About us
About P L A N I T Strategic.
P L A N I T Strategic is a town planning consultancy that is based in Canberra. We focus on providing planning advice and services for a sustainable and socially responsible future. With over 30 years combined experience, the team is committed to providing high-quality strategic, statutory planning and environmental advice to our clients. Kip Tanner and Hope Watson have a demonstrated record of success as leaders in the industry with expert local knowledge.
We are enthusiastic about working with people and projects that aspire to be strategic, environmentally sustainable and innovative. We enjoy being part of the conversation about the future of our city.
P L A N I T Strategic has extensive experience working with the ACT Government and the National Capital Authority and assisting clients across all industries. Our clients include project directors, asset owners (such as church groups and clubs), government agencies, private developers, engineering groups, stakeholders, and community groups.
Our memberships include the Planning Institute of Australia, Engineers Australia, Property Council of Australia, Sustainable Engineering Society, Transport Australia Society and the Australian Electric Vehicle Association.
Our Promise for Project Delivery…
P L A N I T Strategic takes pride in keeping the promises we make in relation to work delivery. We aspire to undertake a limited number of projects and service them well.
Our constructive working relationships with relevant people within the ACT Government, National Capital Authority, and experience across various projects help us achieve timely outcomes for our clients.
Want to know more about the projects we’ve worked on and our services? Check out our expertise.
Kip Tanner
Planner & Environmental Engineer
Kip is increasingly interested in the interaction of our built environment with the impending changes to our transport systems. He is also particularly interested in the links between the built environment and our physical and mental wellbeing.
Kip has enjoyed 15 years working as a town planning consultant in Canberra. His focus on environmental assessments, sustainable design, active transport, community and recreation projects are aligned with his personal values and supported by his formal training as a Civil and Environmental Engineer.
Over the last 5 years, he has competed in the national mountain bike marathon series, sailed in the lightweight sharpie nationals and spent plenty of time with his family. He is currently working out how to convert his 1961 Holden to run on electricity.
Expertise: Statutory Planning, Development Approvals, Environmental Impact Assessment, Master Planning, Sustainable Development, Community Engagement, Active Transport and Recreational Planning, GIS Analysis and Mapping.
Qualifications: BEng (Civil & Environmental).
Hope Watson
Environmental & Town Planner
Hope is interested in sustainable development and ensuring planning decisions are strategic, facilitating improved outcomes for both the human and biophysical environment.
Hope enjoys delivering positive planning and environmental outcomes for her clients and the community. She has spent over 15 years working as an environmental and planning professional in NSW and the ACT in consulting and government.
Hope enjoys competing in Ultimate Frisbee; a highlight was winning a bronze medal at the World Ultimate Championships in London in 2016 with the Australian women’s master’s team. Hope and her family built a small, sustainable, 8-star rated home in Wright. She also enjoys hanging out with her family, mountain biking and appreciating the outdoors.
Expertise: Statutory Planning, Development Approvals, Environment Impact Assessment, Land Use Planning and Management, Community Engagement, Multi-disciplinary Project Management.
Qualifications: BSc (Applied Geography).
Find us.
Unit 3/28 Bougainville St,
Griffith ACT 2603