For tailored advice and comprehensive project and property solutions
McFerran Advisory has over 20 years property experience.
Welcome to McFerran Advisory
Strategic Planning • Environmental Approvals • Development Advisory • Project Delivery
McFerran Advisory is a Western Australian consultancy providing structured, evidence‑based advisory services across planning, environmental approvals, project management, and development strategy. The firm supports government, industry, developers, and landowners navigating complex regulatory and development environments through systemised frameworks and a collaborative delivery model.
Our Approach
Independent, objective advice
Independent methodologies and structured processes
Integrated planning and environmental capability
Scalable delivery through specialist partners
Clear communication and disciplined project governance
Our Commitment
We deliver clarity, confidence, and direction in complex development contexts by applying repeatable, high‑quality processes that ensure consistent outcomes across every engagement.
About Us
McFerran Advisory was established to provide structured, systemised advisory services that bring clarity to Western Australia’s planning, environmental, and development systems. Our consultancy combines deep sector knowledge with a disciplined methodology‑driven approach, enabling clients to make informed decisions with confidence.
Our Philosophy
We believe high‑quality advisory work is built on rigorous analysis, independent thinking and collaborative delivery
Our Leadership
McFerran Advisory is guided by experienced leadership with extensive involvement in planning reform, environmental approvals, development strategy, and government advisory. Leadership expertise informs the consultancy’s methodologies and strategic direction, while project delivery is supported by a broader network of planners, environmental specialists, project managers, and technical consultants.
Our Delivery Network
McFerran Advisory works with a network of Planning consultants, Environmental scientists and Stakeholder engagement specialists to deliver the right expertise at the right time.
Our Services
We specialize in:
Land Development
Project Management
Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Strategic and Land Use Planning
Market Led Proposals
Government Approvals
Regional Development
Constraints analysis and due diligence reports
Options Analysis and Reports
Policy Development and Reform
Risk Assessment and Management
Community Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement
Our Point of Difference and Expertise.
Led by David McFerran, the founder of McFerran Advisory, we have a long-standing history of providing quality service.
We are independent, however with the capacity and capability to work with other large consulting firms when required. This gives us an ability to provide truly independent and unbiased advice.
The development sector in Western Australia is particularly complicated. From the various strategic and statutory planning layers, the various approval requirements involved in Environmental, Planning, Heritage, Cultural and community considerations, it is easy to see why property development in WA requires guidance and support. It is as a result of this complexity that McFerran Advisory adds significant value.
We leverage businesses existing internal resources and capacity with a client first approach by adding our capabilities. Our advisors can review, and value add to help maintain and build your companies or departments performance.
McFerran Advisory’s ability to decipher and translate the planning, environmental and the various other approval systems in Western Australia will provide your business with a unique advantage over others.
Our independence also allows us to provide candid and relatable feedback regarding stakeholders, partners, agencies and departments to deliver highly advantageous outcome for clients.
PROJECTS / TRACK RECORD
Our Track Record
McFerran Advisory has contributed to significant planning, environmental, and development initiatives across Western Australia.
Examples of Our Work
Planning reform and policy development projects - DPLH
Environmental approvals process reviews – SteamlineWA and DWER
Strategic land development assessments – Private Clients
Government advisory and regulatory reform initiatives - Integradium
Regional development and infrastructure planning – Private Clients
Our work spans government, private sector, and community‑focused projects, with a consistent emphasis on clarity, structure, and evidence‑based decision‑making.
Clients
Trusted by government and industry Across Western Australia
McFerran Advisory works with leading government agencies, developers and landowners navigating complex environmental and development environments.
McFerran Advisory
David has a broad and diverse background and is a strong communicator and connector. His extensive experience has seen him be appointed as the Chairman of the Swan River Trust, the Independent Chair of the Exmouth Gulf Taskforce and as a member of the WAPC's Capital City Planning Committee.
David McFerran
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