The document summarizes the urban planning services provided by Calibre Consulting. It describes that Calibre takes ownership of projects from start to finish and has experienced staff and planners. It also has connections with government departments to help ensure project success. Calibre provides a range of planning services including site investigations, statutory and strategic planning, advocacy, urban design, and community consultation across Australia.

1. URBAN PLANNING
Our most senior and experienced
staff take direct ownership of your
project from inception to completion,
meaning it gets the attention it needs
to be a success.
Relationships can make or break a
project. We believe that the effective
communication of your vision and
management of key stakeholders is
essential to ensure the success of
your project.
With our extensive government and
private consulting experience, we
are well connected at multiple levels
within most Authorities, Councils
and State Government departments.
Being able to make a call or reach a
key decision maker quickly ensures
successful project outcomes.
Planning services are also provided
within our offices in New South Wales
and Western Australia.
OUR SERVICES
Site Investigations
»» Advice to help guide and inform
site purchases, land assembly and
development strategies.
»» Due diligence reporting.
»» Highest and best use assessments.
»» With Calibre’s team of qualified engineers
we are also able to provide comprehensive
development cost estimates and financial
feasibilities.
Statutory & Strategic Planning
»» Preparation and management of planning
permit applications.
»» Preparation of Development Plans,
Structure Plans, Planning Scheme
Amendments (including rezonings) and
Section 96A permit applications.
»» Preparation of submissions in response to
exhibited strategies, structure plans and
Planning Scheme Amendments.
Advocacy
»» Preparation of submissions to and
representation at the Victorian Civil and
Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels
Victoria and other Committees.
Urban Design
»» Our plans can now incorporate 2D
mapping and analysis, 3D visualisations
and interactive projections.
Consultation and Engagement
»» Facilitation of community consultation
sessions / workshops, Councillor briefing
sessions and public notification processes.
Calibre Consulting is dedicated to providing
informed, innovative and personalised planning
solutions. Being part of a multi-disciplinary
company means we have a range of experts within
easy reach to be able to ensure that your project is
both cost-effective and deliverable.
Our Planning team works across a
range of areas including greenfield
subdivision and development, residential
and commercial development, regional
planning, retirement living and tourism
and can advise on both statutory and
strategic planning matters.
We offer a personalised experience akin
to that of a boutique consultancy with
the benefit of being able to call upon
a diverse range of experts to ensure
the successful delivery of your project,
regardless of its size.
With the support of our in-house civil,
structural and environmental engineers
and surveyors, we understand the reality
of delivering projects. Challenges do
exist. What really matters is how you
overcome them.
We are passionate and take personal
commitment to your projects.
COURTESY OF INVESTA LAND

2. OUR TEAM
Level 2, 55 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank VIC 3006 T: (03) 9203 9000 W: www.calibreconsulting.co
FIONA SLECHTEN
MANAGER -
URBAN PLANNING
MELBOURNE
Fiona.Slechten@calibreconsulting.co
0407 991 779
COURTESY OF
PEDDLE THORP
ARCHITECTS
REBECCA CZARNECKI
SENIOR PLANNER -
URBAN PLANNING
MELBOURNE
Rebecca.Czarnecki@calibreconsulting.co
0419 612 043
The Calibre Consulting Planning team is led by Fiona Slechten. With over 19 years of professional experience in statutory
and strategic planning. Fiona is highly sought after by our clients for her in-depth knowledge of residential, commercial,
rural and tourism developments as well her proven skills as an advocate at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
and Planning Panels Victoria. Fiona is experienced in managing a broad spectrum of planning issues including heritage,
farming, native vegetation and bushfire controls.
Rebecca Czarnecki is our Senior Planner with 11 years of professional experience. Rebecca has a strong interest in
greenfield subdivision and development projects and offers a contemporary approach to planning matters. Having
spent most of her career in local government, Rebecca has developed close relationships with other Councils and State
Agencies, including the Metropolitan Planning Authority, and is well respected in her field.
Pia Jackson and Ernie Sanchez add further breadth of knowledge to the planning team. Pia has private sector experience
in residential, commercial and subdivision projects across Melbourne. With both Planning and Law qualifications, Pia is
able to interpret and resolve complex planning issues. Ernie has joined our team from a background in Engineering and
Business and is now involved in a range of statutory and strategic projects. He has a keen interest in Environmentally
Sustainable Design.
PIA JACKSON
PLANNER -
URBAN PLANNING
MELBOURNE
Pia.Jackson@calibreconsulting.co
ERNIE SANCHEZ
PLANNER -
URBAN PLANNING
MELBOURNE
Ernie.Sanchez@calibreconsulting.co