Sarah brings 20 years’ experience in urban planning, working with major developers and government agencies on projects across Victoria and New South Wales.
Her extensive technical knowledge and natural ability to manage multidisciplinary teams have been instrumental in preparing structure plans and planning scheme amendments. Sarah also excels in providing acquisitions advice and strategic direction to optimise planning and development projects.
Energetic, organised and switched on, Sarah is passionate about creating outstanding developments and communities. She gets both the big picture and the finer details, and she knows how to work with people to turn vision into decisions and results.
With experience in both government and the private sector, Sarah understands the commercial drivers of development and how to align them with government policy. She is adept at managing large, complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring they stays focused on the key issues and desired outcomes.
Sarah takes pride in anticipating issues and ensuring her clients benefit from her proactive approach. Her forthright nature and frank, honest and direct advice are highly valued by her clients.
Sarah’s project experience includes:
Development Frameworks, Plans & Research
- Wallan Structure Plan and Neighbourhood Character Project (Mitchell Council)
- Byron Bay Housing Density Study and Planning Scheme Amendment (Byron Shire)
- Caulfield Major Activity Centre Structure Plan (Glen Eira)
Development Facilitation & Project Approvals
- Wyndham Stadium Approvals (YourLand)
- Various Residential Developments (Homes Victoria)
- Planning Scheme Amendment for former Boral Landfill site, Wantirna South
Strategic Advice & Advocacy
- Due diligence and strategy advice on various landholdings across Melbourne’s growth corridors
- Advice to Horsham Council on key development sites
- Due diligence related to the Kingswood Golf Course redevelopment, Mountain Highway, former School sites, Bellfield redevelopment precinct, Arden precinct, various activity centres and employment hubs across metropolitan Melbourne