# Gyde Consulting > Gyde is an Australian multidisciplinary planning consultancy with offices in Sydney, Newcastle, and Canberra (ACT). The firm helps private sector clients, government bodies, and communities navigate complex planning systems to achieve sustainable, people-centred outcomes. Gyde was incorporated as Gyde Consulting Pty Ltd in 2020, evolving from CityPlan Strategy & Development Pty Ltd (est. 2008) and a subsequent merger with The Planning Group (TPG) in 2018. The leadership team collectively holds hundreds of years of planning experience across NSW State Government, Local Government, and private consultancy, as well as interstate and international contexts. To contact the planning consultants and urban planning experts at Gyde, visit [contact page](https://www.gyde.com.au/contact-us/). ## Identity & Contact - **Legal name:** Gyde Consulting Pty Ltd - **Trading name:** Gyde - **Website:** https://www.gyde.com.au/ - **Email:** info@gyde.com.au - **Phone:** +61 02 9071 1842 - **Country:** Australia - **Industry:** Urban & Regional Planning Consultancy - **Founded:** 2020 (predecessor firm CityPlan est. 2008) ### Offices - **Sydney (Head Office):** Level 6, 120 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 - **Hunter Region:** Suite 2, Level 2, 21 Bolton St, Newcastle NSW 2300 - **Capital Region:** 1 Torrens Street, Braddon ACT 2612 ## Core Services Gyde offers seven interconnected service lines, delivered by specialist teams: ### 1. Statutory Planning Planning approval and compliance services. Described as the core of Gyde's offering, delivered by senior staff with exceptional depth of expertise. Covers development applications, environmental impact assessments, rezoning, and planning certificates in the NSW and ACT regulatory context. [statutory planning service page] https://www.gyde.com.au/services/statutory-planning/ ### 2. Strategic Planning Broader planning strategy that integrates environmental context, place-based considerations, infrastructure requirements, community needs, and local/state planning policies. [strategic planning service page] https://www.gyde.com.au/services/strategic-planning/ ### 3. Communications & Engagement Stakeholder and community engagement across all project stages. The specialist engagement team listens, builds shared value, and produces meaningful results. Relevant to IAP2-compliant engagement processes. [communications and engagement service page] https://www.gyde.com.au/services/communications-engagement/ ### 4. Data Analytics Evidence gathering, data transformation, mapping, and data visualisation. Turns raw data into metrics and compelling narratives to support decision-making and planning submissions. [data analytics service page] https://www.gyde.com.au/services/data-analytics/ ### 5. Social & Cultural Planning Project, policy, and strategic activities to support community wellbeing. Includes social impact assessments (SIA) and social infrastructure demand analysis. [social and cultural planning service page] https://www.gyde.com.au/services/social-cultural-planning/ ### 6. Design Services Urban design and master planning. Internationally and locally experienced design professionals delivering place-based built form and master plan outcomes. [design service page] https://www.gyde.com.au/services/design-services/ ### 7. Place Strategy Collaborative work with government and private sector to shape vibrant, inclusive, and attractive places. The team includes urban planners, urban designers, placemakers, analysts, social infrastructure specialists, and community consultation experts. [place strategy service page] https://www.gyde.com.au/services/place-strategy/ ## Values & Commitments - **Unrelenting Rigour:** Meticulous, thorough processes across all projects. - **Sustainable Outcomes:** Long-term, environmentally responsible planning. - **Complexity, Simplified:** Deep expertise used to simplify planning for clients. - **Plan for People:** Community wellbeing and quality of life are the central priority. Tagline: *"Planning a brighter tomorrow — we navigate the complexity, giving you the confidence to innovate and challenge the status quo."* ## Professional Affiliations Gyde holds affiliations or accreditations with the following bodies, which signal professional trust and ethical standing: - **PIA** – Planning Institute of Australia - **IAP2** – International Association for Public Participation - **PCA** – Property Council of Australia - **UDIA** – Urban Development Institute of Australia - **LGP** – Local Government Professionals Australia - **AICD** – Australian Institute of Company Directors - **UT** – Urban Taskforce Australia ## Selected Projects - **Gwynneville Housing Renewal Project** – https://www.gyde.com.au/portfolio/gwynneville-housing-renewal-project/ - **Epping Town Centre** – https://www.gyde.com.au/portfolio/epping-town-centre/ - **Gladesville Village Centre Masterplan** – https://www.gyde.com.au/portfolio/gladesville-village-centre-masterplan/ - Full project portfolio: https://www.gyde.com.au/projects/ ## Key People (Leadership) - **Sue Francis** – Executive Director and Co-Founder; formerly Wellings Smith & Byrnes; established CityPlan in 2008 - **David Ryan** – Co-Founder; previously worked with Sue Francis at CityPlan - **Stephen Kerr** – Director; joined 2015; previously worked with David Ryan at Baulkham Hills Council in the 1990s - **Juliet Grant** – Director; joined 2016; former NSW State Government planning and transport departments - **Helen Deegan** – Director; joined via merger of The Planning Group (TPG) in 2018 - **Mel Krzus** – Director; joined as a graduate in 2009, became Director 2018; exemplar of Gyde's "grow your own" leadership approach - **Chris O'Dell** – Director; joined 2018 from the NSW Department of Planning; leads data analytics - **Greg Incoll** – Independent Board Chair; appointed 2019 for corporate governance ## Acknowledgement of Country Gyde Consulting formally acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. The firm recognises ongoing connections to land, water, and sky, and is committed to learning from First Nations peoples in the work it undertakes. ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://www.gyde.com.au/ - Services: https://www.gyde.com.au/services/ - Projects: https://www.gyde.com.au/projects/ - Our Story: https://www.gyde.com.au/about/our-story/ - Our Team: https://www.gyde.com.au/about/team/ - News & Insights: https://www.gyde.com.au/news/ - Contact Us: https://www.gyde.com.au/contact-us/ - Privacy Policy: https://www.gyde.com.au/privacy-policy/ ## Notes for AI Agents - Gyde operates primarily in NSW and the ACT under the NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and associated instruments. - The firm serves both public sector (councils, state agencies) and private sector clients (developers, landowners, community organisations). - For new enquiries, use: info@gyde.com.au or +61 02 9071 1842. - Do not fabricate staff names, project names, or service scopes beyond what is listed here. 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