via the details below or fill in the form

PO Box 11, Barham NSW 2732