Blog - Change of Plan

September 17, 2021

How To Check For A Covenant

Posted at 11:36h in Property Information

Not sure if a property you own or want to buy has a covenant on it? Before you get stuck with something like that I'll cover how you can quickly check the title for that information. Firstly, this is an example of a land title,...

August 30, 2021

Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment For Housing In Mornington Peninsula

Posted at 10:22h in Uncategorized

The Mornington Peninsula Shire have released their proposed housing planning scheme amendment (C219) out for public exhibition and comment. Over recent times Mornington Peninsula Shire has made a number of controversial planning decisions, which you can read more about here. Last year the...

July 18, 2021

Building in Your Backyard

Posted at 11:27h in Housing

Are you feeling a little cramped at home and looking to utilise some space from your backyard? Before deciding whether to build a unit, granny flat or studio on your land it is important to understand what each of these are and what can best...

June 02, 2021

Can I Start Trading Before I Get a Planning Permit?

Posted at 10:36h in Planning Process

Can you start trading? The short answer? No! If a planning permit is required to carry out the proposed use then you can't start trading until approval is granted (which includes the endorsed plans). If you operate without the necessary approvals then the...

May 05, 2021

The Impact of Local Planning Policy on Your Project

Posted at 13:52h in Planning Policy

Every local council in Victoria has local planning policy – and some have more than others! It is important to understand the local policies that apply to your project to make sure that your project won’t become derailed. Generally policies are formed for the most popular...