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Scheme changes, VCAT decisions, and practical planning strategy — written by the planners actually running the matters.
Victoria's Mid-Rise Housing Code: What Changes from April 2026
The new Victorian Mid-Rise Housing Code takes effect on 16 April 2026, introducing a dedicated planning pathway for four-to-six storey residential buildings. Here is what developers and architects need to understand before lodging a permit application.
VCAT appeals — when to fight, and when to re-apply
A refusal notice is not the end of the road, but an appeal isn't always the right response. A practical guide to the three forks in the road after a refusal.
Dual occupancy in Victoria — what the new Townhouse and Low-rise Code means for your project
Amendment VC267 rewrote Clause 55 from the ground up. For dual-occupancy sites, the deemed-to-comply pathway changes both the design brief and the risk profile.
Solar farms in Victoria — choosing the right approvals pathway
Solar farm planning in Victoria sits across several possible pathways depending on scale and strategy. Choosing the right one at the start saves months.
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