About our NSW team
Based in Coffs Harbour, our NSW team supports projects throughout New South Wales with environmental planning, ecology, biodiversity assessment, due diligence and approvals advice.
The team combines extensive knowledge of the NSW planning and environmental approval framework with the broader technical expertise and multidisciplinary capability of 28 South Environmental.
Coffs Harbour Office
Address: PO Box 4293, Coffs Harbour Jetty
NSW 2450
Phone: 07 2140 2680
Email: projects@28south.com.au
Regional contact
Shaun Lawer – NSW Manager
Shaun is a registered environmental planning and approvals professional with more than 30 years’ experience across state and local government and private consultancy.
He has extensive experience in project delivery, advisory services, client leadership and the management of complex multidisciplinary projects. Shaun brings a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach, providing practical insight and strategic advice to support project delivery.
His expertise spans statutory and strategic planning, including Development Applications, Reviews of Environmental Factors, Environmental Impact Statements, Local Environmental Plans, Planning Proposals, Development Control Plans and Developer Contributions Plans. His project experience includes urban development, roads and linear infrastructure, renewable energy, water and government projects.
Email Shaun:
shaun@28south.com.au
Phone:
07 2140 2680
Environmental Consulting Services in NSW
Our NSW team provides environmental planning, ecology, biodiversity assessment, due diligence and approvals advice to support projects throughout New South Wales.
With extensive knowledge of the NSW planning and environmental approvals framework, our team provides practical, strategic advice to help clients identify environmental constraints, navigate approval pathways and progress projects from planning through to delivery.
Statutory & Strategic Environmental Planning
Environmental planning advice to support projects through NSW statutory and strategic planning processes, with practical guidance on regulatory requirements and approval pathways.
Development Applications & Planning Proposals
Preparation and support for Development Applications and Planning Proposals, including advice relating to Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans and Developer Contributions Plans.
Reviews of Environmental Factors
Preparation and review of Reviews of Environmental Factors to identify environmental impacts, approval requirements and appropriate mitigation measures for projects across NSW.
Environmental Impact Statements
Environmental planning and coordination support for Environmental Impact Statements, bringing together multidisciplinary inputs to address project impacts and approval requirements.
Biodiversity Assessment & Offset Advice
Biodiversity assessment and offset advice to help identify ecological constraints and inform project planning, environmental approvals and design decisions.
Environmental Due Diligence & Approval Pathways
Early-stage due diligence and strategic advice to identify environmental constraints, clarify planning and environmental approval pathways and support informed project decisions.
Projects across NSW
Our NSW team supports projects across urban development, roads and linear infrastructure, renewable energy, water and government sectors. We work with clients from early planning and due diligence through environmental assessment, approvals and project delivery.