Peter Fryar is the Director of a newly established Planning Consultancy situated on the Central Coast of NSW.

Key Urban Planning was established on the Directors strong track record in strategic planning, development assessment, policy preparation, Land & Environment Court experience and an in depth understanding of governance issues within Local Government.

Key Urban Planning provides clients with balanced, practical and relevant planning and development services. The services provided are developed around the professional strength of the Director. This includes a depth of experience across both government and development sectors. This experience means an appreciation of the various stakeholders views and applying this knowledge to achieve practical, balanced and achievable outcomes.

Key Urban Planning is committed to providing professional services of the utmost integrity and draws on the highly respected reputation of the Director within the Planning Profession.

Our services can be tailored to the individual needs of the client. The services provided are affordable and are delivered in a timely manner.

About Peter Fryar

Peter Fryar has over 25 years of extensive experience in environment, planning and assessment at a senior management level leading and directing large multi-functional teams including Town Planners, Land Use Compliance officers, Environmental Health and Building Surveyors, Engineers and Administration officers.

At a local government level Peter has worked with Auburn Council as Senior/Development Planner, with Byron Shire Council as Director of Planning, with Hornsby Shire Council as Manager Assessments and as Manager Development Assessment with Wyong Shire Council.

Peter has also worked as a Planning Consultant based in North Sydney.

As a Consultant & Local Government Planner, Peter has represented numerous Councils preparing & presenting evidence as an Expert Witness in the Land and Environment Court & consulted with and instructed solicitors. He has also prepared numerous submissions including SEE’s and EIA’s on various planning proposals on behalf of clients on both Local and State Significant developments. His work included preparation of submissions on Housing Strategies and rezoning proposals.

Peter has assessed and managed/determined numerous development proposals many of a major and complex nature. He is well known and well connected in the planning & development industry & is a highly respected Planning professional.

At a strategic level, Peter has had significant input into Council Management Plans and Service Delivery Reviews including individual Service Unit Business Plans and change management, as well as budgetary planning and management. Peter’s key strengths relate to his stakeholder management, strategic & analytical skills & his ability to create strong long-term effective working relationships.

Peter is tertiary qualified with a Bachelor of Town Planning from the University of New South Wales and a Corporate Member of the Planning Institute of Australia. His work ethos is based on being professional, positive and motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude. His initiative and drive is demonstrated by his consistent track record of success.