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June 27, 2025

Getting Ready To Lodge Your Planning Application

Posted at 12:22h in Planning Process 0 Comments

Preparation is key! Below is a step-by-step process to help you get your planning application ready to lodge. Navigating the council planning process can feel like a daunting task, but with a clear understanding, it becomes much more manageable. 1. Understand the Planning Controls. Find out what...

March 19, 2025

Multi Dwelling Planning Applications in Melbourne Set to Change

Posted at 15:57h in Housing, Planning Controls, Planning Process

New Townhouse and Low Rise Code A new assessment model has been recently introduced by the state government into all Victorian Planning Schemes. This new code will affect how multi dwelling projects will be assessed and determined. It has been pitched that it will provide better...

February 27, 2025

Don’t Forget to Research These Three Things When Buying A Property

Posted at 13:03h in Housing, Property Information

Buying a home can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. There are so many things to think about and check. It can be easy to forget to research things like planning controls and restrictions when you are focused on building inspections and the...

February 18, 2025

Do I Need a Planning Permit Series

Posted at 10:46h in Planning Controls

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...

January 23, 2025

Cultural Heritage Management Plans in Planning Applications

Posted at 15:31h in Planning Process

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...

January 08, 2025

Five Things To Consider Before Buying or Leasing Your New Business Premises

Posted at 13:36h in Commercial/Industrial, Planning Process, Projects

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....