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...
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. 2024 Housing Amendment Approved The Minister...
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...
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...