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Master ResCode Standards B17-B20 for side and rear setbacks in Melbourne. Council-specific requirements, performance criteria, and approval...…
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Uncategorised Townhouse Development planning considerations: Minimum Site Dimensions
Practical minimum site dimensions for townhouse development in Melbourne. Learn width, depth, and area requirements under ResCode and VC267...…
Dual Occupancy VCAT Appeal process overview for Dual Occupancy Applications
Complete guide to VCAT appeals for dual occupancy planning permit refusals in Victoria. Understand timeframes, costs, grounds for appeal, and strategic consi...…
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Complete guide to VCAT appeals for medium density developments in Melbourne. Learn the process, costs, evidence requirements, and strategies to improve your ...…
Council Intelligence Whitehorse Council Development: Complete Guide
Whitehorse Council development guide covering zones, overlays, and planning controls for Box Hill, Burwood, and Mitcham. Local approval timeframes and tips.…
Government Update Deemed Refusal Provisions: What Melbourne Developers Must Know
Deemed refusal provisions under Victoria's Planning and Environment Act 1987 provide VCAT escalation rights when councils exceed statutory decision periods. ...…
Planning Melbourne Development Planning Considerations by Council: A Developer’s Guide to the 2026 Approval Process
Each Melbourne council applies different overlays, heritage rules and ResCode interpretations. Compare requirements, costs and timelines across key LGAs.…
Uncategorised Dual Occupancy Melbourne: Site Requirements 2026
Complete guide to dual occupancy site requirements in Melbourne. Learn minimum lot sizes, VicSmart pathways, ResCode standards & planning permit process for 202…
Uncategorised Planning Amendment Bill 2025: Three-Tier Permit System Explained
Victoria's Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025 sorts permit applications into three assessment types — simpler projects get faster appro…
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