Strategic Urban Planning & Policy Advisory
Strategic Planning, Planning Scheme Amendments and Policy Reform for Local Government and Public Sector Organisations
About
Goel Planning
Goel Planning is an independent strategic planning and policy advisory practice helping local councils, government agencies and not for profit organisations translate strategic intent, policy and technical evidence into practical, implementable outcomes.
Led by Shikha Goel, the practice draws on experience across state government, statutory authorities, local government and private consulting to provide practical advice across strategic planning and policy, planning reform and statutory implementation, and built form governance and urban design controls.
Specialising in planning scheme amendments, activity centre planning, land use strategies, built form governance and development controls, Goel Planning provides senior-level expertise from project inception through to implementation, helping organisations translate planning priorities into practical outcomes through robust governance, stakeholder alignment and clear implementation pathways.
Independent by Design
Goel Planning works exclusively in the public and community sectors. This deliberate focus ensures our advice remains independent, objective and aligned with the public interest, giving clients confidence when navigating complex planning, policy and governance challenges.
Our Services
Strategic Planning & Policy
Supporting councils and government agencies with evidence-based strategic planning and policy development.
Services include:
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Strategic land use planning
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Urban renewal strategies
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Activity centre strategies
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Housing & neighbourhood strategies
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Employment and Industrial planning
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Growth area & precinct planning
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Climate resilience and environmental planning
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Strategic policy analysis and impact assessment
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Implementation frameworks
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Strategic reviews & policy advice
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Strategic stakeholder engagement and advocacy
Planning Scheme Amendment & Statutory Implementation
Translating strategic planning outcomes into effective statutory planning controls and implementation frameworks.
Services include:
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Planning scheme amendments
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Policy development and review
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Strategic assessments
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Planning scheme reviews
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Statutory implementation advice
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Planning reform & transition advice
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Technical drafting of planning controls
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Implementation and delivery frameworks
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Governance & risk management
Built Form Governance, Urban Design & Development Controls
Preparing practical built form, urban design and development control frameworks that guide quality outcomes.
Services include:
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Built form strategies
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Built form and development controls
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Design guidelines
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Activity centre controls
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Precinct controls
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Development control audits and effectiveness reviews
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Review and rationalisation of planning controls
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Public realm frameworks
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Urban greening & biodiversity-responsive controls
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Water-sensitive urban design controls
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Climate-responsive built form guidance
Why Goel Planning
Direct Access to Senior Expertise
All projects are personally led by Shikha Goel, providing direct access to senior expertise throughout the life of a project.
Cross-Sector Perspective
Experience across state government, statutory authorities, local government and consulting provides insight into how planning systems operate in practice
Multi‑Disciplinary Project Capability
Experienced in managing complex projects that require input from multiple technical disciplines, ensuring coordinated, independent advice throughout.
Focus on Implementation
Helping bridge the gap between strategic intent and deliverable planning, governance and place-based outcomes.
Independent Advice
Objective, evidence-based advice tailored to project needs rather than predetermined solutions
Systems Thinking
Understanding how planning, infrastructure, governance and community outcomes interact across complex planning system.
Shikha Goel
Director & Principal Planner
Goel Planning
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+61 411 721 109
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Proudly based in the City of Melton, supporting clients across Victoria and Australia.
Whether you need strategic planning advice, support with planning reform, project implementation, planning scheme amendments or independent strategic review, Goel Planning provides practical, senior-level advice tailored to your project needs.
Goel Planning welcomes project enquiries from councils, government agencies and not for profits across Victoria. Get in touch to discuss a project, explore an idea or arrange an initial conversation.