It's an interesting scenario. We recently completed a similar project in Malvern East in Victoria.
They can be quite tricky, depending on the existing conditions of the site.

Where is the property located?

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All the best,
Breece

It would be great to catch up for a coffee when you've got a bit of time.

For now though, keep the wind in your sails while the Autumn sun is still shining.

All the best,
Breece

A Tale of Two Melbournes
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/10b-price-tag-to-service-citys-growth-areas-20130212-2eb62.html

The first question I would ask is "for what purpose?"

Do you intend to live a simple life, close to schools, an activity centre with shops and amenities for you and your family to enjoy? 

Or are you looking to develop this property into 2-3 townhouses?

Point Cook has some advantages from a cost and amenity perspective, however…[Read more]

It's great to put a face to a name! (You'll see I'm a bit slow with joining the dots here).

I wrote the Melbourne section in that article, but I thought yours was well researched, concise and informative.
http://apimagazine.com.au/api-online/newsletter/13/january-newsletter/town-planner-qa-approaching-a-splitter-block

Do you mind if I…[Read more]

Your comment reminds me of Rumsfeld's famous quote:
"There are known knowns;
there are things we know we know.
We also know there are known unknowns;
that is to say, we know there are some things we do not know.
But there are also unknown unknowns
– the ones we don’t know we don’t…[Read more]

I hadn't considered the benefits or advantage of our PI insurance over an individual's position.

Which leads to another question..

What factors influence your choice of one professional over another? – Is it purely on cost? Results? 'The vibe?'

When we established our practice, we were fortunate to have access to one of the…[Read more]

The Strategic Planning unit in a Council deals with Planning Scheme Amendments (rezonings), Urban Design Frameworks, Structure Plans.
You need to contact the Statutory Planning Department to discuss the redevelopment of your property.
(Sorry to nit-pick everyone, but it will save lots of time by not having to explain your story to the…[Read more]

Your new Town Planner friend was referring to Clause 55, which is the Victorian Town Planning control which dictates the requirements for multi-unit development.

The planner at Knox raises a good point about precedent. Each site needs to be assessed on its merits, and just because there's several examples…[Read more]

Some quick replies because it's past my bedtime…

1. The Knox Public Open Space contribution is 8.5% of the site value, or 8.5% of the land, or a combination of both.
It's truly shocking on a number of levels.

2. I breifly reviewed your site location…[Read more]

Dwolf raises an excellent point with the Public Open Space Contribution levy for Knox City Council.

We have recently completed a number of Property Development Assessments for clients in Knox. One was for a couple who have a 1,300m2 property in Boronia and another two PDAs were for a client who was looking to acquire a…[Read more]

I cannot speak highly enough of his professionalism and drive to deliver the best service possible. It has been wonderful to watch Ash's business grow. 

Here is…[Read more]

Ash, your comment about slowing/stopping subdivision in the inner ring of suburbs is a bit off the mark, the proposed zone known as the Residential Growth Zone is the one that will be applied broadly in the inner suburbs, close to Activity Centres, train stations and other areas suitable for increased housing activity.

We…[Read more]

I'm very fortunate to live in Albert Park, Victoria in a small townhouse with my lovely partner.

All the best,
Breece 

Just looking at your calculations from a purely Town Planning perspective, you may want to get some more accurate price ranges for your development.

$15k for plans and permits is incredibly ambitious. (Remember you will need more than just a Planner.. You will also need a surveyor and architect/draftsman as the bare minimum)

Without…[Read more]

We were actually talking about this situation the other day in the office. The way we see it, there are several doors that a client can enter through to commence their development. You’ve correctly identified a Land surveyor, Town planning consultant or an Architect as a logical first step.
If you prefer to do it yourself, most…[Read more]

We’ve found a lot of people coming to us with queries about the distinction between a straight subdivision of land versus a multi-unit development application. The obvious difference is that one cuts up the land whilst the other…[Read more]

For all users of the forum, herein lies the danger of our variously different State based planning legislation. They’re all utterly different!
What is true in Queensland isn’t necessarily so down here in Victoria.

This is where it’s usually beneficial to engage a Town Planner to…[Read more]

It really depends on the scale and concept you’re after. A combo of Planner/Draftsman or Planner/Architect is always a recipe for success. As I’ve said elsewhere, you get what you pay for and you wouldn’t go to your GP to get dental work done. The same applies with Planning and Building…[Read more]

Your story isn’t unusual I’m afraid. You’ll almost always get conflicting advice, particularly between Town Planning Consultants and Draftsmen. There’s a reason why one is good at Drawing, and the other is good at interpreting the Planning Scheme… This is also the reason why I don’t draw..

At the end of the day, unless you’re…[Read more]

Furthermore, never use precedent as your starting point.…[Read more]

That price seems a bit steep for a development of that size and scale.

As with all things in life there are pro’s and con’s for going down the path of Spec Home building. I’m sure Metricon offer a very good package deal, and would take care of all the hassle for you. This however may come at a premium.

Another path to happiness is…[Read more]

That price seems a bit steep for a development of that size and scale.

As with all things in life there are pro’s and con’s for going down the path of Spec Home building. I’m sure Metricon offer a very good package deal, and would take care of all the hassle for you. This however may come at a premium.

Another path to happiness is…[Read more]

That price seems a bit steep for a development of that size and scale.

As with all things in life there are pro’s and con’s for going down the path of Spec Home building. I’m sure Metricon offer a very good package deal, and would take care of all the hassle for you. This however may come at a premium.

Another path to happiness is…[Read more]

All the best,
Breece

All the best,
Breece

0438026077
Breece@hubplan.com.au

Clause 55 forms part of the planning assessment that needs to be completed on developments of two or more dwellings on a lot, or residential buildings (eg. Block of low-rise flats).

Clause 55 gives both your draftsman and town planner the criteria with which we design your townhouses, and includes such things as side and…[Read more]

When it comes to finance, there are many people here who will give you honest answers and support.
I’m sure someone will respond shortly with the right advice for you.

All the best,
Breece

These properties below tell the story of the potential for growth in this corridor…[Read more]

These properties below tell the story of the potential for growth in this corridor…[Read more]

I know it’s hard but try to hold your nerve on this. I went through a similar situation with one of our properties in North Fitzroy.
Finding a good tenant is one of the keys to happiness.

Extra photos will help you, and looking at some of the other properties in the rental market up there, it shouldn’t be too long until you’ve found…[Read more]

I’m a Town Planner who has worked with Frankston Council on previous multi-unit developments. They are generally supportive of new development if you approach them early and consult regularly with them.
Engage a good planner or architect early in the process and assess the site on it’s specific merits.

A thorough site analysis and…[Read more]

Critical to every project’s success

We’ve just moved back to West Melbourne and noticed…[Read more]