Independent Strategic Planning & Policy Advisory
About
Goel Planning
Goel Planning is an independent strategic planning and policy advisory practice led by Shikha Goel, a senior strategic urban planner with over 12 years of experience across Victorian government, statutory authorities and private consulting.
Shikha has worked with the Department of Transport and Planning, Victorian Planning Authority, Melbourne Water and local government, specialising in strategic planning, urban design, planning reform, policy development and implementation.
All projects are personally led and delivered by Shikha, providing direct access to senior expertise, practical advice and deliverable outcomes.
Shikha is a Full Member, Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and Member, Engagement Institute.
How Shikha can Support Your Team
She offers flexible support arrangements for councils, government agencies and project teams, including:
✓ Temporary contract and acting roles
✓ Overflow support for council planning teams
✓ Project-based strategic planning and policy projects
✓ Independent peer review and strategic advice
✓ Expert Evidence
✓ Ongoing advisory and retainer arrangements
✓ Strategic or urban‑design support for planning permit applications
She is also available for remote engagement in states other than Victoria.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Urban Planning
Helping councils and government agencies develop clear, evidence-based strategies that respond to growth, change and emerging policy priorities.
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Strategic planning projects
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Activity centre and precinct planning
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Housing and growth planning
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Strategic assessments and reviews
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Implementation planning
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Supporting planning permit applications with strategic justification and evidence.
Policy and Planning Reform
Supporting the development, review and implementation of planning policies and planning scheme changes.
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Planning policy development
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Planning scheme amendments
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Strategic justification and evidence
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Policy review and reform
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Governance and implementation advice
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Decision-making support
Urban Design and Place
Providing urban design expertise to support high-quality, functional and place-responsive outcomes.
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Urban design advice
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Framework plans and structure plans
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Design policy and guidance
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Place-based strategies
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Master planning support
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Public realm and built form advice
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Urban design input for planning permit applications
Get In Touch
Call
+61 411 721 109
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Whether you need additional planning capacity, strategic advice, or project-specific support, Shikha would welcome the opportunity to discuss how Goel Planning can assist.