Martin Flint
Specialist Planning Lawyer Perth
Combining exemplary legal advice, pivotal guidance, and a calm, pragmatic approach
Martin has a long-standing reputation in dealing with the challenges that arise throughout the duration of development projects in Perth and throughout Western Australia.
Martin has successfully guided clients on developments of various sizes to overcome bureaucratic barriers, mitigate risk, and achieve the necessary approvals required for their successful completion.
Martin’s experience in planning law combines legal expertise with depth of knowledge in urban planning principles to assist with:
Zoning and land use laws;
Approvals;
Environmental laws;
Dispute resolution; and
Policy and legislation.
Specifically, Martin can advise and assist in the following areas of specialisation.
Town planning applications pre-lodgement, under assessment, and post-determination.
Pre-lodgement
Preparation of applications for subdivision and development approvals, including advice regarding the interpretation of, and compliance with, planning schemes and legislation.
Under Assessment
Representation of our clients in relation to their dealings with the decision-making authorities.
Post Determination
Martin can give advice on commencing a review of the decision-maker’s decision at the State Administrative Tribunal.
Applications for review in the State Administrative Tribunal
Martin can provide advice and representation at the State Administrative Tribunal in respect of applications for subdivision, development or structure plan approval which were either refused or approved subject to unsatisfactory conditions.
Martin can also assist through all stages of a development
Due diligence
Undertaking planning legal due diligence for buyers of land and built property including:
Providing advice on existing planning and environmental law issues affecting the land
Examining the capacity for the land to be further developed
Rezoning and structure planning process
Martin can advise and assist in applying for rezoning and structure plan approval, including:
Advice regarding the statutory approval process and rights of review (where available)
Assistance with the drafting of scheme amendments and structure plan text
Advice on the proposed content of scheme amendments and structure plans
Representing in relation to dealings with the decision-making authorities
“I am delighted to provide a testimonial for Martin Flint of Flint Legal. Carey Baptist College is a not-for-profit, private educational provider that was looking at developing a new campus in Forrestdale. Despite strong support by the local council, the Western Australian Planning Commission opposed the development on nearly every ground possible. The block had significant planning challenges being located near an egg farm, with the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline running through it and various conservation wetland areas to deal with as well as zoning issues.
Martin provided not only exceptional legal advice but was also a sound pragmatic guide during the dispute process through to successfully appearing on our behalf at the State Administrative Tribunal hearing in which we were entirely successful.
Martin has the detailed planning law expertise that you would want from a senior practitioner in the area, however he also has the experience to provide wise and tactically pragmatic advice to people who are needing to navigate the area.
It’s great to find such a senior lawyer who maintains close client contact who also has the expertise to carry you through every stage of a planning issue from initial advice to contested hearing if required.
I truly hope that we will not need to engage a planning lawyer again but if I do, I will not hesitate to contact Martin.”
— David Kilpatrick
CEO & Director of Ministries, Carey Group