The statutory, strategic and land development aspects of Town Planning in rural and regional areas often requires a sensitivity to, and deep understanding of, the nuances and complexities that can exist in non-metropolitan locales. Issues such as land economics, commercial realities, community sentiment, and administrative practices can have distinct variation throughout the various municipalities, and must be addressed comprehensively.

The ability to forge strong and supporting relationships with local authorities and local communities is vital to the success of strategic plans and development projects. The ability to determine, develop and implement the most appropriate methodology to help achieve successful outcomes in, frequently, unique project contexts is a crucial part of performing well in regional planning.

Taylor Burrell Barnett has an enduring and ongoing legacy of projects and planning products throughout Western Australia that have created great places for residents and visitors, and effective planning mechanisms to manage and control the growth and evolution of settlements.