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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 0 Comments

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....

January 08, 2024

Building in Your Backyard

Posted at 10:46h in Housing

Are you feeling a little cramped at home and looking to utilise some space from your backyard? Or perhaps you are thinking about ways to add extra income or value to your home? Before deciding whether to build a second dwelling, studio/retreat or a small...

December 15, 2023

Town Planning Research Tools

Posted at 11:03h in Planning Controls, Planning Process

Town planning research is important to get your town planning project off the ground. To assist people on the start of their development journey I thought it would be useful for me to tell you about some of the tools and tips that I use...

November 30, 2023

Understanding Sustainable Design Assessments for Town Planning Applications

Posted at 09:57h in Uncategorized

The latest Council to introduce a mandatory requirement for Sustainable Design Assessments (SDAs) for multi dwelling applications is Bayside Council. Many local councils now have these policies and so I thought it would be good to explain SDAs in more detail. You can...

October 10, 2023

Garden Area Requirements are Mandatory

Posted at 16:02h in Planning Controls

In Victoria, if you are constructing or extending one or more dwellings there is a requirement to set aside a portion of the land for the Garden Area. The Garden Area amount varies depending on the size of the lot and only applies for...

September 12, 2023

How a Comprehensive Town Planning Report Can Expedite Your Planning Permit Application

Posted at 15:24h in Planning Process

Are you looking to submit a planning permit application for a project on your site? If so, you should consider getting a comprehensive town planning report. This report will provide you with an accurate and detailed assessment of the proposed use or development against the...