Overview

A Sustainable Management Plan (SMP) provides a detailed and quantifiable strategy for achieving sustainable outcomes in medium-to-large developments at the town planning stage. Many councils require an SMP when a project exceeds certain size or complexity thresholds, particularly for multi-unit residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects.

We prepare clear, council-ready SMP reports that demonstrate how your project addresses key sustainability performance categories, ensuring smooth planning assessment and minimal delays during approval.

When is an SMP Required?

An SMP is generally required when a development is beyond the scale supported by a basic Sustainable Design Assessment (SDA).
Typical triggers include:

• Multi-unit residential developments

• Larger commercial and mixed-use buildings

• Apartment developments (mid-rise & high-rise)

• Projects requiring detailed sustainability modelling and commitments

If you're unsure whether your project needs an SMP or an SDA, we’ll review your planning requirements and advise accordingly.

What Our SMP Covers

Our SMPs are structured in line with SDAPP and BESS sustainability frameworks, addressing:

We ensure recommendations are practical, realistic, and cost-aligned, tailored to your design constraints and architectural intent.

What You Receive

Your SMP submission package will include:

• Full Sustainable Management Plan (Council-Ready)

• BESS Scorecard Documentation (where required)

• Thermal Performance / Energy Modelling Outputs

• Material & Fixture Specifications

• WSUD / Drainage Strategy Support (as applicable)

• Implementation Schedule aligning sustainability commitments with construction phases

• Support for Council Queries / RFI Response

We work directly with your architect, ESD consultants, or engineering team to ensure documentation aligns seamlessly with design drawings and services layouts.

Why Choose Us

• Demonstrated experience with ESD planning submissions

• Fast turnaround — without sacrificing detail or clarity

• Reports designed to reduce compliance back-and-forth

• Strong understanding of council expectations and sustainability guidelines

• Practical, cost-effective sustainability recommendations

We focus on design practicality, not theoretical checklists.

Who We Work With

✔ Architects & Design Studios
✔ Builders & Developers
✔ Property & Project Managers
✔ Commercial & Residential Project Teams