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Key facts
Counted staff
13
self-reported 11–50 band
Founded
2012
14 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
5 addresses
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
Niche Studio is a specialised Urban Planning and Design consultancy with offices in Melbourne, Ballarat, Perth, Margaret River and Hobart.
Niche Planning Studio Pty Ltd was established in 2012 by Director, Nicola Smith. Nicola is a qualified Urban and Regional Planner with over twenty-five years experience in a wide range of planning and development roles in government and the private sector across Australia.
Nicola is supported by a team of 15+ experienced planning and urban design staff who have previously held roles in private consultancies, State and local governments in WA, VIC, NSW, QLD and TAS.
This breadth of planning knowledge and design experience ensures Niche Studio provides excellent service in coordinating the statutory implementation of major projects, including scheme amendments, structure planning, plans of subdivision and planning permits Australia wide.
Niche Studio has an excellent understanding of all facets of the land development process with significant experience in project management and land development. We also display strong skills in project co-ordination, communications, negotiation, presentation and facilitation.
Our commitment to the planning profession is evidenced by the ongoing involvement of all staff in the Planning Institute of Australia.
Specialties
All 9 specialties
- Statutory Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Communications
- Consultation
- EPBC Act Referrals
- Urban Design
- Feasibility & Due Diligence
- Land Development Advisory
- Project Management
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
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All codes: AU
Addresses
- AU1/60 Bussell Hwy; Cowaramup, Western Australia 6284
- AU286 Ferrars St; The Gallery; South Melbourne, Victoria 3205Primary
- AU896 Canning Hwy; Level 2; Applecross, Western Australia 6153
- AU11 Davey St; Suite 8; Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350
- AULevel 1; 14 Molle Street; Hobart, TAS 7000
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Niche Studio: Planning and Urban Design?
13 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 11–50 band.
Where does Niche Studio: Planning and Urban Design have offices?
Five addresses on record, Australia only. Primary: 286 Ferrars St, The Gallery, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205.
Has Niche Studio: Planning and Urban Design raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Niche Studio: Planning and Urban Design list as its specialties?
Nine tags on the brand's own list, among them communications, project management and urban design.
Which companies are listed alongside Niche Studio: Planning and Urban Design?
19 profiles list Niche Studio: Planning and Urban Design as a peer — 96th percentile in Architecture and Planning. It lists ten peers of its own. Tract Consultants and Hansen Partnership list it back.