Permit &
Sell
Fast-turnaround permit documentation for developers who obtain approvals then sell to builders or other developers. Streamlined, documentation-focused service for maximum efficiency.
SQM Architects has delivered over 210 development projects across Melbourne with a 98% planning approval rate. Our team of ARBV-registered architects brings 15+ years of experience navigating Victorian planning requirements, helping developers across Melbourne's suburbs realise value from their sites.
Permit & Sell Package
Comprehensive permit documentation designed for developers who add value through approvals, then sell to builders or other developers.
Fast Permit Documentation
Streamlined architectural drawings focused on achieving planning approval efficiently.
Sellable Permit Packages
Complete documentation packages that transfer seamlessly to buyers for construction.
Marketing Renders
Professional renders and marketing materials to maximise your site's sale value.
Streamlined Approvals
Efficient council navigation focused on achieving permit in shortest timeframe.
Buyer Handover Support
Documentation transfer and briefing for the purchasing party when you sell.
Value Maximisation
Design optimised for permit value, not construction—maximise your sale price.
Success in Melbourne's Melbourne requires architects who understand both the planning requirements and the council's design expectations.
How Permit & Sell Works
Acquire Site
You identify and purchase a site with development potential.
We Obtain Permit
We design and secure planning approval for maximum development potential.
You Sell
Sell the permitted site to builders or developers at premium value.
Ideal For Developers Who...
Don't Want to Build
Prefer to add value through permits rather than managing construction.
Want Faster Turnover
Seeking quicker capital recycling without construction timelines.
Scale Through Volume
Running multiple permit projects simultaneously to build portfolio.
Official Development Planning Guides
Victorian Planning Provisions
Access the complete VPP including Clause 54 (one dwelling), Clause 55 (two+ dwellings), and ResCode standards.
View VPPDTP Planning Guides
Official Department of Transport and Planning guides for residential development, subdivisions, and permit applications.
View GuidesResCode Standards
Residential development standards for setbacks, overlooking, overshadowing, private open space, and car parking.
View ResCodeBuilding Regulations
Victorian Building Authority regulations, National Construction Code compliance, and building permit requirements.
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