ABOUT US Shannon, Principal Planner at SD Planning , is located in Gippsland Victoria. Shannon has a Masters in Planning from RMIT and is a highly skilled planner with a wide range of experience in strategic and statutory planning in peri-urban, regional and rural contexts. Shannon also has extensive experience in public speaking, and has presented in a range of forums including VCAT and Planning Panels. She is able to communicate ideas to a wide range of audiences. Her skills and broad experience results in clear and practical policy, reports and plans. From the outset of projects, her work focuses on implementable outcomes. Shannon adds value to projects using her visual presentation skills to communicate ideas to a wide range of audiences, including, Councillors, Developers, Community, Environment Groups and key Stakeholders. Shannon is passionate about creating more equitable and vibrant places and inclusive decision–making processes. A member of LGPro and VPELA she is an active participant within her profession. SERVICES Strategic Planning Processing Planning Scheme Amendments, Strategy Writing and Planning Policy Development. Policy Writing Working across Social Planning, Environment and Strategic Planning, providing guidance to Local Government and Organisations on strategy implementation. Statutory Planning Providing advice and undertaking a range of development proposals, implementation & processes. Process Improvements Provides advice, research and assistance for Service Reviews, or process improvements on internal systems within a Planning Context. Advocacy Provides advice and will act as an advocate or expert witness at VCAT and Planning Panels Victoria. Site Selection Assisting new businesses with site selection and identifying opportunities based on planning policies of Local or State Government. Report Writing Produces reports based on data collection, research, analysis and legislation interpretation. Engagement Is able to design and facilitate stakeholder and community engagement processes. Contact us today for more information.