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Urban and Rural Planning

The increasing importance of urban planning (as a niche within the larger town planning practice) has been reflected in several councils around Melbourne, where planning departments have been completely rebranded as “Urban Planning Departments.”

Urban planning in Melbourne typically deals with the planning involved in creating medium and high-density housing, heritage dwellings, buildings, commercial and residential areas.

Rural planning refers to the planning of agricultural land use and land fragmentation in rural areas.

The demand for housing is booming.

Councils, developers, investors, and everyday homeowners are all looking for exciting new opportunities to build new homes, facilities, and infrastructure to meet the ever-increasing demand in Melbourne’s sprawling suburbia.

Urban planning services play a critical role in this effort by coordinating the efforts of property owners and their consultants to ensure that ongoing urban development is carried out sustainably.

How Terrain Consulting Group can help:


A full range of urban planning services

From preliminary advice to planning applications to VCAT representation, we can assist from start to finish.

Advice on property purchase viability

We can analyse your plans for a property and provide professional advice.

Extensive local council understanding

With over 35 years of experience, Terrain Consulting Group has dealt with just about every council across Greater Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Urban and rural planning is required for:

  • Converting single-lot dwellings into multi-unit sites
  • Development of medium-to-high density housing blocks, such as apartment complexes
  • Development of mixed-use buildings
  • Heritage home extensions
  • Converting brownfield sites to habitable residential buildings
  • The construction and use of commercial uses and areas

Why work with Terrain Consulting Group for urban and rural planning?


  • One of Melbourne’s leading urban planning companies
  • 35+ years of experience
  • Extensive local council expertise across Melbourne and Victoria
  • Recommended by investors and developers

Discover how Terrain Consulting Group can help you.