Research and feasibility studies
Understand the viability of a project or a piece of land before pulling the trigger.
Less than an hour from Melbourne, Geelong has become THE destination to build your dream home.
Geelong is a unique place, offering regional costal living with an inner-city vibe, a great place for a new build or renovation.
Are you part of the recent mass migration of tree changers from Melbourne? Geelong has so much to offer, plenty of jobs and beautiful beaches at arms lengths, what’s not to like about living here? Whether you are thinking about renovating a mid century gem, knock down rebuild or a new build on a semi rural block – whatever your plan, we can help make it happen.
About AS Planning
We can assist with applying for any type of Planning Permit application with the City of Greater Geelong Council.
AS Planning is an independent Town Planning Consultancy working in Geelong and surrounding areas, primarily assisting clients in obtaining Planning Permits through Council in the most efficient and timely manner possible. We work with a high volume of clients requiring a Planning Permit triggered from the various zones and/or overlays, including (but not limited to) the Design and Development Overlay (DDO), Heritage Overlay (HO), Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO), Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO) and Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO) in the Geelong area.
Andrew Stubbings is the Director & Founder of AS Planning. He has years of experience within both the public and private Town Planning sector and has a solid understanding of Council’s end to end process. Andrew now works independently with home builders, developers, architects, investors and business owners.
Planning Experience & Expertise in Geelong
We have experience and expertise with planning permits and approvals required for Rural Living and Knockdown Rebuild Projects in the area.
AS Planning will ensure the strongest planning application is submitted to the City of Greater Geelong on your behalf. The planning application addresses all relevant planning policies from the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme and includes external consultants reports.
Contact us today about our Town Planning services in and around Anakie, Armstrong Creek, Avalon, Balliang, Barwon Heads, Batesford, Bell Park, Bell Post Hill, Bellarine, Belmont, Breakwater, Breamlea, Ceres, Charlemont, Clifton Springs, Connewarre, Corio, Curlewis, Drumcondra, Drysdale, Fyansford, Geelong, Grovedale, Hamlyn Heights, Herne Hill, Highton, Indented Head, Lara, Leopold, Little River, Lovely Banks, Manifold Heights, Mannerim, Marcus Hill, Marshall, Moolap, Moorabool, Mount Duneed, Newcomb, Newtown, Norlane, North Shore, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, Point Wilson, Portarlington, Rippleside, St Albans Park, St Leonards, Staughton Vale, Swan Bay, Thomson, Wallington, Wandana Heights, Waurn Ponds and Whittington.
Does a DDO height restriction apply to your property?
A Design and Development Overlay (DDO) will guide the scale and form of your development on your land. One of the most common of these in the Geelong region triggers the need for a planning permit if your building height is greater than 7.5 metres. We can help you understand the DDO requirements set by the City of Greater Geelong Council and should you require a planning permit under the DDO provisions we can help you achieve one.
The other common Planning Permit triggers we come across in this region via overlays on properties are the Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO), Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO) and Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO). No matter which overlay applies to your property, AS Planning can assist in engaging the right professional(s) and obtaining the reports required for the Planning Permit application. Whether it’s a Designer, Arborist, Landscape Architect, Traffic Engineer or any other relevant professional, we have an extensive network of local experts to assist with the development process.
Town Planning Services
AS Planning can help you with planning and development approvals in the City of Greater Geelong.
Assisting with any planning permit requirement within the City of Greater Geelong.
There are many reasons why a planning permit may be triggered within Geelong, including but not limited to the list below:
- Buildings and /or works for a new build (including dwellings) or extensions/ increase in floor area of existing buildings.
- Knock down rebuild (KDRB)
- Design and Development Overlay (DDO)
- Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO)
- Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)
- Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO)
- Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO)
- Ecological Vegetation Class (EVC)
- One (1) dwelling on a lot (Clause 54)
- Two (2) or more dwellings (Clause 55)
- Farming zone dwelling
- Rural living zone dwelling
- Subdivision
- Removal or lopping of native / protected vegetation
- Amending a historic Planning Permit to suit your needs
- Potential flooding and meeting required floor levels
- Responding to or removing restrictions on title
- Liquor licensing
- Car parking waiver / reduction
- Business signage
- Change of use
- Multi unit residential developments
- Mixed use development
- Industrial / commercial development
Dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcome
When you choose AS Planning, you are backed by a dedicated and highly experienced team.
Skills & Qualifications
Andrew has a Bachelor of Applied Science – Planning. He is a strong communicator when it comes to community consultation, as well as engaging with project stakeholders and authority consultation.
Experience
Andrew has over 20 years of experience in both private and public town planning, including working in local government. He has extensive knowledge of Council processes.
Network of specialists
Support your planning permit application through surveys and assessments from our specialist partners, including expertise in Urban design, Landscape architecture, Flora and fauna, as well as Civil and traffic engineering.
Contact Us
Call us on (03) 0000 0000 or fill out the form below.
