An agile approach to town planning.
Flex provides specialised, independent planning support toward achieving council approvals for all project sizes and types across South Australia.
Whether you’re an Architect, designer, developer, homeowner or land owner, we can assist with your council approval needs.
About FlexWe’ve moved beyond Beyond Ink.
Multi-disciplinary residential and commercial design practice Beyond Ink was established in 2006. Initially a team of Architects, designers and construction professionals, our team has slowly grown to include expert town planners, broadening our scope to facilitate smooth project delivery for our clients.
Following more than 30 years’ experience working with local councils, we have developed a focused understanding of the planning process, risk mitigation and environmental policy, liaising between regulators and industry to achieve compliance without compromise on design.
With a reputation for our specialised, end-to-end solutions, in 2025 we’re pleased to announce not only a rebrand and a slick new look, but a focused, formalised town planning service for clients and collaborators.
Introducing… Flex Planning. A South Australian team of accomplished town-planners, with extensive industry experience and specialised skill-sets.
We bring more than 30 years’ experience working with local councils, having handled Development Approval applications for many land division, residential and commercial projects. The town planning team at Flex can claim a high success rate in achieving council approvals through both regional and metro councils.
Facilitating council approvals across South Australia
Your local town planners
Understanding and executing successful council approval applications can be complex and time consuming.
At Flex, our team offers expert knowledge of all local regulations and legislation. Together with our long-held industry relationships, we ensure a streamlined process for our clients while mitigating risk. We have extensive and demonstrated expertise in providing tailormade planning advice in both metropolitan and regional areas, and across many industries and sectors throughout Australia.
Our council approval services include
- Pre-lodgement advice and due diligence
- Preparation of feasibility studies, planning statements and reports
- Council Approval application management and support
- Response and negotiation with representors
- Management of contributory consultants
- Liaison with Councils and State Government agencies to facilitate development
- Presentation to Council Assessment Panels (CAPs) and the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP)
Our long-established network enables us to achieve a well-balanced outcome for our clients.
