ABOUT Plan Urban

Who We Are

Located within Melbourne’s inner city suburb of North Melbourne, Plan Urban is a specialist development and land use consultancy founded by business owner Mitchell Belden. Plan Urban has a wealth of experience dealing with all levels of government across Victoria. Plan Urban works within all facets of town planning, including but not limited to;

Planning Permits Melbourne

– Planning permit applications
– Subdivisions
– Covenant removal/ variations
– Unit developments
– Liquor licensing
– VCAT
– Land use advice
– Infrastructure projects

Our Approach

Plan Urban is a development and land use consultancy that provides expert advice to developers, architects, land owners, businesses and the community.

Plan Urban is a client focused consultancy with an underlying ethos of always striving to find innovative, successful solutions to complex development problems.

Plan Urban takes a multidisciplinary approach to town planning matters by closely working with industry professionals to ensure clients’ objectives are achieved whilst also being completed within an efficient timeframe.

OUR SERVICES

What we provides

Planning Permits

Plan Urban has extensive experience dealing with all facets of planning, and can assist you with your development proposal, change of use and subdivision applications.

Plan Urban understands the complexities and nuances associated with often seemingly simple planning matters. Director Mitchell Belden has a wealth of experience working within Councils and has invaluable knowledge on the most effective approaches and methods for dealing with the planning process.

Liquor Licensing & Gaming

The legislation surrounding both liquor licensing and gaming are continually evolving, often overlapping between the VCGLR and the Planning Scheme. Plan Urban can take the hassle out of dealing with this time consuming and at times convoluted process, allowing you to focus on your core business.
Plan Urbanhas an extensive knowledge on liquor licensing. Director Mitchell Belden previously worked within Councils on the implementation of liquor related processes and controls. Furthermore, Mitchell has worked with numerous restaurants, bars and other organisations on successfully obtaining the right license with conditions that do not impact on their business.
Notwithstanding the above, Plan Urban is able to provide the following services specific to liquor and gaming;
• Advice and recommendations;
• Amenity Action Plans;
• Cumulative Impact Assessments & assessments against Clause 52.27 of the Planning Scheme;
• Representation of owners and operators throughout all aspects of the planning and licensing approval process; and
• Red Line Plans.

Multi-Unit Developments

Plan Urban is focused on innovative built form and creative solutions to urban development and we can manage your development projects from their infancy to conclusion. We will engage with all of the relevant industry stakeholders to ensure your project achieves its maximum economic potential in an efficient time frame, with the end product being something that not only yourself but Plan Urban is also proud of.

Plan Urban currently works with an array of architects, draftsman, developers and home owners. We pride ourselves on our ability to continually achieve the desired outcomes for our clients.

VCAT Advocacy

Plan Urban and its team has a highly successful rate of achievement through VCAT. We ensure that we always provide honest feedback on the likelihood of approval, and work closely with other industry experts to ensure you have the highest probability of achieving a successful result.

Feasibility Assessments

At Plan Urban we are able to provide a full assessment of the feasibility of your proposal, having regards to the Planning Policy Framework alongside the site’s context, opportunities and constraints. Any assessment will always include a discussion with Council, a site visit and recommendations on the most suitable approach to redevelopment.

OUR PROCESS

Discussion

Plan Urban will meet with you to discuss the proposal and provide initial advice on the best method for achieving the outcomes you desire.
Concept

At the concept stage, we will provide strategies and the initial documentation for your review. This will allow for you to provide feedback in order to further refine and strengthen your proposal.
Documentation

Plan Urban will collate the required information, complete all relevant reports and plans for a final review prior to submission.
Planning Permit

Plan Urban will manage the application during the planning assessment stages within Council. We will provide you with regular updates throughout the application process and offer input where necessary.

Our Team

Mitchell Belden

Director

Mitchell Belden has a passion for property that extends beyond town planning. His innovative approaches to land use and development ensure the objectives and goals of his clients are met. Mitchell is client focused and he considerscommunication and transparency paramount to achieving positive project outcomes. Prior to starting Plan Urban Mitchell worked several years within Local Government, which not only assisted in the development of his town planning skills but also provided him with invaluable knowledge on the internal processes and intricacies of Local Government Planning Departments. Mitchell has used these skills and knowledge to successfully complete subdivision projects, obtain liquor licenses and planning permits, and assist clientswith development projects from the initial site selection right up until when the developments were completed and sold.

Associates

Plan Urban works alongside several differing experts, whom we can engage to assist with your proposals. The consultants we work with include the following amongst others;

• Land Surveyors
• Architects
• Draftsman
• Landscape Architects
• Environmental Consultants
• Waste Consultants
• Urban Designers
• Lawyers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Project Managers

What our clients say

"Our firm alongside several of our clients have engaged Plan Urban’s services for various town planning applications. We are always satisfied with the outcomes achieved, and appreciate the efficiency of the work completed."

Dennis Wright

Partner BH Accounting Solutions

"Plan Urban has assisted us on several complex planning matters. Mitchell provides sound advice, and his innovative approach to planning matters always leads to great outcomes. We would happily recommend himto assist you with any planning matters."

Francis Cahill

Principal Lawyer Altius Partners

"Plan Urban have become our go to planning consultancy. Director Mitchell Belden continually provides us with accurate and detailed advice. Plan Urban is not only thorough with their advice and reports but also provide prompt responses."

Matt Valkovic

Director M7 Design Group