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Standard B6 (Street Setback) vs Council Local Policy

Standard B6 now operates as a deemed-to-comply provision under Amendment VC267, preventing councils from using local neighbourhood character policy to...

Mar 10, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
16 min read
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Overshadowing Regulations: Compliance Strategies

Understand Melbourne's updated ResCode overshadowing standards under Clause 55 and Amendment VC267. Learn compliance strategies for Eastern Suburbs developments, shadow...

Mar 4, 2026 Jun 20, 2026
16 min read
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ResCode Private Open Space Requirements (B28)

Victoria's 2025–26 planning reforms have reduced the minimum private open space requirement from 40 to 25 square metres under Clause...

Feb 22, 2026 May 30, 2026
15 min read
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Overlooking Regulations: Design Solutions

Master overlooking compliance for Melbourne townhouses and apartments. Learn the 9-metre rule, bedroom exemptions, screening strategies, and council-specific requirements for...

Feb 22, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
19 min read
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Building Setbacks Victoria: Council Variations

Understand how building setback requirements vary across Victorian councils. Expert guide covering front, side, rear setbacks and walls on boundaries...

Feb 3, 2026 Jul 3, 2026
19 min read