Urban Sync About Us

Urban Sync is a town planning and land development consultancy firm.

But what does that mean? In 1898, at the first international town planning conference in New York, a British planner asked “are we striving for beautiful people or beautiful cities? Is urban planning about physical design, or about making things easier for the people who live in our towns and cities?”

The simple answer is both! Our goal is to seamlessly integrate physical design with the practical needs of our communities. Back in the wake of the British Industrial Revolution, town planning was primarily driven by architects and public health officials addressing rapid urban growth, waste management and other challenges. Today, in modern Australia, the landscape is even more complex, navigated through a maze of federal policies, State legislation, and local Council planning schemes.

That’s why at Urban Sync, we bring passion and experience to the table, helping you cut through the confusion and navigate the intricate legal frameworks. Our team is here to simplify the jargon and guide you through every step of the planning and approval process, ensuring that your project achieves its desired outcome.

Rules, regulations and relationships

Town planning is steeped in rules and regulations, but at Urban Sync, our technical expertise and straightforward advice can save you thousands of dollars and countless hours. Just as important are the relationships we’ve built over the years.

Our team has been collaborating with builders, developers, local authorities, and technical consultants in Cairns and Far North Queensland for decades. We have strong connections with senior planning staff at regional Councils, allowing us to anticipate the hurdles you might face and the questions you will be asked. We know how to advocate and lobby effectively on your behalf.

Integrity

We identify ourselves with a strong code of conduct that includes respect, honesty, politeness, responsibility and excellence.

Open Communication

Our priority is to keep you informed throughout your matter.

Growth & Innovation

We strive to create, innovate and excel in our field through teamwork, learning and diversity.

Quality of Service

We are proud to stand behind the quality of work we produce and the outcomes we achieve for our clients.

Delivery of Results

Our service is provided with a can do, proactive approach that delivers outstanding results for you.

What our clients say...

Urban Sync take every task with vigor and respond professionally, punctually and with factual advise and creative opportunity to give every potential project the best serviceable outcome. Every interaction comes with experienced knowledge that provides consideration for the maximized opportunity of end outcome. Value adding is a constant and fee is very relative to process without extra for this and that. Everything is up front and bang on, never a disappointment or surprise in time or cost. Well done what an evolution from Stuart to a highly effective and delivering outcome team. Bankable advise, vision in opportunity and personable service in a time where process overrides and frustrates every function and cost in business today.

Gerard Obersky
Principal / Director - One Stop Property

Botanica Property Group engaged Urban Sync to assist in realising its vision for the first truly modern tropical community in Cairns. We are delighted with the outcome and really enjoyed working with the team. We look forward to a continued association with Urban Sync as our vision becomes a reality.

Robert Wallace
Director - Botanica Property Group Pty Ltd

We approached Urban Sync to assist in the process of updating an existing development approval. Urban Sync were very considerate of our time restraints and provided advice that was easy to understand which enabled us to make well-informed business decisions. We would highly recommend the team at Urban Sync.

Robin Gordon
Managing Director - Medcare Pty Ltd

We have worked closely with Urban Sync for many years in relation to our various residential subdivisions. We have always looked to the Urban Sync team for advice and we are impressed with the service and dedication we receive. The Urban Sync team have practical, implementable strategies that you won’t find anywhere else.

Paul Barry
BGI Group

Matt rocks, wouldn't do anything in North Queensland until I spoke to him.

Jamie Simmonds
National Development Manager - Sentinel Property Group

We have been working with Urban Sync to deliver two of our major projects in the Innisfail locality – a convenience & service centre with zero emission fast charging sites at Shaws Corner and high-quality apartments to support housing diversity and liveability options in Mighell. We have enjoyed working with the team at Urban Sync - they go above and beyond to provide a high-quality service & addressing our questions and concerns. We’re very happy with the planning outcome for these projects and we look forward to seeing them come to life and bring benefit to our local community. We’d recommend Urban Sync’s expertise and planning assistance for anyone looking for their next town planning professionals.

Allan & Leanne Sultana
Director - Allan Sultana Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd

The outcome was as we had hoped largely due to a detailed, thorough and comprehensive analysis compiled by Urban Sync. We thank you sincerely for your assistance, Mick and Wendy Patullo

Mick & Wendy Patullo