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Templestowe Architects

Specialists in Templestowe's unique hillside development requirements. Expert navigation of environmental overlays and steep site challenges.

98% Approval Rate
210+ Projects Delivered
67% Repeat Client Rate
15+ Years Experience
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Sammi Lian, Principal Architect
Sammi Lian Principal Architect · ARBV Registered
Key Facts

SQM Architects has delivered over 210 residential development projects across Melbourne's suburbs with a 98% planning approval rate. Our team has 15+ years of experience navigating Manningham Council's bushfire overlays, steep hillside terrain, and environmental sensitivities, with a 67% repeat client rate.

Local Knowledge

Why Templestowe Expertise Matters

Templestowe has specific planning requirements within Manningham Council. Success requires architects who understand local zoning, overlays, and council expectations.

With numerous projects approved across Templestowe, we've built relationships with council planners and understand exactly what they're looking for in applications.

Templestowe-Specific Expertise:

  • Hillside and steep site expertise
  • Bushfire Management Overlay experience
  • Environmental Significance Overlay navigation
  • Split-level design solutions
  • Retaining wall and drainage strategies
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Templestowe's hillside blocks require specialist design expertise. Many of our most successful projects are on challenging sloping sites where we've achieved excellent development outcomes through careful engineering and split-level design solutions.
Sammi Lian, Principal Architect
Sammi Lian Principal Architect, ARBV Registered — on developing in Templestowe
Our Services

Development Services for Templestowe

Dual Occupancy

Expert dual occupancy designs optimised for Templestowe's zoning and character requirements.

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Townhouses

Multi-unit townhouse developments designed to maximise your Templestowe site.

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Apartments

Apartment developments where Manningham Council zoning permits higher density.

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Part of Our Manningham Expertise

Templestowe is within Manningham Council, where we've delivered extensive projects across the municipality. Our deep council relationships and local knowledge benefit every Templestowe project.

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Common Questions

Templestowe Planning FAQs

Yes, steep sites are developable with careful design. We specialise in split-level designs, retaining wall strategies, and drainage solutions. Many of our Templestowe projects are on challenging sloping sites.
Bushfire Management Overlays require BAL assessments and compliant construction. Development is possible but needs specialist input. We coordinate with bushfire consultants to achieve compliant designs.
Large blocks in Templestowe often suit townhouse developments or dual occupancies with generous sizing. Environmental and landscape overlays may affect density. Our site assessment identifies the optimal development strategy.
Planning Resources

Official Manningham Planning Information

Manningham Council Planning Portal

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Manningham Planning Scheme

Full planning scheme ordinance including zones, overlays, and local policies.

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Victorian Planning Guides

State government planning guides including ResCode, heritage guidelines, and application requirements.

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Planning Scheme Amendments

Latest Victorian planning scheme amendments and reform updates affecting residential development.

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