About Planz Town Planning
With over 17 years experience in planning for all levels of government and private consultancy, this extensive experience enables Planz Town Planning to provide expert assistance in:
- Strategic Planning / Town Planning Applications
- Community Engagement and Research
- Corporate Planning and Change Management
- Specialist Project work
- Training and workshop facilitation
Nikki Huddy is the Director of Planz Town Planning. Nikki has a unique set of skills and experience that enables her to assist Individuals, Communities and Government Agencies to undertake project work, and her strong policy background enables Nikki to deliver results that will assist Agencies translate their messages into actions that are realistic, adoptable and readily implemented.
Nikki's experience includes 11 years with Cairns City Council and the former Douglas Shire Council in various roles, including Manager of Strategic Planning; Manager of City Assessment; and Change Management / Process Improvement Project Manager.
Nikki has also worked as a senior planner in Central Queensland and South East Queensland and has practical experience in the policy making and implementation, development assessment, preparation of development applications and appearing as an expert witness in planning appeals.
Nikki has prepared reports and applications on a wide range of planning issues, including regional centres, unit development, character housing and style, hillslope development, transit oriented development and parking rates. Nikki has experience drafting performance based planning codes, as part of statutory planning instruments and accompanying plans of development.
Memberships and Affiliations
Adjunct lecturer James Cook University
Planning Institute of Australia
- Corporate Member
- Committee Member Qld PIA Division
- Branch President (TNQ)
Urban Design Advisory Board – Cairns Regional Council
Tropical Green Building Network – Steering Committee Member
