Qualities That Make CPD Different to Other Planning Consultants

Finding the right planning help, which suits your project and budget is extremely important to the success of your project. But how are you meant to know which planning firm suits your development goals. Some firms can promise the world, but often underdeliver when the time comes which can blow a hole in your budget and leave you frustrated. Others will deliver, but at a colossal cost to your wallet.

The qualities we possess are unique within the context of the planning consultancy realm in South Australia. We hope that our points below help you decide on if the qualities of CPD are the right fit for your next project.

Honesty, second to none.

The CPD promise to you is complete honesty when assessing your proposal and advising on what is required to get your application through the planning system in the most efficient manner possible. Some firms may charge for lengthy reports which are often overkill on many proposals where a shorter, to the point letter is all you need. You should not be paying for hours of time spent writing reports unless they are absolutely necessary. This only lines the pocket of the planner, and leaves you over budget. If we are advising that you should have certain documents or reports prepared, you can rest assured we believe these are absolutely necessary in giving your proposal the best chance to succeed.

Customer Service, our best attribute.

We are proud of our high level of customer service and quick response times in comparison to many other planning consultancies. We know how frustrating it can be to be waiting for email replies or return phone calls so that your project can keep progressing. Just ask any of our current clients what is the best part about working with CPD and we are confident they will tell you its our high level of customer service. If you want to be kept in the loop, and remain well informed throughout the whole process, then we are a great option for your next project.

Ego? Not here.

Ego’s in the planning world and in any professional environment can do more harm than good. Being the loudest in the room isn’t necessarily a good thing. Whilst we are confident we can provide a high level of planning support for your project, we know where the limit is and have no qualms recommending other professionals to fill the gaps and advise on areas beyond our expertise. We also have no issue in being upfront if you are wanting to push something through the system we think just won’t work. We do not pretend to know it all, but our jack of all trades approach and network of connections will enable us to identify who can help when we can’t.

Relationships, built on respect.

The strength of our relationships across the industry, within Council and state departments and with allied professionals continues to grow on a daily basis. Our approach to our relationships is built on a mutual respect and we take these relationships very seriously. Some professionals can treat Council staff with a lack of respect which is unnecessary and unjustified. At the end of the day, the assessment officer is only interpreting legislation and often collaboration is required between all to achieve a result that satisfies both the developer and the authorities. Often it’s a case of don’t hate the player, hate the game.

These are just some of our best qualities we are confident makes us one of the best planning consultants in South Australia. Our approach is unique to the planning world. We are not out to throw our weight around and prove we can beat the system, but rather operate as a helping hand to ensure you are on the right path for your development goals. Give us a call today, and find out if we are right for you!