Development Services Staff

Whether you’re a builder, home owner, real-estate agent, solicitor, business owner or industry professional, the Development Services team can assist you in all aspects of building and development, including sheds, houses or even major commercial or industrial developments. Our team can assist with the full range of services from pre-lodgement application advice to final inspections. Call us on (02) 6728 8200 or visit the Council Administration Centre at 144 Otho Street.

Manager Development Services

Anthony Alliston

Anthony joined Inverell Shire Council as the Manager of Development Services in 2011. Prior to that, Anthony worked in the Hunter Valley as a Town Planning Consultant and Project Manager on a number of different projects including large residential, commercial, industrial and mining developments.  Anthony can be contacted on 0425 271 633.

Manager Environmental Health

Greg Doman

Greg joined Council in February 2018 and manages Council’s solid waste management strategies, cemeteries, swimming pools, public health, environmental health and facilitates special projects. Having experience in a variety of areas and qualifications in building surveying and town planning Greg provides valuable support to Council’s Development Services Division and the community.

Development Services Coordinator

Chris Faley

Chris has a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning obtained from the University of New England and has been with Council since 2005. He has a broad knowledge of Council’s Planning legislation and policies. Chris can provide specialist advice in relation to subdivision and all development matters.

Building Surveyor

Jade McIlwain

Jade commenced with Council in 2010 and specialises in the areas of Fire Safety and Accessibility. Jade participates in the development assessment process and can provide specialist advice in relation to the Building Code of Australia on all development matters.

Health and Building Surveyor

Howard Marsden

Howard joined Council in 2009 and assists with public and environmental health matters. Howard has an accreditation in Building and Surveying and provides support to the Development Services Division.

Development Officer

Liam Spalding

Liam has completing his Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours). Liam can assist with pre-lodgement advice, Development Application process, lodgement requirements and provide updates on progress of Construction Certificate, Complying Development and Development Approvals.

Assistant Building Certifier

Zak Sunderland

 Zak is completing his Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).  Zak attends critical stage inspections for constructions, septic tank licensing and operational inspections/compliance, swimming pool compliance/inspections and participates in the development assessment process. He is able to provide review for Complying Development Certificate Applications and advice on all building matters.

Development Services Assistant

Elaine Kenny

Elaine joined Council in 2018 and provides support and services to the Development Services Division. Elaine can assist with enquires regarding planning portal, lodgements, application progress and general development service matters.