Our Story
Planning approvals with confidence, shaping smarter developments and better neighbourhoods, one application at a time.
At Plan for Tomorrow, our mission is to make the approvals process simpler, smarter, and faster, helping you move confidently from concept to construction.
We provide expert support across Statements of Environmental Effects, Complying Development Certificate reports, BASIX & NatHERS assessments, and Waste Management Plans, tailored for low to mid-rise residential, small scale commercial, and light industrial developments.
Using a blend of planning expertise, digital efficiency, and AI-powered tools, we partner with architects, designers, and developers to deliver compliant, approval-ready documentation with ease. Together, we’re building better neighbourhoods, one well-prepared application at a time.
Our Philosophy
At Plan for Tomorrow, we believe that good planning is the foundation of great places.
Our philosophy is grounded in the idea that forward-thinking design, rigorous compliance, and environmental responsibility must be embedded from the outset.
We prioritise clarity, efficiency, and integrity in every interaction – supporting our clients through a planning process that is intelligent, human-centred, and digitally enabled.
We value innovation without losing sight of trust. We believe in tools that serve people, automation that enhances judgment, and strategies that lead to long-term, sustainable outcomes.
By combining regulatory expertise, technological insight, and a passion for better neighbourhoods, we’re helping shape a smarter built environment – one application at a time.
Our Founder
Tania Hannaford is the founder and lead planner at Plan for Tomorrow, a town planning and sustainability consultancy helping projects move faster, smarter, and with full compliance, from first concept to final approval.
A qualified Town Planner with more than a decade of experience, Tania specialises in preparing Statements of Environmental Effects, Complying Development Certificate reports, and BASIX & NatHERS assessments for low to mid-rise residential and small scale commercial and industrial developments. She holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of New England (Armidale), is a Registered Planner with the Planning Institute of Australia, a certified NatHERS assessor, and a member of Design Matters National.
Tania’s career path has been diverse, with each role shaping her strengths in detail, organisation, and client connection. This mix of structure and adaptability is what clients value most: clear advice, practical solutions, and a collaborative partner who understands the full picture.
Since founding Plan for Tomorrow, Tania has built a reputation for delivering fast, accurate, council-ready documentation, powered by digital tools and human insight. Whether she’s reviewing a floor plan or guiding a team through a tricky approval, she brings clarity, confidence, and care to every project.
When she’s not immersed in planning legislation, you’ll find her supporting and participating in sport or optimising digital workflows. Wherever she is, Tania shows up with energy and purpose, helping shape better developments and stronger communities, one application at a time.
