Upside Planning is a regional town planning and development advisory practice led by Cameron Judson, with over two decades of experience across government and private practice.

The practice specialises in strategic and statutory planning, as well as infrastructure planning and development advisory work, in regional and remote environments.

We work with developers, landowners, infrastructure providers, and government agencies across the Northern Territory, as well as the Southern Tablelands and South Coast of NSW, to deliver practical, approvable, and viable planning outcomes.

We specialise in rezoning, subdivision strategy, development approvals and infrastructure planning for projects involving complexity, constraints or multiple stakeholders.

Our services

Strategic & Land Use Planning

• Provide expert advice on land use, zoning, and development

• Site analysis, constraints and opportunity assessment

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive strategic plans and forward planning

• Assemble and coordinate specialist teams to provide comprehensive advice

• Offer rezoning advice and prepare planning proposal applications

• Indigenous land tenure advice

• Ensure alignment with local and regional planning frameworks

• Leverage local knowledge and networks for better planning outcomes

Statutory & Infrastructure Planning

• Prepare and manage development applications, including statements of environmental effects

• Navigate projects through the statutory approval process

• Represent clients at meetings with relevant authorities

• Plan and assess infrastructure needs for sustainable urban and rural development

• Develop robust infrastructure plans that accommodate future growth and demands

• Ensure projects align with both capital and operational cost considerations

GIS Mapping Services

• Generate spatial data for planning, environment, and infrastructure projects

• Conduct land suitability assessments and opportunity analysis

• Perform mapping tasks including digitizing assets, georeferencing, catchment areas, and distance calculations

• Perform data analysis and mapping to inform planning and decision-making processes

Business Cases & Economic Impact Assessments

• Prepare business cases addressing feasibility, options analysis, risk, and value for money

• Conduct economic modelling to assess impacts on employment and investment

• Retail and town centre retail capacity and impact assessment

• Identify barriers to investment and recommend strategies to enhance viability

Coordination & Community Engagement

• Facilitate meaningful community and stakeholder engagement processes

• Build support through effective communication and stakeholder engagement

• Conduct community and authority consultation sessions for project feedback

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes

Social Impact Assessments

• Evaluate the social impacts of development on communities

• Assess effects on local services, community well-being, and liveability

• Align projects with local needs and social objectives through transparent consultation

• Ensure development projects contribute positively to community resilience and growth.