We often get people contacting us for advice as to whether their project needs a planning permit, so I thought I would cover a few of the common projects over the next few months to answer this question. You can contact us or your local...
Are you considering submitting a planning application for a new development? It's important to check if the site is within a Cultural Heritage Sensitivity Area, as in these areas some activities will trigger the requirement for a Cultural Heritage Management Plan. In this...
Doing some research with the local council town planning department before you settle on a property for your business may save you from a costly mistake. As they say forewarned is forearmed....
Recently I was discussing the common Council Contributions that apply to multiple dwelling applications. One fee that also applies to some development applications is the Metropolitan Planning Levy. This fee is a little different to the others as it is required to be paid to...
Every local council in Victoria has planning policy – and some have more than others! It is important to understand the planning policies that apply to your project to make sure that your project won’t become derailed. Planning Policy is made up of both state policies...
Councils have 60 statutory days to determine a planning application and 10 days to determine a VicSmart application. If a decision is not made within that time, the applicant can lodge an application to VCAT. This type of application is called a Failure to Determine,...
If the Council have been dragging their feet and not making a decision on your planning application, you may be able to lodge an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). This type of appeal is called a Failure to Determine...
Planning projects and amendments of note or that are of relevance to our clients will be summarised to assist people that are doing planning projects in the Mornington Peninsula area. This page will be updated from time to time as new news comes up. 2024 Housing...
In many cases the answer is yes, but there is a caveat. While you can move forward with a subdivision before you have started construction, in most cases you will to have a planning permit for the units first. Read on below for...
As part of any feasibility or due dilligence, people often ask me what Council fees or contributions will they need to pay when developing multiple dwellings? A lot of the fees are specific to the site or project, but I will run through the common...