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February 27, 2025

Don’t Forget to Research These Three Things When Buying A Property

Posted at 13:03h in Housing, Property Information 0 Comments

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...

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...

August 17, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Waste Management Plans: Everything You Need to Know

Posted at 14:25h in Planning Process, Property Information

Many planning applications will require a Waste Management Plan as part of the information request from the Council. Read on to discover what they are, what needs to be included and where you can go to get help if the Council request one. What is...

July 25, 2023

Case Study – Burwood 2023

Posted at 11:09h in Case Study

The Proposal The project was for two townhouses on a residential site in Whitehorse Council. The design was for a single storey house to be built at the front and for the rear house to be double storey. While this arrangement is uncommon, it was something...