Permit applicants will be able to avoid paying the Metropolitan Planning Levy in circumstances
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Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Act 2025 (that came into effect on 25 November 2025) makes changes to the planning permit application process
In October 2025 the online STORM tool used for assessing Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) performance for development proposals was retired and replaced with Blue Factor.
The Victorian State Government has announced changes that provide new fast track approval pathways for dual-occupancy developments and two lot subdivisions
Planning Scheme Amendment VC289 came into force on 15 September 2025
Ashley Thompson recently presented to the ISV, CSV, and DMN seminars on the new Townhouse & Low Rise Code (Cl55 provision).
Our planners use this as a quick reference to regularly confirm wall height and setback requirements of Standards A10 and B17. Feel free to download a copy (pdf 145kb).
The Victorian Government has introduced the most significant changes to Victoria’s planning zones since the introduction of the standardised Victorian Planning Provisions (VPP) over a decade ago. The new zones are expected to significantly change the residential development landscape across Victoria. The following article looks at the new General Residential Zone […]
We all use email as a common business communication tool. In a legal-sense and at VCAT, email is considered a valid means of giving notice and communication. However, the new world is not without its problems
Permit applicant’s that regularly work in Mornington Shire Council will be aware that during 2018 Council had started to assess planning permit applications against the Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017. This strategy has formed the basis for planning scheme amendment C219 which seeks, among other things, to mandate minimum lot sizes of 300sqm and 450sqm in GRZ and NRZ respectively. However, the Minister’s office has not yet provided approval for amendment C219 to be prepared.