Master Planners

Master planners are responsible for broadly determining how land is to be used. Master planners consider the overall layout of a development and how it will function as a whole. They take into account entrances and exits, the location of buildings, infrastructure, greenspace, the needs of communities, necessary services and more. It’s an incredibly complex role, which is why ArchiPro features only the best master planners in Australia.

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Featuring the best master planners in Australia

If you are undertaking a major development project in Australia, a master planner is necessary to help you conceive the overall vision for your project, as they are experts in understanding how to use land in a way that will best suit a community’s needs. The implications of their decision impact nearly every touchpoint of a project which is why you want only the very best in the field working for you. ArchiPro features only the most experienced master planners in Australia so that you can bring the experts to the table right from the very start.

Types of services that a master planner provides

Landscape design

Most developments feature greenspace for which landscape design is usually required. Master planners can conceive of where and how to fit these more natural spaces into your development.

Urban development

Master planners can assist with urban design and urban regeneration projects in Australia, with the goal of improving living conditions in a city or making urban spaces more functional and pleasant for the inhabitants.

District planning

Master planners can help create district plans, which will provide long-term goals for residential and environmental areas of a local jurisdiction.

Land use planning

Land use plans are essentially zoning plans, which determine the type of development that will take place on a piece of land.

Transportation planning

A key aspect of any development is its access – including entries, exits, and thoroughfares. A master planner can assist with determining how people, vehicles, and goods will move through the area that you are developing.

The advantages of hiring a skilled master planner

Master planning helps you define the goals of the project, determine how it might affect other people, and develop the right plans to accomplish it. This is a complicated role and hiring an experienced and skilled master planner is essential to creating a functional and ultimately successful development. They will save you a lot of time and money over the lifespan of your project and greatly reduce issues that could otherwise arise in the future. They will give you peace of mind that the decisions being made a well-informed and ones that will serve the people well into the future.

How to choose the best master planner for your project

Finding the right master planner for your needs is determined by the nature of the project you are looking to undertake. Master planners are required for a range of large developments and can have a variety of skills, whether being more focused on town planning, urban regeneration, or residential areas. Looking for a master planner who has experience in similar projects to yours is a great place to start, something that can be easily done on ArchiPro.

Once you’ve narrowed your list down to a few candidates, be sure to get in touch and start a conversation by asking a few questions like:

How many years of experience do you have in this field in Australia?
What can you tell me about the local council and its attitude towards development projects?
Does your experience include mostly commercial, residential, or urban developments?
How long does the development application process usually take?
Do you foresee the potential for any specific difficulties with my proposal?
Are there potential extra costs that could occur?

What should a master plan include?

In Australia, a strong master plan includes recommendations about the needs of the local population, housing, transportation, facilities, land use analysis, and offers creative proposals for your chosen site.

What are the phases in a master plan?

This depends on the project in question, but most master plans include a research and feasibility study phase, a strategic framework, and a breakdown of the necessary work schedule.

What's the difference between strategic planning and master planning?

In simple terms, the strategic plan comes first. The strategic plan determines the goals of a project while a master plan provides a detailed map in order to achieve those goals.