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.

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.

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.

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.

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.