Town Planning

Urban renewal plays an increasingly important role in accommodating Perth’s growing population and supporting more sustainable patterns of development.

Urban renewal projects typically involve the regeneration of under-utilised inner-city or strategic sites to create contemporary residential, mixed-use or commercial developments. These projects often require careful integration of urban design, planning policy, community engagement and statutory approvals.

Rowe Group works closely with architects, technical consultants and government agencies to coordinate the planning and approval process and deliver urban renewal outcomes that enhance the built environment and create vibrant communities.

Activity Centres play a key role in delivering sustainable urban growth by concentrating housing, employment, retail and community services in well-connected locations.

Since the introduction of the Activity Centres State Planning Policy (now Precinct Design Policy SPP 7.2), Rowe Group has worked with landowners and developers to help reposition and plan major centres to meet evolving policy requirements.

Our team works collaboratively with government agencies and project teams to support the development of mixed-use centres that promote housing choice, employment opportunities and improved public transport outcomes.

Rowe Group is a preferred supplier to the Western Australian Local Government Association and has undertaken a wide range of strategic and statutory planning projects for local governments across Western Australia.

Our work includes Local Planning Scheme Reviews, Local Planning Strategies, townsite expansion planning, land asset development studies and statutory planning services.

We also provide planning advice and project support to State Government agencies involved in land and infrastructure development, including DevelopmentWA and the Department of Communities.

Western Australia’s strong resources and industrial sectors require careful planning to support major infrastructure, logistics and industrial developments.

Rowe Group has experience working with mining, logistics and industrial operators to secure planning approvals for projects such as transport depots, industrial estates, infrastructure facilities and workers’ accommodation.

Our experience also extends to the agricultural sector, assisting rural landowners and businesses to obtain planning approvals and support the ongoing operation and protection of rural industries.

Advocacy is a core component of Rowe Group’s planning services.

We represent clients across a wide range of statutory planning matters, including development applications, subdivision proposals, rezoning requests, scheme amendments and planning appeals.

Our team works closely with decision-making authorities to negotiate practical planning outcomes and guide projects through the approvals process. Rowe Group planners regularly represent clients at the State Administrative Tribunal, including acting as expert planning witnesses where required.

Our advocacy experience also extends to matters involving land acquisition and compensation.

Effective community engagement is often critical to achieving successful planning outcomes.

Rowe Group works with project teams and stakeholders to support meaningful engagement with local communities, particularly where projects involve significant change or redevelopment.

Our team has experience facilitating community consultation processes and workshops, helping identify concerns, respond to feedback and develop planning outcomes that support vibrant and well-integrated places.