Planning & Urban Design

We have accumulated extensive worldwide experience in Urban Design & Planning through the successful delivery of numerous major projects including single buildings, complex sites and new cities.

Our award winning urban design and planning services combine Urban Design, Masterplanning, Strategic Planning, Statutory Planning and Architectural expertise to deliver quality developments that are creative and sustainable - environmentally, socially and economically.

Urban Design
Urban Design is the essential element in the success of development of built-form, intersecting the planning, architecture and landscaping components of a project and ensuring all three are integrated in appearance and functionality, each domain achieving it’s maximum potential. Kann Finch Group’s portfolio includes:
  • Masterplans ranging from mixed use development to cities for 4 million people
  • Structure plans and urban design framework plans to accompany local Environmental Plans
  • Urban design guidelines and Development Control Plans
  • Built form capability studies

Statutory Planning
Kann Finch Group has extensive knowledge and experience in navigating the increasing complexities of the Statutory Planning phase which significantly improves the development process. The expertise we provide in planning legislation, instruments applying to each project and management skills in the preparation of development applications has been the core of Kann Finch Group’s success. The range of services provided by Kann Finch in this area includes:
  • Development Approval Strategies
  • Development Applications
  • Rezoning Applications
  • Due Diligence / Statutory Planning advice

Strategic Planning
Kann Finch’s Strategic Planning expertise has focused on the preparation of strategic plans of large Greenfield, Brownfield and infill sites. In particular, expertise in combining planning and urban design skills which are both contextually responsive while maximising client outcomes and expectations.

Kann Finch Group has significant expertise in the role of lead consultant co-ordinating a wide range of consultant input to provide the most effective project delivery. The range of services provided by Kann Finch Group in this area includes:
  • Local Environmental Studies
  • Project Managing Large Scale Studies
  • Land Use Strategies

G4 City Khazakstan
The G4 City project is a creation of 4 satellite cities in the Almaty region Khazakstan and is the largest development project in Kazakhstan. Please visit the official web site of G4 City for more information.