Urban planning has always evolved alongside technology, society and the way we live. But in recent years, the pace of change has accelerated. From artificial...
Different planning systems offer different lessons. In this TBB Insights article, Paul Needham, Principal at TBB Planning, draws on his experience in Queensland to explore...
For more than five decades, TBB Planning has helped shape some of Western Australia’s most enduring places. Our work has always been grounded in a...
The recent announcement by WA Government to expedite housing around key train stations is a welcome signal. But as anyone who’s delivered in precincts knows:...
We are immensely proud to share that our Practice Fellow, Lex Barnett, has been awarded the prestigious W.E. Bold Memorial Medal at the 2025 PIA...
Editor’s note (23 January 2026) This article was originally published in October 2022, when the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 energy efficiency changes were first...
Editor’s noteThis article was originally published in December 2023, at a time when artificial intelligence was rapidly emerging in everyday planning practice. While AI tools...
This month, the TBB team continued our longstanding support for the incredible work of Perth Homeless Support Group (PHSG), an organisation dedicated to helping displaced...
TBB Planning is proud to celebrate key milestones for Sundrift Estate, Exmouth, with successful rezoning of the land and receiving subdivision approval. The project vision...
Industrial land may not grab headlines, but it underpins WA’s economy. In this TBB Insights feature, Jarrod Ross, Associate Director at TBB Planning, explores how...
In this TBB Reacts, we unpack the key takeaways from the newly released Local Government Design Review Manual (LGDRM) and what it means for developers,...
Reflecting our legacy. Refreshing our future. "Walk the site, talk to the locals, research landform and history…" When we think about where Taylor Burrell Barnett...
We’re thrilled to share that our Managing Director, Samantha Thompson, has been recognised with the 2025 Industry Impact Award at the WA Property Awards. Presented...
We’re incredibly proud to share that our Managing Director, Samantha Thompson, has been awarded the Women in Leadership Award by the Women in Planning Network...
Layer by Layer: Protecting Neighbourhood Character in Perth’s Growing Suburbs In this article, Monique Thompson unpacks the concept of ‘neighbourhood character’, what it means, whether...
Navigating Crown Land enquiries in Western Australia presents both challenges and opportunities for developers, entrepreneurs and investors While the process can be complex, understanding the...
The Great Australian Dream is shifting—whether we like it or not. In this insight, Fiona Atkins explores how Perth’s housing market, urban sprawl, and our...
In this TBB Reacts, we provide an overview of the latest planning reforms to boost community housing delivery. Last week, the WA Government announced new...
The planning community is deeply saddened by the loss of Bill Burrell, one of Western Australia's most widely known and respected planners. Bill passed away...
TBB is delighted to celebrate the opening of Spoilbank Marina, a project shaped by our expert urban design and planning team since 2013. Officially opened...
Western Australia is at a pivotal moment in its renewable energy transition. TBB Senior Associate Michael Willcock shares insights on how we can modernise planning...
The housing and rental crisis in Kalgoorlie-Boulder highlights the challenges faced by regional communities across Western Australia. During her Parliamentary Research Project with Curtin University,...
As we near the end of another year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the significant progress and milestones that have shaped TBB in...
In this TBB Insights, Monique Thompson explores the complexity of balancing workforce accommodation housing needs with long-term community growth and liveability goals. Last month the...
In this TBB Reacts, we provide a summary of the changes to State Planning Policy 3.7 Bushfire and associated documents Last month, the State Government...
TBB is proud to have played a key role in the development of the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct. Officially opened in November 2024, this...
TBB is proud to have supported the DPLH in the preparation and approval of the recently approved Mandogalup Improvement Scheme. The Mandogalup Improvement Scheme is...
We are delighted and extremely proud to congratulate our Director, Rachel Chapman on her elevation to Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia. At the...
We are thrilled to announce that TBB has been awarded Large Consultancy of the Year at the Planning Institute of Australia WA’s 2024 Awards for...
In recent years, the spotlight on collaboration has intensified as we work together to tackle the critical challenge of boosting supply and affordability to meet...
How many planners does it take to find a solution to the housing crisis? At the PIA WA State Conference on 6 September 2024, Cassie...
TBB is proud to be the lead planning and urban design consultant for Watermark Champion Lakes, an innovative estate by Yolk Property Group in the...
It was a fantastic night at the UDIA WA 2024 Awards for Excellence, with TBB once again supporting the event as a category sponsor for...
Last month our team participated in a World Café engagement activity to collaborate on ideas to boost housing supply in WA. What do you get...
In this TBB Reacts, we provide a summary of our understanding of the changes proposed to the Metropolitan Region Scheme Last month, the State Government...
Our latest TBB Reacts explains the new reforms to improve the consistency of local planning schemes, and what this means for both local governments and...
The beginning of 2024 has flown by, and the second half of the year is already upon us. With an eye toward the upcoming election...
At this month's National Road Safety Week, the Maylands Revitalisation project was awarded a High Commendation from the Main Roads WA Managing Director. This Main Roads...
TBB have been working with Main Roads WA and a specialist transport team to help shape the Maylands town centre into a more vibrant place,...
A new apartment development has been approved at 2 Zodiac Drive, Alkimos, for a multiple dwelling with 32 apartments. Paradise Point is a visionary project...
Our planning experts have been at the forefront of renewables projects for years, but most recently, we've been leading the way in delivering approvals for...
Medium Density Codes officially come into effect today. Here’s our take on the changes. We previously prepared this overview of the Medium Density Codes when the...
Delivering an apartment or townhouse development in Western Australia can be a powerful way to unlock site value—especially as State and local governments focus on...
Late last year the NSW Government launched a new Transport Oriented Development Program to help tackle housing supply.We takes a look at what's been proposed...
The Medium Density Codes are back, and they’re coming into force quickly. The Minister for Planning has announced the Medium Density Codes will be released...
It’s been 12 months since our last project update on the exciting Ocean Reef Marina project and what a busy 12 months it’s been. Works on the...
Spotify is doing it, so why not TBB? Let’s look at our 2023 Wrapped. TBB’s new Managing Director provides some insights into TBB’s year in...
On 17 October the State Government announced the long foreshadowed next stage of planning reforms in Western Australia through the introduction of the Planning and...
Earlier this month the Department released the next stage of amendments to the Planning and Development Act 2005 which will become operational on 1 August...
...by endeavouring to consciously consider the needs of a "non-default person" in the urban design process, we can help to deliver spaces that serve the...
On 12 December Premier Roger Cook announced a significant overhaul of the state’s environmental approvals process, in response to business delays and uncertainty which have...
The Town of Exmouth received a welcome boost to its housing stock, with the recent completion of a high-quality resort-style medium density development on the...
After much anticipation the TBB Planning team were pleased to get the opportunity to review the draft Operational Policy 2.3 – Planning for Public Open...
TBB’s recent TBB Talks event was focused on helping our team and clients grow their understanding of the challenges facing First Nations peoples in relation...
TBB was thrilled to once again support the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) 2023 Awards for Excellence as a category sponsor for Masterplanned Development....
In this article, we recap the Street Design Masterclass run by TBB's Eric Denholm and Curtin University Senior Lecturer Courtney Babb for students from the Transport Planning Unit. On...
Explore the ‘places we love’ with TBBers as we show you our favourite places around Perth and WA. Optus Stadium with Sinta Price Our highly...
TBB has partnered as planners and land tenure advisors for a hydrogen project with a consortium of leading businesses aiming to invest about $10 billion...
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Samantha Thompson as TBB's new Managing Director, alongside some wider changes to our leadership team. Media Release...
Transit oriented developments (TODs) aim to deliver walkable communities around transport nodes to promote sustainable urban growth. In this report commissioned by Property Council WA, TBB...
How do you engage with your city? Are there places that make you feel safe? Places which make you feel unsafe? In this article I’ll explore how the very...
By including and considering the needs of women within the design process, we can shape spaces for everyone. In this article, Monique explores gender sensitive...
Welcome to Talking with TBB, a podcast exploring ideas and issues in planning and urban design, brought to you by TBB Planning. Podcast 1 -...
Kaya. This is our story of TBB Dreaming, exploring what community means in our different cultures. The result was a unique, eye catching canvas, that...
TBB was thrilled to once again support the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) 2022 Awards for Excellence as a category sponsor for Masterplanned Development....
TBB was thrilled to be awarded Large Consultancy of the Year at Friday’s PIA WA Awards 2022 for Planning Excellence. This category recognises the achievements...
TBB was delighted to cement our role as advocates of the Healthy Streets approach with a week full of Healthy Streets activities. Our team had...
Picture WA in the year 2042. Will we be getting around in autonomous vehicles? Will we still be using fossil fuels for energy? Will Perth...
Local Governments don’t need to be persuaded of the benefits of Local Planning Strategies (LPS) – they are simply required to do them, regardless, as...
Samantha Thompson, Director at TBB, has been selected for the new UDIA WA Liveability Strategic Committee. In 2021, the UDIA WA Council endorsed a revised...
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