Planning Permit Applications and Management

Planning permit applications and management across Victoria. From single dwellings to complex subdivisions, EDQ Town Planning prepares, lodges and manages permits with precision, experience and local insight.
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Planning Permit Applications and Management

From the first sketch to the final approval, EDQ Town Planning takes the stress out of the planning permit process. We work across regional and metropolitan Victoria to prepare, lodge and manage planning permit applications for a wide range of developments.

Our team has a proven track record navigating complex overlays, zone constraints, referrals, and council policies. Whether you’re building a dwelling, undertaking a subdivision, or delivering a mixed-use development, we bring clarity, strategy and strong documentation to every application.

What We Do

We manage planning permits across all project types:

Residential Development

  • New dwellings (single, dual occupancy, medium density)
  • Replacement dwellings
  • Extensions and alterations
  • Secondary dwellings / small second homes
  • Multi-lot subdivisions

Commercial, Industrial & Mixed Use

  • Change of use and new development
  • Signage, car parking and access
  • Buildings and works in overlays (e.g. HO, DDO, BMO)
  • Mixed use development and activity centre projects

Rural & Farming Zone Projects

  • Rural dwellings and farmhouses
  • Intensive animal husbandry
  • Shed developments and land management
  • Farm-based business proposals

Hospitality & Licensing

  • Licensed premises
  • Cafes, restaurants, food trucks, function venues
  • Live music venues, breweries, bottle shops

Environmental & Vegetation

  • Native vegetation removal
  • Overlays: ESO, SLO, BMO, LSIO
  • Bushfire Management Statements
  • Land Capability Assessments
  • Wastewater and stormwater reports

Our Approach

Detailed Preliminary Advice

We start with a clear feasibility assessment based on current planning controls, overlays, and applicable policies; helping you understand constraints and opportunities up front.

Expert Documentation

Our reports are tailored, thorough and aligned with Council requirements. We integrate site context, planning rationale and evidence-based justification to reduce delays and RFIs.

Lodgement & Council Liaison

We handle all Council correspondence, referrals, public notice management and response to objections. We know what each Council expects, and how to keep things moving.

Multi-Authority Coordination

Many applications require approval from multiple authorities (e.g. CFA, Melbourne Water, CHW, DoT). We coordinate the full submission process and support with referrals and responses.

Post-Lodgement Support

We remain engaged throughout the application, from RFI responses to revised plans and conditions negotiation. If required, we can represent you at Council meetings or VCAT.

Why Choose EDQ for Permit Management?

  • Deep understanding of Victorian Planning Provisions and local planning schemes
  • Strong working relationships with Council planners across Victoria
  • End-to-end support; from concept to decision
  • Transparent communication, honest advice, and no “cookie cutter” solutions

Need Help with a Planning Permit?

Whether you’re just getting started or have already received a Request for Further Information (RFI), we’re here to help. Get in touch for upfront advice or a no-obligation proposal.

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