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...
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:...
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,...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Since 1st July 2011, certain Development Applications are no longer determined by the Local Government or Western Australian Planning Commission. Instead, your application may be...
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