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  • Sports, Recreation and Hotels

Trusted planning advisors for sports and recreation projects

From local club upgrades to regional precincts, we help shape inclusive, high-use spaces that bring communities together with planning strategies tailored to public infrastructure, funding pathways and long-term social value.

Delivering places for

play, stay, and connection

From local sports clubs and major stadia to hotel developments and recreation precincts, we provide planning and communications advice that connects vision with community and commercial outcomes. Our work is grounded in a strong understanding of user experience, infrastructure needs, and the approval pathways unique to high-amenity, publicly accessible spaces. Whether it’s a community facility, a regionally significant sporting venue, or a high-performing hotel, we collaborate with government, developers, and design teams to deliver places that support connection, wellbeing, and long-term economic value.

95%

Repeat clients

20+

Sports and recreation projects in the last 5 years

Featured Projects

What our clients have to say

“We engaged Willowtree for their in-depth knowledge of local planning controls, their expertise in navigating complex planning issues, and their professional approach throughout the project.

The DA process was seamless and set our business up to operate smoothly from day one. With the site adjoining a national park and involving significant environmental considerations, Willowtree worked closely with our team and the consent authority to develop solutions that met the needs of all stakeholders”

Rob Lloyd

Director, Breckenridge Property Group

“Willowtree understand how to balance planning policy with retail performance, and always help us get the right result.”

Aimée Taylor

Senior Development Manager, Woolworths

Planning community-shaping sport, rec or hotel projects?

We help deliver inclusive, high-performing places for people to gather, play, stay and connect, built for long-term benefit and local pride.

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