Andrea Boully
Principal Town Planner
Development Advice and managing development approvals
Our land use, built form and infill specialists diligently navigate the Council planning process across a spectrum of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use developments.
We provide a range of services including:
- Pre-purchase and pre-application guidance
- Comprehensive town planning advice
- Code assessment (including ResCode assessments and Report and Consents)
- Planning permit and development applications
- VCAT representation and advocacy
Early engagement enables us to offer initial insights that can shape and refine project plans, potentially saving both time and resources by addressing considerations upfront.
Comprehensive Town Planning Advice
Maximise your land’s potential with our in-depth planning advice, including a full analysis of applicable planning policy, Planning Scheme provisions, constraints, and opportunities. We identify potential planning challenges early on, to mitigate delays later.
Pre-Purchase and Pre-Application Guidance
Before committing to a property purchase or lease, we can provide expert planning guidance to inform your decision-making process. This can include a preliminary desktop review of site details or an on-site inspection with tailored advice or it can include a formal due diligence or feasibility assessment. Whether you have a project concept in mind or are exploring potential uses, our advice helps align your acquisition or sale with your objectives.
We advocate strongly for pre-application engagement with Council to streamline the application process. This allows any Council concerns to be addressed proactively.
Planning Permit Applications/Development Approvals
From lodgement to decision, we offer comprehensive planning permit application services, managing all communications, submissions and negotiations. Throughout the process, we maintain communication with clients to ensure they stay informed every step of the way.
Our team also supports clients through public notice and objection phases, addressing feedback and managing the community engagement process.
Code Assessment
Our team excels in evaluating code compliance and works closely with builders, architects, and designers to address non-compliances and to justify variations where necessary.
Our expertise includes:
- ResCode Assessments:
- Report and Consent / Building Dispensations
VCAT & Land Environment Court Representation and Advocacy
When planning disputes arise, or decisions aren’t favourable, Beveridge Williams represents clients at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) or Land Environment Court. Our team is experienced in a wide range of planning matters.
Utilising the power of Collaboration
Beveridge Williams offers in-house services across landscape architecture, traffic and parking, waste management, survey, urban design, environmental assessments (contamination and groundwater), and water resource and civil engineering, providing a seamless experience for our clients, or our planners can work alongside your existing team.
Key Contacts
Jeff Gower
Principal Town Planner
Kellie Hassab
Executive Director / Manager NSW & Manager, Town Planning NSW
Andrea Boully
Principal Town Planner
Melbourne
With over 25 years’ experience in the development industry, Andrea has a strong background in the residential land and housing market. Andrea has experience in both the public and private sectors, including with state government, private developers, builders and, for the last 14 years, in consultancy. This strong experience in residential development is actively applied to a range of projects at Beveridge Williams.
Jeff Gower
Principal Town Planner
With broad experience in both the public and private sectors, Jeff is highly skilled in coordinating and delivering comprehensive development approvals for large-scale and complex projects. His extensive background in local government provides him with unique insights into regulatory processes, enabling him to navigate approvals efficiently and effectively for clients. Jeff’s expertise and strategic approach ensure that each project progresses smoothly from planning through to execution.
Kellie Hassab
Executive Director / Manager NSW & Manager, Town Planning NSW
Central Coast
Kellie is a qualified Surveyor and Registered Planner with a postgraduate qualification in Environmental Studies. With over 30 years of experience in the development industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a practical, common-sense approach to land development, grounded in her surveying background. Her focus is always on delivering tailored solutions that meet client needs and expectations.
As a key leader at Beveridge Williams, Kellie has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth in New South Wales. She oversees a team of more than 100 employees and has played a central role in broadening the company’s service offering across the state.
Beyond her role within the business, Kellie is deeply committed to the surveying profession. She currently serves as Chair of Consulting Surveyors NSW and is a dedicated mentor to the next generation of surveyors, actively supporting the future of the industry.
Commitment & Capability