A collective of brilliant minds and industry experts

Alyssa is a city planner with over three years of experience in strategic and statutory planning across local and state government. She began her career in state government, gaining expertise land acquisition, land transfers and divestments, strategic master planning and underground resource assessments.

Driven by a passion for sustainability and inclusive planning, she joined Randwick City Council, where she assessed diverse development applications and modifications including low to mid rise housing types, commercial buildings and heritage sites. She also contributed to Local Planning Panels, the Design Excellence Advisory Panel, and received training in the Land and Environmental Court process.

Tyson brings over 12 years of experience in statutory planning, having worked in both the public and private sectors. In his public sector roles, Tyson managed, assessed and determined Development Applications for a diverse range of proposals of varying size and complexity across Sydney and New South Wales for local governments. His private sector experiences include the preparation and management of a wide range of complex applications of varying size, due-diligence and statutory planning advice, planning audits, preparation of planning submissions and representation at NSW Land and Environment Court matters.

Tyson’s considerable knowledge of statutory planning matters enables him to provide detailed technical advice to clients throughout all stages of development projects and negotiating successful outcomes. His experience in both the public and private sectors has provided him with the skills and knowledge required to navigate the complexities of the NSW planning system.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.