Sage Planning is an urban and rural consulting firm with a focus on rural and regional areas of Victoria
About Us
Sage Planning is a planning and project management consultancy based in Central Victoria owned and operated by Nathan Lord. Nathan has a proven track record and excellent working relationships with Councils, architects, developers and individual clients. We are excited to pursue new opportunities and foster new relationships and are confident in our ability to provide high quality planning services at competitive prices.
Should you wish to know more about the services and experience Sage Planning offers, we would be more than happy to meet with you to discuss how we can assist your project.
Services
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Sage Planning possesses comprehensive expertise in strategic planning, covering stakeholder engagement, data analysis, policy interpretation, and community consultation. We translate complex information into practical solutions and apply a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to every project we undertake. We assist public and private sector clients with:
Project management
Planning Scheme Amendments
Land Use Strategies
Policy Reviews
Place-Based Strategic Planning
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
STATUTORY PLANNING
Sage Planning offers expertise in statutory planning for private clients throughout rural and regional Victoria. We work across diverse land uses, including residential, industrial, retail, and rural land uses. Our strength lies in translating planning schemes into practical strategies, guiding projects from initial concept to final approvals. We understand that planning processes are often complex and projects can change direction, so we focus on identifying all viable options and evaluating their impacts on timing, risk, and cost. We can help you with:
Pre-purchase and pre-application advice
Project management of permit application processes.
Preparation and lodgement of permit applications
Project management of project teams
Preparation of planning reports