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April 23, 2024

What is an Activity Centre Zone?

Posted at 10:04h in Commercial/Industrial, Planning Controls, Property Information 0 Comments

The Activity Centre Zone is a zone that has been created to facilitate development and land use planning within an activity centre. Unlike most other zones, the types of uses allowed are determined by the Council, which allows for a bespoke planning control, unique for the...

October 17, 2013

A Handy Guide to the Planning Application Process

Posted at 10:48h in Planning Process

This is a handy guide to understanding the sometimes lengthy process to getting town planning approval for your project. We believe the key to a successful and speedy outcome is in the planning or Pre-Application phase. While we can’t change the regulated steps an application...

September 04, 2012

How to Object to a Town Planning Application

Posted at 10:44h in Planning Process

So, you have seen an advertisement on a neighbouring property about a proposed development - what next? The Development First, you need to see the plans. You may have to go to the council office or you may be able to view something online. Contact the council...

August 02, 2012

Online Housing Research Tool

Posted at 10:46h in Housing

While doing some research for a project recently I found this really useful website called Housing In Victoria. It has been set up to provide data on housing and housing affordability indicators. It is an interactive website with a number of different indicators and data...