Councils & Regulators
Independent, defensible assessments balancing environmental and commercial realities.
The Challenge
You're reviewing development applications, managing contaminated land notices or responding to community concerns about environmental issues. You need independent technical advice that's defensible, proportionate and balances environmental protection with economic and social realities.
But internal capacity is limited, and you need experts who understand both the technical requirements and the planning, regulatory and political context councils operate in.
How We Help
We provide independent environmental advice for councils and regulators:
- Technical review of development applications and environmental reports
- Independent contaminated land assessment and advice
- Strategic guidance on contaminated land management frameworks
- Support for enforcement, compliance and regulatory action
- Expert witness services for planning appeals and legal proceedings
Common Scenarios
Development Application Reviews
You're assessing development applications with environmental components (ESC plans, contamination reports, environmental management plans). You need independent review to inform conditions of approval or refusal.
We typically deliver: Technical review memorandums assessing adequacy, identifying gaps and recommending conditions of approval.
Contaminated Land Management
You're managing contaminated sites in your jurisdiction - issuing notices, reviewing site management plans or overseeing remediation. You need strategic advice and technical review capacity.
We typically deliver: Contaminated Land Advisory including strategic frameworks, technical review of consultant reports and recommendations for regulatory action.
Complaint Investigations
You've received community complaints about environmental issues (odour, dust, contamination, stormwater). You need independent investigation and assessment to inform response.
We typically deliver: Site inspection, technical assessment and investigation report with findings and recommendations for enforcement or compliance action.
Strategic Planning & Policy
You're developing environmental policy, planning scheme provisions or strategic frameworks for contaminated land or environmental management.
We typically deliver: Policy development support, jurisdictional reviews and strategic frameworks aligned with Queensland regulatory context.
Expert Witness & Legal Support
You need expert witness services for planning appeals, enforcement proceedings or legal challenges related to environmental issues.
We typically deliver: Expert reports, technical evidence and court attendance for planning and environmental legal proceedings.
Why Councils Work With Us
- Independent: We provide objective, defensible advice free from development proponent influence
- Practical: We balance environmental protection with economic and social considerations
- Experienced: 20+ years working with councils, regulators and government on environmental issues
- Defensible: Our advice and reports withstand scrutiny in appeals, enforcement and legal proceedings
- Responsive: We understand council timeframes and statutory obligations
Need independent environmental advice?
We provide technical review and strategic advice to support your regulatory and planning decisions.