The Story
PlanSuite was born inside a council planning department. After more than two decades of answering the same types of enquiries, reviewing the same types of applications, and watching planners spend hours on work that should take minutes, James decided to build the tools he wished he'd had.
The result is PlanSuite — purpose-built AI-assisted planning tools that understand Victorian planning schemes the way a planner does, because they were built by one.
This isn't a generic tech product adapted for planning. It's a planning product that happens to use the best technology available.
Experience
Local Government Statutory Planning
Over 20 years in town planning, including six years as a coordinator in the statutory planning department of a major Melbourne council. Deep experience across permit applications, compliance, and enforcement.
Private Consulting & Development
Director of Stad, a town planning and development firm specialising in residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across Geelong, Melbourne, and Victoria. Previously founded Bruscella Consulting and PlanSpace.
What Makes PlanSuite Different
Built by a planner. Not by a tech company guessing what planners need. Every feature exists because James needed it himself.
Reads the actual scheme. PlanSuite doesn't rely on training data or generic AI. It reads directly from your council's planning scheme ordinances — the same source your planners use.
Victorian-specific. This isn't a one-size-fits-all product adapted for planning. It's purpose-built for Victorian planning schemes and the 79 LGAs that use them.
Still practising. James is still an active planner. PlanSuite evolves with every legislative change, scheme amendment, and real-world edge case he encounters.
Get in Touch
Want to see how PlanSuite can work for your council? James is happy to walk you through it.