Mark Ihlein

Mark is able to offer planning advice and support to developers, government authorities, and other development industry-related professionals.

Mark has been a practicing Town Planner since 1984, during which time he has gained broad experience from his involvement in a diverse range of complex and challenging projects.

These projects have included the preparation and assessment of major development proposals, project management of a number of innovative strategic planning initiatives, major rezoning proposals, urban design analysis, and Land and Environment Court work.  The diversity of the projects has not only enabled him to gain extensive planning knowledge and experience but also an understanding of the issues involved in related disciplines such as environmental management, engineering, architecture, building construction, and transport planning.

Mark has worked extensively throughout the Hunter Valley in senior and executive planning positions at Maitland, Newcastle, and Cessnock Councils and has a comprehensive knowledge of the issues affecting the Region.

Mark has held senior executive management roles at Singleton Council from 1999-2022, working intimately with the NSW planning system in regard to development assessment and regulation, strategic land use planning, and environmental planning.

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Certificate in Local Government Leadership