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OUR SERVICES IN DETAIL
1. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
end-to-end planning application management
We manage your planning permit application from preparation through to council decision.
This includes: • Reviewing planning controls affecting your site • Identifying key risks and constraints • Preparing and lodging your planning application • Drafting professional planning reports • Coordinating with architects and consultants • Managing council correspondence • Responding to Requests for Further Information (RFI) • Addressing objections where required
Outcome:A professionally prepared application designed to minimise delays and maximise your chance of approval.
Outcome:A professionally prepared application designed to minimise delays and maximise your chance of approval.
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2. town planning advice & pre-application assessments
know before you commit
Before investing in design, drawings, or consultants, we assess whether your proposal is likely to receive council support.
We provide:
• Site planning assessments
• Zoning and overlay reviews
• Planning scheme analysis
• Risk identification
• Written planning advice
• Strategic direction for your architect or designer
Ideal for:
• Homeowners unsure if they need a permit
• Developers assessing site potential
• Builders seeking clarity before lodging
Outcome:
Clear, honest advice so you can move forward with confidence.
3. planning reports
council ready documentation
Many planning applications require a professional planning report addressing the relevant clauses of the Victorian Planning Scheme.
We prepare:
• Planning justification reports
• Clause-by-clause assessments
• Neighbourhood character assessments
• ResCode assessments
• Policy response reports
Our reports are clear, structured and aligned with council expectations.
Outcome:
A compliant and professionally presented submission.
4. development feasibility assessments
is the site worth pursuing?
Before purchasing land or committing to a development concept, we assess feasibility from a planning perspective.
We review:
• Zoning
• Overlays
• Minimum lot sizes
• Height limits
• Setbacks
• Car parking requirements
• Neighbourhood character policies
Outcome:
A realistic understanding of what can likely be achieved on the site.
This service can save thousands in design and holding costs.
5. Council correspondence
managing the complicated parts
Planning processes often involve Requests for Further Information, objections from neighbours, or additional council conditions.
We assist with: • Responding to RFIs • Negotiating with council planners • Preparing written responses to objections • Revising documentation where required • Advising on VCAT pathways (if necessary)
Outcome:Professional representation and strategic responses to keep your application progressing.
We assist with: • Responding to RFIs • Negotiating with council planners • Preparing written responses to objections • Revising documentation where required • Advising on VCAT pathways (if necessary)
Outcome:Professional representation and strategic responses to keep your application progressing.
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6. amendment & post-permit advice
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after the permit is issued
Changes sometimes need to be made after a permit is granted.
We assist with:
• Secondary consent applications
• Permit amendments
• Condition clarifications
• Post-permit compliance advice