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Orange, New South Wales

An initial 55-place brief, grown into a 105-place centre – through site analysis, a neighbouring land amalgamation, and a DA negotiated to the last place.

Original site
923m²
Single parcel
Initial brief
55 places
Starting capacity
First DA
80 places
Two-level + basement
Final DA
105 places
site amalgamation
Project Overview

Unlocking Potential.
Maximising Value

MPG was engaged by a prominent New South Wales operator to secure design and Development Application (DA) approval for a new early learning centre on a 923m² site. While the initial brief targeted a 55-place facility, MPG’s strategic analysis initially unlocked an 80-place, basement-parked concept.

Identifying immense local demand and a prime location next to a major primary school, MPG went further. We proactively facilitated the acquisition and amalgamation of the adjacent property, submitting a new DA. This bold move expanded capacity to 105 places and replaced the costly basement with cost-effective, at-grade parking drastically boosting the project’s financial viability and architectural appeal.

The Challenge

The operator’s brief was modest 55 places, then 80 – on a single 923-square-metre site. The question MPG asked was whether the catchment could justify more, and whether the site could be made to carry it.

The Approach

A HBU analysis and demographic research pointed to greater capacity than the parcel allowed. So MPG proactively approached the neighbouring landowner and facilitated the acquisition and amalgamation of both sites, submitted a second DA for 105 places, and redesigned the parking from a basement to a simpler at-grade solution.

The Outcome

Council initially recommended 104 places on parking grounds; MPG negotiated and secured the full 105-place approval. A 55-place brief became a 105-place centre – almost double the original capacity – on an amalgamated, better-configured site.

Project Gallery
Architectural visualisation of an early learning centre with landscaped frontage, entry signage and street-facing façade.

MPG Services Provided

Highest & Best Use Analysis (HBU) → Childcare Centre Design & Design Management → Development Management →
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Orange started at 55 places and was approved at 105 — because the analysis said the catchment could carry it, and the site could be made to. If you suspect there is more in your site than the obvious scheme, we will model it before you commit.

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