News and insights from The Planning Professionals

Geelong’s Winery and Accommodation Application APPROVED
Read MoreWe were recently successful in securing a planning permit for a winery and cabin accommodation development on the Bellarine Peninsula, just outside Leopold, east of Geelong, through the City of Greater Geelong. The site already had some established grape cultivation,...

Dream Home Including Surf Coast Council’s Approval
Read MoreA planning permit has recently been issued by the Surf Coast Shire Council for a new multi-level dwelling in Anglesea, just south of Geelong. The property is located on a sloping site with outlooks across Anglesea and the coastline, extending...

Poultry Farm Extension Permit Application APPROVED by Golden Plains Shire
Read MoreA free range egg producer in Maude, within the Golden Plains Shire, engaged our team to assist with a proposed expansion of their rural operation. The project required careful navigation of the Victorian planning system, where rural-based agricultural intensification often...

Design and town planning for subdivision and unit development
Read More3 unit development and 3 lot subdivision. Design and Town Planning. Ainsworth St, Sunshine West, Melbourne

St Leonards on The Bellarine – subdivision
Read MoreAnother successful planning permit application – a planning permit approved for a two lot subdivision and development of a second house. Located near Portarlington the corner site was perfectly suited to the development of a second house.

Another success…development and subdivision in Norlane
Read MoreNorlane, and for that matter, Corio as well, is a hot spot for development and subdivision. The sites are generally large and prices for development sites are reasonable, especially when compared to the Metropolitan area. Being just an hour’s drive...

Positive outcome at VCAT – Lakes Entrance
Read MoreWe have another very happy client, with news from VCAT that an appeal against a Council decision was successful and as a result has saved our client around $260,000! This was the cost for works that the Council was unreasonably...

Banyule Council Approved Heritage Dwelling
Read MoreOur client approached us after spending several months navigating the planning process with Banyule City Council in metropolitan Melbourne, without a clear pathway forward. While the underlying proposal was relatively straightforward, it had become complex due to the number of...

Little Wings Artisan Bread, Drysdale – Town Planning advice right the first time!
Read MoreDavid and Miriam made and sold their Little Wings Artisan Bread from their home as a labour of love. As the business grew they decided there was a need to scale up production and sales. When David visited the Council...

Planning permit assistance for Geelong West townhouses
Read MoreThis is a group of two-storey townhouses on very compact allotments. The design demonstrates what can be achieved through a careful assessment of Rescode and planning controls. The high standards achieved meant that there were no objections to the initial...