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September 04, 2025

Equitable Development Principles

Posted at 09:16h in Housing 0 Comments

In a recent project of ours the idea of equitable development has arisen. Equitable development is the concept of not unreasonably impacting on the development potential of other properties. It is more likely to be considered in areas where a high level of development and...

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...

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...