News and insights from The Planning Professionals

A landowner approached us seeking approval for a two-lot subdivision in Teesdale, within the Golden Plains Shire. On the surface, the proposal was straightforward, dividing one lot into two. However, even modest subdivisions are rarely simple from a planning perspective....

Subdivision is a critical step in unlocking development potential, and understanding the process is essential for landowners and developers. In town planning across Geelong and Victoria, subdivisions are governed by both the local Planning Scheme and the Subdivision Act 1988....

A recent three-lot subdivision in Corio, Geelong demonstrates how a well-prepared planning application can significantly streamline the approval process when all key planning requirements are properly addressed upfront. Subdivision applications are assessed against a range of considerations, including lot layout,...

A two lot subdivision planning permit in Torquay demonstrates how an application that initially appears uncertain can still reach approval with the right response strategy. The proposal involved subdividing a vacant block into two residential lots. No buildings or works...