Perception Planning
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Perception Planning
Perception Planning is a town planning and development consultancy based in Mayfield, Newcastle. We are experts in the development field and specialise in development applications, rezoning applications and project management. We service the Hunter region and work on many exciting projects in areas across Newcastle, Maitland, Cessnock and Singleton.

Perception Planning is a Newcastle town planning and development consultancy based in Mayfield. We service the Hunter region, delivering projects across Newcastle, Maitland, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie and Singleton - both metro and regional. Matt is the only local town planning consultant to have recently worked in senior management roles in both Hunter Councils of Port Stephens and Dungog.
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Matt, the Director of Perception Planning, has a genuine passion for the development industry. He enjoys taking overly complicated and bureaucratic systems and navigating through them to get common sense outcomes - the winner being the customer and the community. It's not often you come across someone who is so well equipped to handle any development related matter.
Matt founded Perception Planning back in 2007 with a vision it would one day lead to big things. Matt's passion lies in the behavioural and cultural dimensions of town planning - at the end of the day it is still a human interaction, despite the best made policy or plan. Matt has led projects previously that have won various industry awards including the Planning Institute of Australia, NSW Premiers and Local Government Awards.
Looking at carrying out a development on your property? We can assist with the process from concept right through to occupation. We draft the town planning reports and project manage, organising everything for you and making what can be a very stressful process as easy as possible. From carports to chooks sheds, from high rise development to rural boundary adjustments, our experience is vast.
A firm is really a reflection of their projects and clients. At Perception Planning our projects highlight our vast experience and expansive skill set. We have delivered rezonings with over 2000 new lots and worked on JRPP commercial jobs for state government right through to everyday residential buildings alterations.
Reviews (3)
Giles Butler
Giles Butler
Oct 25, 2021
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Amazing service. Matt was incredibly helpful and worked with an urgent last minute request. He's really insightful, kind and genuine. I'll be back for future projects. Thanks again Matt!
Alicia Harris
Alicia Harris
Oct 04, 2018
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Outstanding service, highly recommended. Matt provided regular phone and e-mail updates on the progress of our application. If not for his wealth of knowledge, we would not have been successful in our request to vary the set-back of our home. Matt is clearly highly regarded within the community and well respected for his professionalism and efforts. Thank you Matt, you kept us sane!
Shannon Griffo Griffis
Shannon Griffo Griffis
Aug 31, 2018
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I recommend Perception planning for the professionalism meeting time frame's and targets.Knowing the area and keen to grow the town.