In many cases the answer is yes, but there is a caveat. While you can move forward with a subdivision before you have started construction, in most cases you will to have a planning permit for the units first. Read on below for...
As part of any feasibility or due dilligence, people often ask me what Council fees or contributions will they need to pay when developing multiple dwellings? A lot of the fees are specific to the site or project, but I will run through the common...
Heard the stories about how long it can take to get a planning permit and wondering if there was a way to fast track it? While there is no way to fast track standard planning applications, if your project is relatively minor then it might qualify...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Once you get your planning permit with endorsed plans, you need to develop in accordance with those plans. However, as we all know, despite the best of intentions things change sometimes. The plans you make sometimes have to change to fit in with...
If you have been thinking about doing some building work, you might have heard about planning permits and building permits, but do you know the difference between them? Let me give you a quick overview to help you on your way. Building Permit A building permit provides...