Planning that holds up. Planners who stay in it.
If you’re working on infill and built form, you need a planner who understands what gets approved - and what’s worth pushing for. We help you navigate the rules, manage the detail and keep your project moving.
Built for Infill.
Backed by Experience.
We started Pinnacle to give clients clear, practical advice on projects where the stakes are high - infill, built form and land use planning that doesn’t tick all the usual boxes.
This work is complex. It’s often contested. And it calls for planners who understand the system - and how to navigate it.
That’s where we’re most effective. We help you navigate early risk, manage planning detail and stay involved until the final decision is made.
“Their meticulous planning and innovative approach ensured not only smooth sailing throughout the process but also stunning outcomes that exceeded our expectations.”
Philip Lin, Linic Group, Built Form Developer
Planning advice for Infill Projects - Clear. Practical. Built for the real world.
We specialise in infill - and the built form and land use planning that comes with it. We shape, lodge and guide applications through assessment, with advice that holds through review, not just on paper.
We help you make planning decisions with your eyes open, stay across the detail, and keep your project moving - without any late surprises or missed steps that can cost time.
Infill planning can stall. That’s why our clients bring us in early - and rely on us through to decision.
They need advice that holds up, someone who understands the system, and a planner who stays engaged - from early advice through to final decision.
They don’t get passed around. We stay close to the work - and the detail - so nothing gets lost in translation.
Whether we’re leading the process or supporting a broader team, we keep things moving and make sure the planning logic stacks up when it counts.
Developers
We coordinate the planning side - staying across the detail and managing requests so your project doesn’t stall.
Architects & Designers
We align your design with planning expectations early - so it stacks up when it’s reviewed and avoids last-minute redesigns that cost time and momentum.
Business & Landowners
We give upfront advice on what your site can support - and call out the risks early, so you don’t waste time or money on plans that won’t hold up under assessment.
Funders & Legal Teams
They count on us to stay involved, guide the approvals process and help keep both the project and their reputation on track.
How we work and why clients come back.
• Planning logic shaped early based on what gets through and what matters to your project
• You work with the same senior planners throughout, so your advice is consistent and nothing gets lost along the way
• Direct Council engagement and we stay involved after submission
• Clarity on where there’s room to move and where there’s not
• Momentum through the process so planning doesn’t stall the project
• No sugar-coating, no ego, just clear next steps
“Ben has an excellent level of development intelligence, and has refined the art of knowing how to professionally navigate the pushing of boundaries to achieve outcomes that get local councils over the line and achieve better yield outcomes for developers like myself.”
Anton Flynn, EPIC Projects
Get approvals moving with infill planning advice that holds up.
We give early, practical advice on what your site can support, what’s likely to face pushback, and how to navigate the planning process - especially for infill and built form projects where the detail matters most.