Industry-leading training in planning policy, strata remedial works and development assessment — delivered by one of Australia's most engaging planning experts.
Sky Planning Academy delivers expert-led training designed to equip industry professionals with the knowledge and confidence to navigate complex planning, sustainability and compliance frameworks.
Our programs are practical, policy-informed and grounded in real-world experience across development, strata and regulatory environments. We focus on what matters to your team right now — and what's coming next.
Each program is tailored to the specific needs of the organisation, delivered with a clear structure and an emphasis on insights that can be applied immediately.
Melissa brings over 20 years of experience in urban planning, sustainability, and development strategy — backed by communication skills that captivate and inform. She is the founder of Sky Planning and co-founder of Sydney YIMBY.
Three targeted programs covering the key areas where planning professionals need clarity most.
Delivered in partnership with Strata Community Association (NSW)
Targeted training for strata managers and strata professionals navigating remedial and upgrade projects within evolving planning frameworks. This program cuts through the complexity so your team knows exactly what's required — and what's not.
Participants receive CPD points issued via SCA. Bookings are managed directly through the SCA NSW platform.
For developers, planners, architects and policy advisors
Australia's housing crisis has triggered major planning policy reforms, bringing complexity and uncertainty for industry professionals. This high-impact session simplifies the landscape — delivering clarity, confidence and actionable insights your team can use straight away.
Available onsite or delivered virtually. Group pricing available — enquire for custom packages.
Delivered in partnership with URPEC
Foundational training on development assessment processes within NSW — designed to support industry professionals seeking practical understanding of assessment pathways, policy interpretation and approval frameworks.
Bookings are managed directly via the URPEC platform. Contact us for more information about upcoming dates.
We recently engaged Melissa to deliver an informative and insightful training session on the latest policy changes aimed at addressing the housing crisis. Melissa did an excellent job clearly articulating the current roadblocks within our complex planning system. Our staff were highly engaged throughout the session and provided overwhelmingly positive feedback. We would highly recommend Melissa and the team at Sky Planning to anyone looking to better understand their role in the planning system.
Every session is designed around the real challenges facing planning practitioners, developers, strata managers and government professionals — not generic theory.
Melissa translates complex policy into clear, practical guidance. Participants leave each session with tools and understanding they can apply to their work that week.
Widely praised for her dynamic, clear and inspiring delivery style — Melissa ensures your team stays engaged from start to finish, Q&A included.
20+ years of active practice in NSW planning means every session draws on genuine on-the-ground experience — not just theory or textbook interpretation.
Available onsite at your offices, or delivered virtually to accommodate distributed teams. We work around your schedule and requirements.
Delivering accredited programs through Strata Community Association (NSW) and URPEC, ensuring training is current, relevant and professionally recognised.
We work collaboratively with industry bodies to ensure training is relevant, current and aligned with professional standards.
Whether you're booking a scheduled program or looking for a custom in-house session, we'd love to hear from you.