Helen Caswell
Principal Planner
Qualifications and affiliations
Bachelor of Applied Science (Built Environment) (Distinction) Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (Distinction) Queensland University of Technology
Masters of Urban and Regional Planning (Urban Design) Queensland University of Technology
Contact
Contact Helen at helen@jgplan.com.au
Helen Caswell is an experienced planner with urban design skills and expertise in policy development, the formulation of planning instruments and urban design review. Helen’s expertise has been gained over twenty plus years’ experience working in the private sector and with state and local governments in Queensland on projects ranging in scale from a single lot to a region.
Helen has extensive experience in the drafting of planning policies and statutory instruments ranging from strategic frameworks to development codes and policies. Stakeholder negotiation and community consultation are also strengths that Helen has developed through her work on high level complex projects such as:
Brisbane Housing Strategy – Research and Discussion Paper
The Spit Master Plan
Draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme (2018)
Brisbane City Plan 2014
SEQ Regional Plan Review and Draft economic development and employment components
Carseldine Urban Village Master Plan
RiverWalk Strategy and implementation projects
Establishment of the Centre for Subtropical Design jointly with QUT
Kuraby and Sandgate Local Plans.
During Helen’s time at Brisbane City Council she was also responsible for the delivery of key strategic planning projects with associated capital works. In her role with the Urban Land Development Authority (now EDQ), Helen gained an appreciation of “fit for purpose” planning instruments and fast tracking of the development assessment process.
Helen works well in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams and takes pride in delivering integrated creative solutions for complex projects.
Project experience
> Brisbane Housing Strategy – Research and Discussion Paper
> Brisbane Traditional Housing: Alterations and Extensions Design Guide
> The Spit Master Plan
> Draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme