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November 12, 2025

A Tale of Two Residential Zones in Melbourne

Posted at 08:47h in Housing, Planning Controls 0 Comments

What are the differences and similarities between the Housing Choice and Transport Zone and the Residential Growth Zone? At a broad level the intent of both zones is to support/encourage increased residential development, so why are they both applied? Purpose of the Zone The HCTZ has had...

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....

November 07, 2024

Metropolitan Planning Levy

Posted at 11:02h in Planning Process

Recently I was discussing the common Council Contributions that apply to multiple dwelling applications. One fee that also applies to some development applications is the Metropolitan Planning Levy. This fee is a little different to the others as it is required to be paid to...