"We are an all-inclusive shop for land development requirements”
Stacey Surveying is among the most trusted experts in town planning in Melbourne. We specialise in securing planning permit approvals for residential, commercial and industrial projects. We help you navigate council requirements with complete confidence. Contact us for highly professional town planning services in Melbourne.
Town planning services encompass everything from feasibility assessments and planning permit applications to negotiations with councils and land subdivision planning. Melbourne’s planning scheme is complex, so working with a seasoned professional means fewer delays, stronger applications and considerably higher approval rates. You also bypass the stress of managing it alone.
Our process is straightforward. We begin with an initial consultation to get to know your project goals. We then offer clear, tailored planning advice before preparing your application. From there, we handle council submissions and remain by your side, supporting you through every step until the final determination. Put simply, you can rely on our ongoing assistance throughout the whole process.
Our town planning clients depend on us for:
We work with developers, homeowners, architects and investors throughout Melbourne.
Homeowners and residential developers regularly engage us for planning permits covering dual occupancy, multi-unit developments, home extensions and heritage overlay properties. As Melbourne’s suburban growth expands and inner-city planning demands rise, having an experienced town planner on your side is invaluable.
It’s best to seek out town planning services for advice early on in your project. Ideally, before you buy a site, lodge a permit application, amend approved plans or respond to a council objection.
Why do clients trust Stacey Surveying?
Local knowledge across Melbourne’s metropolitan and rural councils.
Experienced land surveyors and town planners with extensive experience and a hands-on approach
Strong council relationships that have been built over years of local practice
A proven track record of guiding projects smoothly through the approvals process
Are you ready to move forward with your project? Find out what’s possible when you work with our professional team. Get in touch with us today. Call us on (03) 9088 3695 to get started. Alternatively, email us info@staceysurveying.com.au or fill in our contact form, and we’ll be in touch quickly.
Timelines vary with project complexity and council processing, but most residential subdivisions take 6 to 18 months from advice to registration. Straightforward two-lot subdivisions are faster. Larger or complex projects with overlays or upgrades construction may take longer.
In Victoria, a licensed land surveyor is required by law to prepare and certify the subdivision plan before seeking registration with Land Use Victoria. Using an experienced surveyor helps prevent errors, delays and compliance issues that could be costly later on.
Many Melbourne properties can be subdivided, depending on zoning, size, shape, access to services and local council policies. To find out if your property qualifies, contact our subdivision surveyors for an initial feasibility assessment.
The main factors include zoning, lot size, planning overlays (such as flood or heritage), site dimensions, access and services like sewerage, water and drainage. Council policies on neighbourhood character and vegetation also influence permissible land use.
Got a query related to land development for your Melbourne property, or want the advice of a private land surveyor based in Melbourne? For more information about our land surveying services in Victoria, contact Stacey Surveying today by calling 03 9088 3695 or completing our convenient online contact form.
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