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....
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...
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...