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135 Years of Surveyors NSW
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Last week, Managing Director Mark Scanlon, and Registered Surveyor Joe Holt, attended a thought‑provoking industry event hosted by the Institution of Surveyors NSW, who are proudly celebrating an incredible 135 years of supporting and shaping the profession. With core values grounded in Custodianship, Unity, Source of Truth, and Pioneer, the...
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Understanding NSW’s New Assessment Timeframes and what the 2025–2026 Planning Reforms Really Mean for Applicants
Thursday 19 February 2026
NSW is undergoing the most significant transformation of its planning system in more than four decades, with the Planning System Reforms Act 2025 now in effect and implementation rolling out through 2026, developers, planners, and councils are seeing major changes to how, and how fast, applications are assessed. The reform...
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Working Together for a Safer, Stronger Community
Tuesday 10 February 2026
At Parker Scanlon, we’re proud to have been engaged to prepare the Beaumont Street Precinct (Hamilton) Community Safety Audit, working alongside residents, representatives, and council community groups. This isn’t about highlighting negatives, it is a proactive, positive look at how we can continue to make our suburb even more welcoming...
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Three Common Mistakes That Delay Council Approval
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Our Town Planning Team wanted to share with you three recurring mistakes that can significantly slow down council assessment time frames and hinder the way a proposal is prepared and presented to Council. Delays in the development approval process are a common frustration for applicants. While some factors are outside...
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Our 2025 Photo Competition Winners
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Each year, our Parker Scanlon Water Bottle photo competition is a chance to enjoy some friendly competition and 2025 certainly didn’t disappoint.This year’s entries impressed us with their creativity, storytelling, and originality, making the judging process, exciting, challenging and a laugh!From stunning coastal scenes to clever, light‑hearted concepts, the range...
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Stepping into 2026
Thursday 15 January 2026
As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us here. After nineteen years of operation, we enjoy looking back at the vision Bill Parker and Mark Scanlon shared. To foster an environment that not only delivers exceptional outcomes but also...
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Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Monday 15 December 2025
Dungog Shire Council is currently reviewing their Strategic documents to form the foundations of the long-term growth management for the LGA. The Council has been earmarked within the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 to deliver a minimum 2400 homes over the next 15 years. The review includes several documents to form the...
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Our 2025 Christmas Party
Tuesday 9 December 2025
As we wrap up 2025, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for our wonderful team and everything we’ve achieved together. This year has been full of hard work, collaboration, and milestones that wouldn’t have been possible without each and every one of you.Last Friday evening, we came together to celebrate at our...
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Wrap Up Your Surveying & Planning Needs Before the Holiday Break!
Monday 1 December 2025
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to get your property projects organised so you can make the most of the Christmas break. Many small-scale works don’t require formal approval but knowing what’s permissible and having the right surveys and reports in place can save you time, money,...
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Need a Detail Survey Before the Christmas Break?
Monday 24 November 2025
As the year winds down, many of us start reviewing our list of home improvement goals we haven't quite had the time to tackle. There is no better time to start ticking off the 'project to do list' than during the Christmas break, whether it’s replacing a fence, building a...
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Embracing Emerging Survey Technologies
Tuesday 18 November 2025
In today’s fast-paced construction and infrastructure landscape and increasingly complex site constraints, the ability to capture large volumes of accurate data quickly is a necessity for effective planning, design and compliance. At Parker Scanlon, we’re embracing emerging technologies and tools including UAV’s and Terrestrial Laser Scanners to transform how surveyors,...
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Planning System Reforms Bill 2025
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Today, the Minns Labor Government’s landmark Planning System Reforms Bill 2025 has passed both houses of Parliament with overwhelming support, paving the way for a faster, fairer and modern planning system.The NSW Government have recently introduced some amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 into the Lower House of Parliament. The intent...
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