Town planning is not an easy process. Town planners work tirelessly for the management and development of towns, cities and the countryside. They work hard in order to balance the conflicting demands of housing, agriculture, industrial development, transport & the environment so that appropriate development can take place easily. Town planning involves proper analysis, thorough research, strategic thinking, policy recommendations & implementation.
A town planner generally does the following things:

• They meet with developers, public officials and the public regarding land use and development plans
• They gather as well as analyze economic & environmental studies, market research data and censuses.
• They do field investigations in order to analyze the factors affecting land use
• They  properly analyse site plans that are submitted by developers
• They evaluate the feasibility of proposals & identify changes that are required
• They suggest whether proposals should be denied or approved
• They present projects to the planning officials as well as planning commissions
• They stay current on building codes, environmental regulations, as well as other legal issues

A town planner can advise and assist:

• Owners of property regarding a property that they want to buy or already own, & who want to know that what can be done on their property under the planning controls
• Companies or people who wish to carry out a development, like alterations to an existing house, development of a new apartment complex or a factory, etc.
• Agencies that need assistance with the assessment of development applications or with the formulation of town planning strategies & controls.
• People who are affected by someone else's development application & wants to protect their own interests.

By taking the help of a professional town planning firm, you will get the following benefits:

• They provide accurate, unbiased and cost-effective planning advice.
• They strive to ensure that everything runs smoothly through the entire planning process.
• They provide a fresh approach to solving complex planning issues.
• They have strong relationships with Councils as well as State Government Agencies.
• They have a streamlined approach to preparing, lodging as well as managing applications which in turn can help you manage both cost & risk.
• They are proactive in tackling and resolving issues early.

Conclusion
Town planners have in-depth knowledge and years of expertise in all aspects of town planning work. Hence, they can effectively guide your new development through the entire planning process.  With the help of a professional town planning firm, you will have peace of mind and your entire journey through the entire planning process will be smooth and hassle free.