Town Planning Advice

Not sure where to start? Whether you’re assessing feasibility, responding to Council, or just need clarity on planning controls, EDQ Town Planning provides expert, honest and tailored advice across Victoria.

We work with homeowners, developers, architects, and business owners to decode planning schemes, identify risks, and map out a clear path to approval. No generic answers, just straight-talking, practical planning advice backed by years of experience.

When to Seek Town Planning Advice

We help clients at every stage:

Before You Buy

• Pre-purchase planning advice
• Zoning and overlay due diligence
• Permit triggers and feasibility
• Easement and restriction reviews

At Concept or Early Design Stage

• Strategic planning input
• Assessment of overlays and schedules (DDO, BMO, ESO, LSIO, etc.)
• Bushfire and vegetation constraints
• Minimum lot sizes and subdivision potential

When You Need a Planning Application

• Clear breakdown of application requirements
• Checklist of reports and plans needed
• Assessment of referral authority involvement
• Council expectations and likely challenges

When You’re Already in the Process

• Help responding to RFIs (Request for Further Information)
• Negotiating permit conditions
• Representing at Council meetings or VCAT
• Support if an application is delayed or refused

Types of Advice We Provide

Residential and Dual Occupancy Projects

• Feasibility of new dwellings or second homes
• ResCode compliance and Clause 55 assessments
• Subdivision potential

Commercial, Industrial & Mixed Use

• Zoning restrictions and Clause 52.05 signage controls
• Parking and access issues
• Change of use triggers

Rural & Farming Land Use

• Dwelling entitlements in Farming Zones
• Farm plans and RLUS (Rural Land Use Strategy) alignment
• Intensive agriculture, sheds and rural businesses

Environmental & Vegetation

• Native vegetation removal
• Bushfire Management Overlay requirements
• Erosion and flood overlay constraints

How Our Advice Helps You

• Avoid costly mistakes — Know what’s possible before you design or buy.
• Streamline your project — Plan with certainty, not guesswork.
• Stay one step ahead — We flag risks and referral authority issues early.
• Backed by experience — We’ve worked with dozens of Councils across Victoria.

Need Independent Town Planning Advice?

EDQ offers fixed-fee advisory services for most projects; no jargon, no nonsense. Get in touch for fast, reliable advice to support your next project.