Urban Sync is a town planning and land development consultancy based in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
We provide practical, outcomes-focused development advice to both private and public sector clients, specialising in coordinating complex projects and managing technical consultants to achieve timely, compliant approvals.
Who We Are
Urban Sync is led by Stuart Ricketts, a town planning professional with over 20 years' experience in development assessment and approvals across the Cairns region.
Stuart has worked on a wide range of projects, from small residential developments through to major regional infrastructure and commercial initiatives.
His long-standing involvement in the local planning environment has developed strong working relationships with key statutory authorities and leading technical consultants. This network supports Urban Sync's ability to delivery efficient, well-structured and practical planning outcomes.
We take a straightforward, commercially aware approach to planning advice, focused on reducing delays, avoiding unnecessary costs, and supporting successful project delivery.
Town Planning & Land Development Services
Our three core service areas are Town Planning Feasibility, Development Applications and Approvals Management.
Within these areas, we work across a broad range of project types and scales throughout Cairns and Far North Queensland, providing practical planning advice from initial concept through to approval and delivery.
Our experience includes:
Large-scale residential subdivisions (including 500+ allotments)
Small lot residential subdivisions (2-10 lots)
Commercial developments including offices, retail, service stations and food premises
Industrial developments
Multiple dwellings and accommodation projects
Tourism developments, including resorts and short-term accommodation
Property and planning advice, including site due diligence, constraints analysis, and development options
End-to-end project coordination, from feasibility and pre-lodgement through to approvals management
Statutory planning and urban design input
Infrastructure planning and infrastructure agreements
Regional and strategic planning projects