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Land use and development permit advice
Advice on whether a planning permit is required, what planning controls apply and the key issues likely to affect Council’s assessment.
TOWN PLANNING · VICTORIA
Practical advice.
Clear pathways.
Clutch Planning provides practical town planning advice for architects, surveyors, developers, project teams and property owners across Victoria.
TYPICAL DELIVERY
5–7
business days
For standard planning reports and lodgement support, once the required site and project information has been provided.
We help clients understand the planning pathway, manage risk and move applications forward.
Our work covers permit applications, subdivisions, title restrictions, feasibility reviews, Council responses, permit amendments and enforcement matters.
WHAT WE DO
Support at every point in the planning process.
From an early site review to a complex Council response, advice is focused on the next practical step.
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Town planning reports
Clear, structured town planning reports to support permit applications, subdivision proposals, Council responses and planning submissions.
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Subdivision advice
Practical advice on subdivision potential, planning pathways, constraints, application requirements and likely assessment issues, from small infill lots through to larger multi-lot subdivisions.
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Land title restrictions
Advice on covenants, easements, reserves, section 173 agreements and other title restrictions, including pathways to vary, remove, amend or end restrictions where available.
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Development feasibility and due diligence
Planning advice before you purchase, design or lodge, so planning risks, Council requirements and realistic pathways are understood before costs are committed.
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Pre-application strategy
Early planning advice, document review and issue identification to strengthen an application before it is lodged with Council.
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Council response support
Assistance with requests for further information, referral comments, objections, draft conditions and other issues raised during Council assessment.
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Permit amendments and extensions
Advice and support for section 72 amendments, secondary consent changes, permit extensions of time and condition changes.
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Enforcement and compliance advice
Advice on enforcement notices, compliance concerns, existing use issues and retrospective planning approvals, including practical pathways to resolve matters where available.
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Review and appeal support
Planning advice for Council decision reviews, appeals against refusals or conditions, objection matters, further information disputes and VCAT pathway strategy.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Bring us the site, proposal or Council letter.
Clutch Planning can review your site, proposal or Council correspondence and provide clear advice on the next step.