Our Expertise

Our highly qualified, highly experienced CSQ Town Planning Experts can help you tackle a wide range of matters ...

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  • Provide essential town planning advice and specifically determine whether a planning permit is required for any type of land use and/or development under the relevant planning scheme – essential due diligence before purchasing a property!  We can also tell you the development potential of your land.
  • Prepare and lodge planning permit applications on behalf of clients, including the submission of all mandatory and supporting information.
  • Manage applications through the planning permit process, including liaising with Council planning officers, responding to objections, and attending meetings.
  • Prepare planning appeal submissions, representation at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and function as expert witness as a qualified and experienced town planner.
  • If a planning permit is required, critically review the proposal against the relevant planning scheme controls and make recommendations to achieve the best possible planning outcomes.
  • Preparation of accurate, concise, and technically sound planning reports that address all relevant planning control requirements and strongly argue why the proposal should be supported by Council.
  • Provide assistance after issue of planning permit, including explanation of plan changes, meaning of permit conditions, amendments, and guidance on other permit applicant responsibilities.
  • Act as a planning advocate for residents and community groups wishing to object to planning applications, including the submission of written objections, preparation of planning appeal submissions and representation at the VCAT.
  • Help resolve compliance and enforcement matters promptly, tactfully, and therefore, minimise costs and damages.

Contact us today for quick advice about your town planning issues.

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