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April 23, 2024

What is an Activity Centre Zone?

Posted at 10:04h in Commercial/Industrial, Planning Controls, Property Information 0 Comments

The Activity Centre Zone is a zone that has been created to facilitate development and land use planning within an activity centre. Unlike most other zones, the types of uses allowed are determined by the Council, which allows for a bespoke planning control, unique for the...

May 12, 2022

Time Limit to Use a Planning Permit

Posted at 18:13h in Planning Process

After a planning permit gets issued how long do you have to act on it? Make sure you know, as if you forget to watch your time limit you could end up with an expired permit and have to go through the process all over again! There...

February 15, 2022

What You Should Know About Suburban Tree Removal

Posted at 17:23h in Planning Policy

Tree removal in urban properties may be needed for a number of reasons: To make way for an addition or a new dwelling To make space in the yard To remove a problem tree or to maintain tree health Before picking up that chainsaw it is a good idea...

February 06, 2022

Business Signage

Posted at 23:25h in Planning Controls

As you embark on your new business project it is important to know that it is not just the change of use or building works that may require a planning permit. The business signage you put up on and around the building may also need...

October 30, 2021

Going to VCAT

Posted at 12:42h in VCAT

Several people have asked me about lodging an application with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) recently so I thought I would provide some information on it from the perspective of the planning applicant. Three common types of applications are: Review a Council RefusalReview conditions placed...

September 17, 2021

How To Check For A Covenant

Posted at 11:36h in Property Information

Not sure if a property you own or want to buy has a covenant on it? Before you get stuck with something like that I'll cover how you can quickly check the title for that information. Firstly, this is an example of a land title,...