tOWN PLANNING PROFESSIONALS IN VICTORIA

Universal Planning is led by Stephen O’Brien, a qualified Town Planner with over 39 years’ experience who understands that the best planning outcomes are reached when diverse minds come together. 
Our Clients

WHY CHOOSE UNIVERSAL PLANNING?

vAST EXPERIENCE

 Stephen’s areas of expertise covers land use planning, highest and best-use planning, amending planning schemes and VCAT representation.

STRATEGIC GUIDANCE

Our support team is here to ensure that things run smoothly, so you can focus elsewhere. 

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Stephen past and present associations with professional bodies includes Full Member of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), the national body representing planning and the planning profession.


STEPHEN'S TOWN PLANNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Since establishing Universal Planning in July 2013, Stephen has prepared in excess of 4,000+ Town Planning reports for residential and commercial developments, Planning Scheme Amendments, advice and subdivision applications as well as regular advocacy appearances at VCAT. Stephen is adept at guiding clients through the complex planning processes – from planning and subdivision permits to building approvals. 

Having served his community as a well respected City Councillor, Stephen knows Local Government exceptionally well and is highly regarded across the planning industry as a competent leading and respected professional. Stephen and his young family are all Members of the Melbourne Football Club and his winter weekends are generally spent at the MCG barracking for the Dees.
  • Among Stephen’s extensive work accomplishments include:

    Among Stephen’s extensive work accomplishments include:

    • Project Planner - Premiers Department, Office of Economic and Trade, Queensland Goverment;
    • Project Analyst (secondment) Department of Housing (now Homes & Communities) New Zealand Government.
    • Senior Minsterial Policy Advisor to the Qld Minister for Housing, Local Government & Planning;
    • Managing Director - Knight Frank Phuket;
    • Manager of Operations within the Development Arm of the Dubai Government delivering Master Planned  commuties across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam;
    • Former City Councillor for Manningham City Council and Chair of Councils Planning Committee (2012 - 2016);
    • Senior Executive Officer (Planning Services) for Yarra Ranges Shire Council.
    • Project Consultant to Telstra.

To Discuss Your Town Planning or Development Requirements, Contact Us On 044 814 7238