New Townhouse and Low Rise Code A new assessment model has been recently introduced by the state government into all Victorian Planning Schemes. This new code will affect how multi dwelling projects will be assessed and determined. It has been pitched that it will provide better...
What Is A Bushfire Management Overlay? A Bushfire Management Overlay or BMO is an Overlay that identifies an area where there is a bushfire hazard. The purpose of the BMO is to ensure that future development is only permitted where the risk to life and property...
Is your property adjacent to a Transport Zone? Not sure what that means? Read on for information on how it might affect you. When looking at a Planning Certificate or Zoning Map of your property, you might see that the land is adjacent to a different...
As I read planning news and collect information for my clients I will update this page with planning projects and amendments that I think are of interest or relevance. This page will be updated from time to time as new news comes up. 2025 Suburban Rail...
Before you automatically book that pre-application meeting, ask yourself: Should You Have A Pre-Application Meeting With Council? Clients often come to us wanting to get pre-application advice from the Council before they lodge their application. My advice surprises many clients, as I will often recommend...
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...