Supporting Sustainable Growth Through Strategic Planning
Strategic policy and infrastructure advisory play a critical role in shaping sustainable, well-connected communities. Veris helps guide growth, infrastructure investment and land use decisions through evidence-based planning, strategic advice and practical implementation pathways.
We partner with government agencies, local councils, developers, infrastructure providers and industry stakeholders to navigate complex planning and infrastructure challenges. From structure planning and planning scheme advocacy to subdivision approvals and growth area planning, we help clients align policy objectives with delivery outcomes, supporting sustainable growth, informed investment and thriving communities.
Why Choose Veris for Strategic Policy & Infrastructure Advisory?
Policy that drives practical outcomes
We develop strategic policies, growth frameworks and implementation strategies that respond to emerging challenges while remaining practical, achievable and aligned with community needs. Our advice helps clients turn long-term visions into measurable outcomes.
Infrastructure planning with delivery in mind
Our team’s strength lies in connecting policy ambition with practical delivery and funding realities, helping clients plan for growth while ensuring communities are supported by the infrastructure they need to thrive.
Data-driven insights and multidisciplinary expertise
Supported by Veris’ broader consulting, advisory and digital capabilities, we combine strategic planning expertise with advanced data analysis and digital tools. This enables us to test scenarios, assess infrastructure demand and provide evidence-based advice that supports confident decision making.
Strategic Policy, Planning & Infrastructure Advisory Services
Our expertise includes:
- Development of place-based and thematic policies, including housing, open space, urban forest and community infrastructure policies.
- Strategic planning, policy reviews and implementation guidance for state and local government.
- Structure planning, precinct planning and growth area planning for new and emerging communities.
- Infrastructure planning, funding and delivery strategies to support growth.
- Development Contributions Plans (DCPs), Infrastructure Contributions Plans (ICPs) and infrastructure funding frameworks.
- Advising on how infrastructure such as transport, community facilities, open space and essential services are planned, costed, staged and funded.
- Infrastructure demand assessment, cost apportionment and implementation planning.
- Planning scheme amendments, strategic investigations and policy advocacy.
- Expert advice, advocacy, peer review and governance support.
Strategic Policy
Balancing growth aspirations with infrastructure capacity, environmental considerations and community expectations requires careful policy development and strategic oversight. We assist clients in establishing policy frameworks that support informed decision-making, manage complexity and provide a clear pathway from strategic intent to implementation.
Our services include:
- Structure plans and framework plans
- Growth and land use strategies
- Housing and neighbourhood studies
- Strategic planning and policy advice
- Community and stakeholder engagement
- Statutory planning support
Infrastructure Advisory
We provide end-to-end infrastructure planning and funding advice to support growth and development. Our team specialises in translating infrastructure need into clear, defendable funding and delivery frameworks.
Our services include:
- Development Contributions Plans (DCPs)
- Infrastructure funding and delivery frameworks
- Costing, staging and feasibility analysis
- Land budget and contribution testing
- Expert evidence and panel support
In addition to our existing Parsel service, we are supported by Veris’ expanding digital capability, including their suite of innovative digital tools, which will empower clients to make better, data-driven decisions.
Our advanced digital tools, data-led analysis and infrastructure expertise allows us to test scenarios, analyse infrastructure demand and therefore connect policy with real-world implementation.