Author: melanie.ellis@changeofplan.com.au

March 27, 2024

Posted at 10:46h in Case Study

Using Strategic Direction For a Favourable Outcome The Proposal The project was for the construction of four townhouses, with a mixture of double and triple storey townhouses. The site is located on busy Nepean Highway, within a residential area, but close to nearby shops and commercial...

February 07, 2024

Posted at 14:11h in Planning Controls, Property Information

Is your property adjacent to a Transport Zone? Not sure what that means?  Read on for information on how it might affect you. When looking at a Planning Certificate or Zoning Map of your property, you might see that the land is adjacent to a different...

February 06, 2024

Posted at 16:49h in Local Council

As I read planning news and collect information for my clients I will update this page with planning projects and amendments that I think are of interest or relevance. This page will be updated from time to time as new news comes up. 2023 ESD Policy A...

February 02, 2024

Posted at 16:43h in Local Council

Read on to hear about some recent planning projects and amendments happening in Kingston Council that I think are of interest or relevance to many of my clients. This page will be updated from time to time as new news comes up. 2023 Housing Update Kingston...

January 19, 2024

Posted at 15:41h in Planning Process

Before you automatically book that pre-application meeting, ask yourself: Should You Have A Pre-Application Meeting With Council? Clients often come to us wanting to get pre-application advice from the Council before they lodge their application. My advice surprises many clients, as I will often recommend...

January 08, 2024

Posted at 10:46h in Housing

Are you feeling a little cramped at home and looking to utilise some space from your backyard? Or perhaps you are thinking about ways to add extra income or value to your home? Before deciding whether to build a second dwelling, studio/retreat or a small...

December 15, 2023

Posted at 11:03h in Planning Controls, Planning Process

Town planning research is important to get your town planning project off the ground. To assist people on the start of their development journey I thought it would be useful for me to tell you about some of the tools and tips that I use...