About Us

Founding & Managing Director

Developed’s Managing Director, Daniel Paton, has a unique combination of qualifications and a broad skillset that help him deliver outstanding results for clients in a range of property investment and development matters. Daniel has led numerous developments, subdivisions, planning approvals, projects, and complex land acquisitions. Daniel has delivered numerous infill subdivisions for happy clients, through an expert understanding of the surveying, planning, site servicing, and land titling processes.

Daniel is also managing a wide range of complex projects, such as apartment development proposals, large-scale subdivisions in regional W.A., site investigations for industrial development, and advice to government on redevelopment of assets.

Principal Town Planner  

Ciara has extensive experience within the Western Australian planning and development sector and has worked on some of the State’s largest and most challenging urban development projects, such as Elizabeth Quay, Subi East and Perth City Link.

Ciara spent 15 years working for the State Government, including as an advisor to the former Minister for Planning, a Board member of the Western Australian Planning Commission, and as an urban planner and manager for the redevelopment authorities, DevelopmentWA and the State Development Assessment Unit.

Ciara has a strong interest in working with clients to develop the best strategy to achieve approval for large or complex projects; as well as using her experience with design review panels, sustainable development, and heritage sites to add value to the planning advice she provides to clients.

Associate Director – Spatial & Survey

Paul Scarvaci graduated from Curtin University with a bachelors degree in Surveying. He has been working in the surveying industry since 2013 throughout WA where he was able to hone his skills and grow his knowledge base.

With a passion for cadastral surveying, Paul undertook a professional trainee agreement with the WA Land Surveyors Licensing Board and obtained his Licensed Surveyors Practicing Certificate in 2020.

Enthusiastic about delivering the best service for his clients, Paul has expanded his skill set to be competent in many roles associated with developing land, including, Principal Surveyor, Project Manager, Property Advisor, Strata & Title Consultant and Land Development Consultant.

Paul also enjoys giving back to the community by often providing work experience to high school, TAFE and university students. He enjoys training the next generation of cadastral surveyors and sits on the Western Australian Institute of Surveys (WAIS) board.

Head – Property Development

Project Coordinator

Laura works within the projects division specialising in the delivery of subdivisions and complex infill projects. With a wealth of experience in Commercial Real Estate and Leasing, Laura excels at communication with clients and maintaining long-lasting relationships with stakeholders.

Town Planner

Ryan has over 15 years statutory and strategic planning experience having worked in both State and Local Government, and now with Developed. Ryan has an appreciation and understanding of the different urban, regional and rural planning issues that are faced by residents and businesses across Western Australia, having previously worked at the Town of Port Hedland, the Shire of Harvey and the City of Belmont.
Ryan specialises in assisting clients navigate through the various planning requirements and providing them with sound, honest technical advice. Ryan adopts a pragmatic and outcomes-based approach that balances the needs of his clients, government regulation and the expectations of the broader community.

Town Planner

Michael has worked across government and private planning sectors, with several years of experience within Western Australia and the eastern states. Michael previously worked for a major planning consultancy, personally managing a broad range of planning applications including (but not limited to) greenfield development, residential infill and commercial development specialising in childcare facilities. Michael has successfully navigated a number of development applications including JDAP proposals. He focuses on building great relationships with his clients and delivering positive outcomes in a timely manner.

Spatial Consultant – Spatial & Survey

Samudra entered mine surveying in 2003, prior to studying a Bachelor of Surveying and Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University . He worked as an Engineering Surveyor in Australia and England before becoming a Licensed Surveyor in 2018. Samudra specialised in rural subdivisions in the Wheatbelt region before entering the forestry sector in an executive leadership role. As a consultant, Samudra brings 20 years of surveying experience to Developed.

Surveyor

Projects – Lead (Infill) and Draftsperson

Lachlan works within the projects division of Developed, with experience in subdivision and master planning, working under the guidance of our Planning Team. 

Assistant

Tara assist’s in office day to day tasks ensuring our team always has additional support where required.

Accounts Management