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Victoria's VicSmart pathway decides eligible subdivisions in 10 business days — six times faster than a standard permit. See which proposals qualify.…
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ResCode Standards ResCode Dwelling Yields by Lot Size & Zone | Melbourne
How many dwellings can your block yield in Victoria? Indicative ResCode dwelling yields by lot size and zone (NRZ, GRZ, RGZ). General information, not advice.…
Dual Occupancy Can You Build a Dual Occupancy on a Small Block in Melbourne? (2026 Rules)
From 8 September 2025, Amendment VC282 makes dual occupancy on small lots (under 300m²) easier in Victoria via a deemed-to-comply Clause 54 pathway and faster V…
Zones & Overlays Can You Build or Subdivide on Green Wedge Land in Melbourne? (2026)
What you can and cannot do on Melbourne green wedge land (GWZ/GWAZ): permitted uses, the 40ha vs 2ha dwelling lot-size rule, why subdivision is usually prohibit…
Planning Melbourne Planning Permits: Application Process & VCAT Guide
Understand Melbourne's planning permit process from permit triggers and ResCode compliance through to VCAT review criteria. A practical guide for Eastern Sub...…
Planning Objector Numbers & Planning Permits: Social Effects Guide
Learn how objector numbers affect your planning permit application in Victoria under the Social Effects Assessment framework. Covers the 2025-2026 legislativ...…
Zones & Overlays Neighbourhood Character Overlay: Melbourne Developer’s Guide
Neighbourhood Character Overlay can significantly affect planning permit outcomes across Melbourne. Learn how NCO schedules work across Bor...…
Planning Clause 58 Apartment Design Standards: Melbourne Guide
Clause 58 sets the apartment design standards for developments of seven storeys or more in Victoria. This guide covers room dimensions, balconies, storage, comm…
Dual Occupancy Small Second Dwellings Melbourne: Updated Provisions Guide
The updated Victorian planning scheme provisions for small second dwellings introduce new size thresholds, permit exemption pathways, and transitional rules ...…
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