A collective of brilliant minds and industry experts

Backed by some of Australia’s most significant planning projects – this leadership team is forging a brighter future for Australian communities, with a team of 55+ innovators and creators in tow.

Meet Our People

  • Harsha Yadav
    Senior Planner

    Harsha is a planning professional with a Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) from the University of New South Wales. She has experience in statutory and strategic planning and worked alongside a range of public and private sector clients.

    She has worked on variety of projects undertaken through various planning pathways, including local development applications, State significant development applications, and Planning Proposals. Harsha’s work is characterised by strong technical rigour, and problem-solving capacity through resolving complex built and natural environment matters to provide best planning outcomes.

  • Amanda Harvey
    Amanda Harvey
    Director

    Amanda has over 25 years planning experience in Local and State Government and in the property industry.

    Amanda has successfully overseen the planning phases of various projects in NSW including multimillion-dollar infrastructure, commercial, mixed use and residential projects for Local and State Government and private-sector clients.

    Her experience includes managing and working as part of large and diverse multi-disciplinary teams to deliver major projects and providing tailored advice to her clients.

    E: aharvey@mecone.com.au

  • Amber Nehal
    Amber Nehal
    Senior Planner

    Amber has over four years experience within the planning industry and has been involved in the preparation of mixed use, residential, commercial, industrial, and social project approvals for private sector clients and State Government, across New South Wales.

    With experience in both the public and private sectors, Amber holds strong technical expertise in the preparation of development applications, state significant development applications and rezoning reviews.

    Amber holds a Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) from the University of New South Wales. She is also a member of the PIA NSW Emerging Planners Committee, helping emerging planners through their professional development.

  • Chris Shannon
    Director

    Chris is a highly experienced urban planning professional with over 25 years in statutory, strategic, and infrastructure planning and development advisory.

    He has worked in both local and State government agencies, specialising in planning proposals, development control plans, contributions plans and development assessment for residential, commercial, industrial, mixed use and infrastructure projects.

    Chris has worked on various matters in the NSW Land and Environment Court relating to development applications and land acquisitions.

    E: cshannon@mecone.com.au

  • Justin Tse
    Assistant Planner

    Justin has recently joined the Western Sydney team to gain experience in the planning industry as part of her studies. Justin is currently studying a Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) at UNSW and has assisted with providing advice and planning reports on various projects including subdivisions, residential, commercial, and industrial developments. This experience has honed Justin’s project management skills and expertise in navigating planning applications and pathways.

    Justin has assisted on a variety of projects, with notable experience within the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Justin also has an interest in GIS Mapping, creating project specific mapping for a variety of projects, as well as conducting GIS work to ensure Mecone’s MOSAIC provides up-to-date data for its clients.
    Justin has a passion for assisting in the delivery of a more walkable and active transport oriented built environment, utilising his problem-solving skills and knowledge of the NSW Planning System.

  • Katherine McIntosh
    Associate

    Katherine is a capable and agile urban planner, able to switch from design to assessment mode and possesses a keen understanding of legislation and process. Katherine has strong research skills, aided by her meticulous attention to detail.

    As an Associate at Mecone, Katherine manages the everyday coordination of Development Applications and Planning Proposals, as well as specialist technical inputs, policy guidance and planning advice.

  • Prisha Singh
    Planner

    Prisha is currently studying a Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) at UNSW and has assisted with providing advice and planning reports on various projects including subdivisions, residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

    This experience has honed Prisha’s project management skills and expertise in navigating planning applications and pathways. Prisha has a passion to assist in a more sustainable built environment and a keen interest in land use planning and strategic planning.