Recent amendments to Victoria’s planning scheme are changing how Councils assess development applications within Bushfire Prone Areas (BPAs), even where land is outside the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Amendment VC248, gazetted on 5 May 2026, introduced changes to Clause 53.02...
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Standard vs VicSmart Planning Permit Application Timeframes
Read MoreOne of the most common questions applicants ask is how long a planning permit will take. The short answer is that although Council does have a statutory time frame this stops and starts through the process and so can be...
Planning Permit Amendment or New Application?
Read MoreWe were approached by a client who had recently purchased a property in Geelong with an existing planning permit for a two-storey dwelling at the rear, along with a two-lot subdivision. While the original approval was sound, the construction cost...
Two-Lot Subdivision in Teesdale
Read MoreA 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....
Town Planning Permit for Industrial Car Park Extension in Greater Geelong
Read MoreWe recently assisted our clients, VIVA, with a car park extension requiring a planning permit for building and works under the Greater Geelong Planning scheme. Securing planning approval for a car park in an Industrial Zone is often more involved...
Gym Planning Permit Geelong
Read MoreIf you’re planning to open a gym in Geelong, it’s important to understand that you may need a planning permit from the City of Greater Geelong before opening your doors. Council assesses proposals to ensure new uses operate safely and...
Subdivision Planning Permit Geelong
Read MoreSubdivision 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....
Doggy Day Care Permit Geelong
Read MoreDoggy day care businesses are growing rapidly across Geelong as more people look for safe, reliable care for their dogs while they work. While the demand is strong, opening a doggy day care involves more than just finding the right...
Why Council Issues a Request for Further Information (RFI)
Read MoreWhy Council Issues a Request for Further Information (RFI) Once a planning application is submitted, Council’s planning department begins a preliminary assessment of the proposal. During this stage, the assigned planner reviews the documentation to make sure it includes all...
Planning Permit for Doggy Day Care in Ocean Grove
Read MoreWe’re excited to share the successful planning journey of Polly’s Playhouse, a new doggy daycare in Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula, and their Geelong Council town planning permit application process. In May, we lodged a town planning permit application...
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