About

All About Planning Pty Ltd was established in Port Macquarie in September 2003 by Directors, Peter & Michelle Chapman. Both Directors have been respected practicing planners since 1992.

Peter and Michelle work in all aspects of town planning, all over Australia.

They are committed to quality planning outcomes & are valued for their professional experience, integrity, attention to detail & highly developed personal communication & advocacy skills.

Company Profile

Peter Chapman

I am very experienced in both public and private sector planning work, including the preparation, lodgement and assessment of Development Applications, Rezoning Proposals, Local Plan Development and as an expert planning witness in NSW Land and Environment Court Appeals.

I hold both a Degree and in Urban and Regional Planning and a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Local Government Law. 

Prior to setting up AAP, I worked in Sydney as a Town Planner in a variety of senior planning positions for various Local Governments, including Canada Bay & Leichhardt and at Bankstown I was key to the establishment of the first viable self directed Town Planning Council business unit. I am a Certified Practicing Planner through the Planning Institute of Australia.

Peter's Bio

Image of MichelleMichelle Chapman

I am very experienced in both public and private sector town planning work, including the preparation, lodgement and assessment of Development Applications, Rezoning Proposals as well as Community Engagement/Consultation and Local Plan Development.

I also hold significant experience in planning for World Heritage Listed Areas, including Kakadu National Park and Lord Howe Island and I have a keen interest in Place Making and Urban Design.

I have both a Masters Degree and Bachelor (with Honours) Degree in Town Planning. 

Prior to setting up AAP with Peter, I worked in country NSW and then Sydney as a Town Planner in a variety of positions including Special Projects Officer for the Local Government & Shires Association of NSW, which is the peak representative body for local councils in NSW. I am a Certified Practicing Planner through the Planning Institute of Australia.

Town Planning is a tool for communities and government to bring about change in positive ways, particularly in relation to new development. Good Town Planners know our communities well and seek to care for them.

I genuinely enjoy my profession and seek to promote planning wherever I go.

Michelle's Bio

Peter and Michelle are Certified Practicing Planners and Corporate Members of the Planning Institute of Australia, your guarantee of quality and experience.