Architectural Planning

Threadgold Architecture has a comprehensive understanding architectural planning and local authority planning approval mechanisms. The practice offers clients thirty years of professional experience negotiating the legislative town planning framework of town planning schemes. The architectural planning component of any development is crucial for the success and expeditious approval of an architectural planning project. Planning schemes vary significantly from local government to local government. Architectural projects require thorough and accurate interpretation of the planning legislation and planning policy for successful project practical completion.

Scope of Planning Services

The practice offers architectural planning advice for your project to identify areas of uncertainty prior to commencing the approval process. Our practice can identify design solutions that will satisfy local planning objectives via an alternative solution. The practice offers clients planning services which include the following:

Planning Approval Applications and Development Approval Applications
Master Planning
Planning Appeals to local authorities and/or State Administrative Tribunal
General Planning Advice
Development Approval Objections
Planning Reports for Variations
Change of Use Approval
Development Assessments
Extractive Industry Development Approval Applications

A new use to an existing building or site not only requires significant structural alterations to the building and building services but generally also requires a planning approval for a change of use. A change of land use planning application can only be avoided if:

the use is permitted within the zone – denoted as (P)
there is compliance with the Town Planning Scheme
does not involve the carrying out of any building or other works

The practice enjoys a 100% success rate for extractive industry development approval applications elevated to the State Administrative Tribunal for review. Threadgold Architecture has a demonstrative understanding of the legislative and planning policies that govern extractive industry applications (i.e. Department of Environment, Department of Parks and Wildlife, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation).

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Testimonials

Alf Sorbello

“I’ve known Stuart for about 8 years. At all of our consultant meetings I’ve been impressed by his polite, professional attitude and in-depth knowledge of his profession. His prices have always been fair and very competitive. He has a knowledge that can also save you time and money. He will always make an effort to follow things through quickly and advise you so that you may gain the best outcome for your project. With these things in mind I can thoroughly recommend Stuart.”

Director, AS Pty Ltd

John Finlay-Jones

“We commissioned Threadgold Architecture for the refurbishment of our house in Dalkeith for both design and contract administration services. We were delighted with the design which Stuart tendered to a select group of local builders. We were also grateful for Stuart’s contractual understanding and attention to detail which kept the builder focussed on the desired outcomes throughout the building process. We are very happy with the renovations and the enjoyment we now get from our transformed living areas.”

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Edith Cowan University

Craig Dorrington

“I was very impressed with the ideas that Stuart incorporated into the design for our family home in Perth. Stuart designed a free-flowing open plan living space that perfectly suits our family of four. Stuart listened to our ideas and delivered the brief within the budget constraints. My wife and I would be happy to recommend Threadgold Architecture as a business that still promotes the old values of honesty and integrity.”

Director, Dorrington Plumbing and Gas