LAND DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN GROWTH
Environmental Consulting for Subdivisions, Land Development and Urban Growth
We assist land developers identify and manage environmental constraints so projects can progress through subdivision planning and approval with confidence. We undertake early constraint assessments, ecological surveys, and prepare environmental impact assessments and reports, provide strategic technical advice, including clearing permits and referral applications, aligned with local planning schemes and environmental regulation.
During construction, we support compliant delivery through fauna pre-clearance surveys, environmental management plans, and prepare close-out documentation suitable for regulators and local government. Our focus is on reducing risk early, avoiding rework, and supporting compliant delivery through to practical completion.
We have extensive experience working with residential and mixed-use developers across South West Western Australia.
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN GROWTH
Environmental Consulting for Subdivisions, Land Development and Urban Growth
We assist land developers identify and manage environmental constraints so projects can progress through subdivision planning and approval with confidence. We undertake early constraint assessments, ecological surveys, and prepare environmental impact assessments and reports, provide strategic technical advice, including clearing permits and referral applications, aligned with local planning schemes and environmental regulation.
During construction, we support compliant delivery through fauna pre-clearance surveys, environmental management plans, and prepare close-out documentation suitable for regulators and local government. Our focus is on reducing risk early, avoiding rework, and supporting compliant delivery through to practical completion.
We have extensive experience working with residential and mixed-use developers across South West Western Australia.
SUBDIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS SOUTH WEST WA
Managing Environmental Risk in Subdivisions and Land Development
Subdivision and urban growth projects commonly trigger native vegetation clearing permits, stormwater management requirements, threatened species considerations, and, in some cases, EPBC Act referrals. Budgets are constrained and staging must align with pre-sales, titles, and builder timeframes. We map the environmental approval pathway early, identify key constraints, and prepare regulator-ready submissions that minimise iterations and reduce approval risk. We draw on our expertise to provide strategic assessment and advice.
URBAN GROWTH ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
Environmental Services for Development Projects
Subdivisions and other land development projects in Western Australia don’t rely on a single environmental approval. Instead, proponents must address a range of environmental requirements triggered by site conditions, clearing extent, planning pathway, and construction scope. Environmental services are engaged to identify these triggers early, prepare statutory approvals, and support compliant delivery through construction and close-out.
Most projects begin with early environmental constraint assessment, using desktop studies to identify native vegetation, threatened species habitat and other factors before designs are finalised. Ecological surveys, including flora, fauna, and habitat assessments, are commonly needed to support structure planning, subdivision approvals, clearing permits, and referrals. During construction, environmental management typically becomes a condition of approval. This often includes construction environmental management plans and fauna pre-clearance surveys. Where residual impacts remain after avoidance and minimisation, State and/or Commonwealth environmental offsets may be required, supported by offset strategies and monitoring programs. At completion, close-out and compliance reporting is required to demonstrate that approval conditions have been met and to discharge environmental obligations.
At SW Environmental, we provide these end-to-end environmental services with continuity across the project lifecycle. Our approach delivers regulator-ready approvals and practical on-site processes that manage risk and support efficient project delivery.
What Our Clients Say
Customer service and quality assurance is underpinned by our ISO9001 compliant integrated management system.
A Professional, Reliable Partner for All Environmental & Ecological Works
SW Environmental are a go-to team for environmental and ecological works – always a professional, reliable and pleasure to work with.
Freea Itzstein-Davey
South West Gateway Alliance
Expert Approvals Support That Makes the Process Smooth and Stress-Free
The team at SW Environmental has consistently provided expert guidance and reliable support for our environmental approvals making the process smooth and stress-free.
Dave McKenna
City of Busselton
Knowledgeable, Approachable and Outcome-Driven—Every Time
SW Environmental assisted us over the years with land developments. The team are very knowledgeable, approachable, and outcome-driven as well as being well priced. They deliver quality services and we look forward to working with them in the future.
Kyle Jackson
BCP
Trusted for Over a Decade on the Region’s Most Sensitive Sites
We have worked with Shane and his team at SW Environmental on projects big and small for well over a decade. They have always provided professional advice and service on even the most sensitive and difficult of sites and situations. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Luke Hill
Naturaliste Tree Care
Go-To Specialists for Black Cockatoo & Western Ringtail Possum Work
Shane and the SW Environmental team have a solid understanding of ecology in the South West Region and provide invaluable services on Black Cockatoo and Western Ringtail Possum, from baseline surveys to environmental impact assessment to fauna pre-clearance and relocation.
Freea Itzstein-Davey
Viridis Environmental
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Proven Experience in Land Development
We have provided technical services to developers or through the supply chain for nearly 400 residential/urban growth projects throughout the South West. Our work includes environmental assessment and approvals, baseline ecological surveys, and construction compliance including threatened species management.
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Land Development
Why Choose Us?
Our specialists bring the insight, clarity, and reliability needed to deliver efficient, compliant, and stress-free project outcomes.
Senior Involvement
Senior consultants lead each project from start to finish. Each project is carefully overseen by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CenvP) accredited with EIANZ.
Big Firm Capability
We offer the expertise of a major firm, but with lower costs, and a level of personal engagement big corporates can’t match.
Local Expertise
Locally recognised expertise with over 100 years of combined experience in the region and over 1000 projects delivered.
Species Strength
South West WA is a biodiversity hotspot which creates unique challenges for projects. We are recognised regional experts surveying and managing black cockatoos and western ringtail possums.
Fast Mobilisation
We are centrally located in the South West region and can mobilise teams quickly at a lower cost. Our authorised fauna spotting team have a specific license for urgent works no hold ups.
Cost-Smart
Our competitive pricing reflects our experience not quality. You get big-firm confidence without the big-firm price tag.
Why Developers Choose SW Environmental
Senior consultants remain hands-on throughout each project, bringing strong local knowledge and regional presence for efficient delivery. This allows us to produce clear, defensible documentation aligned with regulatory expectations, without unnecessary delay or cost. We integrate with planners, civil designers, and builders, and maintain open communication with agencies so outcomes are timely and evidence based. We also have strong contacts with officers from Government agencies.
Ready to Get Your Project Moving?
Call us for free preliminary advice on your likely approval pathways, timelines and costs.
Your Next Step
Share your site plan and program, and we will provide an initial risk review, outline a recommended approval pathway, and issue a detailed scope and fee proposal. We then schedule surveys and submissions to align with titles, servicing, and construction timeframes, and provide regular updates through approvals and site delivery.
FAQs About Land Development & Urban Growth
It confirms constraints and opportunities and sets practical controls for design and construction. Typical components include vegetation, biodiversity, wetland and watercourse, contaminated sites, heritage and other considerations. Findings feed directly into planning and engineering.
Spring is the optimal time for flora surveys in the South West, while fauna work can proceed year-round with adjusted methods. We lock in windows early so results are inline with regulatory guidelines, and useful for design and approvals without delaying project timelines.
Not every site requires an EAR. We assess risk and advise the right level of study and reporting. The goal is compliance without over scoping or delay.
We brief construction team, deliver fauna preclearance, and implement relevant environmental management controls. Records are consistent and audit ready, ensuring safe, compliant decisions.
Provide a site plan, scope, previous studies if any, and program dates. We close data gaps quickly, confirm the approval pathway, and issue a clear proposal with inclusions and timeframes.
Provide a site plan, scope, previous studies if any, and program dates. We close data gaps quickly, confirm the approval pathway, and issue a clear proposal with inclusions and timeframes.
A Direct Approach to Approvals
We believe in a straightforward approach to every project, providing expert solutions designed to get you from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.