Blog - Change of Plan

February 06, 2022

Business Signage

Posted at 23:25h in Planning Controls

As you embark on your new business project it is important to know that it is not just the change of use or building works that may require a planning permit. The business signage you put up on and around the building may also need...

November 08, 2021

How To Have A Pre-Application Meeting With Council

Posted at 10:33h in Planning Process

Clients often ask if a pre-application meeting is necessary for their project. My advice is that it depends on what they are looking to do. In general, if your project is a fairly standard application, you may not need pre-application advice. For...

October 30, 2021

Going to VCAT

Posted at 12:42h in VCAT

Several people have asked me about lodging an application with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) recently so I thought I would provide some information on it from the perspective of the planning applicant. Three common types of applications are: Review a Council RefusalReview conditions placed...

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...