Building, Construction and Town Planning
Many business people and land owners find that the securing of permits for land use to expand a business, create a new business, build or subdivide land to be their greatest hurdle to getting on with their business. We assist throughout the process from advising on applications through to the appeal process, if necessary. This advise includes
- Initial contact with council to ensure that the requirements of the council are lawful and reasonable.
- Assisting in the preparation of a permit application or rezoning application.
- ntroducing the client to other necessary skilled professionals including surveyoys, engineers, town planners and economic consultants.
- Further consultation with council offices, concillors and government departments to ensure that the merits of the proposal are advanced and hurdles overcome as far as is practicable to do so.
- Advising on the consequeces of development proposals, acceptances and rejections.
- Appeals to VCAT (Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal) and legal representation at mediation and hearing of appeals.
- Above all the principle of the firm has over many years negotiated outcomes with protagonists in disputes both within mediation and direct negotiation. The skillfull art of negotiation is the most important aspect in achieving the right outcome to a dispute.