We Deliver Town Planning with Certainty
Brisbane, Newcastle and Sydney
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re facing one of these four frustrations — and you're not alone:
"I want to develop my property but I don't know what is allowed."
"I'm confused and overwhelmed by the DA Approval process."
"I've wasted time and money on plans that never got approved."
"Our council’s planning department is under-resourced and can’t keep up with assessments."
As Town Planners who have also done development and worked with numerous councils in QLD and NSW, we understand your pain - because we’ve lived it.
Imagine a world where your development application sails through council. Your site turns from a single lot into two (2) or more lots. Or from vacant land into a profitable duplex/townhouse project and so on. You sleep easy, because everything was taken care of - legally, efficiently, and profitably.
Zonal is a specialist in town planning solutions that help developers like you fast-track approvals, avoid costly delays, and maximize land potential.
We also provide statutory and strategic planning support for councils, ensuring compliance while keeping projects moving efficiently.
At Zonal, we’re not just town planners — we’ve developments too. We’ve felt the frustration, the delays, and the confusion. That’s why we’ve built a process that puts you back in control.
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1. Start
Landowner / developer confused by zoning and overalys? what can be done on the property? losing money?
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2. Plan and Approve
Zonal audits your site fully, assists in designing a compliant, profitable plan and handles council.
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3. Execute and Profit
You get DA approved. You build. You Profit. You move forward.
Our purpose is to redraw boundaries to turn red tape into green lights - to create win'win for property developers, landowners as well as councils. So you can build, develop, and cash out faster. Zonal achieves this by our unique value position as follows:
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As a compact, agile team, we adapt quickly, deliver faster, and maximise outcomes—saving time and costs for our clients.
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Our smaller size results in lower overhead costs, allowing ZONAL to offer competitive pricing while still delivering top-tier services.
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Our cross jurisdictional experience with Councils and state government in NSW and QLD departments means we understand the preferred working processes.
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Planning AdviceOur team understands the interconnected layers of legislation, policy, and process—allowing us to navigate council and government systems efficiently.
We start by auditing your site and the development proposed. We identify risks early and recommend the clearest, most cost-effective approvals pathway—saving our clients time, money, and uncertainty.
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Private Town planning consultants in Sydney, Newcastle and BrisbaneWe’re obsessed with solving problems when it comes to Town Plannning and land development.
We’re not going to leave any rock unturned when it comes to solving the Town Planning challenges for your development proposal.
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Project ManagementGetting development approval from the Council is hard. Project managing development is even more complex, stressful and time consuming.
We have been there and done it numerous times. Let us take care of that for you. Meaning, more leg room, more time on your hand and enjoy the benefits of doing development. Not the other way around.
Let us be real with you. If you're about to navigate town planning approvals, you're probably feeling one of five things —
- confused by the process,
- overwhelmed by paperwork,
- afraid of rejection,
- frustrated with red tape, or
- skeptical about who you can trust.
That’s why Zonal exists. We don’t sell fluff. We sell outcomes and solutions.
We’re not the biggest firm — and that’s our strength. We’re fast, agile, and personal. We speak your language, break down the complexity, and fight like hell to get your application across the line. Why? Because this isn’t just about zoning codes. It’s about your project, your investment, your vision. And you deserve a partner who gets that.
Our team has delivered real wins for real clients — from change of use, rezoning approvals to smart subdivision strategies that actually unlock land value. Councils respect our work because it’s clear, compliant, and compelling.
So if you're tired of the confusion and ready to get results — we’re your people. Let’s go build something great
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Ngela EllaAssistant Town PlannerNgela Ella is a concise, accurate and accurate town planner who possess a high level of communication skills.
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Itto VukeniDirector / Principal PlannerItto brings years of Planning Experience, focusing on innovative strategies to solve Planning challenges.
Excellent service from Zonal, rang three different companies, totally ignored by two of them. Itto from Zonal returned my call within hours, was very friendly, we discussed my concerns and he proceeded to complete it in a matter of days. Thoroughly recommend Itto from Zonal.
Great private town planner. Keen to details and honest. Highly recommended!
Excellent and fast service by Itto!!
We had the pleasure of working with Itto on our house project, and I couldn't be more impressed with his professionalism, expertise, and dedication. From the outset, Itto demonstrated an in-depth understanding of town planning regulations and zoning laws, ensuring that all aspects of our project complied and progressed smoothly.
What truly set Itto apart was his ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and accessible way, making it easy for everyone involved to stay aligned and informed. He was also incredibly proactive, anticipating potential issues and offering creative solutions that balanced our needs and goals.
Beyond technical expertise, Itto was a pleasure to work with due to his responsiveness and collaborative approach. He fostered strong relationships and ensured the process was efficient and positive.
Overall, I highly recommend Itto for anyone seeking a knowledgeable, reliable, and thoughtful town planner.
Itto was extremely helpful and understanding.
Above and beyond service. Will do all the hard work negotiating with council. Thanks for the great job!
I found Vukeni excellent to work with. Itto was very professional, informative and attentive to our needs. Keep up the good work!
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Town Planning is about managing how land is used and the activities that are undertaken on a parcel of land. Local Governments (Councils), with the endorsement of State Government, have Town Planning Schemes which set out these rules to control what you are allowed and not allowed to do with a property. For example, what a land can be used for, the minimum lot sizes if subdividing, and maximum building heights.
There are different categories of development. For example, if you are changing the use of a land, depending on the zoning, overlays (environmental constraints) that apply to the property, and the level of the change. The works may be done either as Exempt Development (not needing a Development Permit approval before Building Works) or Assessable Development (Development Permit is required before Building Works).
Town Plans include planning tools such as overlays and zoning maps which determine the level of assessment for a development proposal and the type of application required.
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A good Town Planning Consulant will get to know your development and the land development process inside out. Town Planning Consultant will:
- Interpret complex rules
They read and explain planning laws, zoning codes, and overlays for your property.
- Assess your site or project
They tell you what you can and can't do—based on local policies.
- Prepare your development application (DA)
They write professional reports, gather documents, and manage the paperwork to submit your project to council.
- Negotiate with council on your behalf
They talk to council planners, revise plans if needed, and push your project forward.
- Advise you on strategy
They help you get the best use of land while avoiding delays, refusals, or costly mistakes.
We do all of that but, unlike other consultants, team Zonal will get your developmet approved, fast, cost effectively and with a quality outcome that benefits all the stakeholders involved.
- Interpret complex rules
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Because we put our money where our mouth is and we make BIG Guarantees that other Town Planning Consultant don't and can't. If we know your DA will not get approved, we will not proceed to getting it lodged. Simple as that.
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We offer guarantees for all of our Town Planning Consultancy clients. We put our money where our mouth is; if we don't get your DA approved, we don't get paid and will issue a full refund.
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At ZONAL, we understand that one size does not fit all, which is why we curate custom strategies for each of our clients to fit their exact needs. We work diligently to ensure your development is approved quickly, affordably, and with win-win outcomes that suit both you and the Council.
We would love to hear from you, whether you're interested in working with our team or pursuing a career with us.
