Government Update Victorian Planning Provisions: Melbourne Developer Guide
Understand the key Victorian planning provisions shaping residential development in Melbourne. This guide covers residential zones, ResCode...…
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Dual Occupancy Dual Occupancy Hawthorn: What Boroondara’s Planning Rules Allow
Dual occupancy development in Hawthorn can navigate planning requirements with the right architectural approach. SQM explores design and permit considerations.…
Planning Victorian Planning Permit Process: Key Changes 2026
Victoria's planning permit process is changing significantly under two landmark Acts. This guide covers the three-stream assessment system, extended permit t...…
Government Update Clause 52.06 Car Parking Rules: Melbourne Developer Guide
Clause 52.06 car parking rules have changed for Melbourne developers. Learn how the amendments affect townhouse, dual occupancy and apartment projects across...…
Zones & Overlays Bushfire Management Overlay: Eastern Suburbs Developer Guide
Updated BMO mapping criteria may affect development sites across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Learn how Maroondah, Knox, Manningham and Monash developers cou...…
Government Update Ministerial Direction No. 15: Melbourne Developer Guide 2026
Ministerial Direction No. 15 sets mandatory timeframes for every stage of Victoria's planning scheme amendment process. Learn how MD15 works today, how the B...…
Government Update What Victoria’s 2025-26 Planning Act Changes Mean for Developers
Victoria's Stage 2 Planning and Environment Act changes affect how developments are assessed and approved. A plain-English overview for developers.…
Uncategorised Common Compliance Issues in Dual Occupancy and Townhouse Projects
Discover the most common compliance issues in dual occupancy and townhouse projects across Melbourne. Learn how Victoria's 2025–26 planning...…
Council Intelligence Croydon Development: The Five Costs Beyond Land and Build
Five Croydon development costs that sit outside land and build, and are commonly settled after feasibility stage. This guide covers DCP levies, Heritage Overlay…
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