Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson is the Founder and Managing Director of Willowtree, a national consultancy specialising in town planning, strategic advisory, and communications. Under his leadership, Willowtree delivers integrated, outcome-driven solutions across a wide range of sectors including health and aged care, data centres, industrial, residential and master planned communities, education, retail, student accommodation, sport and recreation, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

With over 20 years of experience in statutory and strategic urban planning, Chris has worked across all stages of development from rezoning and due diligence through to major approvals and court representation. He is a Certified Environmental Planner (CEnvP) and Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP), with deep expertise in environmental assessment, planning risk, and development strategy.

Chris has successfully delivered projects ranging from $20 million to over $1 billion in capital value for ASX-listed companies, government authorities, and private developers. Many of these have been recognised for industry excellence by the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

He is regularly engaged as an expert witness in the NSW Land and Environment Court and is a former member of North Sydney Local Planning Panel. Chris is also an active member of UDIA, PCA, and is a sitting member of the Urban Taskforce steering committee.
Chris is driven by a commitment to clarity, confidence, and practical insight in planning, helping clients navigate complexity and deliver impactful outcomes across the built environment.