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Navigating Unauthorised Works
Monday 6 October 2025
A Case Study of an Unapproved External StaircaseProperty owners and developers often face complex town planning challenges, especially when dealing with existing structures or modifications that haven’t been formally approved. A recent example involved a residential property with unapproved external stairs. This project highlights the intricacies of navigating planning regulations and...
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The Benefit of Engaging a Town Planner or Surveyor Early
Monday 29 September 2025
At Parker Scanlon, we know that the success of any development project starts well before construction begins. Engaging a Town Planner, Surveyor or both early in the process helps unpack site constraints, planning requirements, and challenges that might otherwise be missed. This early insight allow you as the developer to...
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Lake Macquarie’s New Housing Rules Are Now in Effect
Monday 22 September 2025
Recent planning changes across Lake Macquarie’s R2 and R3 Residential Zones have officially come into effect, unlocking new opportunities for property owners and developers. These updates aim to address the State’s housing crisis by increasing housing supply and diversity throughout the region.The major changes under the new rules are that...
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Prioritising Health & Wellbeing
Monday 15 September 2025
As the days get longer, it's the perfect time to remind ourselves about the importance of looking after our skin. At Parker Scanlon, we are proud to support our team’s health and wellbeing. Not just in the workplace and field, but in their everyday lives. That’s why we cover annual...
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The Value of Laser Scanning
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Our survey team recently completed a high-precision laser scanning project at Belmont City Centre, supporting key urban planning initiatives in the Newcastle region. This project involved a comprehensive workflow that began with detailed field data collection and concluded with the delivery of refined spatial outputs tailored for planning and design...
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A Season of Growth
Monday 1 September 2025
Spring is here, and with it comes longer days, warmer mornings, and more opportunities to connect outside the office.At Parker Scanlon, we believe that a strong team is built not just through shared projects, but through shared experiences. That’s why we occasionally take time out for corporate paddle afternoons with...
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Trimble Dimensions Conference 2025
Friday 29 August 2025
We are excited to share that Mark Scanlon (Managing Director), Joseph Byrne (Survey Manager) and Logan Davies (Surveyor & Licenced Remote Pilot) from our Newcastle office are attending the Trimble Dimensions Conference, held for the first time outside of the United States, in Brisbane this week!The team travelled from Newcastle...
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Why We Champion Time Off - Supporting Mental Health and Work-Life Balance
Monday 18 August 2025
At Parker Scanlon, we believe that taking time off isn’t just a benefit, it’s essential. Whether it’s a long holiday, a rostered day off, mental health day, or simply logging off at the end of the workday, we actively support our team in prioritising rest and recovery.We understand that when...
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NSW Parliament House on 6 August 2025
Tuesday 12 August 2025
We were proud to attend the 13th Annual NSW Consulting Surveyors State Conference, where industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals came together to shape the future of surveying in NSW. Our Managing Director Mark Scanlon represented our team at this prestigious event. Key presentations included: - Surveyor General Narelle Underwood -...
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Visit Parker Scanlon - Your Local Surveyors & Town Planners
Monday 4 August 2025
Do you have questions about land development and would prefer an in-person brainstorm?Our Team, inclusive of Registered Surveyors, a Planning Institute of Australia Member, Architect, Drafting Technicians, offer a range of expertise and enables us to approach every project with confidence and creativity.Our expert team at Parker Scanlon is here...
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Celebrating 8 Incredible Years with Peta!
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Peta has been an integral part of the Parker Scanlon team for the past eight years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her unwavering commitment and contributions. From day one, Peta has brought a remarkable blend of professionalism, creativity, and heart to everything she does. Her expertise and strong...
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Precision in Every Step
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Transforming a bush paddock into a fully operational school campus has been an incredible journey that we are proud to have been a part of.Our team at Parker Scanlon has been involved from day one and have witnessed impressive growth in the school. The latest improvement has included the addition...
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