Our People
tOWN PLANNING PROFESSIONALS IN VICTORIA
Universal Planning is led by Stephen O’Brien, a qualified Town Planner with over 37 years’ experience who understands that the best planning outcomes are reached when diverse minds come together.
WHY CHOOSE UNIVERSAL PLANNING?
vAST EXPERIENCE
Stephen’s areas of expertise covers land use planning, highest and best-use planning, amending planning schemes and VCAT representation.
STRATEGIC GUIDANCE
Our support team is here to ensure that things run smoothly, so you can focus elsewhere.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Stephen past and present associations with professional bodies includes Full Member of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), the national body representing planning and the planning profession.
STEPHEN'S TOWN PLANNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Since establishing Universal Planning in July 2013, Stephen has prepared in excess of 2,900 Town Planning reports for residential and commercial developments, Planning Scheme Amendments, advice and subdivision applications as well as regular advocacy appearances at VCAT. Stephen is adept at guiding clients through the complex planning processes – from planning and subdivision permits to building approvals.
Having served his community as a well respected City Councillor, Stephen knows Local Government very well and is highly regarded across the planning industry as a competent leading and respected professional. Stephen and his young family are all Members of the Melbourne Football Club and his weekends are generally spent at the MCG barracking for the Dees.
