Local Government Services – Strategic Perception

Local Government Services.

Supporting Councils to Plan, Deliver and Grow.

Strategic Perception partners with local governments to strengthen planning capacity, streamline processes and deliver clear, achievable outcomes for communities. We bring hands-on experience across strategic and statutory planning, policy development and development assessment.

Our Services Include:

Strategic and Statutory Planning

Preparing and implementing LEPs, DCPs and strategic planning statements.

Policy and Framework Development

Designing practical planning frameworks that support consistent decision-making.

Development Control Plans

Our methodology for reviewing DCP’s is effective and efficient

Independent Panels and Expert Witness Services

Providing professional, impartial advice on complex or contested matters.

Planning Reviews and Advisory Support

Providing Professional, impartial advice to address complex matters and identify opportunities for innovation.

Every council operates differently. Our role is to complement your internal resources by providing the skills, insight and project management support needed to deliver positive outcomes on time and within budget.

We are preferred suppliers with local government procurement agencies across the country:

Our Work in Action

From strategic land-use frameworks to process reviews and rezoning proposals, our projects demonstrate the practical, outcome-driven approach that defines Strategic Perception.

Liverpool Plains Shire Council Liverpool Plains Growth Management and Housing Strategy

Liverpool Plains Growth Management and Housing Strategy Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Strategic Perception was engaged by Liverpool Plains Shire Council to assist with the finalisation of their Growth Management and Housing Strategy. We collaborated closely with Councillors and staff to create a vision for the growth of the Shire, clear directions to follow to achieve that vision, and a set of clear objectives to accomplish in the short to medium term.

Burwood Council Strategic Planning Project Management

Strategic Planning Project Management

Strategic Perception was engaged by Burwood Council for nine months to provide strategic planning expertise and project management services. As part of this engagement we supported the Burwood North Masterplan, managed the Croydon TOD Masterplan, comprehensively reviewed the Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan and updated the Planning Agreements Policy.

Wingecarribee Shire CouncilDevelopment Control Plan

Development Control Plan

Strategic Perception was engaged by Wingecarribee Shire Council in 2025 to review their 17 Development Control Plans and consolidate them into a single, contemporary DCP that would assist to speed up assessment times.

North Sydney CouncilDevelopment Assessment Process Review

Development Assessment Process Review

Strategic Perception partnered with Morrison Low in 2024 to undertake a service delivery and process review for Councils Development Assessment Service. We provided 12 clear and practical recommendations for improving service levels and allocating resources appropriately across four focus areas. The outcomes of the project were a halving of development assessment timeframes from 150 days to 70 days.

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage - WA Evolving Technology (inc AI) to support development assessment in Western Australia

Evolving Technology (inc AI) to support development assessment in Western Australia

Strategic Perception was engaged by DPLH in Western Australia to help the state Planning Department consider the role of evolving planning technology in assisting the development assessment process in WA. The project focussed on defining the problem that technology could assist in solving in order to ensure future scenarios involving advanced technology supported development assessment both across the state and at the local level.

City of Greater GeraldtonDevelopment Assessment Support Services

Development Assessment Support Services

Strategic Perception was engaged by the City of Greater Geraldton in May 2024 to provide support services for development assessment. Over 18 months we assisted with the assessment of 70 development applications for the City. We achieved a high rate of approval and all applications were resolved within one request for information from the customer.