What is a Town Planner?

What is a Town Planner?

In Australia, developing and managing towns and cities are vital for fostering sustainable communities that thrive both socially and economically. Behind the scenes, town planners play a crucial role in shaping the built environment, ensuring efficient land use, and...
What are three main duties of a Land Surveyor?

What are three main duties of a Land Surveyor?

If you are purchasing a property and intend to develop or significantly renovate it, you may require the services of a land surveyor. These professionals play a vital role in the construction industry – they are responsible for measuring, analysing, and mapping out...
Breaking Bad: How Terrain Approaches Bad News For Clients

Breaking Bad: How Terrain Approaches Bad News For Clients

Unfortunately, not everything goes perfectly. The Council or Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), whether its decision is agreeable or not, sometimes rejects a client’s application for a permit or imposes restrictive permit conditions.   However, it...
How To Apply For Rezoning Of Property

How To Apply For Rezoning Of Property

Rezoning is becoming an increasingly popular method of creating space, especially with Australia’s growing population. The Urban Development Program Industrial 2021 shows that 138ha of former industrial land was rezoned for non-industrial purposes – nearly 50 ha of...