When development delays, planning errors, and council setbacks cost thousands - you need a partner who knows how to navigate the system and protect your returns.
Forge Planning - Town Planning
Where most people get stuck, we get approvals.
At Forge Planning, we know the Perth planning system inside out.
We work with 12+ WA councils and understand how to minimise refusal risk, and prepare council-ready applications designed to get approved the first time.
We cut through council red tape so you don’t have to and your project moves forward, faster, smoother, and with far fewer surprises. From R-Codes to DAPs, our Director, Michael Clare brings clarity, speed, and confidence to your development.
Where most projects get delayed, we push them forward.
Where a solo or DIY approach becomes stressful, costly, and slow, we bring clarity, confidence, and results.
With Forge, you get:
maximised yield & minimise risk.
Faster approvals backed by precise R-Code interpretation
Council-ready documentation that reduces RFIs
Clear advice and honest guidance from senior planners
End-to-end support from feasibility to subdivision and beyond
If you want a partner who treats your project like their own, and goes further than most firms do, Forge Planning is the smarter choice.
Town Planning & Approvals
Subdivision Planning & Management
Development Advisory & Feasibility
Rezoning & Design Guidance
Council-Ready Documentation
Specialties
Town Planning Services
Featured Projects
Town Planning Perth
Wembley Downs
Applecross Townhomes
Dalkeith Terraces
WHO WE HELP
Town planning isn’t one-size-fits-all, each audience comes with different pressures.
Forge Planning delivers town planning, development approvals, subdivision management, rezoning support, and R-Code compliance across Perth and WA – with a focus on reducing delays, simplifying complex council processes, and maximising development potential with tailored strategies.
Homeowners & First-Time Developers Building Wealth
For homeowners and first-time developers who don’t want expensive mistakes.
We break down the planning process in plain English, guide you through every decision, and prepare council-ready documentation that prevents delays.
You get confidence, clarity, and a clear plan, without the overwhelm of DIY planning.
Perfect for: Backyard subdivisions, dual occupancies, R-Code guidance.
Investors & JV Partners
For investors wanting clear numbers, low risk, and fast decisions.
We give you straight answers, what’s possible, what’s not, and what delivers the strongest yield.
From feasibility to DA approvals, we reduce refusal risk, tighten timelines, and protect your return on every move.
Perfect for: Syndicated groups, private investors, interstate buyers needing a Perth-based team.
Builders & Developers
For builders who need planning solved, fast.
We justify your designs, negotiate with council, and resolve R-Code conflicts before they become costly RFIs.
You get a planning partner who protects your build schedule and removes roadblocks before construction starts.
Perfect for: Multi-unit sites, townhouse projects, infill developments, client-led DA/BA support.
For High-Net-Worth Clients
For clients who value expertise, confidentiality, and seamless delivery.
We handle the complexity so you don’t have to manage multiple consultants.
Clear communication, precise interpretation, and risk-first planning ensure your project progresses smoothly.
Perfect for: Luxury homes, custom builds, complex sites, higher-value properties.
Repeat Developers & Subdivision Clients
For experienced clients who need accuracy, speed, and a reliable Perth team.
We specialise in subdivision approvals, feasibility modelling, and staged planning for 6–10+ lot projects.
Expect proactive communication, weekly clarity, and a partner who pushes projects forward, even when councils slow down.
Perfect for: Greenfield subdivisions, rezoning, structure planning.
Why Partner With Forge
Top Town Planning Perth
Experts,
not juniors
your planning project is handled directly by senior planners.
Council-ready documentation
to minimise RFIs and refusal risk.
Precise R-Code interpretation
so your application is approved faster the first time.
Clear advice,
no jargon
you always know exactly where you stand.
End-to-end support
from feasibility through approvals, subdivision, and beyond.
