Planning Process

December 16, 2017

Better Apartment Design Standards. The ‘BADS’ not so bad?

Posted at 20:46h in Planning Controls, Planning Process

On Tuesday the 14th of November we had a representative from our office attend a day dedicated to learning about the new Better Apartment Design Standards, or the BADS: Clause 58. The BADS are set our similarly to Clause 54, 55 and 56 in the...

October 25, 2017

What Consultants Do I Need For My Multiple Dwelling Planning Application?

Posted at 05:38h in Planning Process

First time developers often come to us during the preliminary stages of research and investigation to find out information and refine their project case. One question we get asked is "What services or consultants will I need for a multiple dwelling planning application?". Obviously it is...

August 27, 2017

Tips for Choosing a Building Designer

Posted at 04:43h in Planning Process

One of the critical factors in the success of a planning project, is choosing the right team. One of the most important people to achieve your vision is the designer. I have worked on many different projects and seen projects struggle due to dynamics between the...

July 25, 2017

Southland Structure Planning for Bayside

Posted at 03:05h in Planning Process

Bayside Council have just started a new structure plan project for the area adjacent to Southland Shopping Centre. The first stage involves background research and initial input from the community about the area. They are looking for feedback on both the current issues of the...

June 05, 2017

The Burden of Information is Increasing for Planning Applications

Posted at 04:31h in Planning Process

A trend that we have noticed lately is that Councils are expecting more and more information for new planning applications, particularly multi-unit developments. Councils are becoming more stringent in both the quality and quantity of information required. Information that would have only been needed after a...

November 24, 2016

Planning Scheme Amendment Process

Posted at 22:40h in Planning Process

I often get asked about planning scheme amendments, how the process works and what the implications are for current projects. The typical process for a significant planning scheme amendment is described below. While the process for Council driven amendments and private amendments (those facilitated by private...

August 05, 2016

Change to the Requirement of a CHMP for Some Developments

Posted at 03:25h in Planning Process

There has recently been a change to the requirement for a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) that will assist with many small developments. Previously the main exemptions from requiring a CHMP related to developments of two or less dwellings, or subdivision of an existing building. but now...

August 01, 2016

Planning Application Fees Set to Rise

Posted at 06:49h in Planning Process

** Update: The new planning fees have now been introduced and came into affect on the 13th October 2016. More details are available here ** The State Government has been reviewing the Planning and Subdivision Fees that are payable when lodging a planning or subdivision application....

February 25, 2015

Bayside City Council have been seeking Amendments

Posted at 11:13h in Planning Process, Uncategorized

Recently the Bayside City Council have been seeking Amendments to three activity centres to introduce mandatory height limits. The amendments and public submissions received have been reviewed by an independent Panel and the Panel Report has just been released. The three activity centres are: Sandringham Village;...

February 09, 2015

Fast Approval for a Unit Development in Glen Eira

Posted at 15:21h in Planning Process

I have just received the planning permit for a two unit development in Vera Street, Bentleigh East. This was a collaboration with Enlight Building Design. [caption id="attachment_35786" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Townhouse impression of the recent successful town planning approval in Vera Street, Glen Eira. Image courtesy of...