About Urban Sync

Urban Sync is a town planning and development consultancy based in Cairns. We help developers, landowners, businesses and community organisations across Far North Queensland get projects approved and delivered.

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Our Story

Urban Sync was established in 2014 by Stuart Ricketts with a simple goal: to help clients navigate the planning and development process with confidence.

We've worked alongside developers, landowners, businesses, government agencies and community organisations, on everything from single developments and residential subdivisions to complex, multi-stage projects with many stakeholders.

Our role often goes beyond lodging an application. We identify opportunities, manage planning risk, coordinate consultant teams and guide projects through complex approval pathways.

Today we support residential, commercial, industrial, tourism, community and mixed-use projects across the region.

10+ YEARS

advising Far North Queensland clients

100+ DEVELOPMENT

approvals secured

1000+ PROJECTS

across the region

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What to expect

Practical Advice

Solutions that balance planning requirements with development outcomes.

Collaborative leadership

We work closely with clients and project partners from concept to delivery.

Our Leadership

Led by experienced planning professionals Stuart Ricketts and Matt Ingram, Urban Sync combines extensive industry knowledge, practical expertise and strong local relationships to guide projects through the planning and development process.

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Stuart Ricketts

Director and Senior Town Planner
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Matt Ingram

Partner and Planning Manager

How we can help

Strategic Planning &
Development Advisory

Clear advice on opportunities, constraints and approval pathways, so you can decided with confidence.

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Development Approvals

We manage applications and work with councils, referral agencies and consultants to deliver practical outcomes.

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Project Coordination & Delivery

We coordinate consultants and stakeholders to move projects from concept to approval.

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What clients say

The outcome was as we had hoped largely due to a detailed, thorough and comprehensive analysis compiled by Urban Sync. We thank you sincerely for your assistance.

Mick & Wendy Patullo

We approached Urban Sync to assist in the process of updating an existing development approval. Urban Sync were very considerate of our time restraints and provided advice that was easy to understand which enabled to use to make well-informed business decisions. We would highly recommend the team at Urban Sync.

Robin Gordon

Managing Director – Medcare Pty Ltd

We have been working with Urban Sync to deliver two of our major projects in the Innisfail locality. We have enjoyed working with the team at Urban Sync – they go above and beyond to provide a high-quality service & addressing our questions and concerns.

Allan & Leanne Sultana

Director – Allan Sultana Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd

Urban Sync take every task with vigor and respond professionally, punctually and with factual advise and creative opportunity to give every potential project the best serviceable outcome. Every interaction comes with experienced knowledge that provides consideration for the maximized opportunity of end outcome.

Gerard Obersky

Principal/Director – One Stop Property

We have worked closely with Urban Sync for many years in relation to our various residential subdivisions. We have always looked to the Urban Sync team for advice and we are impressed with the service and dedication we receive. The Urban Sync team have practical, implementable strategies that you won’t find anywhere else.

Paul Barry

BGI Group

Botanica Property Group engaged Urban Sync to assist in realising its vision for the first truly modern tropical community in Cairns. We are delighted with the outcome and really enjoyed working with the team. We look forward to a continued association with Urban Sync as our vision becomes reality.

Robert Wallace

Director – Botanica Property Group Pty Ltd

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