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March 19, 2025

Multi Dwelling Planning Applications in Melbourne Set to Change

Posted at 15:57h in Housing, Planning Controls, Planning Process 0 Comments

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...

November 21, 2022

I Wish I Had Met a Town Planner Earlier

Posted at 14:28h in Uncategorized

It seems that almost every time I tell people what I do for a living someone says that they wish they had heard of me/met me/knew about me before. I’m a Town Planner and I help people get planning permission from the Local Council for...

November 15, 2022

Removing a Restrictive Covenant

Posted at 10:52h in Planning Process, VCAT

Don't be caught out by a covenant over your land title in Melbourne. A planning permit can't be approved if it is contrary to a restrictive covenant on the title. If there is a covenant it will need to varied or removed before the proposal...

October 25, 2022

Liquor Licence Applications

Posted at 14:45h in Uncategorized

Did you know that before you can get a liquor licence for your new bar or restaurant, first you will need a planning permit? This includes if you want to extend the hours or patrons on an existing liquor licence as well. Many Councils have local...

August 10, 2022

Melbourne Land Supply and Developments for 2021 Released

Posted at 15:12h in Commercial/Industrial, Housing, Property Information

The Urban Development Program is an initiative of the State government to monitor residential and industrial development and land supply. It pools a range of key datasets and information together to provide a yearly update on: Supply of greenfield residential land, both in Melbourne's growth...

August 05, 2022

Common Town Planning Terms Demystified

Posted at 10:34h in Planning Process

We know our clients sometimes feel like planners have invented another language! To help you out we have written some definitions of some of the planning terms that you might encounter during your planning application process. NOD This stands for Notice of Decision. It is formal notice...