Rana Haddad - An experienced urban planner in Sydney NSW
Rana Haddad -
Principal Planning Consultant | Strategic & Statutory Planning | Building Design
Rana Haddad is a highly experienced urban planning professional with over 20 years of experience in strategic and statutory planning, development assessment, urban development and building design.
With an extensive career spanning senior professional and leadership positions in local government and private consultancy, Rana brings an exceptional depth of knowledge of the New South Wales planning system, including its legislative framework, planning policies, development controls and Council assessment processes.
Her expertise extends beyond traditional development approvals to encompass development feasibility assessments, dwelling yield analysis, land rezoning, subdivision planning, heritage matters and complex planning investigations. She has a demonstrated ability to identify development opportunities, uncover critical planning constraints and provide strategic advice that enables property owners, investors and developers to make informed decisions.
Rana's professional background combines strategic planning expertise with practical experience in development assessment and building design. This integrated approach enables her to assess development potential from multiple perspectives, balancing planning requirements, site constraints, design considerations and client objectives.
Throughout her local government career, Rana has held senior leadership roles involving the management of multidisciplinary planning projects, complex development matters, strategic land-use investigations and the delivery of significant planning initiatives.
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor of Architecture
Master of Urban and Regional Planning – University of Technology Sydney
Diploma of Management
Diploma of Project Management
Registered Planner – Planning Institute of Australia
Professional Approach
Rana is recognised for her analytical approach, sound professional judgement and commitment to delivering practical, well-considered planning solutions.
Her combination of architectural knowledge, extensive local government experience and strategic planning expertise enables Jadara Planning to provide clients with independent, comprehensive and commercially informed planning advice, from initial development feasibility and concept design through to planning proposals and development applications.
At the heart of her approach is a commitment to understanding each client's objectives, identifying opportunities, managing planning risks and achieving the best possible planning outcomes.