ABOUT US
In 1978, Brian Hunt established a Town Planning & Surveying business at 69 Great Northern Hwy, Midland. Shortly after that the business was re-branded Hunt and Rogers – Surveyors and Planners. In the mid 1990’s the business was again re-branded, as Statewest Surveying and Planning, reflecting the wider geographical range covered by the business.
In 1997 Simon O’Hara joined the company to expand the Planning capability at a time when property development was growing. The business grew, as the industry did, to four Planners and a team of Surveyors.
Simon became an owner in 2007 as Brian stepped back, reduced his workload and responsibilities, and freed up time to pursue other interests.
In 2012 the Surveying and Town Planning branches of that business separated as the property development industry grappled with rapidly changing policies and practices from Government Agencies that increased the distinction between the two professions. The Town Planning component was re-branded as Statewest Planning.
In mid-2024 Statewest Planning relocated to new premises in the heart of old Midland at 52 Helena St maintaining its almost 50 year connection with the eastern region and still servicing the whole of WA.
OUR TEAM
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Simon O'Hara
Owner, Director and Principal Planner
Simon O’Hara is the Owner, Director and Principal Planner at Statewest Planning. Commencing his career in 1982, Simon has over 40 years working in his profession and has a wide range of experience.
After 15 years working in Local Government (Gosnells, Bayswater, Wanneroo and Mundaring) Simon entered private practice as a consultant with Statewest Surveying and Planning in Midland in 1997.
Simon specializes in projects in the eastern region of the Perth metropolitan region and through the Avon Arc. His success is based on establishing good working relationships with all sectors of government and private enterprise, and understanding the various roles of individuals within those sectors.
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Jason Hunt
Associate & Senior Planner
Jason Hunt is an Associate and Senior Planner at Statewest Planning. He commenced here in January 2018 arriving from a private property development company where he worked as their in house Planning Professional for 7 years.
Prior to that Jason managed wine and hospitality businesses with multiple venues in both Perth and the South West. This experience also included the opening of new venues and engagement with regulatory authorities at both Local and State levels through this process.
Jason’s experience is in residential and commercial land development having been involved in multiple projects from initial client purchase through to delivery of titles to sales agents.
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Adam Olivari
Senior Planner
Adam Olivari is a Senior Planner at Statewest Planning. He commenced in November 2024 after working in Local Government for over 10 years including a leadership role. Adam has experience in all disciplines of planning.
Adam grew up and still lives in the Perth foothills, raising kids and enjoying the laid-back way of life. Having worked in the Perth Hills for 10 years, he has a deep understanding of the challenges facing landowners and developers in Perth’s east, particularly around planning for bushfire and environmental regulation.
Adam’s uses his experience in local government to guide clients through the challenges of modern planning. Whether working on large-scale developments or small ‘mum and dad’ subdivisions, Adam will work in your best interests to achieve the best outcome.
