Sundrift Estate, Exmouth

The Goal

Sundrift Estate is the final stage of the Exmouth Marina precinct, designed to help address housing demand while strengthening the town’s coastal community. The project brings together new homes, local employment opportunities and well-planned public spaces, creating a connected neighbourhood at a key gateway into Exmouth.

Our Role

TBB worked with the project team from the earliest stages to shape a clear planning pathway for the estate. Our team prepared the concept plan to support land acquisition, developed the approvals strategy, and led key planning processes including the scheme amendment, subdivision approval and preparation of the Local Development Plan.

Working closely with the Shire of Exmouth and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, we helped resolve several planning challenges early. This included navigating zoning constraints, integrating water-sensitive urban design, balancing lot diversity and affordability, and shaping public open space that responds to local climate conditions and seasonal flooding.

The Outcome

Through a coordinated planning and design process, TBB helped establish a clear framework for the delivery of Sundrift Estate. Scheme Amendment 13 successfully rezoned the land to support urban development, progressing from initiation to gazettal in just over 10 months.

Subdivision approval for the estate was also secured within 70 days, well inside the statutory timeframe, enabling the project to move forward efficiently. The Local Development Plan now provides a practical planning framework that simplifies the pathway for new homes while guiding high-quality development outcomes.

Together, these approvals pave the way for a new residential community that supports housing supply, local jobs and long-term growth for Exmouth.