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February 27, 2025

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

Posted at 13:03h in Housing, Property Information 0 Comments

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...

October 24, 2024

Understanding the Impact of Planning Policy on Your Project

Posted at 09:33h in Planning Policy

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...

September 11, 2024

How to Calculate Time on Failure to Determine Applications

Posted at 14:37h in VCAT

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,...

September 11, 2024

Council Failing to Make a Timely Decision on Your Planning Application?

Posted at 14:18h in VCAT

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...

August 26, 2024

Mornington Peninsula Shire Planning News

Posted at 13:10h in Uncategorized

Planning projects and amendments of note or that are of relevance to our clients will be summarised to assist people that are doing planning projects in the Mornington Peninsula area. This page will be updated from time to time as new news comes up. 2024 Housing...

August 08, 2024

Can I Subdivide Without Building the Units?

Posted at 14:45h in Housing, Planning Process

In many cases the answer is yes, but there is a caveat. While you can move forward with a subdivision before you have started construction, in most cases you will to have a planning permit for the units first. Read on below for...